1996 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Cargo cover. Cargo net. Car seats for children

sound system)

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player (see Electronic

Catalytic converter. CD player (see Electronic sound system). Chains, tires Changing a tire . Charging system warning light . Childproof locks. Child safety restraints .

child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety seats and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode (retractor) . built-in . in front seat in rear outboard seat tether anchorage hardware .

Chime

headlamps on. key in ignition . safety belt

Cleaning your vehicle built-in child seat . CD player and discs. chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment. exterior

360 Index

245

246
328
. 68
162
161

. 33

177
323
182
294
222
. 74
125
. 31
. 57
. 33

26, 33
. 43
14, 33
. 46
. 35
. 35
. 44

. 77
. 60
. 73

. 57
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)

exterior lamps . fabric . headlamps . instrument panel . interior interior lamps . mirrors plastic parts . polishing. rear windows rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps . upholstery and interior trim . washing . waxing . wheels . windows.

Climate control system electronic automatic

temperature control.

manual heating and air conditioning .

Clock . Cold engine starting. Combination lap and shoulder belts Compact disc player (see Electronic

Console, description . Controls

sound system) .

instrument panel . mirrors steering column .

108
151
108
91
151
113
154
105
23
108
151
295
105

95
93
113
62
12

182
156

91
153
115

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checking and adding . drain and flush . preparing for storage . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge .

Coolant (see Engine coolant)

Cooling fan . Cruise control Cupholder(s) Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . Customer Assistance Centre,

Ford of Canada .

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280
333
328
330
. 82
256
120
156
239

239, 245

Dashboard (see Instrument panel) . Daytime running light system . Defects, reporting . Defrost

rear window and side view mirrors. windshield .

Dipstick

automatic transaxle fluid. engine oil power steering fluid .

childproof locks . door ajar warning light lubricant specifications.

Disabled vehicle (see Towing) Dispute Settlement Board . Doors

Driving under special conditions

bad weather . heavy load . high speed . high water . slippery roads tips for safe driving . towing a trailer .

. 91
107
244

104
95, 103

296
273
300
233
240
125
125
. 77
330

206
208
290
208
206
206
211

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Electrical system

fuses operating when the engine is off . relays .

Electronic sound system

radio reception . tuning the radio . warranty and service information .

Electronic stereo cassette radio

(see Electronic sound system)

Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound

system)

Emergencies, roadside assistance . battery acid spills . fuel . jump-starting . towing.

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system catalytic converter emissions warranty .

Engine

does not start fuel pump shut-off switch . preparing to start . refill capacities . service points starting . starting after a collision . storing your vehicle.

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

checking and adding . checking hoses . disposal . drain and flush . preparing for storage .

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59
303

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190

172

172

237
217
268
217
233
205

323
4, 323

63, 65
65
61
328
260
62
65
332
64

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280
280
333

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proper solution . recovery reservoir . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge .

Engine coolant (continued)

Engine coolant temperature gauge . Engine fan . Engine oil

changing oil and oil filter . checking and adding . dipstick . disposal engine oil pressure warning light . filter, specifications . refill capacities . specifications . synthetic oil “break-in” oils . viscosity . Entry system, keyless . Exhaust fumes Extended Service Plan, Ford . Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury . Flashers, hazard . Flashing the lights . Flat tire. Floor mats . Fluid refill capacities.

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. 82
. 82
256

275
273
274
275
. 75
329
328
330
273
273
128
. 68

256
118
116
222
152
328

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Ford Customer Assistance Center . Ford Dispute Settlement Board . Ford Extended Service Plan . Ford Motor Company of Canada . Ford of Canada Customer

Assistance Centre . Foreign registration . French owner guides, how to obtain . Fuel .

calculating fuel economy . capacity . choosing the right fuel comparisons with EPA fuel

economy estimates .

filling your vehicle with fuel. filter, specifications . fuel gauge . improving fuel economy . octane rating . quality. running out of fuel . safety information relating to

Fuel filter, specifications . Fuel gauge . Fuel pump shut-off switch engine does not start . starting after a collision .

automotive fuels . storing your vehicle.