1996 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

treating emergencies

removing . replacing.

Fuel cap .

Fuse panels

instrument panel . power distribution box .

239
240
245

245
247
264
270
328
266

271
264
329
82
271
266
267
269

268
332
268
264
264
265
329
82

65
65

304
308

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Fuses

checking and replacing .

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) . Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) Gasoline (see Fuel). Gauges, Mechanical

engine coolant temperature gauge . fuel gauge . odometer . speedometer . tachometer . trip odometer .

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load . location .

Gearshift

automatic operation . column-mounted . console-mounted . locking the gearshift. positions . shifting the gears . shift-lock .

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load . location .

311

264
270
264

. 82
. 82
. 84
. 84
. 84
. 84

209
208
208
208

192, 195
197
198
. 59
192, 195
192, 195
192, 196

209
208
208
208

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Hazard flashers . Headlamps aiming. autolamp system . bulb specification . checking alignment . cleaning . daytime running lights . flashing . high beam . replacing bulbs . turning on and off warning chime .

Head restraints . Heated mirrors . Heating

electronic automatic temperature

control system .

manual heating and air

High beams

conditioning system .

indicator light operation .

High-mount brakelamp, replacing the bulb .

Hitch . Hood

latch location . lubrication specifications. release lever . working under the hood .

Horn. Hoses, checking .

118

316
108
322
313
108
107
116
115
313
106
77
145
104

95

93
115
76
115

319
214

259
330
258
256
119
277

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240
221, 282

. 60
. 59
. 60
. 33
71, 84

110
. 92
117

225

219
221

130
129

. 60
. 59
. 60
. 59

Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) Idle, relearning . Ignition

chime . positions of the ignition . removing the key .

Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument Cluster. Instrument panel

lighting up panel and interior . location of components .

Interval wipers . Jack

positioning .

Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables . disconnecting cables .

Keyless entry system

Keys

locking and unlocking doors . programming entry code.

key in ignition chime . positions of the ignition . removing from the ignition . stuck in lock position .

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Lamps

autolamp delay system . bulb replacement specifications chart . daytime running light system . dome lamps . flashing the lamps . hazard flashers . headlamps . high beams illuminated mirrors . instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps . map lamps . trailer . Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . Lap belts . Lights, warning and indicator

air bag. anti-lock brakes (ABS). brake . charging system . door ajar. engine oil pressure . hazard warning light . high beam . lamp out. low fuel . low washer fluid . oil pressure . safety belt . service engine soon . speed control (see cruise control) . turn signal indicator

108
322
107
111
116
118
106
115
155
110
110
111
215
115
21

77
81
73
74
77
75
118
76
87
80
87
75
73
78
81
81

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Load limits .

GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

Lubricant specifications Luggage compartment . Luggage rack . Lug nuts

anti-theft . standard . tightening sequence .

Lumbar support pad. Maintenance schedule and record

(see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet) .

Maintenance (see Servicing) Master cylinder, brakes Mileage, calculating fuel economy. Mirrors

heated . side view mirrors . vanity mirror, illuminated .

Moon roof Motorcraft parts . National Highway Traffic Safety Administration .

New vehicle break-in .

208
208
208
211
330
158
163

232
227
229
149

255
298
270

104
153
155
144
329

244

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Octane rating . Odometer

description . trip odometer

Oil filter . Oil (see Engine oil) . Oil viscosity . On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . Overdrive . Overseas offices . Panic alarm feature, remote

entry system .