1996 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

Parking brake operation . warning light.

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) PCV valve, specifications Phone, cellular . Power distribution box (see Fuses) . Power door locks . Power features door locks . lumbar support. mirrors moon roof . seats. windows. Power steering

dipstick . driving with power steering . fluid, checking and adding . fluid, refill capacity . fluid, specifications . servicing .

266

84
84
329
272
273
325
194, 199
247

135

205
73
329
329
158
308
126

126
149
153
144
148
142

301
201
300
328
330
201

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Radio (see Electronic sound systems) Rear window defroster . washer . washer reservoir

Refill capacities for fluids Regulations, National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration .

Relays . Remote entry system

anti-theft system .

adult. child . head . infant

arming and disarming the locking/unlocking doors . panic alarm. replacement/additional transmitters. replacing the batteries . Reporting safety defects . Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

Ride control, Semi-Active. Roadside assistance . Roadside emergencies . Roof rack . Rotating the tires . Safe driving tips. Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety chains, when towing a trailer. Safety Compliance Certification Label . Safety defects, reporting . Safety information relating to

automotive fuels .

169

104
105
284
328

244
303

136
134
135
137
136
244

. 31
145
. 31
202
237
217
163
290

206
214
208
244

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Safety restraints

adjusting the safety belts automatic locking mode . center front lap belt. center rear lap belt . cleaning the safety belts . extension assembly . for adults . for children . for infants . head. lap and shoulder belts lap belt maintenance . proper use . replacement warning light and chime .

Safety seats for children

and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat . in rear outboard . tether anchorage hardware . Seat belts (see Safety restraints). Seats

adjusting the seat, manual . adjusting the seats, power . child safety seats . cleaning upholstery . head restraints . lumbar support. split-folding rear seat . Semi-Active ride control . Serial number (VIN). Service concerns

12, 15, 21
14
21
21
23
22
31
31
145
12
21
23
23
73

26, 33
43
14, 33
35
35
43

147
148
33
151
145
149
149
202
240
238

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Servicing your vehicle .

precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

Shift-lock system . Shift positions

(see Gearshift)

Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)

Shoulder belts

(see Safety restraints)

Side mirrors adjusting . heated .

Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) . Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

changing the tire . conventional spare . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire . temporary spare . Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Specification chart, lubricants . Speed control (see cruise control)

accelerating . indicator light resetting . tap up/tap down . turning off . when towing a trailer .

Speedometer Starting your vehicle

preparing to start your vehicle . starting a cold engine . starting after a collision . starting a warm engine . starting your vehicle if the battery

is disabled .

255
256
216
192, 196

193, 197

. 12

. 12

153
104
144
294

222
223
223
223
223
222
329
206
330

122
. 81
123
123
124
122, 216
. 84

. 61
. 62
. 65
. 62

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Steering, power . Steering wheel

horn. locking . speed controls . tilting .

cargo area . cargo net center console . locking storage .

Storage compartments Storing your vehicle . Sunroof (moon roof). Sun visor. Supplemental air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . Tachometer . Tail lamps, cleaning . Temperature control (see Climate control) . Tether anchor installation changing . checking the pressure . cleaning . inspection and maintenance . replacing. rotating . snow tires and chains . spare tire . storing your vehicle. tire grades . treadwear . wear bands

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing)

(see Child restraints)

Tilt steering wheel Tires .

201

119
59
120
119

160
161
156
161
331
144
154
77
23

84
108
93

43
119
288
222
288
295
288
291
290
294
222
333
292
293
291
211

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Trailer towing.

Towing your vehicle .

using wheel dollies . with a tow truck .

calculating maximum trailer weight . safety chains . tips . trailer brakes . trailer lamps .

Transaxle

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding

(automatic) .

fluid, refill capacities lubricant specifications.

Trip odometer. Tune-up specifications (VECI). Turn signal

indicator lights . lever .