1996 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

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26, 33
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Anti-theft lug nuts and key. Anti-theft system

arming the system . triggering .

Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . Assistance (see Customer assistance). Audio system

(see Electronic sound system)

Autolamp system (see Headlamps) Automatic transaxle driving with . fluid, adding . fluid, checking . fluid, refill capacities fluid, specification .

Axle

lubricant specifications. refill capacities .

Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery

acid, treating emergencies . battery saver . charging system warning light . disconnecting . jumping a disabled battery. proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . servicing . when storing your vehicle .

Brake fluid

brake warning light . checking and adding . description . specifications .

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108

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296
328
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330
328

193, 198

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113
. 74
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Brakelamp

high-mount brakelamp . lamp out warning light .

Brakes

adjustment . anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS)

warning light

applying the brakes . brake warning light . fluid, checking and adding . fluid, refill capacities . fluid, specifications . front disc . master cylinder . new brake linings. noise . parking . servicing . trailer . when storing your vehicle .

Brake-shift interlock . Break-in period . Brights (high beams) Built-in child seat . Built-in child seat, cleaning. Bulbs, replacing headlamps . high-mount brakelamp . specifications .

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. 76, 115
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(CAMVAP) .

Canada, customer assistance . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

Capacities for refilling fluids . 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

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328
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161

. 33

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. 74
125
. 31
. 57
. 33

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14, 33
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. 35
. 35
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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 .

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23
108
151
295
105

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93
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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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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 .

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244

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95, 103

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240
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125
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330

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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