1996 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

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 .

303
59
303

177
173
190

172

172

237
217
268
217
233
205

323
4, 323

63, 65
65
61
328
260
62
65
332
64

276
277
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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277
328
330
. 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. treating emergencies

removing . replacing.

Fuel cap .

Fuse panels

instrument panel . power distribution box .

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240
245

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247
264
270
328
266

271
264
329
82
271
266
267
269

268
332
268
264
264
265
329
82

65
65

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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 .

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264
270
264

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

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208
208
208

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

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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