1996 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

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 .

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