User manual FORD TAURUS-2006

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD CD changer 15 15 18 20 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 23 23 25 27 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 29 29 32 33 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 41 41 41 43 44 45 53 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 63 63 63 73 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 77 77 80 95 104 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 116 116 118 130 136 139 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 140 140 144 147 148 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 154 154 155 155 156 162 167 168 173 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 174 182 Cleaning 183 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 189 191 193 196 198 203 217 218 219 Accessories Index 225 227 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology · Safety Compliance Certification Label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. · Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture. · Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire. · Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2. 5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. · Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2. 9 bar) for Metric tires]. 117 Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle being driven for 1 mile (1. 6 km). Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door. Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. · · · · · · · · · INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the 118 Tires, Wheels and Loading tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. [. . . ] Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as MERCON and MERCON V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON V type fluid. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. [. . . ]