2004 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD CD changer 15 15 16 19 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 24 24 26 28 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 30 30 33 35 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 46 46 47 49 49 51 58 1 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 73 73 73 83 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 91 107 115 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 128 128 132 134 136 140 143 146 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 148 148 149 149 151 157 162 168 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.

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only) 170 178 2 Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 179 185 187 190 194 201 217 229 230 232 Accessories Index 240 242 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 Introduction Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: · In the United States: www.ford.com · In Canada: www.ford.ca ·

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