2005 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

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 Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 23 23 25 28 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 29 29 32 34 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 44 44 46 47 48 49 57 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 71 71 71 81 1 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 86 86 91 107 116 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 129 130 131 134 139 149 155 158 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 159 159 163 165 167 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 172 172 173 173 175 182 187 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.

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only) 189 197 Cleaning 198 2 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 204 206 209 213 215 220 236 237 238 Accessories Index 245 247 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 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.

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