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VEHICLE
DIMENSIONS
V
ehicle
dimensions
Sedan
mm
(in)
W
agon
mm
(in)
(1)
Overall
length
5020
(197.6)
5022
(197.7)
(2)
Overall
width
1855
(73.0)
1855
(73.0)
(3)
Overall
height
1426
(56.1)
1468
(57.8)
(4)
Wheelbase
2757
(108.5)
2757
(108.5)
(5)
T
rack
-
Front
1566
(61.6)
1566
(61.6)
(5)
T
rack
-
Rear
1577
(62.1)
1570
(61.8)
2004
T
aurus
(tau)
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
USA
English
(fus)
Maintenance
and
Specifications
234
233
235
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Breaking-In the Vehicle
5
Warning Symbols
5
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning and Control Lights
10
Service Engine Soon Indicator Light
10
Check Fuel Cap Indicator Light
10
Brake System Warning Light
11
Air Bag Readiness Indicator Light
11
Safety Belt Indicator Light
11
Charging System Indicator Light
11
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light
12
Traction Control Active Indicator Light
12
Speed Control Indicator Light
12
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
12
Gauges
13
Speedometer
13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
13
Tachometer
13
Fuel Gauge
14
Odometer
14
Trip Odometer
14
Entertainment Systems
15
AM/FM Stereo
15
AM/FM Stereo Cassette/Mach Audio System with AM/FM Stereo Cassette
16
Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Player
19
CD Changer
21
Radio Frequencies
22
Radio Reception Factors
22
Cassette/Player Care
22
CD/CD Player Care
23
Climate Controls
24
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
24
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) System
26
Recirculation Control
26
Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature
27
Rear Window Defroster
28
Cabin Air Filter
29
Lights
30
Autolamp Control
30
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
30
Headlamp Control
30
Aiming the Headlamps
31
Flash to Pass
31
High Beams
31
Panel Dimmer Control
31
Vertical Aim Adjustment
32
Turn Signal Control
33
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
34
Interior Lamps
34
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
34
Bulb Replacement
35
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
35
Using the Right Bulbs
35
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
37
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Cornering Lamp Bulbs
39
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Assembly
40
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
41
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
43
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs
44
Driver Controls
46
Multi-Function Lever
46
Windshield Wiper and Washer Controls
46
Changing the Wiper Blades
47
Steering Wheel Adjustment
47
Tilt Steering Wheel
47
Auxiliary Power Point
48
Illuminated Visor Mirror
48
Accessory Delay
49
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
49
Power Windows
49
Window Lock
49
Heated Outside Mirrors
50
Power Side View Mirrors
50
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
51
Speed Control
51
Disengaging Speed Control
52
Resuming a Set Speed
52
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
53
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
53
Homelink Wireless Control System
54
Moon Roof
54
Turning off Speed Control
54
Homelink Programming
55
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
57
Erasing Homelink Buttons
58
Message Center
58
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
58
Distance to Empty (DTE)
59
Selectable Features
59
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
60
Distance to Empty/Average Fuel Economy for FFV-Equipped Vehicles
60
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
60
Compass Display
61
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
61
Outside Air Temperature
61
Language
63
Setup Menu
63
Units (English/Metric)
63
System Check
64
System Warnings
64
Center Console Features
67
Cell Phone Use
68
Positive Retention Floor Mat
68
Cargo Area Features
69
Interior Trunk Control
69
Liftgate
69
Storage Compartment
69
Cargo Cover
70
Cargo Net
70
Rewinding the Shade
70
Cargo Utility Hooks
71
Luggage Rack
72
Locks and Security
73
Keys
73
Power Door Locks
73
Power Door Lock Disable Feature
73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
74
Childproof Door Locks
74
Remote Control System
75
Unlocking the Doors
76
Locking the Doors
77
Sounding a Panic Alarm
77
Opening the Trunk
77
Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
77
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
78
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
78
Illuminated Entry
79
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry
79
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps
80
Keyless Entry System
81
Programming a Personal Entry Code
81
Erasing Personal Codes
81
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
82
Autolock
82
Relock
82
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
83
Theft Indicator
83
Automatic Arming
84
Automatic Disarming
84
Replacement Keys
84
Programming Spare Keys
84
Perimeter Alarm System
85
Arming the System
86
Disarming the System
86
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
86
Seating and Safety Restraints
87
Adjustable Head Restraints
87
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
88
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
88
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
89
Rear Seats
89
3Rd Seat
90
Personal Safety System
91
Safety Restraints
91
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints
92
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
92
Front Crash Severity Sensor
92
Front Passenger Sensing System
92
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
93
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
93
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
93
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
94
Safety Belt Precautions
94
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
95
Automatic Locking Mode
96
Energy Management Retractors
96
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
96
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
97
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
97
Safety Belt Pretensioner
98
Adjusting the Center Front Lap Belt
99
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
99
Safety Belt Usage Sensors
99
Safety Belts for Rear-Facing Occupants
100
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
101
Beltminder Feature
102
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
105
One Time Disable
105
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
106
Safety Belt Maintenance
106
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
107
Supplemental Restraint System Precautions
108
Children and Air Bags
109
How Do the Air Bag Supplemental Restraints Work?
110
Determining if the System Is Operational
113
Side Air Bag System
113
Safety Restraints for Children
115
Child Booster Seats
116
Children and Safety Belts
116
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
116
Types of Booster Seats
117
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
118
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
118
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
120
Installing Child Safety Seats in the Lap Belt Seating Positions
122
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
123
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
125
Driving
128
Starting
128
Positions of the Ignition
128
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
128
Important Safety Precautions
129
Starting the Engine
131
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)
131
If the Engine Fails to Start
131
Brakes
132
Using the Engine Block Heater
132
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
132
Important Ventilating Information
132
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
133
ABS Warning Lamp
133
Traction Control
134
Parking Brake
134
Park Brake Warning Chime
134
Steering
135
Automatic Transaxle Operation
136
Brake-Shift Interlock
136
Transmission Operation
136
Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle
137
Understanding Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle
138
P (Park)
138
R (Reverse)
139
N (Neutral)
139
Overdrive / D (Drive)
139
1 (First)
139
Driving through Water
140
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
140
Base Curb Weight
140
Vehicle Curb Weight
140
Cargo Weight
141
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
141
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
141
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
141
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
142
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
142
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
142
Trailer Towing
143
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
143
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
143
Preparing to Tow
145
Hitches
145
Safety Chains
145
Trailer Brakes / Trailer Lamps
145
Recreational Towing
146
Trailer Towing Tips
146
All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles
147
Roadside Emergencies
148
Getting Roadside Assistance
148
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
149
Hazard Flasher Switch
149
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
151
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
151
Fuses and Relays
151
Power Distribution Box
154
Relays
156
Changing the Tires
157
Temporary Spare Tire Information
157
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
158
Tire Change Procedure
159
Jump Starting
162
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
162
Connecting the Jumper Cables
163
Jump Starting Procedure
165
Removing the Jumper Cables
166
Wrecker Towing
168
Customer Assistance
170
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
178
Cleaning
179
Washing the Exterior
179
Waxing
179
Paint Chips
180
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers Cleaning
180
Engine Cleaning
180
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning
182
Windows and Wiper Blades Cleaning
182
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens Cleaning
182
Interior Cleaning
183
Leather Seats Cleaning
183
Underbody Cleaning
184
Maintenance and Specifications
185
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
185
Service Recommendations
185
Working with the Engine off
185
Opening the Hood
186
Working with the Engine on
186
Engine Compartment Components
187
Windshield Washer Fluid
189
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
190
Checking the Engine Oil
190
Adding Engine Oil
192
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
193
Battery
194
Checking Engine Coolant
196
Adding Engine Coolant
197
Recycled Engine Coolant
199
Coolant Refill Capacity
200
Severe Climates
200
Fuel Information
201
Fuel Filler Cap
203
Choosing the Right Fuel
204
Octane Recommendations
204
FFV Engine
205
Fuel Quality
205
Unleaded Gasoline Engines
205
Fuel Filter
206
Fuel Measuring Techniques
206
Good Fuel Economy
206
Running out of Fuel
206
Calculating Fuel Economy
207
Filling the Tank
207
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
208
EPA Window Sticker
209
Emission Control System
210
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
211
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
211
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
212
Brake Fluid Reservoir
214
Transmission Fluid Check
214
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
215
Correct Trsnsmission Fluid Level
215
High Trsnsmission Fluid Level
215
Low Trsnsmission Fluid Level
215
Traction AA a B C
216
Treadwear
216
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
216
Glossary of Tire Terminology
217
Temperature a B C
217
Tire Information
217
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
218
Information on “P” Type Tires
218
Information Contained on Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
221
Information on “T” Type Tires
222
Location of the Tire Label
222
Tire Care
222
Tire Inflation Pressure
222
Tire and Wheel Alignment
224
Tire Rotation
224
Tire Wear
226
Tire Replacement Requirements
227
Highway Hazards
228
Snow Tires and Chains
228
Motorcraft Part Numbers
229
Refill Capacities
230
Lubricant Specifications
232
Engine Data
233
Vehicle Dimensions
234
Certification Label
236
Identifying the Vehicle
236
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
236
Engine Number
237
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
237
Passenger Car Application
238
Truck Application
238
Accessories
240
Index
242
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Brand
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Model
Taurus 2004
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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