1996 FORD TAURUS warning

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[SV38000(ALL)01/95]
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hazard flasher
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[SV38100(ALL)01/95]
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turn signals
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[SV38200(ALL)01/95]
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side markers
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[SV38300(ALL)01/95]
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license plate lamp
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[SV38400(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[SV38500(ALL)01/95]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[SV38600(ALL)01/95]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[SV38700(ALL)11/92]
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the headlamps are not aligned so that they
point slightly down and to the right.
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[SV38800(ALL)03/95]
Replacing the Headlamp Bulb
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[SV38900(ALL)01/95]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[SV39000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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[SV41000(ALL)03/95]
Emission Control System
[SV41100(ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters which enable your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.
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[SV41200(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
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[SV41300(ALL)05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[SV41400(ALL)01/95]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV41600(ALL)01/95]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[SV41700(ALL)03/95]
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule.
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[SV41710(ALL)03/95]
The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet are
required because they are considered essential to
the life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
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[SV41720(ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts
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324should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[SV41800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
[SV41900(ALL)04/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charging system warning
light, the service engine soon light, or the
temperature warning light. These sometimes
indicate that the emissions system is not
working properly.
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[SV42000(ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV42100(ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV42200(ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you
service your vehicle. If the metal collector
contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or
bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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Warning label locations
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Index 357
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 81
Accessory position on the ignition..... 59
Additives, engine oil.......... 273
Air bag supplemental
restraint system............. 23
and child safety seats........ 26,33
description............... 23
disposal................ 31
driver air bag............. 23
indicator light............. 77
operation............... 27
passenger air bag............ 23
proper seating............. 24
service and information labels...... 27
tone generator............. 30
wearing safety belts........... 24
Air cleaner filter
location............... 260
replacing............... 296
specifications............. 329
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 95
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 93
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 135
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 176
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 276
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 203
see also Brake............ 202
warning light.............. 81
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358 Index
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 232
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 138
triggering.............. 138
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 240
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 237
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 169
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 108
Automatic transaxle
driving with...........191, 195
fluid, adding............. 298
fluid, checking............ 296
fluid, refill capacities......... 328
fluid, specification........... 330
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 330
refill capacities............ 328
B
Backing up.............193, 198
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 217
battery saver............. 113
charging system warning light...... 74
disconnecting............. 282
jumping a disabled battery....... 217
proper disposal, recycling....... 283
replacement, specifications....... 329
servicing............... 282
when storing your vehicle....... 333
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 73
checking and adding......... 298
description.............. 298
specifications............. 330
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Index 359
Brakelamp
high-mount brakelamp........ 319
lamp out warning light......... 87
Brakes
adjustment.............. 202
anti-lock............... 203
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 81
applying the brakes.......... 202
brake warning light........... 73
fluid, checking and adding...... 298
fluid, refill capacities......... 298
fluid, specifications.......... 330
front disc.............. 202
master cylinder............ 298
new brake linings............ 5
noise................ 203
parking............... 205
servicing............... 298
trailer................ 215
when storing your vehicle....... 333
Brake-shift interlock.........192, 196
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)......... 76,115
Built-in child seat............. 46
Built-in child seat, cleaning......... 57
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 313
high-mount brakelamp........ 319
specifications............. 322
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360 Index
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 245
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 246
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 328
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 68
Cargo cover............... 162
Cargo net................ 161
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 33
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............ 177
Catalytic converter............ 323
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 182
Chains, tires.............. 294
Changing a tire............. 222
Charging system warning light....... 74
Childproof locks............. 125
Child safety restraints........... 31
child safety belts............ 57
child safety seats............ 33
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 26,33
attaching with tether straps....... 43
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14, 33
built-in................ 46
in front seat.............. 35
in rear outboard seat.......... 35
tether anchorage hardware........ 44
Chime
headlamps on.............. 77
key in ignition............. 60
safety belt............... 73
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 57
CD player and discs.......... 187
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment.......... 264
exterior................ 6
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