1996 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

138 [FV08851(ALL)04/95]Illuminated Entry System
[FV08900(ALL)10/95]
This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside driver's door keypad is pressed or when
the remote entry system is used to unlock the
door or sound the personal alarm. The system
will automatically turn off after approximately
25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
RUN or ACC position.
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[FV08951(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is
open.
[FV09551(ALL)04/95]
Perimeter Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
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[FV09600(ALL)05/95]
When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
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[FV09651(ALL)05/95]
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
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[FV09700(ALL)02/95]
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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft
indicator lamp
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[FV09751(ALL)06/95]
q
honk the horn
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[FV09801(ALL)05/95]
Arming the system
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[FV09851(ALL)04/95]
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition
switch is turned OFF and the alarm is not
triggered or sounding. Any of the following
events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV09900(ALL)04/95]
q
Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button to lock the doors (with the doors open
or closed).
[FV09951(ALL)10/95]
q
Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the
Keyless Entry Keypad at the same time to
lock the doors (with the doors open or
closed).
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[FV10001(ALL)04/95]
q
Opening a door and pressing the power door
lock button to lock the doors.
[FV10050(ALL)04/95]
q
Turning the driver's or front passenger's door
key to the LOCK position to centrally lock all
doors (with the doors open or closed).
[FV10100(ALL)12/95]
If a door or liftgate (wagon) is open, the
anti-theft system is prearmed and waiting for all
doors to close. The THEFT inidcator in the
instrument panel will light continuously while
the system is prearmed.
[FV10201(ALL)12/95]
Once all doors and liftgate (wagon) are closed, if
any were open, the system will begin a 30
second countdown to become armed. The 30
second countdown allows people who may still
be in the vehicle time to exit without triggering
the alarm. The THEFT indicator will glow
steadily until the system is armed. When the
system is armed, the THEFT indicator will begin
to flash with short flashes every 2 seconds until
the system is triggered or disarmed.
[FV10251(ALL)12/95]
Remember, all doors and liftgate (wagon) must
be fully closed for the anti-theft system to arm.
If a door or liftgate (wagon) has been left open
or ajar, and you press the remote entry
transmitter twice to confirm the doors are
locked, two short horn chirps will warn you that
the anti-theft system is not arming.
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[FV10301(ALL)05/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with
the factory installed remote entry system. It may
not work with other remote entry systems.
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[FV10351(ALL)02/95]
When you get a single horn chirp by pressing
the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds on
your remote entry transmitter, you can be
assured that all doors are locked and the
anti-theft system is arming.
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140 [FV10400(ALL)04/95]Disarming the system
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[FV10451(ALL)10/95]
An armed or activated system can be disarmed
if you:
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[FV10501(ALL)04/95]
q
Unlock the doors by pressing the remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK button.
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[FV10551(ALL)04/95]
q
Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code
on the keyless entry keypad.
[FV10601(ALL)12/95]
q
Unlock any door or the liftgate (wagon) with
a key.
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[FV10651(ALL)02/95]
q
Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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[FV10700(ALL)04/95]
q
Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will
disarm the anti-theft system only when the
anti-theft alarm is triggered and sounding.
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[FV10751(ALL)02/95]
When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the
key all the way to the end of its travel or the
system may not disarm.
[FV10800(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: the flashing lights and honking horn
will shut off automatically within 2
minutes 45 seconds after the system is
triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs.
[FV10802(ALL)04/95]
Coded Key Anti-Theft System
[FV10806(ALL)10/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the coded key
anti-theft system, you can only use an
electronically coded key to start the vehicle.
During each vehicle start sequence, the coded
key is ªreadº by the anti-theft system. If the
key's ID code matches that in the anti-theft
system, the vehicle is enabled to start. If the
key's ID code does not match the anti-theft
system, or if no coded key is detected, then the
vehicle is not able to start. Your vehicle was
equipped with two electronically coded keys.
The coded ignition key is larger than normal
due to the electronics located in the head of the
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key. Additional spare keys, maximum of 14, can
be purchased either through your dealership or
selected retailers. Be sure to purchase only coded
keys with a Ford or Mercury logo on it to
ensure proper functionality. If both supplied
keys are lost or stolen or only one key has been
lost and you want to ensure that key will not
start the vehicle, the vehicle must be taken to
the dealership for re-initialization. (All keys must
be brought to the dealer, if any.)
[FV10808(ALL)04/95]
THEFT indicator
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[FV10810(ALL)10/95]
The indicator provides system proveout and
operating status. The system activates the
indicator when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON or START position. This indicator helps
to determine possible fault conditions and/or
normal operating proveout. The system will
illuminate the indicator for two (2) seconds then
go out to acknowledge normal operating
conditions. If the indicator does not illuminate at
key ON or flashes, have the system serviced.
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[FV10812(ALL)10/95]
Spare Key Programming Procedure
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[FV10814(ALL)10/95]
Two electronically coded keys were supplied
with your vehicle, use one of these with the
procedure below:
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[FV10816(ALL)10/95]
q
Using a coded key that you can start your
engine with, turn the ignition from the ON to
the OFF position.
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[FV10820(ALL)10/95]
q
Within 15 seconds, insert a new key into the
ignition and turn it to ON or START. The
vehicle does not have to be started.
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[FV10825(ALL)10/95]
If the key has been coded, the theft indicator
will illuminate for two seconds. The key can
then be used to start the vehicle.
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[FV10826(ALL)10/95]
Repeat until all chosen keys have been coded
(max=16).
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[FV10828(ALL)10/95]
If the key coding failed, the theft indicator will
flash and the vehicle cannot be started. One of 3
causes are possible:
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[FV10830(ALL)10/95]
q
The new key was not inserted within 15
seconds or
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[FV10832(ALL)10/95]
q
All 16 key codes have been stored or
[FV10835(ALL)04/95]
q
The key does not have an electronic code.
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[FV10850(ALL)02/95]
Windows
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[FV10900(ALL)02/95]
Using the Power Windows
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[FV10950(ALL)02/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates all
four windows.
[FV11001(ALL)02/95]
The power windows only operate when the
ignition key is in the ON or ACC position or
when the ignition has been turned from the ON
to the OFF position and/or the key has been
removed and no front doors on the vehicle have
been opened.
[FV11050(ALL)02/95]
The power window controls are illuminated.
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[FV11100(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.
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The master controls on the driver's door
[FV11201(ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a ªone touch
downº feature. This feature allows the driver to
fully open the driver's window by firmly
pressing the switch and then releasing. The ªone
touch downº feature can be stopped by pressing
the up or down switch again.
[FV11250(ALL)02/95]
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The window controls on the passenger's door
[FV11270(ALL)03/95]
Accessory Delay
[FV11290(ALL)04/95]
The power windows and moon roof (if
equipped) can be operated for 45 seconds after
the ignition has been turned to the OFF position
if the front doors have not been opened.
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[FV11301(ALL)02/95]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
[FV11351(ALL)03/95]
You can use the moon roof in your vehicle in
two ways. Move it back to open the glass panel,
or you can move it up to ventilate the vehicle.
[FV11400(ALL)02/95]
The moon roof will only operate when the
ignition is in the ON or ACC position or when
the key has been removed from the ignition and
no doors have been opened.
[FV11451(ALL)02/95]
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The map lamps and the switches for the moon roof
[FV11500(ALL)02/95]
The roof console SLIDE switch is used to open
and close the moon roof.
[FV11550(ALL)04/95]
Press the AUTO portion of the switch and the
roof will fully open automatically. Press the
switch again during the opening cycle and the
roof will stop at that location.
[FV11600(ALL)04/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front
portion of the switch. At the fully closed
position, the motor automatically turns off.
[FV11850(ALL)02/95]
The roof console TILT switch is used to tilt the
moon roof.
[FV11900(ALL)04/95]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position from the
closed position, press the UP portion of the
switch.
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[FV12000(ALL)07/95]
To close from vent position, press and hold the
rear portion of the switch.
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[FV12100(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon
roof. They may seriously hurt themselves.
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[FV12200(ALL)01/95]
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
[FV12300(ALL)11/94]
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The moon roof
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[FV12400(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
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[FV12500(ALL)01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can
manually open or close to block the sun when
the glass panel is shut.
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[FV12600(ALL)05/95]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically
opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.
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[FV12700(ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV12702(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
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[FV12704(ALL)02/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints are
intended to help protect your head and neck in
a collision.
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[FV12705(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you
position it behind your head and not behind
your neck.
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