1996 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

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[FV27200(ALL)06/94]
4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
[FV27250(ALL)02/95]
5. To activate the heated feature of the outside
rearview mirror, turn on the rear window
defrost by pushing the R-DEF button on the
instrument panel.
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[FV27275(ALL)01/95]
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
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[FV27300(ALL)05/95]
Sun Visors
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[FV27400(ALL)03/95]
Using the Sun Visors
[FV27500(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have special sun visors.
Besides the regular sun visor, you may have a
second sun visor. By using both the regular sun
visor and the second visor, you shield the sun
from both the front and the side of the vehicle
at the same time.
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[FV27600(ALL)03/95]
To block the sun, move the main visor sideways
and flip the second visor down.
[FV27700(ALL)11/94]
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The sun visor
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[FV27800(ALL)05/94]
Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[FV28500(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle has two different kinds of lighted
mirrors. Your vehicle may have one or both of
these lighted mirrors.
[FV28600(ALL)11/94]
To turn on the driver's mirror that is attached to
the visor, lift the mirror cover. Adjust the
amount of light by sliding the switch.
[FV28700(ALL)11/94]
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The mirror on the driver's sun visor
[FV28900(ALL)11/94]
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The mirror on the passenger's sun visor
[FV29100(ALL)11/94]
To turn on the passenger's mirror that is in the
main visor, grasp the lower center portion and
pull the mirror down. Adjust the amount of
light by sliding the switch.
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Console
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[FV29500(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle may have a full console. The full
console has the following features:
[FV29601(ALL)04/95]
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Features of the full console
[FV29650(ALL)04/95]
The release for opening the utility compartment
is on the front of the console, just below the
armrest. Press and release at the ridges, near the
driver's seat, to open. The lid is spring-loaded
and will open automatically.
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If your vehicle is equipped with a cellular
phone, press the latch release located on the
driver's-side edge of the lid to access the phone.
[FV29750(ALL)11/94]
To open the cupholder on the full console, press
and release the door on the front of the console.
The door is spring-loaded and will open
automatically.
[FV29875(ALL)04/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the column
shift, it has a center seating/stowage console in
the center front seating position. The center
seating/stowage console has the following
features:
[FV29900(ALL)04/95]
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Features of the center seating/stowage console
[FV29925(ALL)04/95]
To open the storage compartment, raise the
armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and
toward the instrument panel.
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The cupholders in the center seating/stowage
console can be removed for cleaning.
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RWARNING
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
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Cellular Phone (If equipped)
[FV30201(ALL)04/95]
For information about the cellular phone in your
vehicle, refer to theCellular Phone User's Manual
provided with your phone. For further questions
about your cellular phone, contact the Ford
Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013 (U.S.). In
Canada, please contact your dealer.
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[FV30301(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: It is recommended that you fold your
cellular phone antenna down onto the
back glass before entering a car wash.
[FV30400(ALL)04/95]Ashtrays
[FV30500(ALL)04/95]
The ashtray can be converted to a storage
compartment for small objects by removing the
plastic heatproof liner.
[FV30600(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The heatproof plastic liner must be in
position for use as an ashtray.
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[FV32100(ALL)01/95]
Trunk
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[FV32200(ALL)01/95]
Opening the Trunk Manually
[FV32600(ALL)02/95]
To open the trunk from the outside, turn the key
to the right until the trunk opens.
[FV32900(ALL)11/94]
Remove the key before you close and lock the
lid. Shut the trunk lid completely.
[FV33100(ALL)04/95]
Using the Remote Control for the Trunk
[FV33200(ALL)04/95]
Press the remote release on the instrument panel
to the left of the steering wheel to open the
trunk.
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The remote control for the trunk
[FV36200(ALL)05/94]
Special Features of Your Wagon
% [FV36300(ALL)02/95]
Liftgate
[FV36400(ALL)01/89]
Your wagon has a two-way liftgate that lets you
either open the entire liftgate or just the
window.
[FV36450(ALL)02/95]
To open the liftgate, press the release that is
hidden under the exterior trim panel just above
the license plate. Pull up on the handle to raise
the liftgate.
[FV36500(ALL)02/95]
The liftgate willnotlock automatically when
you close it. To lock the liftgate with the key,
turn left. You can also use the central power
lock on the driver's door or the LOCK button on
the remote entry keyfob, if your vehicle is so
equipped.
[FV36550(ALL)02/95]
When the liftgate is locked, the window will also
lock.
[FV36600(ALL)02/95]
To open the window, make sure the liftgate and
window are unlocked, then press the outside
lock cylinder. You can only open the window
from outside.
[FV36700(ALL)01/89]
To prevent any damage, close the liftgate and
window before you drive.
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[FV37050(ALL)03/90]
RWARNING
If you drive with the liftgate window
open, you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. If you must drive
like this, keep the vents open so outside
air comes into the vehicle.
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The Storage Area
[FV37300(ALL)10/90]
Loading the vehicle
[FV37400(ALL)10/90]
When you load the back of your vehicle, put the
load as far forward in the compartment as
possible. This will help distribute the weight
more evenly between the front and rear axles.
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Storage compartments
[FV37800(ALL)02/95]
Your wagon comes with a storage compartment
in the floor of the cargo area. An additional
storage compartment is in the rear trim panel on
the right.
[FV38000(ALL)04/95]
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The locking storage compartment in the rear of the wagon
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Cargo Net (If equipped)
[FV38200(ALL)02/95]
The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the
cargo area of your vehicle. The net attaches to
anchors that are already in your trunk. Use all
available anchors to restrain the objects or they
will not be secured.
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