1996 FORD TAURUS door lock

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[FV10001(ALL)04/95]
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Opening a door and pressing the power door
lock button to lock the doors.
[FV10050(ALL)04/95]
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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]
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK button.
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[FV10551(ALL)04/95]
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Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code
on the keyless entry keypad.
[FV10601(ALL)12/95]
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Unlock any door or the liftgate (wagon) with
a key.
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[FV10651(ALL)02/95]
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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[FV10700(ALL)04/95]
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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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The remote control for the trunk
[FV36200(ALL)05/94]
Special Features of Your Wagon
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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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Each time you turn the ignition key to the ON
position, the ABS will function through one test
cycle. When this happens, the ABS light will
come on for up to five seconds. If the light stays
on longer than five seconds, shut off the engine
and restart. If it remains on, it means the ABS is
disabled and should be serviced immediately to
restore the benefits of the anti-lock feature.
Normal braking is not affected unless the red
BRAKE system warning light is also lit.
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[DR17650(ALL)05/95]
ABS has self-check capabilities. As described
above, the system turns on the ABS light each
time you start your engine. After the engine is
started and the ABS light turns off, the system
performs another test the first time the vehicle
reaches 4-9 mph (6-15 km/h). The system turns
on the ABS pump motor for approximately 1/2
second. At this time, a mechanical noise may be
heard. This is a normal part of the self-check
feature. If a malfunction is found during this
check the ABS light will come on.
[DR17675(ALL)02/95]
Vehicles with ABS are identified with a label on
the front door pillar.
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[DR17700(ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company has not found any
negative effects of mobile radio transmitting
equipment installed on vehicles with the ABS
system providing that the radio is installed
according to the radio manufacturer's
instructions. However, if you have had a mobile
radio transmitter installed and the ABS light
comes on (at any time other than immediately
after turning the key to the ON position) have
your mobile radio dealer inspect the radio
installation. Also, if the ABS system is activated
other than during maximum braking, have your
mobile radio installation checked.
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[DR21000(ALL)03/95]
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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[DR21200(ALL)01/95]
High water
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[DR21300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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[DR21400(ALL)04/94]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[DR21500(ALL)01/95]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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[DR21600(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[DR21700(ALL)01/95]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry or tow. The total weight of
your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers
and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
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[DR21800(ALL)01/95]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left front door lock facing or on the door
latch post pillar.
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If you do not know the actual weights of these
items, use the following procedure to figure the
weight of a load:
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[DR22045(ALL)01/95]
1. Weigh your vehicle without the driver,
passengers and luggage. You might take
your vehicle to a shipping company or an
inspection station for trucks.
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[DR22050(ALL)01/95]
2. Then weigh your vehicle with the driver,
passengers and luggage.
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[DR22055(ALL)01/95]
3. Subtract the first reading from the second to
figure the total weight of the load.
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[DR22060(ALL)01/95]
After determining this load, you must also make
sure that the total weight of your vehicle, plus
the load it carries, is less than its GVWR. Also,
make sure that the weight your vehicle carries
over each axle is less than the GAWR for the
respective axle.
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[DR22065(ALL)01/95]
You can find the GVWR and GAWR on the
Safety Compliance Certification Label on the left
front door lock facing or the door latch post
pillar.
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[DR22070(ALL)01/95]
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle
exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load
or remove cargo accordingly.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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[RE09300(ALL)11/94]
1. Find the jack notch next to the door of the
tire that you are changing. Put the jack in
the jack notch and turn the handle of the
jack clockwise until the wheel is completely
off the ground.
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[RE09500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
[RE10000(ALL)02/95]
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The notches for the jack
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2. Remove the lug nuts by using a lug wrench.
Never loosen the hub nuts. See the picture
later in this section if you are not sure where
to find the lug nuts.
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[SV05075(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Engine
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[SV06000(ALL)07/95]
A clean engine is more efficient because the
engine is able to cool properly. A build up of
grease and dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the
engine warmer than normal.
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[SV06020(ALL)07/95]
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer
is used to clean the engine. The high pressure
fluid could penetrate sealed parts and
assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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[SV06040(ALL)08/95]
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the
engine block or fuel injection pump, do not
spray a hot engine or injection pump with
cold water.
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[SV06060(ALL)07/95]
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The alternator, distributor and air intake must
be covered. Covering these components will
help prevent water damage.
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[SV06080(ALL)04/95]
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running. Water getting into the engine may
cause internal damage.
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[SV06100(ALL)03/95]
Filling the Fuel Tank
[SV06800(ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the engine off. After opening the fuel
door, remove the cap carefully and slowly
by turning it counterclockwise 1/4 turn until
it stops. Pull to remove the cap. A tether
attaches the cap to the fuel filler pipe.
[SV06825(ALL)04/95]
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