1996 FORD TAURUS ignition

105 [IP22200(ALL)04/95]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster and
heated side view mirrors
[IP22300(ALL)04/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and side view mirrors before using the
defroster. With the engine running, push the
defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window and mirrors are still
not clear, push the defroster button again. The
defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position.
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[IP23000(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
% [IP23200(ALL)12/95]
Liftgate Window Wiper and Washer
(If equipped)
[IP23401(ALL)04/95]
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The liftgate window wiper and washer switches
[IP23500(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window wiper, press the
bswitch. To turn the liftgate window wiper
off, press the switch again.
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[IP25636(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
[IP25637(ALL)01/95]
You may notice that the lights flicker when the
vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal
condition.
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[IP25638(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP25640(ALL)08/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25650(ALL)08/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP26600(ALL)02/95]
Setting the Autolamp Delay System
(If equipped)
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[IP26700(ALL)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP26800(ALL)01/95]
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP26900(ALL)01/95]
q
turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
[IP27000(ALL)11/94]
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the ignition to the OFF
position.
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109 [IP27100(ALL)02/95]
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
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[IP27400(ALL)01/95]
To set the autolamp:
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[IP27450(ALL)05/95]
1. Make sure the headlamp knob is in the OFF
position. If the knob for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.
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[IP27550(ALL)01/95]
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
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[IP27650(ALL)01/95]
3. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the left of
the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
[IP27750(ALL)02/95]
4. Turn the autolamp thumbwheel past the stop
to the beginning of the MAX position. The
indicator light will come on.
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[IP27850(ALL)01/95]
5. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps
on and off for you.
[IP27950(ALL)10/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top right corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
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[IP28050(ALL)01/95]
To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel
back to OFF.
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[IP31200(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP31300(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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[IP31400(ALL)01/95]
Battery Saver
[IP31500(ALL)11/94]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the interior lights
after 40 minutes.
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[IP31600(ALL)09/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the outside
front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry
keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is
used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened,
or the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
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[IP32600(ALL)03/95]
Clock
[IP33200(ALL)03/95]
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The digital clock
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[IP33750(ALL)05/95]
1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
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[IP33850(ALL)05/95]
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the
minute button. When the desired minute
appears, release the button.
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[SC03200(ALL)05/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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[SC03300(ALL)08/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03400(ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
[SC03450(ALL)04/95]
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The turn signal lever
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[SC03500(ALL)08/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03900(ALL)05/94]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever away from you to activate the wipers. The
first seven detents are interval wipe positions,
the eighth detent is the LO position, and the
ninth detent is the HI position.
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[SC04000(ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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124 [SC09435(ALL)02/95]To reset the cruise control to ahigher speed,
use one of the following procedures:
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[SC09440(ALL)08/95]
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ACCELÐ Press and hold the SET ACCEL
switch. Release the switch when the vehicle
has accelerated to the desired speed.
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[SC09445(ALL)08/95]
q
Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, press the
SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
% [SC09450(ALL)11/94]
q
TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the
SET ACCEL switch. Each time you ªtapº the
switch, the set speed will increase by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the set
speed to increase in increments of 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). For example, if the current set
speed is 55 mph (88 km/h) 5 taps of the SET
ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle speed
and SET it at 60 mph (96 km/h).
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[SC10900(ALL)11/95]
Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
[SC11000(ALL)04/95]
If you press the brake pedal, cruise control is
cancelled. You can return to the set speed by
pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you did
not press the OFF switch. You must be driving
at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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[SC11300(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle will gradually return to the
previously set speed and then maintain it.
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[SC11315(ALL)08/95]
To Turn Off the Cruise Control System
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[SC11325(ALL)08/95]
Press the OFF switch.
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[SC11400(ALL)10/95]
In addition, the cruise control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle ignition off.
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127 [FV04010(ALL)04/95]
Central Locking
[FV04020(ALL)04/95]
When you are unlocking the driver or front
passenger door with the key, turn it once
toward the front of the vehicle to unlock that
door only. Turn the key a second time to unlock
all doors. Turn the key once toward the rear of
the vehicle to lock all doors.
[FV04050(ALL)04/95]
Lock Disable
[FV04075(ALL)03/95]
The lock disable feature helps prevent you from
locking the keys in your vehicle. With the key in
the ignition (in any switch position) and the
driver's door open, the driver's door cannot be
locked using the front door power lock switch.
[FV04100(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle can still be locked, while the key is
in the ignition, by manually pressing down the
lock button.
[FV04125(ALL)02/95]
Power liftgate lock Ð wagon (If equipped)
[FV04150(ALL)02/95]
The power liftgate lock is on the right inside
trim panel in the cargo area. When this lock is
pressed, all doors and the liftgate lock.
[FV04175(ALL)02/95]
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The power liftgate lock
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132 [FV05850(ALL)04/95]Autolock (If equipped)
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[FV05900(ALL)02/95]
The Autolock feature is part of your remote
keyless entry system and is enabled at the
factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of
the doors will automatically lock when:
[FV05950(ALL)04/95]
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the vehicle doors and liftgate are fully closed
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[FV06001(ALL)09/95]
q
the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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[FV06050(ALL)02/95]
q
the brake pedal is pressed
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[FV06100(ALL)02/95]
q
you shift through (Reverse)
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[FV06150(ALL)11/95]
q
one second has elapsed after the brake pedal
is released
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[FV06200(ALL)09/95]
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
[FV06250(ALL)04/95]
q
a door is opened and then all doors and
liftgate are closed
[FV06300(ALL)12/95]
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the brake pedal is released
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[FV06400(ALL)02/95]
The doors may not lock automatically at the
correct time if the driver:
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[FV06450(ALL)02/95]
q
shifts through gears without pressing the
brake
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[FV06500(ALL)02/95]
q
shifts through gears quickly after starting the
vehicle
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[FV06550(ALL)02/95]
q
releases their foot from the brake while
someone has stepped out of the vehicle for a
moment
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[FV06575(ALL)04/95]
You can deactivate the system by using the
buttons for the keyless entry system if you don't
want to use the Autolock feature.
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