1996 FORD TAURUS warning light

82You should have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your dealer or qualified service
technician to restore the benefits of the anti-lock
feature. SeeAnti-lock brakesin the Index for more
information.
[LG08394(ALL)03/95]
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Anti-lock brake system warning light
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[LG08396(ALL)10/93]
Gauges
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[LG08400(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG08425(ALL)11/94]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition is in the ON position.
[LG08525(ALL)11/94]
For proper fuel gauge indication after adding
fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF position
while the vehicle is being refueled.
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[LG08625(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
[LG08725(ALL)11/94]
With the ignition in the OFF position, the fuel
gauge indicator may drift from the ignition ON
indication.
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[LG08800(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG08900(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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[LG09000(ALL)08/95]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the Normal band as the engine coolant warms
up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate
within the Normal band under normal driving
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84 %
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[LG09800(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG09900(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG10000(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG10100(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG10200(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG10300(ALL)11/94]
The trip odometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Press the reset button to return the
trip odometer to zero.
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[LG10320(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG10340(ALL)02/95]
The tachometer tells you the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (how fast the engine is
running). You may damage the engine if you
drive with the indicator in the red zone.
% [LG10350(ALL)12/95]The Optional and SHO Clusters
[LG10360( T)02/95]
The optional cluster and the SHO cluster have
indicator lights that are not on the standard
cluster. For details about these lights, read the
information below. To learn about the standard
warning lights and gauges that come on all
clusters, seeThe Standard Clusterearlier in this
chapter.
[LG10365( T)12/95]
The optional cluster has a 120 mph (200 km/h)
speedometer and a 7,000 rpm tachometer.
[LG10370( T)02/95]
The SHO cluster also has a 150 mph (240 km/h)
speedometer and an 8,000 rpm tachometer.
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88 [LG16220(ALL)02/95]This light will come on to show a rear tail lamp
burnout when the light switch is turned to the
parking lamp or headlamp position.
[LG16260(ALL)04/95]
This light will come on to show a brakelamp
burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed.
[LG16280(ALL)02/95]
The light will stay on until the ignition is turned
to the OFF position.
[LG16300(ALL)02/95]
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Rear lamp out light
[LG16400(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: The warning light may not work or
you may get a false reading if you use
trailer lights or use improper
replacement bulbs.
[LG16700(ALL)12/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light
[LG16800(ALL)11/94]
This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-theft systemin the Index.
[LG16825(ALL)02/95]
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Anti-theft alarm light
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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]
q
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]
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the ignition to the OFF
position.
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135 [FV07920(ALL)04/95]
To unlock the liftgate (wagon), press the TRUNK
button. To open the liftgate, you must press the
liftgate release located above the license plate.
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[FV07951(ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors with the remote entry
system
[FV08001(ALL)12/95]
To lock all the doors and liftgate (wagon), press
the LOCK button. This will also arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft system.
[FV08051(ALL)04/95]
If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. If all doors and the liftgate
are completely closed, the doors and liftgate will
lock again, the horn will chirp and the external
lamps will flash. If a door or the liftgate is open
or ajar, the horn will give two short chirps
warning you that a door or the liftgate is open.
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[FV08100(ALL)02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV08151(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button again
from the transmitter or by turning the ignition
to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV08200(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[DR10175(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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[DR10225(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
[DR10275(ALL)11/94]
You can tell a console-mounted gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move
it without pushing in the thumb button.
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[DR15600(ALL)01/95]
Steering Your Vehicle
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[DR15800(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
[DR15970(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle has variable-assist steering. This
system provides light power steering efforts for
parking and heavier power steering efforts for
highway driving. If you notice that the power
steering effort does not change according to the
speed you are traveling, or if the power steering
system is not working, have the system checked.
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[DR16100(ALL)04/95]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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[DR16150(ALL)01/95]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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204
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[DR17600(ALL)05/95]
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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[DR17800(ALL)03/95]
Parking Brake
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[DR17900(ALL)01/95]
The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.
[DR18000(ALL)01/95]
This brake is suspended just below the bottom
of the instrument panel to the left of the brake
pedal.
[DR18300(ALL)11/94]
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The parking brake and parking brake release
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[DR18420(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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[DR18700(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but
the Brake System light remains on, have
the brakes checked immediately. They
may not be working properly.
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[DR18750(ALL)11/91]
RWARNING
To prevent personal injury, do not release
the parking brake while outside the
vehicle.
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