1996 FORD TAURUS window

143 [FV11150(ALL)04/95]
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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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[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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159 [FV33300(ALL)11/94]
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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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160 [FV36800(ALL)04/95]
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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.
% [FV37200(ALL)11/94]
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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183 [AS29701(ALL)02/95]
3. Load discs into the disc magazine slots
(numbered 1 through 6 on the window) one
at a time with labeled surfaces upward,
starting with bottom slot number 1
(Figure 3).
[AS29750(ALL)10/95]
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Figure 3
[AS29775(ALL)04/95]
To remove a compact disc from the disc
magazine, slide the corresponding lever on
the opposite side of the magazine window.
The disc will partially eject.
[AS29800(ALL)02/95]
4. Insert loaded disc magazine into changer
unit with the arrow on top of the disc
magazine pointing toward the changer
(Figure 4). Make sure magazine is fully
inserted into changer.
[AS29850(ALL)04/95]
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Figure 4
[AS29950(ALL)02/95]
5. Close unit by sliding changer panel door to
the rear (sedan) or front (wagon).
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[RE13011(ALL)04/95]
To replace the wheel cover:
[RE13012(ALL)04/95]
1. One of the windows on the wheel cover is
identified with a valve stem logo on the
back side of the cover. Install the wheel
cover to the wheel with the window at the
valve stem.
[RE13013(ALL)04/95]
2. Hold the wheel cover in this position and
press the cover onto the wheel with the
palm of your hand. Do not force or hammer
the cover.
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[RE13015(ALL)02/95]
Center Wheel Cover
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[RE13020(ALL)03/95]
To remove the wheel cover:
[RE13022(ALL)11/94]
1. Pry the center ornament off the wheelcover
with the lug wrench. Pry only at the notch.
Do not use a screwdriver or any other tool,
as this may damage the wheelcover or the
surface finish.
[RE13024(ALL)04/95]
2. Remove the center bolt on the wheelcover
with the lug wrench tip.
[RE13026(ALL)11/94]
3. To remove the wheelcover, pry it loose by
carefully inserting the tapered end of the lug
wrench between the wheelcover and wheel
at the outer edge.
[RE13028(ALL)11/94]
4. To service the wheel or tire, remove the
pedestal by removing the lug nuts. Put the
pedestal in a safe place for reinstallation of
the wheelcover.
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231 [RE13040(ALL)11/94]
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The center attachment wheel cover
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[RE13050(ALL)04/95]
To replace the wheel cover:
[RE13070(ALL)11/94]
1. Reinstall the pedestal on the wheel before
reinstalling the wheelcover.
[RE13080(ALL)11/94]
2. One of the windows on the wheelcover is
identified with a valve stem logo on the
inside of the cover. Align this valve hole on
the wheelcover with the valve stem on the
wheel. Reinstall the cover by pressing with
the palm of your hand. Do not use excessive
force. Do not use a hammer.
[RE13090(ALL)11/94]
3. Attach the bolt to the pedestal through the
center hole in the cover with the lug wrench.
[RE14000(ALL)11/94]
4. Align the legs of the center ornament with
the slots on the wheel cover. Reinstall the
ornament by pressing with the palm of your
hand. Do not use excessive force. Do not use
a hammer.
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271 %
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[SV13540(ALL)08/95]
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates
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[SV13545(ALL)05/95]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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[SV13555(ALL)08/95]
Improving Fuel Economy
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[SV13561(ALL)05/95]
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
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[SV13564(ALL)05/95]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[SV13568(ALL)05/95]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[SV13572(ALL)05/95]
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Excessive speed
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[SV13576(ALL)05/95]
q
Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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[SV13581(ALL)05/95]
q
Driving with your foot on the brake
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[SV13584(ALL)05/95]
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Sudden stops
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[SV13589(ALL)05/95]
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Extended engine idling
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[SV13591(ALL)05/95]
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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[SV13593(ALL)05/95]
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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[SV13596(ALL)05/95]
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Underinflated tires
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[SV13598(ALL)05/95]
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Heavy loads
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[SV13599(ALL)05/95]
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
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Update:Tue Jan 23 13:58:51 1996
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