1996 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

Index 371
O
Octane rating.............. 266
Odometer
description............... 84
trip odometer............. 84
Oil filter................ 329
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 272
Oil viscosity.............. 273
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 325
Overdrive.............194, 199
Overseas offices............. 247
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 135
Parking brake
operation.............. 205
warning light.............. 73
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 329
PCV valve, specifications........ 329
Phone, cellular............. 158
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 308
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors............... 153
moon roof.............. 144
seats................. 148
windows............... 142
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 201
fluid, checking and adding...... 300
fluid, refill capacity.......... 328
fluid, specifications.......... 330
servicing............... 201
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 169
Rear window
defroster............... 104
washer................ 105
washer reservoir........... 284
Refill capacities for fluids........ 328
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 244
Relays................. 303
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 136
locking/unlocking doors........ 134
panic alarm.............. 135
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 137
replacing the batteries......... 136
Reporting safety defects......... 244
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 31
head................. 145
infant................. 31
Ride control, Semi-Active......... 202
Roadside assistance........... 237
Roadside emergencies.......... 217
Roof rack................ 163
Rotating the tires............ 290
S
Safe driving tips............. 206
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 214
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 208
Safety defects, reporting......... 244
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 268
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Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.... 12,15,21
automatic locking mode......... 14
center front lap belt........... 21
center rear lap belt........... 21
cleaning the safety belts......... 23
extension assembly........... 22
for adults............... 9
for children.............. 31
for infants............... 31
head................. 145
lap and shoulder belts......... 12
lap belt................ 21
maintenance.............. 23
proper use............... 9
replacement.............. 23
warning light and chime........ 73
Safety seats for children
and air bags............ 26,33
attaching with tether straps....... 43
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14, 33
in front seat.............. 35
in rear outboard............ 35
tether anchorage hardware....... 43
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 147
adjusting the seats, power....... 148
child safety seats............ 33
cleaning upholstery.......... 151
head restraints............ 145
lumbar support............ 149
split-folding rear seat......... 149
Semi-Active ride control......... 202
Serial number (VIN)........... 240
Service concerns............ 238
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Servicing your vehicle.......... 255
precautions when servicing...... 256
servicing when you tow........ 216
Shift-lock system..........192, 196
Shift positions
(see Gearshift)..........193, 197
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 12
Shoulder belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 12
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 153
heated................ 104
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 144
Snow tires and chains.......... 294
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 222
conventional spare.......... 223
finding the spare........... 223
removing the spare tire........ 223
storing the flat tire.......... 223
temporary spare........... 222
Spark plugs, specifications........ 329
Special driving conditions........ 206
Specification chart, lubricants....... 330
Speed control (see cruise control)
accelerating.............. 122
indicator light............. 81
resetting............... 123
tap up/tap down........... 123
turning off.............. 124
when towing a trailer.......122, 216
Speedometer............... 84
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 61
starting a cold engine.......... 62
starting after a collision......... 65
starting a warm engine......... 62
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 217
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Steering, power............. 201
Steering wheel
horn................. 119
locking................ 59
speed controls............ 120
tilting................ 119
Storage compartments
cargo area.............. 160
cargo net.............. 161
center console............ 156
locking storage............ 161
Storing your vehicle........... 331
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 144
Sun visor................ 154
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 77
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 23
T
Tachometer................ 84
Tail lamps, cleaning........... 108
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 93
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 43
Tilt steering wheel........... 119
Tires.................. 288
changing............... 222
checking the pressure......... 288
cleaning............... 295
inspection and maintenance...... 288
replacing............... 291
rotating............... 290
snow tires and chains......... 294
spare tire.............. 222
storing your vehicle.......... 333
tire grades.............. 292
treadwear.............. 293
wear bands............. 291
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 211
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Towing your vehicle........... 233
using wheel dollies.......... 233
with a tow truck........... 233
Trailer towing.............. 211
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 209
safety chains............. 214
tips................. 216
trailer brakes............. 215
trailer lamps............. 215
Transaxle
automatic operation........192, 195
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............. 296
fluid, refill capacities......... 328
lubricant specifications......... 330
Trip odometer............... 84
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 325
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 81
lever................. 115
U
Used engine oil, disposal......... 275
V
Vanity mirror.............. 155
Variable interval wipers......... 117
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 240
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles.......... 209
calculating the load.......... 209
understanding loading information . . . 208
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Vehicle storage............. 331
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)......... 102
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 273
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 154
W
Wagon
cargo cover............. 162
cargo net.............. 161
liftgate window wiper and washer . . . 105
luggage rack............. 163
Warm engine, starting........... 62
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 77
key in ignition............. 60
safety belt............... 73
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 71
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 190
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid.............. 116
rear window reservoir........ 284
reservoir............... 283
warning light.............. 87
windshield.............. 283
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 208
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 233
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Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 232
cleaning............... 295
covers................ 229
inspection and maintenance...... 288
lug nuts............... 227
ornaments.............. 226
Windows
liftgate window............ 159
one-touch down............ 143
power windows, operating....... 142
rear, defrosting............ 104
Windshield
defrosting............ 95,103
washing............... 116
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid....... 283
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 285
liftgate reservoir........... 284
low washer fluid light.......... 87
operation............... 116
reservoir............... 283
variable interval wipers........ 117
Windshield wipers and washer...... 116
Wrecker towing............. 233
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