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RWARNING
If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG
WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND
MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If
the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired
area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
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To ensure that the air bag system will operate as
intended in a crash, the system is equipped with
a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness
lamp and a warning tone. The diagnostic
module monitors its own circuits, the air bag
electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the
air bag power, and the air bag inflators.
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[SR18450(ALL)05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light on the
instrument cluster and a tone to indicate the
condition of the system. When you turn the
ignition key to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Maintenance of the
air bag system is not required.
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A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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or it will not light immediately after ignition
is turned on,
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
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If any of these things happen, have the air bag
system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the air bag
Supplemental Restraint System may not function
properly in the event of a collision.
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Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
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[ST13300(ALL)08/95]
If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust
the heating or air conditioning system to bring
in outside air.
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If you use the heater, set the fan speed on
either medium or HI with the select knob on
eitherR(floor) or VENT.
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If you use the air conditioner, set the fan
speed on either medium or HI with the select
knob on A/C. (Do not use MAX A/C.)
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If you use the automatic temperature control,
set the fan speed on medium or high and
press theS(panel and floor) orR(floor)
manual override button. (Do not use AUTO
or MAX A/C.)
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The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00600(ALL)06/95]
Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
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Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
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Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) System
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If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
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Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
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The knobs that control the manual heating and air
conditioning system
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Fan speed knob
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The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
speeds: LO, medium/low (first dot),
medium/high (second dot), and HI.
[IP03300(ALL)08/95]
Function selector knob
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The function selector knob controls airflow to
the inside of the vehicle.
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Changing the display from farenheit to
celsius
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To change the temperature display from
Farenheit to Celsius, depress the MAX A/C and
VF-DEF at the same time and hold them
down for about a second. To change back to the
original setting, repeat the process. If the battery
is disconnected, the display will revert to
Fahrenheit and must be reset to Celsius.
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Automatic operation
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Press the AUTO button and select the desired
temperature. The selected temperature and
AUTO will be shown in the Display window.
The EATC will automatically heat or cool to
achieve the set temperature. Under normal
conditions, your EATC will need no additional
attention.
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The AUTO temperature display
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When in AUTO and weather conditions require
heat, air will be sent to the floor. But a feature is
included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold
air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm
enough to allow heating. The EATC will direct
the airflow to the windshield at low fan speed.
In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start
to increase and the airflow will change to the
floor area.
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100 [IP06100(ALL)03/95]When in AUTO and weather conditions require
cooling, the EATC will use outside air or
recirculated air, depending on the temperature
that is selected.
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If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging,
etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you
to select special air discharge locations. The fan
speed button allows you to adjust the fan speed
to suit your needs.
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Fan speed button
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Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed
to the existing conditions. You must press AUTO
for automatic fan speed operation. To control the
fan speed yourself, use the button which will
cancel the automatic fan speed control. The
button is located at the left side of the EATC
control panel. It is marked
H. Press the (-) side
for lower speeds. Press the (+) side for higher
speeds.
[IP06925(ALL)03/95]
When you press the fan speed button, the fan
speed will go to manual control. The display
window will show the word FAN,
Hand a
series of dots along with the selected
temperature and operating function.
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The fan display
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The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your climate control system.
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In humid weather, selectVF-DEF (front
defrost) before driving. This will help to
prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, switch to any desired
selection.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your climate control system
which could block the air intake. The intake
area is located at the bottom of the
windshield, under the hood at the passenger
side rear corner.
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If the air conditioner performs well in MAX
A/C but not in A/C, this may indicate that
the MicronAirHfilter (if equipped) needs to
be replaced.
[IP10000(ALL)03/95]
MicronAirHAir Filter (If equipped)
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[IP10100(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes
pollen and road dust from outside air before it
is directed to the interior of the vehicle. For
maintenance of this filter, seeServicing Your
Taurus.
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Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side
View Mirrors
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[IP21700(ALL)02/95]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window and activates the heated side
view mirrors.
[IP21900(ALL)04/95]
The button for the rear defroster and heated side
view mirrors is on the instrument panel.
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RWARNING
The cooling fans are automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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If you must work with the engine running,
avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair.
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Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed
space with the engine running, unless you are
sure you have enough ventilation.
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Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported by a jack only. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[SV02250(ALL)03/95]
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
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[SV02550(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
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1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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About Your Battery
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[SV20001(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery. When the original
equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it
may be replaced by a Motorcraft
Low-Maintenance Battery.
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Because your vehicle's engine is electronically
controlled by a computer, some control
conditions are maintained by power from the
battery. If you ever disconnect the battery or
install a new battery, you must allow the
computer to ªrelearnº its idle conditions before
your vehicle will drive properly. To begin this
process, put the gearshift in P (Park), set the
parking brake, turn off all the accessories, and
start the vehicle. Bring the engine to normal
operating temperature. Allow the engine to idle
for one minute in N (Neutral) and one minute in
Drive or Overdrive. Perform the previous
procedure with the air conditioning on and off
(conditions permitting). The relearning process
will complete automatically as you drive the
vehicle.
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Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all
drive modes are ªrelearned.º
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[SV21000(ALL)03/95]
If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle is relearned. Your vehicle
will eventually relearn its idle while you drive
it, but it takes much longer than if you use the
previous procedure.
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