1996 FORD TAURUS diagram

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Warning Lights and
Gauges
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In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has
one of the following clusters:
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Standard cluster
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Optional cluster
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SHO cluster
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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle
has, check the diagrams on the following pages.
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the standard cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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The Climate Control Systems
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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.
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Function selector knob
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The function selector knob controls airflow to
the inside of the vehicle.
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NOTE: Read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning
of this chapter before opening the
hood.
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Engine Compartment
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Your vehicle has one of these types of engines:
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a 3.0L Vulcan engine
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a 3.0L Duratec engine
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a 3.4L SHO engine
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The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.
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Engine Coolant
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Checking the Engine Coolant
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
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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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Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in
the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least
once a month. Simply look at the engine coolant
reservoir located in the engine compartment. To
locate the reservoir, see the diagram of your
vehicle's engine underEngine Type, in this
chapter.
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The coolant additives also protect the entire
cooling system from internal passageway
corrosion and these additives lubricate the water
pump. The coolant should be serviced as noted
in theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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290 % [SV24925(ALL)04/95]Consistent high-speed driving
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Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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In the event of continuous operation at high
speed, the cold air pressure in all tires must be
increased by 4 p.s.i. (28 kpa) when compared to
the inflation pressure shown on the tire decal
posted in the glove compartment. Under no
circumstances should you exceed maximum tire
inflation pressure which is molded on the tire
outer side wall.
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Your vehicle has been equipped with proper
speed rated tires to meet its speed capabilities.
For further details, consult your Tire Warranty
Booklet provided with the vehicle in the glove
compartment.
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Tire Rotation
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Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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Rotate the tires according to the following
diagram. Do not include the spare tire as part of
your rotation. If you notice that the tires wear
unevenly, have them checked.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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1. Lift the handle of the fuse panel or power
distribution box to unlatch the cover.
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2. On the cover, find the fuse you want to
check. The diagram on the cover tells you
where to locate the fuse on the panel.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. To
remove the fuse, use the pulling tool
attached to the inside cover of the fuse
panel. Look through the clear side of the
fuse to see if the metal wire inside is
separated. If it is, the fuse should be
replaced.
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Fuse puller tool and fuse
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4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following chart.)
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