1996 FORD TAURUS four wheel drive

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[DR05300(ALL)01/95]
Driving
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[DR05400(ALL)04/95]
When to usej(Overdrive)
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[DR05500(ALL)04/95]
j(Overdrive) is the usual driving position for
an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the
same way D (Drive) works, automatically
upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds
or slows.
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[DR05600(ALL)04/95]
However,j(Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth
gear Ð an overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at a consistent speed for any length of
time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel
economy when you travel at cruising speeds.
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[DR05800(ALL)06/95]
When to use D (Drive)
[DR06000(ALL)12/95]
D (Drive) eliminates the excessive shifting
between third and fourth gears that your vehicle
sometimes does when you are traveling through
hilly terrain inj(Overdrive). It also provides
more engine braking thanj(Overdrive) for
descending hills or city driving.
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[DR06100(ALL)06/95]
When to use 1 (First)
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[DR06200(ALL)11/94]
Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is
desired when descending steep hills.
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The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper
gear to ascend any grade without any need to
shift to 1 (First).
[DR06300(ALL)04/95]
Do not go faster than 38 mph (61 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to D (Drive)
or from 1 (First) toj(Overdrive) at any speed.
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P (Park)
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[DR06500(ALL)11/94]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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Update:Mon Jan 22 15:59:33 1996
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[DR16170( T)10/95]
Semi-Active Ride Control
(SHO only)
[DR16190( T)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a semi-active ride
control suspension system. Ride and handling is
enhanced by firm shock absorber performance
during certain road conditions and handling
maneuvers. The shock absorber is returned to a
softer performance when driver or road surface
induced motion ceases. This system is automatic
with no direct driver input required.
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[DR16200(ALL)03/95]
Brakes
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[DR16300(ALL)01/95]
Applying the Brakes
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[DR16450(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle may have four-wheel power
anti-lock disc brakes which adjust automatically
through everyday use.
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[DR16500(ALL)05/95]
Some models have power front disc brakes and
rear drum brakes which automatically adjust as
the brake pads and linings wear down.
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[DR16700(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,
apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.
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[DR16800(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,
extreme braking can make the wheels lock and
slide, causing you to lose control of the steering.
If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal and
repeat the ªsqueezeº technique.
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[DR16900(ALL)05/95]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase
your vehicle's stopping distance. Brake rotor
damage may also eventually occur.
File:10fcdrt.ex
Update:Mon Jan 22 15:59:33 1996
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