1996 FORD TAURUS odometer

84 %
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[LG09800(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
*
[LG09900(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
%*
[LG10000(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
*
[LG10100(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
%*
[LG10200(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
*
[LG10300(ALL)11/94]
The trip odometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Press the reset button to return the
trip odometer to zero.
%*
[LG10320(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG10340(ALL)02/95]
The tachometer tells you the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (how fast the engine is
running). You may damage the engine if you
drive with the indicator in the red zone.
% [LG10350(ALL)12/95]The Optional and SHO Clusters
[LG10360( T)02/95]
The optional cluster and the SHO cluster have
indicator lights that are not on the standard
cluster. For details about these lights, read the
information below. To learn about the standard
warning lights and gauges that come on all
clusters, seeThe Standard Clusterearlier in this
chapter.
[LG10365( T)12/95]
The optional cluster has a 120 mph (200 km/h)
speedometer and a 7,000 rpm tachometer.
[LG10370( T)02/95]
The SHO cluster also has a 150 mph (240 km/h)
speedometer and an 8,000 rpm tachometer.
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[SV11580(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Never pour fuel in the throttle body or
attempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result in
fire and personal injury.
%*
[SV13505(ALL)05/95]
Fuel Economy
*
[SV13510(ALL)07/95]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
*
[SV13515(ALL)05/95]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[SV13521(ALL)06/95]
1. Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
*
[SV13526(ALL)06/95]
2. Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
[SV13530(ALL)09/95]
Keep a record for at least a month. This will
give you a more accurate estimate than
figuring the fuel economy based on only one
or two readings.
*
[SV13535(ALL)07/95]
3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
*
[SV13537(ALL)10/95]
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
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[SV13538(ALL)10/95]
q
English: MPG = (total miles driven)
v(gallons used)
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[SV13539(ALL)10/95]
q
Metric: L/100k = (liters used)
v(100 kilometers)
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366 Index
Fuses
checking and replacing........ 311
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 264
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 270
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 264
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 82
fuel gauge............... 82
odometer................ 84
speedometer.............. 84
tachometer............... 84
trip odometer.............. 84
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 209
definition............... 208
driving with a heavy load....... 208
location............... 208
Gearshift
automatic operation........192, 195
column-mounted........... 197
console-mounted........... 198
locking the gearshift........... 59
positions.............192, 195
shifting the gears.........192, 195
shift-lock.............192, 196
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 209
definition............... 208
driving with a heavy load....... 208
location............... 208
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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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376 Index
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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