1997 FORD TAURUS trunk

2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat
One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to
provide additional cargo space.
To lower the
seatback(s) from inside
the vehicle, lift
seatback release
handle, pull tab, then
fold seatback down.
In the sedan, the
seatbacks can also be
folded down from
inside the trunk. Move
the release lever on
the back of the rear
seatback to the OPEN
position and fold the
seatback down.
When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear
the seat latch into place.
3rd seat (wagon only)
The third seat faces the rear of the vehicle. For
height and weight limits, see the label on the seat
cushion. When the seat is down, the back of your
wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo.
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If you have a sedan,
the fuel pump shut-off
switch is located on
the right side of the
trunk behind the trunk
liner.
If you have a wagon,
the switch is located
behind the service
panel on the right side
of the cargo area.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical
components in the
vehicle are not
working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken
wire. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing
any electrical components.
Always replace a fuse with one that has the
specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with
a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
21 20A Cigar lighter
22 5A Power mirrors,
power antenna,
decklid lamps,
autolamps
23 5A Wiper system,
variable assist
steering,
remote entry,
anti-theft
24 5A Integrated
control panel,
speedometer,
electronic
automatic
temperature
control module
25 15A Data link
connector
26 15A Trunklid
27 10A Battery saver
relay
28 15A Brake lamps,
stop control
29 15A Multi-function
switch, hazard
flashers
30 15A High beams,
daytime
running lamps,
instrument
cluster
31 5A Tail lamp feed
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Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level
surface, activate hazard
flashers and set
parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), block the
diagonally opposite wheel, then remove the spare
tire, jack and lug wrench.
In the sedan, these are
located in the trunk
under the floor carpet.
In the wagon, they are
stored in the left side
rear trim panel.
BRAKE RELEASE
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Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity -
Liters
(Quarts)
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 6.1 (6.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.7 (13.4)
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateAll 2.7 (90 oz.)
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
FluidFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake
master
cylinderC6AZ-
19542-ABFord high
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidESA-
M6C25-A
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary
latch, trunk
and liftgate
latchesD0AZ-
19584-AAMulti-
purpose
greaseESR-
M1C159-A
and ESA-
M1C93-A
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