1997 FORD TAURUS coolant temperature

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Fuel gauge
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Headlamp control
(pg. 14)Engine coolant
temperature gauge
(pg. 12)
Speedometer
(pg. 11)Tachometer
(pg. 12)
Driver
air bag
(pg. 64)Cruise
control
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Turn signal/wiper
washer control
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trunk release
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Instrumentation
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Tachometer
Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions
per minute.
(Optional cluster and
Taurus SHO cluster)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the
temperature of the
engine coolant. At
normal operating
temperature, the
needle remains within
the normal area. If it
enters the red section,
the engine is
overheating. Switch off the ignition and let it cool.
Refer toChecking and adding engine coolantin
theMaintenance and carechapter.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to 5
(Start) without
pressing the
accelerator. The key
will return to 4 (On).
2. If the engine does not start within five seconds,
wait ten seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in two attempts OR
the temperature is below Ð12ÉC (10ÉF), depress
accelerator and start the engine while holding the
accelerator down. Release accelerator when engine
starts.
4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake
and release the parking brake.
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant,
which improves starting, warms up the engine faster
and allows the heater-defroster system to respond
quickly. They are strongly recommended if you live
in a region where temperatures reach Ð23ÉC
(±10ÉF) or below.
For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before starting the vehicle. Using the heater
for longer than three hours will not harm the engine,
so the heater can be plugged in the night before
starting the vehicle.
To prevent electrical shock, do not use your
heater with ungrounded electrical systems
or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling
system can hold, refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than a liter (quart)
of engine coolant per month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates [less than
±36ÉC (±34ÉF)], it may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart
on the coolant container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is such that the coolant
will not freeze at the temperature level in which you
drive during winter months. Never increase the
engine coolant concentration above 60%. Leave a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your
vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING
FLUID
Check the power
steering fluid at least
twice a year. If adding
fluid is necessary, use
only MercontAT F
power steering fluid.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches
normal operating temperature (the engine coolant
gauge will be near the center of the NORMAL band).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel
left and right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
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