1997 FORD TAURUS instrument panel

TURNING ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
LAMPS
Panel dimmer control
Instrument panel
illumination, interior
lamps and cargo lamp
brightness can be
adjusted with this
control. Move the
thumbwheel up to brighten the lamps or down to
dim the lamps.
Headlamp control
Turn the headlamp
control one turn to
turn on the parking
lamps. Turn it all the
way to turn on the
headlamps.
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)
The autolamp system
sets the headlamps to
turn on and off
automatically. You can
use the autolamps to:
²Turn on the lamps
automatically at
night.
²Turn off the lamps automatically in daylight.
²Keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after
the ignition is turned off.
Setting autolamp
1. Make sure headlamp control is in the OFF
position, then turn the key to ON or start the
vehicle.
PPANEL
DIMAUTO
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PPANEL
DIMAUTO
LAMP
PPANEL
DIMAUTO
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Mode selector control
Controls the direction
of the airflow to the
inside of the vehicle.
²MAX A/C - Uses recirculated air to cool the
vehicle. It allows for faster cooling but is noisier
than A/C. The air conditioning compressor will
operate in this mode.
²A/C - Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is
quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. The
air conditioning compressor will operate in this
mode.
²VENT - Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers.
²OFF - Outside air is shut out and the fan will not
operate.
²
(Panel and floor) - Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel registers and the
front and rear floor ducts. The air conditioning
compressor will operate in this mode.
²
(Floor) - Allows for maximum heating. The
airflow is from the front and rear floor ducts.
²
(Floor and defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the floor ducts and the windshield
defroster ducts. The air conditioning compressor
will operate in this mode.
²
(Front defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be
used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. The
air conditioning compressor will operate in this
mode.
Temperature control knob
Turn the dial to the
desired mix of warm
(red) and cool (blue)
air.
R-DEFLO
HIOFF
A/C
MAX
A/CVENT
R-DEFLO
HIOFF
A/C
MAX
A/CVENT
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(60ÉF).To exit, press AUTO or any of the other
override controls. MAX A/C is noisier but more
economical than A/C. The airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers. The air conditioning
compressor will operate in this mode.
²VENT - Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers. However, the air will
not be cooled below the outside temperature.
²
(Panel and floor) - Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel registers and the
front and rear seat floor ducts. The air will be
heated or cooled based on temperature selection.
The air conditioning compressor will operate in
this mode.
²
(Floor) - Allows for maximum heating
through the front and rear seat floor ducts.
²
(Floor and defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the floor ducts and the windshield
defroster ducts. If the outside temperature is
about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. The air
conditioning compressor will operate in this mode.
²
F-DEF (Defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be
used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the
outside temperature is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or
higher, the air conditioner will dehumidify the air
to prevent fogging. The air conditioning
compressor will operate in this mode.
²OFF - Outside air is shut out and the fan will not
operate.
Displaying outside temperature
²OUTSIDE TEMP - Outside air temperature will be
displayed. If the EATC is off, the display will go
blank after four seconds. If the EATC is on, the
display will show the outside temperature until
the button is pressed again.
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OPENING THE TRUNK WITH REMOTE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Press the remote
release control on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering
wheel.
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)
You can open the
entire liftgate or just
the liftgate window. To
open the entire liftgate,
press the release
button hidden under
the exterior trim panel
just above the license
plate.
You must lock the liftgate with the key or power
lock control; it does not lock automatically.
The window locks when the liftgate is locked. To
open the window, make sure the liftgate and window
are unlocked, then press the outside lock cylinder.
The window can only be opened from the outside.
To prevent any damage to the liftgate and window,
close them completely before driving.
Seating and safety restraints
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
12 5A Instrument
cluster,
autolamps,
transmission
control switch,
integrated
control panel,
GEM
13 5A Air bag, blower
motor,
electronic
automatic
temperature
control
14 5A Lamp outage
indication,
Semi-active
suspension
(SHO only)
15 10A Multi-function
switch (turn
signal)
16 - Not used
17 30A Wiper system
(front)
18 5A Headlamp
switch
19 15A Wiper system
(rear)
20 5A Integrated
control panel,
remote entry,
cigar lighter
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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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Opening the hood
1. Inside the vehicle,
pull the hood release
handle located under
the bottom left corner
of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the front center
of the hood. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders
hold it open.
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
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Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do
not wipe properly,
clean both the
windshield and wiper
blades using undiluted
windshield wiper
solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse
thoroughly with clean
water. To avoid
damaging the blades,
do not use fuel,
kerosene, paint thinner
or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry
with a dry cloth.
Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the
upper portion of the instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a
vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come with the cleaner.
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