1997 FORD TAURUS mirror

The outside temperature reading is most accurate
when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be
obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The
readings that you get may not agree with
temperatures given on the radio due to differences
in vehicle and station locations.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectF-DEF before
driving. This will prevent your windshield from
fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired
position.
²To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle,
don't drive with the climate control system in the
OFF position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will
interfere with the air circulation to the back seats.
²Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air
intake area (at the bottom of the windshield
under the hood) on the passenger side of your
vehicle.
²If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but
not in A/C, this may indicate that the passenger
compartment air filter (if equipped) needs to be
replaced.
Rear window defroster and heated outside rear
view mirrors
The defroster clears
away fog, frost and
thin ice from the rear
window and outside
rear view mirrors.
Clear away snow from rear window and mirrors. The
defroster operates for 10 minutes then shuts off. If
more defrosting is required, press the control again.
R-DEF
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Central locking/Two step unlocking
When unlocking the driver or front passenger door
with the key, turn it once toward the front of the
vehicle to unlock that door only. Turn the key a
second time to unlock all doors. When locking, turn
the key toward the back of the vehicle to lock all
doors.
Liftgate (wagon only)
The power liftgate lock
is located on the right
inside trim panel in the
cargo area. When this
lock is pressed, all
doors and the liftgate
will lock.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To change mirror
position, first select a
mirror by moving the
selector control left
(
) or right (),
then moving the
control to set the
desired position.
Power heated side view mirrors (if equipped)
The heated mirrors will melt frost, thin ice or
remove fog when the rear window defroster is
activated.
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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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
32 10A Integrated
control panel,
heated mirrors
33 5A Power windows,
lock
illumination
34 Battery saver
relay
35 Driver door
unlock relay
36 Rear defroster
relay
37 Interior lamps
relay
38 One touch
window down
relay
39 Accessory delay
relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution
box is located in the
engine compartment
near the battery. The
power distribution box
contains high-current
fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical
systems from
overloads.
Roadside emergencies
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