1998 FORD TAURUS cabin filter

²Don't put objects under the front seat that will
interfere with the airflow to the back seats.
²Remove any snow,
ice or leaves from
the air intake area
(at the bottom of
the windshield under
the hood).
²If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C, but
not in A/C, this may indicate that the cabin air
filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows
closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will
do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for
two or three minutes with the windows open. This
will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you
would normally.
²When placing objects on top of your instrument
panel, be careful to not place them over the
defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow
and reduce your ability to see through your
windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on
top of your instrument panel. These objects can
fall down into the defroster outlets and block
airflow and possibly damage your climate control
system.
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²Remove any snow,
ice or leaves from
the air intake area
(at the bottom of
the windshield).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows
closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will
do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for
two or three minutes with the windows open. This
will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Then operate the air conditioner as you
would normally.
²If the air conditioner works well in MAX A/C but
not in normal A/C, this may indicate that the
cabin air filter (if equipped) needs to be replaced.
²When placing objects on top of your instrument
panel, be careful to not place them over the
defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow
and reduce your ability to see through your
windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on
top of your instrument panel. These objects can
fall down into the defroster outlets and block
airflow and possibly damage your climate control
system.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Refer to theAudio Guidefor instructions on how to
operate the audio system.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows
the electrical
accessories such as the
radio to operate while
the engine is not
running.
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4
5
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²If the battery has been disconnected or a new
battery has been installed, the clock and the
preset radio stations must be reset once the
battery is reconnected.
²Always dispose of
automotive batteries
in a responsible
manner. Follow your
local authorized
standards for
disposal. Call your
local authorized
authorized recycling center to find out more
about recycling automotive batteries.
CABIN AIR FILTER (IF EQUIPPED)
The cabin air filter restricts the entry of airborne
dust and pollen particles. The filter is located just in
front of the windshield under the cowl vent screen
on the passenger side of the vehicle.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L V6
Vulcan
engine3.0L V6
Duratec
engine3.4L-32V
V8 SHO
engine
Air filter FA-1630 FA-1630 FA-1630
Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-A FG-800-A
Battery
(standard)BXT-58R BXT-36R BXT-36R
Battery
(optional)BXT-36R N/A N/A
Cabin air
filterFP-6 FP-6 FA-1628
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-400-S
PCV valve EV-228 EV-152 EV-234
Spark
plugs*
AWSF-32PP**AWSF-32F AWSF-32FM
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must
be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1,
2 and 3 have a ªPGº suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and 6
have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be
replaced, use only spark plugs with the service part
number suffix letter9PP9as shown on the engine
decal.
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