1998 FORD TAURUS mirror

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
To turn on the visor
mirror lamps, lift the
mirror cover. Adjust
the amount of light by
sliding the control.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
Press SLIDE to open
and close the moon
roof. Press AUTO and
release to open
completely with one
touch.
Press UP or DN on the
TILT control to tilt the
moon roof when closed.
Dome lamps and map lamps
The front dome lamp is located overhead between
the driver and passenger seats. If the vehicle is
equipped with a moon roof, the dome lamp is
located behind the moon roof.
The dome lamp will
stay on if the control is
moved to the ON
position. When the
control is in the DOOR
position, the lamp will
only come on when a
door is opened. If the
control is moved to the
OFF position, the lamp will not come on at all.
The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front
door is opened. If either front door has been opened
from the outside, the lamp will remain on for 25
seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has
been opened from the inside, the lamp will shut off
immediately after the door is closed.
TILT
UP
LIGHTLIGHT
AUTO
DNSLIDE
OFF DOOR ON
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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 adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left mirror orto adjust
the right mirror.
2. Move the control in
the direction you wish
to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in
place.
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
Both mirrors are
heated automatically to
remove ice, mist and
fog when the rear
window defrost is
activated.
Do not remove ice
from the mirrors with a
scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is
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frozen in place. These actions could cause damage
to the glass and mirrors.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are
set, the rear doors
cannot be opened from
the inside. The rear
doors can be opened
from the outside when
the doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks
are located on rear
edge of each rear door
and must be set
separately for each
door. Setting the lock
for one door will not
automatically set the
lock for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the lock. Move
control down to disengage childproof locks.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of
console features. These include:
²utility compartment
²cupholders
²coin holder slots
²cellular phone (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift, it
has a center console in the center front seating
position.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/
Relay
LocationFuse
Amp
RatingDescription
1 Ð Not Used
2 5A Instrument Illumination
3 10A Left Low Beam Headlamp
4 10A Right Low Beam Headlamp
5 5A Brake Shift Interlock, Rear
Defrost
6 15A MLPS Switch, Backup Lamps,
Speed Control
7 10A MLPS Switch, Starter Relay
8 5A Power Antenna, RCU, GEM
9 10A ABS
10 20A PCM Relay, Ignition Coil, PATS,
Radio
11 5A Instrument Cluster
12 5A Instrument Cluster, Autolamps,
Transmission Control Switch,
ICP, GEM
13 5A Air Bag, Blower Motor, EATC
14 5A Air Suspension
15 10A Multi-Function Switch (Turn
Signal)
16 Ð Not Used
17 30A Front Wiper/Washer
18 5A Headlamp Switch
19 15A Rear Wiper/Washer
20 5A ICP, RAP, Phone
21 20A Cigar Lighter
22 5A Power Mirrors, Power Antenna,
Decklid Lamps, Autolamp
23 5A GEM, RAP, PATS
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/
Relay
LocationFuse
Amp
RatingDescription
24 5A ICP, RCC, Speedometer
25 10A Data Link Connector
26 15A Trunklid
27 10A Battery Saver Relay
28 15A Speed Control, Stop Lamp
29 15A Multi-Function Switch, Hazard
30 15A High Beams, Daytime Running
Lamps, Instrument Cluster
31 Ð Not Used
32 10A ICP, Heated Mirrors
33 5A Power Windows, Lock
Illumination
Relay 34 Ð Battery Saver Relay
Relay 35 Ð Driver Door Unlock Relay
Relay 36 Ð Rear Defroster Relay
Relay 37 Ð Interior Lamp Relay
Relay 38 Ð One Touch Window Down
Relay
Relay 39 Ð 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.
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filling your vehicle
with fuel ......... 155,156
quality .................... 159
running out of fuel 160
safety information
relating to
automotive fuels ... 155
Fuses ................. 110,111
Hazard flashers ....... 109
Head restraints ......... 55
Headlamps
high beam ............... 16
Heating ...................... 18
heating and air
conditioning
system ........... 18,19,20
Hood ........................ 129
Ignition ..................... 180
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 162
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 173
Keyless entry system
autolock ................... 52
keypad ..................... 50
locking and
unlocking doors ...... 51
programming entry
code .................... 50,51
Keys
key in ignition
chime ....................... 12
positions of the
ignition .................... 28
Lamps ...................... 163
autolamp system ..... 17
daytime running
light .......................... 16
headlamps ............... 16
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 17instrument panel,
dimming ................... 17
interior lamps ....... 166
replacing
bulbs ............... 163,166
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 33
Liftgate ...................... 44
remote release ........ 41
Lights, warning and
indicator
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ...................... 10
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 10
charging system ...... 11
cruise indicator ....... 10
door ajar .................... 7
low coolant ................ 9
low fuel ...................... 9
oil pressure ............. 10
overdrive off .............. 9
safety belt ................. 7
service engine
soon ........................ 7,8
speed control .......... 32
turn signal indicator . 6
Locks .......................... 53
childproof ................ 39
Luggage rack ........... 108
Lumbar support,
seats ...................... 56,57
Mirrors
heated ...................... 38
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 38
Moon roof .................. 35
Motorcraft parts ...... 160
Octane rating ... 158,159
Odometer ................... 14
Overdrive .............. 95,96
Index
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