1999 FORD TAURUS high beam

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Turn signal
Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal
or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or
both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash
faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer
toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
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Instrumentation
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp
control to the first
position to turn on the
parking lamps. Rotate
to the second position
to also turn on the
headlamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To
activate:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your
headlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)
System does not activate your tail lamps and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a
collision.
High beams
Push forward to
activate.
PPANEL
DIMAUTO
LAMP
Controls and features
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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 Instrument Cluster,
Shift Lock Actuator,
Rear Defrost
6 15A TR Sensor, Reverse
Lamps, DRL, A/C
Controls
7 10A TR Sensor, Starter
Relay
8 5A Power Antenna, RCU,
GEM
9 10A ABS
10 20A PCM Relay, Ignition
Coil, PATS, Radio
11 5A Instrument Cluster
SEE OWNERS MANUAL
CONSULTER LA GUIDEDRIVER
WINDOW
RELAYACCESSORY
DELAY
RELAY
REAR
DEFROST
RELAYINTERIOR
LAMP
RELAY
DRIVER
UNLOCK
RELAY
BATTERY
SAVER
RELAY15A
HAZARD
LAMPS15A
HIGH
BEAM5A
TAIL
LAMPS10A
DEF SW
ILLUM
10A
DIAGNOS15A
DECKLID
RELEASE10A
BATTERY
SAVER15A
STOP
LAMPS
20A
CIGAR5A
MIRRORS
ANTENNA5A
WIPER &
VAPS5A
RADIO
30A
FRONT
WIPERS5A
HEAD LP
ILLUM15A
REAR
WIPER5A
RADIO
MEMORY
5A
AIR BAG5A
LIGHT
OUT MOD10A
TURN
SIGNAL20A
RHD
PWR LKS
10A
ABS20A
EEC
IGN COIL5A
AIR BAG
ALT LPS5A
GAUGES
WRN LPS
5A
SHIFT
INTLOCK15A
BK LPS
AC10A
STARTER
RELAY5A
RADIO
MUTE
5A
INSTR
ILLUM10A
LT LOW
BEAM10A
RT LOW
BEAM5A
SWITCH
ILLUM
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
12 5A Instrument Cluster,
Autolamps,
Transmission Control
Switch, ICP, GEM
13 5A Electronic Crash Unit
(ECU), Blower Motor,
EATC
14 5A Semi-Active Ride
Control Module
15 10A Multifunction 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, GEM
21 20A Cigar Lighter
22 5A Power Mirrors, Power
Antenna, Luggage
Compartment Lamp,
Autolamp
23 5A GEM, RAP, PATS
24 5A ICP, RCC, Speedometer
25 10A Data Link Connector
(DLC)
26 15A Luggage Compartment
27 10A Battery Saver Relay
28 15A Speed Control, Brake
Lamp
29 15A Multifunction Switch,
(Hazard)
30 15A High Beams, Daytime
Running Lamps,
Instrument Cluster
Roadside emergencies
128

capacity ................. 191
choosing
the right fuel ......... 168
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 175
detergent in fuel ... 170
filling your vehicle
with fuel .. 165,167,171
filter,
specifications.. 170,190
fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 124
gauge ....................... 15
improving fuel
economy ................ 171
low fuel
warning light ............. 8
octane
rating ....... 169,194,195
quality .................... 170
running
out of fuel ............. 170
safety information
relating to
automotive fuels ... 165
Fuses ................. 125,126
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ......... 167
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 171
Gauges ....................... 12
engine coolant
temperature gauge... 13
fuel gauge ................ 15
odometer ................. 14
speedometer ........... 12
tachometer .............. 13
trip odometer .......... 14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 116
definition ............... 116driving with a heavy
load ........................ 116
location .................. 116
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 116
calculating ............. 116
definition ............... 116
driving with
a heavy load .......... 116
location .................. 116
Hazard flashers ....... 124
Head restraints ......... 74
Headlamps ................. 16
aiming ............. 182,183
autolamp system ..... 17
bulb
specifications ........ 181
daytime
running lights .......... 16
flash to pass ............ 17
high beam ............ 6,16
turning on and off .. 16
warning chime ........ 11
Heating ...................... 18
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 18
Hood ........................ 142
Ignition .............. 194,195
positions of the
ignition .................... 45
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) ........ 95,96
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 176
Instrument panel ........ 6
cleaning ................. 188
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 17
location of
components ............... 6
Index
218

Jump-starting
your vehicle ............. 135
Keyless entry
system ........................ 66
autolock ................... 69
keypad ..................... 66
locking and
unlocking doors ...... 68
programming
entry code ............... 67
Keys
key in ignition
chime ....................... 11
positions of the
ignition .................... 45
Lamps
autolamp system ..... 17
cargo lamps ............. 17
daytime running
light .......................... 16
headlamps ........ 16,178
headlamps,
flash to pass ............ 17
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 17
interior lamps .. 51,181
replacing bulbs ..... 177
178,179,180,181
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 49
Liftgate ...................... 61
remote release ........ 57
Lights, warning and
indicator ...................... 6
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock
brakes (ABS) ..... 9,108
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 10
charging system ...... 10
cruise indicator ....... 10
door ajar .................... 7high beam ................. 6
low coolant ................ 9
low fuel ...................... 8
oil pressure ............. 10
safety belt ................. 7
service engine soon .. 7
speed control .......... 49
turn signal
indicator .................... 6
Load limits ............... 116
GAWR .................... 116
GVWR .................... 116
trailer towing ........ 116
Locks
childproof ................ 55
Lubricant
specifications .... 193,194
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 76
Mirrors ....................... 52
heated ...................... 55
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 54
Moon roof .................. 52
Motorcraft
parts .................. 170,190
Octane rating .......... 169
Odometer ................... 14
Overdrive ................. 112
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 62
Parking brake .......... 109
Parts (see
Motorcraft parts) .... 190
Power distribution
box (see Fuses) ...... 129
Power door locks ...... 54
Power steering ........ 110
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 153
Index
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