2000 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

TILT STEERING
Pull the tilt steering control toward
you to move the steering wheel up
or down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then release the control.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
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 passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver's side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
With the control in the middle position, 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.
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The map lamp controls (if
equipped) are located on the dome
lamp. Press the controls on either
side of each lens on each map lamp
to activate the lamps.
If equipped with a moon roof, the
map lamps are located on the moon
roof control panel. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
REAR DOME LAMP (IF EQUIPPED)
The dome lamp lights when:
²any door is opened with the
control in the middle position.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
²the lamp control is moved to the passenger side position.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
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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)
To open, press and hold the rear
portion of the control. This will fully
open the moon roof.
To close, press and hold the front
portion of the control.
WIRELESS INTERFACE MODULE (WIM) CELL PHONE SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
The Wireless Interface Module (WIM) Cell Phone System allows for
hands-free phone communication while in your car. With your cell phone
plugged in the Phone Adapter System (PAS) in the center console,
incoming calls will ring through the audio system speakers. The audio
system does not have to be ªONº to place or receive a phone call. The
WIM will turn on your audio system when you place or receive a phone
call.
With this system you will hear and control the volume of the person you
are talking to through your car's audio system. Your voice is picked up
through the microphone mounted above the rear view mirror allowing
you to talk on the phone.Your volume setting in your phone will
effect the volume through the audio system. You may have to reset
the volume of your phone when using WIM system.
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You will need a Phone Adapter System (PAS) that is compatible with
your cell phone that you install into the center console. This system
includes a Phone Adapter Module (PAM) with a Wiring Harness and a
Hang-Up Cup. For more information, call 1±800±736±9450 to order the
Phone Adapter System (PAS) for your specific phone.
To install the PAS, locate the four
screw holes in the console. Install
the PAM and the hang-up cup with
four screws.
Remove the connector cover and
plug the PAS wiring harness into the
harness connector in the console.
Position the PAS harness in the opening on the inside corner of the
connector cover and install the connector cover on the console.
To answer or end a call, press and
release the control button on the
microphone mounted above the rear
view mirror or use the phone itself
(refer to your phone's owner manual
for more information).
The radio will display the word
ªCALLº when you are on the phone.
Check and obey the laws and regulations on the use of wireless
telephones in the areas where you drive.
Before driving, familiarize yourself with the operation and
location of the WIM system.
To avoid potential distraction and increased risk of injury or
accident, Ford recommends you do not use the phone while
driving.
Please pull off the road and park before making or answering a call
To prevent damage to the antenna or your car, remove the cellular phone
antenna mast before using an automatic car wash.
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POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
One touch down
²Press AUTO completely down to
the second detent. The driver's
window will open fully. Depress
up to stop window operation.
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
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Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver's press the left
side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock or lock all
doors.
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 childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left
mirror or
to adjust the right
mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to disable adjust function.
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
frozen in place. These actions could
cause damage to the glass and
mirrors.
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CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment
²Bin mat (snap-in)
²Cupholders (front and rear)
²Coin holder slots
²Compact disc changer (if equipped)
²Tissue holder
²Rear A/C vent
²Rear ashtray (see your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear
ashtray
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift and a bench seat, it has
a center console in the center front seating position.
The center console has similar features as the full console. To open the
storage compartment, raise the armrest and pull the strap on the seat up
and toward the front of the vehicle. The rear seat area is provided with
dual cupholders.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
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