2000 FORD TAURUS AUX

VOL
PUSH ONAM
FM H
M
EJ TAPEBASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
SCAN REW
FF
RCOMP
OFF
A/C
MAX
A/CSHUFFLE
SIDE 1-2CD SEEK
TUNE
DISC 1-6
1 234 56SET+
RES
CST-
P!BRAKECRUISE
RPMx1000
ABS
3
4
5
6
7
Climate control
system
(pg. 18)Gearshift
(pg. 118) Electronic sound system
(pg. 28)
Auxiliary power point
(pg. 27) Speed control
(pg. 44)
Instrumentation
7

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.
²Do not place objects 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.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel, as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel.
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use
the power point.
Controls and features
27

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
13 20A Cigar Lighter, Auxiliary Power Point
14 Ð Not Used
15 30A Front Wiper Motor
16 15A Flasher and GEM Power, Integrated Control
Panel (ICP) Power, RCC Memory, Cluster
17 15A Stop Lamp, Speed Control Deactivating
Switch
18 Ð Not Used
19 Ð Not Used
20 Ð Not Used
21 Ð Not Used
22 20A Deck Lid Release Solenoid, Lock/Unlock
Relays
23 10A Air Bag Module, PATS Transceiver
24 15A Transit Relay
25 2A PCM Relay
26 10A Mirrors, Power Antenna, Pulse Stretcher
Module, Deck Lid Lamp, Battery Saver
27 10A Gauges and Warning Lamps, Integrated
Control Panel (ICP), FFV Sender, GEM
28 10A Blower Motor Relay Coil, EATC Logic
29 15A Autolamps, Headlamp Switch
30 15A Horns and Horn Switch, OBD II Connector
31 Ð Not Used
32 10A ABS, DRL Relay Coil, Speed Control
Actuator, Traction Control Switch, AC
Heater Selector Switch, Blend Door
Actuator, Brake Shift Interlock
33 Ð Not Used
34 Ð Not Used
35 Ð Not Used
36 15A Turn Signals, Back-up Lamps
Roadside emergencies
135

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch located in
the center between the hood and
the grille.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
Maintenance and care
149

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, seat
tracks, trunk
and liftgate
latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESA-M1C93-B
or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B none
Automatic
transaxle (AX4S
and AX4N)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint Grease
(High Temp.)E43Z-19590-A ESP-M1C207-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-8-B)ESE-M97B44-A
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
Capacities and specifications
207

Accessory delay ..........................54
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................94,95,98
and child safety seats ..............96
description ...........................95,98
disposal ....................................100
driver air bag ..................94,97,99
indicator light ......................12,97
operation .........................94,97,99
passenger air bag ...........94,97,99
side air bag ................................98
Air cleaner filter .......................205
Air conditioning ..........................18
automatic temperature
control system ..........................21
Air filter, cabin ..........................166
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................157
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................113,114
Anti-theft system ........................64
arming the system ....................64
disarming a triggered system ..66
warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transaxle .................118
driving with .............................120
fluid, adding ............................163
fluid, checking ........................163
fluid, refill capacities ..............206
fluid, specification ..................208
Auxiliary power point .................27
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........207
Battery .......................................171
acid, treating emergencies .....171
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....142
maintenance-free ....................171
replacement, specifications ...205
servicing ..................................171Belt minder .................................90
Brakes ........................................113
anti-lock ............................113,114
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........11,114
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....155
fluid, refill capacities ..............206
fluid, specifications ..........207,208
lubricant specifications ...207,208
parking ....................................115
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............43
shift interlock ..........................118
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....206
Cargo area shade ........................59
Cargo cover .................................58
Cargo net .....................................58
CD changer .................................38
Cellular telephone
Wireless Interface Module .......51
Certification Label ....................210
Child safety restraints ..............101
child safety belts ....................101
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..106
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat .......................103,106
Cleaning your vehicle ...............198
engine compartment ..............201
exterior ....................................200
exterior lamps .........................200
instrument panel ....................203
instrument panel lens ............203
interior ..............................203,204
mirrors .....................................200
plastic parts ............................200
safety belts ..............................203
washing ....................................199
waxing .....................................199
wheels ......................................200
Index
225