2000 FORD TAURUS power steering

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Introduction
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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press and hold the rocker control
(located on the side of the driver's
seat) to adjust accelerator and
brake pedal.
²press the rear side of the control
to adjust the pedals toward you
²press the front side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you
The adjustment allows for approximately 76mm (3 inches) of maximum
travel.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedals
or while the vehicle is moving.
TRACTION CONTROLY(IF EQUIPPED)
This control can be used to turn the
Traction Controlyon or off. Refer
to theTraction Controlysection of
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine without
locking the steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights illuminated with engine off. Key position
when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
PEDALS
T/C O
F
F
1
23
4
5
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TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)
You can open and close the liftgate and the liftgate window from outside
the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.
²To open the liftgate window,
unlock the liftgate (with the key,
the power door locks or the
remote entry key fob) and push
the key lock cylinder.
²To open the liftgate, unlock the
liftgate and pull up on the handle
under the license plate lamp
shield.
To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down
on the inside of the liftgate, use the key, the power door locks, or the
remote entry key fob.
The liftgate and liftgate window should be closed before driving your
vehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate lift cylinders
and attaching hardware.
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the engine compartment and the engine will not ªrev-upº when you push
further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior.
The Traction Controlyon/off switch, located on the right side of the
instrument cluster, illuminates OFF when the system is turned OFF. The
Traction Controlysystem will revert to the ON position every time the
ignition is turned OFF and ON.
If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction Controlysystem off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to ªdigº the vehicle out and enable a successful
ªrockingº maneuver.
If a system fault is detected the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Controlyon/off switch will not toggle on and off,
and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
²Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
²underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
²high crown in center of road
²high crosswinds
²wheels out of alignment
²loose or worn components in steering linkage
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 Ð Accessory Delay Relay
2 Ð Driver One Touch Down Relay
3 Ð Blower Motor Relay
4 Ð Flasher Relay
5 Ð Not Used
6 Ð Not Used
7 40A Rear Defrost Grid Feed
8 40A Blower Motor
9 Ð Rear Defrost Relay
10 30A Power Seats, Delayed Accessory, Adjustable
Pedals
11 15A Integrated Control Panel (ICP), Rear
Washer Wiper Control, Front Washer, Cell
Phone, Passenger Switch Illumination,
GEM, Rear Wiper Motor
12 10A Heated Mirrors, Rear Defrost Switch
12
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9
10
11 1213 14
15
16 1718
19 2021 22
2324
2526
27 2829
30
32 33
35
3637
38
39 40
41
42
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
21 15A* Left Headlamp
22 10A* A/C Clutch Relay, PCM Keep Alive Power
23 Ð Starter Motor Relay
24 Ð Low Speed Fan Relay
25 Ð Wiper Speed Relay
26 30A* Generator
27 5A* Rear Control Unit, Antenna
28 15A* HEGO Sensor Transmission Shift Solenoid,
Canister Vent, A/C Clutch Relay,
Thermactor Bypass Solenoid
29 Ð Wiper Park Relay
30 Ð Fuel Pump Relay
31 Ð PCM Power Relay
32 Ð High Speed Fan Relay
33 Ð A/C Clutch Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller
than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
1. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air filter assembly
4. Battery
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
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