2001 FORD TAURUS cruise control

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
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 toBulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)
For more information, refer to the
Drivingchapter.
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to ON. It also
illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting
the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for
the duration of the Traction Controlyevent.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
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Instrumentation
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light does not illuminate
momentarily at start up, remains on
or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light
on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still
effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the
parking brake released.
Check transaxle
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position.
Illumination of this light indicates
that a problem has been detected
and shifting may be restricted. If this
lamp remains on, have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
Speed control (if equipped)
This light comes on when either the
SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls
are pressed. It turns off when the
speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition
is turned to the OFF position.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the RUN
position to ensure the circuit is
functional. Also illuminates if the
parking brake is engaged. If the
brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, or remains on
after releasing the parking brake, seek service immediately.
One of the following conditions may exist:
²low brake fluid level in the reservoir.
²Brake force distribution system failure. The ABS light will also
illuminate if this condition is present.
ABS
CRUISE
P!
BRAKE
Instrumentation
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Indicator light
This light comes on when either the
SET or RES controls are pressed. It
turns off when the speed control
OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to
the OFF position.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
Mist Function
To operate the Mist function of the
windshield wipers, push and release
the windshield washer control
quickly. The wipers will cycle one or
two times.
CRUISE
Controls and features
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²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
Maintenance and care
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Child safety seats ......................114
attaching with tether straps ..118
in front seat ............................115
in rear seat ......................115, 118
LATCH .....................................120
Cleaning your vehicle ...............216
engine compartment ..............218
exterior ............................216±217
exterior lamps .........................218
instrument cluster lens ..........220
instrument panel ....................220
interior .............................220±221
mirrors .....................................217
plastic parts ............................217
safety belts ..............................221
washing ....................................216
waxing .....................................216
wheels ......................................217
windows ..................................220
wiper blades ............................218
woodtone trim ........................220
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............19
Clock ................................33, 40, 46
Console ........................................65
Controls
power seat .................................86
Coolant
checking and adding ..............171
refill capacities ................175, 223
specifications ..................224, 226
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................53
Customer Assistance ................144
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................237
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................230Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................236
Getting roadside assistance ...144
Getting the service
you need .................................230
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................240
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................233
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................236
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................17
Defrost
rear window ..............................18
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .178
engine oil .................................166
Doors
door ajar warning .......................9
lubricant specifications ..........224
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................138
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................156
Emission control system ..........202
Engine ........................................226
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................218
coolant .....................................171
Index
244

high beam .............................8, 17
replacing bulbs .......................204
turning on and off ....................17
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................19
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................19
Hood ..........................................163
I
Ignition .................................52, 226
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................114
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................203
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................220
cluster ..................................8, 220
lighting up panel and interior .18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................152
positioning ...............................152
storage .....................................152
Jump-starting your vehicle ......156
K
Keyless entry system .................76
autolock .....................................78
keypad .......................................76
locking and unlocking doors ....77
programming entry code .........76
Keys .................................79±80, 82
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........52L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................18
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................213
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............17
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .....................58±59
replacing
bulbs ........203±204, 207±209, 211
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Liftgate ..................................66, 71
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 128
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................12
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ......................................9
fuel cap light ...............................9
high beam ...................................8
low coolant ................................11
low fuel ......................................11
oil pressure ...............................13
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................56
traction control active ................8
turn signal indicator ...................8
Load limits .................................137
GAWR ......................................137
GVWR ......................................137
trailer towing ..........................137
Index
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