2002 FORD TAURUS battery

Maintenance and Specifications 197
Hood 198
Engine compartment 199
Engine oil 202
Battery 205
Fuel information 212
Part numbers 232
Refill capacities 233
Lubricant specifications 234
Engine data 236
Vehicle dimensions 236
Accessories 240
Index 243
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Table of Contents
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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
Check fuel capLow tire warning
Introduction
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Brake system warning
Illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. Also momentarily
illuminates at start up to ensure the
circuit is functional. If the brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service
immediately. Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates at start up
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light does not illuminate,
remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced (refer to
Brakesin theDrivingchapter for more information). With the ABS light
on, the ABS is disabled and normal braking is still functional.
Safety belt
Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Air bag readiness
Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately.
Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
P!
BRAKE
ABS
Instrument Cluster
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Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter to
become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should
operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle's memory, or you
would like to purchase additional
remote transmitters and have them
programmed to your vehicle:
²Takeallyour vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer for
programming, or
²Perform the programming
procedure yourself
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Programming remote transmitters
It is necessary to haveall(maximum of four Ð original and/or new) of
your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.
To program the transmitters yourself:
²Place the key in the ignition and
turn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF)
and cycle between 3 (OFF) and
4(ON) eight times in rapid
succession (within 10 seconds)
with the eighth turn ending in the
4 (ON) position. The doors will
lock/unlock to confirm that
programming mode has been entered.
²Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any
button on a transmitter. The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that the
remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds
pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming
mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)
²Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.
The doors will lock/unlock to confirm that each remote transmitter has
been programmed.
²When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn
the ignition to 3 (OFF) or wait 20 seconds. Again the doors will
lock/unlock to confirm programming has been completed.
Illuminated entry
The lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock
the door(s).
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the ON or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if
equipped) mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer control or
²any door is open
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
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4
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Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked by the
remote entry key fob. Vehicles equipped with auto lamps, the puddle,
head, park, and tail lamps illuminate. Vehicles not equipped with auto
lamp, only the puddle, park and tail lamps illuminate.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the ON or ACC position.
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps
There are 2 methods to enable/disable this feature. One through your
dealer and the second with a power door lock sequence using the
following instructions:
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN, then press the power door UNLOCK
control button 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the power door UNLOCK
control button 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition key to RUN, within five seconds press the power
door UNLOCK control button 2 times.
The user should receive twohorn chirpsto indicate the system had
been altered.
Note:Puddle lamps cannot be deactivated, only the head, park, and tail
lamps will be deactivated/avtivated.
²Turn ignition to OFF to exit.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
With the keyless entry keypad, you
can:
²lock or unlock the vehicle doors
and liftgate (wagons) without using the key
²open the trunk
²arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system (if equipped)
See alsoRemote entry systemandPerimeter alarm systemin this
chapter for more information.
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave
your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle
Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an
adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to optimize shift
smoothness. It is normal for your transaxle to shift firmly during the first
few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation until the adaptive strategy
has been learned. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power
from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is
installed, the transaxle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal
shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of
operation.
Your automatic overdrive transaxle
provides fully automatic operation in
either
(Overdrive) or D (Drive).
Driving with the shift selector in
(Overdrive) gives the best fuel
economy for normal driving
conditions. For manual control start
in 1 (First) and then shift manually.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
console mounted gearshift, you
must press the thumb button on the
side of the gearshift lever to move
the gearshift lever from P (Park).
To put your vehicle in gear, start the
engine, depress the brake pedal,
then move the gearshift lever out of
P (Park).
Driving
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse
panel description
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
13 20A 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, Fuel pump 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, Puddle lamps
Roadside Emergencies
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