2010 FORD TAURUS turn signal bulb

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Message center 19
Entertainment Systems 30
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 30
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 39
USB port 41
Satellite radio information 44
Navigation system 47
SYNC
47
Climate Controls 48
Manual heating and air conditioning 48
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 51
Navigation system based climate control 53
Rear window defroster 57
Lights 59
Headlamps 59
Turn signal control 65
Bulb replacement 67
Driver Controls 73
Windshield wiper/washer control 73
Steering wheel adjustment 74
Power windows 79
Mirrors 82
Speed control 84
Adaptive cruise control 86
Moon roof 96
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more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
(if equipped):Illuminates when
ACC is engaged while following a
vehicle. Refer toAdaptive cruise
controlin theDriver Controls
chapter for more information.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged or
when the ACC is engaged without
following a vehicle. Turns off when
the speed control system is
disengaged or when the ACC is
activated.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock
Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Throttle Control/Transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain or an
AWD fault has been detected.
Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Heads up display (if equipped):
A red bar will illuminate on the
windshield in certain instances when
using adaptive cruise control and/or
the collision warning system. It will
also illuminate momentarily when
you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. See theDriving
chapter for more information.
Instrument Cluster
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3. Remove the outboard rubber boot
from the lamp assembly by pulling
rearward.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity discharge” source.
These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is burned out, the
bulb assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.
2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets
and connectors.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
4. To remove the bulb, pull it
straight out of the bulb socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs
The brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the tail
lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
•(1)Tail/side marker lamp
•(2)Brake/tail lamp
•(3)Turn signal lamp
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Remove the press pin and cargo
net fastener (if equipped) and
carefully pull the carpet away to
expose the backside of the tail lamp
assembly.
3. Remove the nut and washer
assemblies, then pull the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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