Ford AM/FM Stereo Radio Cassette Car Stereo System User Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AM FM STEREO SINGLE AM nei eal FM STEREO CASSETTE TERE eT E F FT EE 1 YY TT 02 This feature shows the following control displays Odometer Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Trip Elapsed Drive Time Compass if equipped Outside air temperature if equipped For a more detailed description of the INFO controls please refer to your Owner s Guide o4 TAURUS Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 800 392 3673 September 2003 Second Printing Quick Reference Ford Taurus Litho in U S A to your Owner s Guide 01 In radio mode press to select the AM FM1 FM2 frequency bands 02 Press the control to turn the audio system on or off Turn the control to raise or lower the volume 03 In radio mode press to find the next listenable sta tion up or down the band In tape mode press to move to the next previous selection on the tape 04 Press to change tape direction 05 In radio mode press to move to the next frequency up or down the band In CD changer mode if equipped press to select a disc in the changer For information on other available audio systems or the CD changer system please refer 06 Press and hold the H control to set the hour Press and hold the M control to set the minute 07 To begin tape play while in radio mode press the tape co2. adjust the right mirror Next move the mirror control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror Return the selector control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place started seek service immediately In an emergency apply continuous force on a we the brake pedal to prevent wheel lock when braking on slippery surfaces do Da Ze ma D not pump your brakes Note It is normal to feel a pedal pulsation or hear a noise when the ABS system is activated The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF light will be unlit for properly seated adults airbag on or unlit for an empty seat airbag off The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF light will be lit airbag off for smaller people and properly restrained child safety seats Even with an automatic on off system properly restrain children age 12 and under in the rear seat whenever possible For additional information on the Passenger Airbag Deactivation System refer to the Airbags section in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter of your Owner s Guide
3. s Guide QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE INTERIOR FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES Rotate clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps instrument panel lamps license plate lamps and tail lamps Rotate to the second position to also turn on the low beam headlamps Rotate counterclockwise to activate autolamp if equipped which provides light sensitive automatic on off control of the exterior lights and keeps the lights on for a fixed period of time after the ignition is turned OFF Use the panel dimmer control located to the right of the headlamp control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parking lamp operation and to turn on or off the overhead dome lamp o4 TAURUS a ou QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 02 Push down to activate the left turn signal or up to activate the right turn signal Pull stalk toward you to briefly flash the high beams Push stalk away to turn on the headlamp high beams Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase or toward you to decrease the speed of the wipers Pushing the end of the stalk briefly causes a single swipe no wash Push and hold to activate the washer For extended wiper blade quality occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required 03 This lamp momentarily illuminates to ensure the system is functional If the light comes on after the engine is started refer to your Owner s Guide To help prevent activation alw
4. ays secure your fuel cap by turning it clockwise until you hear three clicks 04 Press and hold the rocker control to adjust the accelerator and brake pedals toward you or away from you Adjust the pedals only when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position The adjustment allows for approximately three inches of maximum travel 05 Press to activate the hazard flashers Press the control again to turn the flashers off 06 This lamp illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned to the ON position If the lamp stays on does not illuminate or flashes after the engine is This system helps your vehicle make better use of available traction especially on slippery road surfaces The system defaults to ON however should you become stuck try switching the traction control system off For more information please consult your Owner s Guide Located above the coin holder on the lower portion of the instrument panel the auxiliary power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Overdrive 8 is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy Switch to the second drive position only when driving with a heavy load towing a trailer driving up or down steep hills or when additional engine braking is desired This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearsh
5. e within 3 seconds will chirp the horn to confirm that all doors are closed and locked Press this control to activate the panic alarm To deactivate press the control again or turn the ignition to ON Press this control to unlatch the trunk or liftgate wagon only The interior lights will turn on when the remote is used to unlock the doors or sound the panic alarm The interior lights will turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after 25 seconds of illumination The dome lamp control must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate The remote control entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK position The SecuriLock passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used Please note that for security purposes your coded keys cannot be copied If you would like spare coded keys they can be purchased from your dealership With this control you can unlock the trunk liftgate or lock unlock the doors without using a key First enter your five digit program code which will unlock the driver s door only and then press the corresponding quick key Unlock all doors and the liftgate wagon only 3 4 Unlock the trunk or liftgate wagon only 5 6 Lock all doors 7 8 and 9 o simultaneously Move the mirror selector control to L to adjust the left mirror or R to
6. ift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed If your vehicle is equipped with a console mounted gearshift lever you must also press the thumb button on the side of the gearshift lever to move the gearshift lever from P Park To operate the speed control must be ON and the vehicle s speed must be at or above 30 mph To set a speed press SET ACC To set a higher speed press SET ACC again and hold until you reach the desired speed To set a lower speed press and hold CST until you reach the desired speed Pressing RES will return to a previously set speed To turn the speed control off press the OFF button or depress the brake pedal to disengage Press to release the trunk The control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed Continued driving with this light on may cause the SERVICE ENGINE SOON warning light to come on Refer to Fuel Filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter of your Owner s Guide Please note that if the fuel cap is not properly installed CHECK FUEL CAP warning may be displayed in the Message Center Press this control once to unlock the driver s door Press again within 3 seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate wagon only Press this control once to lock all doors and liftgate wagon only Pressing the control a second tim
7. ntrol 08 Press to activate the system which reduces tape noise and hiss while playing a tape Press again to deactivate 09 In radio mode press to hear a sampling of all listenable stations In tape mode press to hear a brief sampling of all selections 10 Select AM FM1 or FM2 band then select a sta tion Next press and hold a numbered preset control until the sound returns 01 In radio mode press to select the AM FM1 FM2 frequency bands 02 Press the control to turn the audio system on or off Turn the control to raise or lower the volume 03 In radio mode press to find the next listenable station up or down the band In CD mode press to move to the next previous selection on the CD 04 Press to eject a CD 05 In radio mode press to move to the next frequency up or down the band 06 Press and hold the H control to set the hour Press and hold the M control to set the minute 07 To begin CD play while in radio mode press the CD control 08 Press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level 09 Press to play CD tracks in random order 10 In radio mode press to hear a sampling of all listenable stations In CD mode press to hear a brief sampling of all selections ESSENTIAL INFORMATION To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program This program is separate f
8. rom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty The service is available 24 hours 7 days a week for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36 000 miles whichever comes first Roadside assistance will cover Changing a flat tire Jump starts Limited fuel delivery Lock out assistance Towing of your vehicle United States 800 241 3673 Canada 800 665 2006 For complete details on any roadside assistance concern see the Roadside Emergencies section or the Customer Assistance section in your Owner s Guide 01 Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts Can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield 02 Press to clear the rear window of ice or fog Press the control again to turn off the defroster The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position Activating the rear window defroster will also activate the heated mirrors if equipped 03 To adjust manually use the control to raise or lower the fan speed 04 In this mode the system will automatically deter mine fan speed and airflow location to achieve the temperature selected Press AUTO to engage the automatic temperature control REAR WINDOW WIPER amp WASHER wagon Only 05 Press to manually enable or disable the air conditioning in all modes except defrost 06 Press to recirculate interior air within the cabin This provides maximum cooling efficiency par
9. ticularly in extremely hot and humid weather and also helps to reduce dust and undesired outside odors from reaching the interior of your vehicle Press the recirculation button again to allow fresh outside air to enter the cabin Recirculation mode should not be used without the A C on in order to reduce excess humidity build up inside the vehicle 07 When pressed these four controls will override automatic operation All controls allow you to determine where airflow is directed To return to automatic operation press AUTO 08 To control the temperature select the desired temperature by pressing the temperature controls The rear wiper and washer control is located under the headlamp controls Press the wiper control to activate the rear wiper Press again to turn off the wiper Press the washer control to activate the rear washer With the ignition in the ON position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warning followed by a long indicator chime 01 Setup menu controls the following displays Language Units English Metric System Check For a more detailed description of the Setup menu please refer to your Owner s G
10. uide COMPASS If Equipped 03 Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu For a more detailed description of the RESET control please refer to your Owner s Guide System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle operating systems In the event of a multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for several seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message If any warning stays on or continues to come on contact your dealer as soon as possible For a more detailed description of system warnings please refer to your Owner s Guide The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broad cast antennas Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration my be neces sary Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment in the Driver Controls chapter of your Owner
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