Ford taurus 2001 manual

This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide.

Introduction 3 Page 4 of These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. 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.

For more information, refer to theSeating and safety restraints chapter. Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. It may also momentarily illuminate after the engine is started and all doors are closed. Check fuel cap Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working.

When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light s will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions. It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap. For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and carechapter. Instrumentation 9 Page 10 of Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system.

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Press AUTO and select the desired temperature. The selected temperature and the word AUTO will appear in the display window. The EATC system will either heat or cool to achieve the selected temperature. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location and if outside air or recirculated air is required. Fan speed remains automatic unless the fan speed control is pressed.

When in AUTO and weather conditions require heat, air will be sent to the floor. However, if the engine is not warm enough to provide heat, the fan will be at a low speed and the air will be directed to the windshield. If unusual conditions exist i. The display window indicates the selected temperature, function AUTO or one of the override controls and manual control of fan speed if automatic fan speed is not desired.

The EATC will continue maximum cooling disregarding the displayed temperature until a warmer temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control. The EATC will continue maximum heating disregarding the displayed temperature until a cooler temperature is selected by pressing the temperature control. Fan speed. When AUTO is pressed, fan speed is adjusted automatically for existing conditions.

You can override fan speed at any time. To control fan speed manually, press the fan control to cancel automatic fan speed operation. Press the control up for higher fan speed or down for lower fan speed. The display will show and a bar graph to indicate manual fan operation and relative speed. The override controls are located at the bottom of the EATC and allow you to determine where airflow is directed.

To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. It will also operate only when required when AUTO has been selected. The air will be heated or cooled based on the temperature selection. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts.

However, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. The temperature will remain unchanged and air will be cooled based on the selected temperature. Airflow is from the instrument panel registers. For short periods of time only, use this mode to reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not moving. The readings that you get may not agree with temperatures given on the radio due to differences in vehicle and station locations.

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the power point. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition. Press the AM or FM control to enter radio mode.

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Pressing the AM or FM controls when the ignition is turned on will also enable the radio. Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. Select a station. Refer to Tune. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. To set the hour, press and hold the hour H control. When the desired hour appears, release the control. To set the minute, press and hold the minute M control. When the desired minute appears, release the control.

Your vehicle is equipped with a special feature that allows you to access clock mode when the vehicle is not running. Press the H or M control to engage the clock at this time. Press the AM or FM control to enter into radio mode. Pressing the AM or FM controls when the ignition is turned on will also engage the radio. You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape into the cassette deck. Hold for quick movement.

Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay. Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. The tape scans in a forward direction.

At the end of the tape's first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape. To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape with the open edge to the right. A cassette deck. Press the control during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function.

The first track of the first disc will begin playing. After that CD play will begin where it stopped last. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast reverse. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

Dolby t noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount of. Press the control to activate and deactivate Dolby t noise reduction. Dolby t noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby t Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks on the current disc in random order. If equipped with the CD changer, the shuffle feature continues to the next disc after all tracks are played. Do not insert any promotional odd shaped or sized discs, or discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may occur.

Your CD changer is either located in the trunk, the console or the right side cargo area storage compartment. Press to eject the magazine. Using the disc holder release knob C , pull the disc holder B out of the magazine. If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the lever A. Line up the CD with the groove of the disc holder.

Ensure that the label on the CD faces downwards. Press in on the disc holder until it locks securely into the magazine. If the disc holders are not fully locked into the magazine, the unit will not operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used. Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage the CD player and void your audio system warranty. The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes.

Do not attempt to disassemble the case. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player. Allow the player to cool down before operating. Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge.