2003 Ford Taurus Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
2003 Ford Taurus Manual
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Taurus_Ref_Guide.qxd 10/27/03 11:36 AM Page 1 AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE A (if equipped) AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD A F B G H I C D E F (if equipped) A U T O M AT I C C L I M AT E C O N T R O L S Y S T E M G A H I J K B C D (if equipped) E S S E N T I A L I N F O R M AT I O N G U I D E T A U R U S Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E Fuel Tank Capacity - Your vehicle's fuel tank can accommodate approximately 18 gallons of gasoline. B C D E For information on other available audio systems or the CD changer system, please refer to your Owner's Guide. E F G H Octane Recommendations - Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 for optimum performance. The use of gasoline with lower octane ratings may degrade performance. Ti re Pressure - Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended specifications found on the Certification Label located on the driver's door panel. Please check your tire pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes. Wa rning: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Fuses - If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. For more information about changing a fuse, please consult your Owner's Guide. J For information on other available audio systems or the CD changer system, please refer to your Owner's Guide. A F ront Window Defroster - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. Can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. Rear Window Defroster - 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). Fan Speed - To adjust manually, use the control to raise or lower the fan speed. Automatic Operation - In this mode, the system will automatically determine fan speed and airflow location to achieve the temperature selected. Press AUTO to engage the automatic temperature control. E F G Outside Temperature - Press to display the outside air temperature. Press again to return to interior temperature. MAX A/C Control - Press to manually enable or disable the air conditioning in all modes except Defrost. Manual Override Controls - 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. Temperature Selection - To control the temperature, select the desired temperature by pressing the temperature controls. Changing the Ti re s - If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace the temporary spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. Location of the Spare Ti re and Tools Item Spare Tire, Jack and Lug Nut Wrench, Location In the sedan, located in the trunk cargo area storage compartment. In the wagon, stored in the left side rear trim panel for the temporary spare and in the floor cargo area storage compartment for the full size spare. Roadside Emergencies - To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: 24 hours, seven days a week for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000 miles. Roadside assistance will cover: Changing a flat tire Lock-out assistance Jump-starts Towing of your vehicle Limited fuel delivery A B AM/FM Select - In radio mode, press to select AM or FM frequency bands. Volume/Power Control - Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume. Seek Function - In radio mode, press to find the next listenable station up or down the band. In tape mode, press to move to the next/previous selection on the tape. Side 1-2 - Press to change tape direction. Tune Adjust - In radio mode, press to move to the next frequency up or down the band. F G H Setting the Clock - Press and hold the H control to set the hour. Press and hold the M control to set the minute. Tape Select - To begin tape play while in radio mode, press the tape control. Dolby® Noise Reduction - Press to activate the system, which reduces tape noise and hiss while playing a tape. Press again to deactivate. Scan Function - In radio mode, press to hear a sampling of all listenable stations. In tape mode, press to hear a brief sampling of all selections. Setting Memory Preset Stations - Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then select a station. Next, press and hold a numbered preset control until the sound returns. A B AM/FM Select - In radio mode, press to select AM or FM frequency bands. Volume/Power Contro l - Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn the control to raise or lower the volume. Seek Function - 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. Eject - Press to eject a CD. Tune Adjust - 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. Setting Memory Preset Stations - Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then select a station. Next, press and hold a numbered preset control until the sound returns. G H Setting the Clock - Press and hold the H control to set the hour. Press and hold the M control to set the minute. CD Select - To begin CD play while in radio mode, press the CD control. Press again to toggle between single CD mode and CD changer mode (if equipped). Compression - Press to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. Shuffle - Press to play CD tracks in random order. Scan Function - In radio mode, press to hear a sampling of all listenable stations. In CD or CD changer mode (if equipped), press to hear a brief sampling of all selections. B D E D E M O D E L This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle's Owner's Guide, which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle and important safety warnings to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants. Always read your entire Owner's Guide carefully when first learning about your vehicle and consult the appropriate section when questions arise. Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 (800) 392-3673 C C I J K C D H I TA U R U S 2003 MODEL QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE J F July 2002 First Printing Quick Reference REAR WINDOW WIPER & WASHER (Wagon Only) Roadside Assistance Centers Country Phone Number (800) 241-3673 (800) 665-2006 *3F1J19G217AA* 3F1J-19G217-AA Taurus Litho in U.S.A. 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. United States Canada For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, see the Roadside Emergencies section or the Customer Assistance section in your Owner's Guide. 2 0 0 3