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Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The vehicle identification number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block and transaxle. 243 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	13
Entertainment Systems	15
AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE/MACH AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED)	15
AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO/SINGLE CD PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)	18
CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)	20
RADIO FREQUENCIES	21
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	21
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	21
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	22
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	22
Climate Controls	23
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	23
OPERATING TIPS	24
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
OPERATING TIPS	27
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	28
CABIN AIR FILTER	28
Lights	29
HEADLAMP CONTROL	29
Autolamp control (if equipped)	29
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	29
High beams	30
Flash to pass	30
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	30
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	31
Vertical aim adjustment	31
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	32
INTERIOR LAMPS	32
Map lamps/dome lamp	32
Map lamps (with moon roof)	33
Rear dome lamp (wagon only)	33
BULB REPLACEMENT	34
Headlamp Condensation	34
Replacing exterior bulbs	34
Using the right bulbs	34
Replacing headlamp bulbs	35
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/cornering lamp bulbs	38
Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly — Sedan only	39
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs — Wagon only	39
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs — Decklid spoiler	40
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	41
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	42
Driver Controls	44
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	44
Rear window wiper and washer (wagon only)	44
Changing the wiper blades	45
TILT STEERING WHEEL	46
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	46
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	46
POWER WINDOWS	47
One touch down	47
Window lock	48
Accessory delay	48
MIRRORS	48
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	48
Power side view mirrors	49
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	49
SPEED CONTROL	49
Setting speed control	49
Disengaging speed control	50
Resuming a set speed	50
Increasing speed while using speed control	51
Reducing speed while using speed control	51
Turning off speed control	52
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	52
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Programming	53
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	55
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	56
Erasing HomeLink buttons	56
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	56
MESSAGE CENTER	57
Selectable features	57
Reset	57
Info menu	57
Odometer/Trip odometer	57
Distance to empty (DTE)	57
Average fuel economy (AFE)	58
Distance to empty/Average fuel economy for FFV-equipped vehicles	58
Trip elapsed drive time	59
Outside air temperature (if equipped)	59
Compass display (if equipped)	59
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	60
Setup menu	61
Language	61
Units (English/Metric)	62
System check	62
System warnings	63
CENTER CONSOLE	66
CELL PHONE USE	66
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	67
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (SEDANS)	67
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)	68
CARGO AREA FEATURES	68
Storage compartment (Wagon)	68
Cargo net (if equipped) (Wagon)	68
Cargo cover (if equipped) (Wagon)	68
Rewinding the shade	69
Cargo utility hooks (Sedan)	70
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) (WAGON)	70
Locks and Security	71
KEYS	71
POWER DOOR LOCKS	71
AUTOLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	71
RELOCK	71
TO DEACTIVATE/REACTIVATE THE AUTOLOCK FEATURE USING THE POWER DOOR UNLOCK CONTROL	71
Smart unlocking feature	72
Childproof door locks	72
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	73
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Unlocking the doors	74
Locking the doors	75
Sounding a panic alarm	75
Opening the trunk	75
Replacing the battery	75
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	76
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	77
Illuminated entry	77
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	78
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	78
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Programming a personal entry code	79
Erasing personal codes	80
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	80
Autolock (if equipped)	80
Relock	80
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	81
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	81
Theft indicator	82
Automatic arming	82
Automatic disarming	82
Replacement keys	82
Programming spare keys	83
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Arming the system	84
Disarming the system	85
Triggering the anti-theft system	85
Seating and Safety Restraints	86
SEATING	86
Adjustable head restraints (front seats)	86
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	87
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	87
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	88
REAR SEATS	89
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	91
Personal Safety System	91
How does the Personal Safety System work?	91
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	92
Front crash severity sensor	92
Driver’s seat position sensor	92
Front passenger sensing system	92
Front safety belt usage sensors	93
Front safety belt pretensioners	93
Front safety belt energy management retractors	93
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	94
Safety belt precautions	94
Combination lap and shoulder belts	95
Energy management retractors	96
Vehicle sensitive mode	96
Automatic locking mode	96
How to use the automatic locking mode	97
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	97
Safety belt pretensioner	98
Safety belt usage sensors	99
Front safety belt height adjustment	99
Lap belts	100
Adjusting the center front lap belt	100
Safety belts for rear-facing occupants (wagon only)	100
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	102
Conditions of operation	102
BeltMinder	102
One time disable	105
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	105
Safety belt extension assembly	106
Safety belt maintenance	106
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	107
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	108
Children and airbags	110
How do the airbag supplemental restraints work?	110
Front passenger sensing system	111
Determining if the system is operational	114
Side airbag system (if equipped)	114
How does the side airbag system work?	115
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	116
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	116
Important child restraint precautions	116
Children and safety belts	117
Child booster seats	117
Types of booster seats	118
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	119
Child and infant or child safety seats	119
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	121
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions	123
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	124
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	126
Tires, Wheels and Loading	129
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	129
Treadwear	129
Traction AA A B C	129
Temperature A B C	130
TIRES	130
Glossary of tire terminology	130
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	131
Inspecting your tires	132
Inflating your tires	132
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	134
CHANGING THE TIRES	134
Temporary spare tire information	134
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	135
Tire change procedure	136
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	139
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	140
Information on “P” type tires	140
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	143
Information on “T” type tires	144
Location of the tire label	144
TIRE CARE	144
Tire wear	145
Safety practices	146
Highway hazards	146
Tire and wheel alignment	146
Tire rotation	147
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	148
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	149
TRAILER TOWING	155
Preparing to tow	156
Hitches	156
Safety chains	157
Trailer brakes	157
Trailer lamps	157
Driving while you tow	157
Servicing after towing	157
Trailer towing tips	158
RECREATIONAL TOWING	158
Driving	159
STARTING	159
Positions of the ignition	159
Preparing to start your vehicle	159
Important safety precautions	160
Starting the engine	162
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	162
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	162
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	163
Guarding against exhaust fumes	163
Important ventilating information	163
BRAKES	163
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	164
Using ABS	164
ABS warning lamp	164
Parking brake	165
Park brake warning chime	165
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	165
STEERING	166
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	167
Brake-shift interlock	167
	168
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle	168
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	169
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	171
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	171
Roadside Emergencies	172
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	172
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	172
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	173
HAZARD FLASHER	173
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	173
FUSES	175
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	175
Passenger compartment fuse panel	175
Power distribution box	179
Relays	181
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	182
Preparing your vehicle	182
Connecting the jumper cables	183
Jump starting	185
Removing the jumper cables	185
WRECKER TOWING	187
Customer Assistance	189
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	189
At home	189
Away from home	189
Additional Assistance	190
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	191
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	192
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	192
Board membership	193
What the Board needs	193
Oral presentations	194
Making a decision	194
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	194
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	195
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	195
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	196
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	197
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	197
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	197
Cleaning	198
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	198
WAXING	198
PAINT CHIPS	198
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	199
ENGINE	199
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	200
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	201
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	201
INTERIOR	201
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	202
INTERIOR TRIM	202
UNDERBODY	202
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	203
Maintenance and Specifications	204
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	204
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	204
Working with the engine off	204
Working with the engine on	205
OPENING THE HOOD	205
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	206
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	208
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate (Wagon)	209
ENGINE OIL	209
Checking the engine oil	209
Adding engine oil	211
Engine oil and filter recommendations	212
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	212
BATTERY	213
ENGINE COOLANT	215
Checking engine coolant	215
Adding engine coolant	216
Recycled engine coolant	218
Coolant refill capacity	219
Severe climates	219
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	220
Important safety precautions	220
Refueling	222
Fuel Filler Cap	223
Choosing the right fuel	223
Octane recommendations	224
Fuel quality	224
Cleaner air	225
Running out of fuel	225
Fuel Filter	226
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	226
Measuring techniques	226
Filling the tank	226
Calculating fuel economy	227
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	227
Habits	227
Maintenance	228
Conditions	228
EPA window sticker	229
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	229
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	230
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	231
POWER STEERING FLUID	232
BRAKE FLUID	234
TRANSMISSION FLUID	234
Checking automatic transmission fluid	234
Low fluid level	235
Correct fluid level	235
High fluid level	235
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	235
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	236
REFILL CAPACITIES	237
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	238
ENGINE DATA	240
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	240
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	242
Certification label	242
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	243
Engine number	243
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	244
Accessories	245
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	245
Exterior style	245
Interior style	245
Lifestyle	246
Peace of mind	246