Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Cruise Control

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

Rear-view camera system
WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the interior and exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING ...

Using cruise control
WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic, on winding roads or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. WARNING: When you ...

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Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on slippery ...

Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot en ...

Specifications, Description and Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
SPECIFICATIONS Material General Specifications Torque Specifications a Refer to the procedure in this section. b 15 Nm plus an additional 60 degrees c 8 Nm plus an additional 180 degrees DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine Overview The 2.0L GTDI 4-cylinder engine has ...