Ford Taurus Service Manual: Electrical Distribution

Interior Lighting
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Interior Lighting Overview The interior lighting system consists of: Courtesy lamps Demand lamps Ambient lighting (if equipped) The courtesy lamps subsystem consists of: ...

Module Communications Network
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Communications Network Overview Multiplexing is a method of sending 2 or more signals simultaneously on the same network circuits. Multiplexing is used to allow 2 or more el ...

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Emission control system
WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartm ...

Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination Overview Dimmable Backlighting Dimmable illumination provides backlighting to certain switches and control components when the parking lamps are on. The level of backlighting intensity is adjusted by instrument panel dimmer switch ...

Sensing system
WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds. Traffic control systems, inclement weat ...