Ford Taurus Service Manual: Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes

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 park ...

Description and Operation
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Overview Base IPC Tachometer Main menu navigation Main menu text display LH turn indicator TPMS warning indicator MIL Stability-traction control indic ...

Other materials:

Rain-sensing wipers
Note: Wet road conditions may result in inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing. Lower the sensitivity, switch to normal or high-speed wiping or turn the wipers off to reduce smearing. Note: Turn off the wipers before entering a car wash. Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivi ...

Auxiliary Power Points
WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery will discharge. ...

Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, then driving your vehicle could result in reduced braking ability, increased stopping distances and potential loss of brakes. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. WARNING: Always set the p ...