Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Load Carrying

Steering
Electric Power Steering WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected a steering ...

Cargo net
WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provide ...

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Safety belt-minder
This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light when the driver’s or front passenger’s seat is occupied and the safety belt is unbuckled. The system uses informatio ...

Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Without Intelligent Access (IA)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Anti-Theft Overview PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the engine from starting unless a programmed PATS key is in the ignition. PATS does not disable an already running engine. System Operation System Diagram Network Message Chart ...

Fastening the safety belts
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fa ...