Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Overhead console

The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to your option package.

Press near the rear edge of the door


Press near the rear edge of the door to open it.

    Center console
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    Starting and Stopping the Engine
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    General Procedures
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    Interior lamps
    Front row map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console. Press the outer edge of the clear lens to turn on the lamps. The map lamps also light when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on. • the remot ...

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