Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Power windows

WARNING:

Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves.

WARNING:

When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Press or lift the switches to operate


Press or lift the switches to operate the windows.

• Press the switch to the first detent and hold to open the window.

• Lift the switch to the first detent and hold to close the window.

Rear Window Buffeting

You may hear a pulsing noise when one or both of the rear windows are open. This noise can be reduced by lowering a front window approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 centimeters).

One-Touch Up or Down

This feature automatically open or closes the driver’s window (and passenger’s window, if equipped with this feature).

Press or lift the switch completely and release. The window will fully open or close. Press or lift it again to stop the window.

Global Opening (If Equipped)

Note:

The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must be not activated to operate this feature.

Note:

To disable this feature, contact your authorized dealer.

Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control to begin opening the front windows and venting the moon roof (if equipped). Release the button once motion starts. The windows and moonroof will continue opening.

Press the lock or unlock button on the remote control to stop motion.

Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up or Down Windows Only)

The window stops automatically while closing and reverse some distance if there is an obstacle in the way.

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

WARNING:

When you override the bounce-back feature the window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle.

Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the window reaching the bounce-back position. The window travels up with no bounce-back protection. The window stops if you release the switch before the window is fully closed.

Window Lock

Press the control to lock or unlock


Press the control to lock or unlock the rear window controls.

Accessory Delay

You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch the ignition off, or until you open either front door.

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