Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

WARNING:

Please read the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER

be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty
    For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see the warranty information that is provided to you along with your owner’s ...

    Mobile communications equipment
    Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using suc ...

    Other materials:

    Changing a fuse
    Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in your vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified b ...

    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. ...

    General Procedures
    Brake Shift Interlock Override - Floor Shift NOTE: If it is necessary to use the override procedure to move the selector lever out of the PARK position, it is possible that a fuse has blown. GO to Pinpoint Test A. This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevent ...