Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Starting and Stopping the Engine

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING:

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.

WARNING:

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

WARNING:

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine.

WARNING:

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately.

Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) after you connect it. This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine. You may disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field or radio noise.

Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine. If you have difficulty starting the engine, see Failure to start later in this section.

Overhead console
The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to your option package. Press near the rear edge of the door to open it. ...

Ignition switch
A. Off: The ignition is off. Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to lose charge. B. Ac ...

Other materials:

Instrument Panel and Console
SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Instrument Panel - Exploded View Instrument Panel Trim Panel and Fasteners Instrument Panel Finish and Trim Panels Instrument Panel Upper Section Glove Compartment For additional information, refer to the procedures in this sec ...

Rear Disc Brake
SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Brake Pads Special Tool(s) Material Removal WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in Section 100-00. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. ...

Accessory Drive
SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Accessory Drive Component Location 2.0L GTDI 3.5L TiVCT, 3.7L TiVCT and 3.5L GTDI Overview The accessory drive system provides power to operate components which power other systems. These could include components such as the genera ...