Ford Taurus Service Manual: Electrical Distribution

Interior Lighting
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Interior Lighting Overview The interior lighting system consists of: Courtesy lamps Demand lamps Ambient lighting (if equipped) The courtesy lamps subsystem consists of: ...

Module Communications Network
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Communications Network Overview Multiplexing is a method of sending 2 or more signals simultaneously on the same network circuits. Multiplexing is used to allow 2 or more el ...

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Power seats
WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seat back when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seat back. Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat, t ...

Trip computer
Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip, distance, time and fuel information. Odometer Registers the total accumulated distance for the lifetime of the vehicle. This value cannot be reset. Trip Odometer Registers the distance of indiv ...

Diagnosis and Testing
Seating Special Tool(s) Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) This vehicle utilizes a communication system called a Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN). When diagnosing the memory seat, heated seats or climate controlled seats, use a Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integr ...