Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Heated windows and mirrors (if equipped)

Heated Rear Window

Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature.

Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines.

Your warranty does not cover this damage.

Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)

    General operating tips
    Manual Climate Control • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select Defrost. You can also improve clearing by increasing the temperature and fan speed. • To reduce ...

    Cabin air filter
    Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed at all times. This prevents foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation o ...

    Other materials:

    Electronic Engine Controls
    SPECIFICATIONS Material  Torque Specifications a Refer to the procedure in this section. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Electronic Engine Controls Component Location PCM Location - 3.5L Ti-VCT, 3.7L Ti-VCT PCM Location - 2.0L GTDI, 3.5L GTDI Front Engine S ...

    Autolamps
    WARNING: In severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually. Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the windshield wiper rainlamp feature. When the windshield wipers are turned to low- or high-speed wiping during daylight, and the headla ...

    Removal and Installation
    Antenna - Satellite Radio Removal and Installation NOTE: This procedure applies to both the stand-alone satellite radio antenna and the combination satellite radio/Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. Lower the headliner. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05. ...