Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Load Carrying

Steering
Electric Power Steering WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected a steering ...

Cargo net
WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provide ...

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Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), With Intelligent Access (IA)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Anti-Theft Component Location RFA Module Backup Transceiver TPM Module Passive Start Antenna (3 required) Overview PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the ignition from turning on and the engine from starting unless a programmed IA&n ...

Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including ret ...

Opening and closing the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. ...