Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Moonroof

WARNING:

Do not let children play with the moonroof or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.

WARNING:

When closing the moonroof, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the moonroof opening.

You can manually open or close the sliding shade when the moonroof is closed. Pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle to close it.

The moonroof controls are located on the overhead console.

The moonroof has a one-touch open and close feature. To stop its motion during one-touch operation, press the control a second time.

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

Press and release the SLIDE


Press and release the SLIDE control to open the moonroof.

Pull and release the SLIDE control to close the moonroof.

Bounce-Back

The moonroof automatically stops closing and reverses if it detects an obstacle while closing.

Pull and hold the SLIDE control within two seconds of a bounce-back event to override the function. The closing force begins to increase each of the next three times the moonroof close s, with bounce-back active.

Venting the Moonroof

Press and release the TILT control to vent the moonroof. Pull and hold the TILT control to close the moonroof.

    Sunshade
    The power rear sunshade covers the rear window of the vehicle. The control is located in the center console access bin. Press the control to move the sunshade up or down. Note: Do not try to m ...

    Other materials:

    911 Assistâ„¢
    WARNING: Unless the 911 Assist setting is set on prior to a crash, the system will not dial for help which could delay response time, potentially increasing the risk of serious injury or death after a crash. WARNING: Do not wait for 911 Assist to make an emergency call if you can do it yourself ...

    Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens
    WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. Clean the instrument panel and cluster lens with a clean, damp, white, cotton cloth, then use a clean and dry, white, cotton cloth to dry t ...

    General Procedures
    Valve Clearance Check Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02. Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover in this section. NOTE: Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft ...