Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Storage Compartments

Auxiliary Power Points
WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fir ...

Center console
Stow items in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or collisions, including hot drinks which may spill. Note: The appearance and features of the cen ...

Other materials:

Interior Trim and Ornamentation
SPECIFICATIONS Material Torque Specifications DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Sunshade Special Tool(s) Principles of Operation Power Sunshade The power sunshade system consists of the following: Sunshade switch Sunshade module Sunshade motor Sunshade assembly Pressing the sunshade switch (a single po ...

Anti-Theft - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Without Intelligent Access (IA)
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Anti-Theft Overview PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the engine from starting unless a programmed PATS key is in the ignition. PATS does not disable an already running engine. System Operation System Diagram Network Message Chart ...

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 ...