Ford 2005 Taurus v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur

Introduction 4Instrument Cluster 10Warning and control lights 10Gauges 13Entertainment Systems 15AM/FM stereo cassette 15AM/FM stereo with CD 18CD cha

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESWarning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A wa

Brake system warning light: Toconfirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON

Engine oil pressure: Illuminateswhen the oil pressure falls below thenormal range, refer to Engine oil inthe Maintenance andSpecifications chapter.Tra

GAUGESSpeedometer: Indicates thecurrent vehicle speed.Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolanttemperature. At normal operatingtempera

Tachometer: Indicates the enginespeed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE/MACH姞 AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FMSTEREO CASSETTE (IF EQUIPPED)1. Tape: Insert the cassette with theopening to the right. If a tape i

6. Balance: Press / to shiftsound to the left/right speakers.7. Fade: Press/ to shiftsound to the rear/front speakers.8. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a br

16. Tune: Works in radio mode orCD mode. Press/ to changefrequency down/up or previous/nextdisc.17. Cassette door: Insert acassette into the cassette

AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AM/FM STEREO/SINGLE CD PLAYER(IF EQUIPPED)1. Clock: To set the hour, press andhold the H control. When thedesired hour appears, rele

6. Scan: Press to hear a briefsampling of all listenable radiostations or CD tracks. Press again tostop.7. CD: Press to play a CD. Pressagain to toggl

Seating and Safety Restraints 87Seating 87Safety restraints 92Air bags 108Child restraints 117Tires, Wheels and Loading 130Tire Information 131Tire In

16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a CD.17. AM/FM: Press to choose afrequency band (AM/FM1/FM2).CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)Your CD changer is either located

5. Line up the CD with the grooveof the disc holder. Ensure that thelabel on the CD faces downwards.6. Press the disc holder until it lockssecurely in

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand turning the hub.• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.• Allow tapes

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED)1. Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle.2. Passenger air

OPERATING TIPS• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in theposition.• To reduce humidity buildup

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)1. OFF: Outside air is shut out andthe climate control system is turnedoff.2. A/C: Press to activate

6. AUTO: Press to engage fullautomatic operation, and select thedesired temperature using thetemperature control. The system will automatically determ

OPERATING TIPS• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in theposition.• To reduce humidity build up

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERThe rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel.Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin ice

HEADLAMP CONTROLTurns the lamps off.Turns on the parking lamps,instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps.Turns the headlamps on.Autola

Maintenance and Specifications 203Engine compartment 205Engine oil 208Battery 212Fuel information 219Part numbers 234Refill capacities 235Lubricant sp

High beamsPush the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate.Flash to passPull toward you slightly to acti

AIMING THE HEADLAMPSThe headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of yo

To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to blockthe light from one headlamp whileadjusting the other.5. Locate the vertical adjuster

from the outside, the lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the dooris shut. If any other door has been opened from the inside, the lamp willshut o

Rear dome lamp (wagon only)The dome lamp lights when:• any door is opened with thecontrol in the middle position.• the instrument panel dimmerswitch i

Function Number of bulbs Trade numberFront park/turnlamp2 3457 AK (amber)Headlamp 2 9007 QL (9007 LL optional)Taillamp/brake/turnlamp2 3157KTail lamp/

Replacing headlamp bulbsTo remove the headlamp bulb:1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position and open the hood.2. Remove the bolt (1) from thehe

5. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward.6. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise.7. Remove the

2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ringby rotating clockwise until it snaps into place.3. Connect the electrical co

5. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofthe socket and push in the newbulb.6. Install the bulb socket into thelamp assembly by rotating itclockwise.7. C

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toth

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs — Wagon only1. Open liftgate.2. Remove two screw covers, screwsand handle from liftgate.3. Remove two screws and

7. Carefully lift the lamp assemblyaway from the liftgate.8. Remove the bulb socket byrotating it counterclockwise andpulling it out from the lampasse

Replacing license plate lamp bulbsWagon1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position and remove screw andthe license plate lamp assemblyfrom liftgate

Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbsSedanThe tail lamp, brake lamp, turnsignal lamp and backup lamp bulbsare located in the same portion

WagonThe tail lamp/turn lampbulbs/brake/backup are located inthe same portion of the tail lampassembly, one just below the other.Follow the same steps

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVERWindshield wiper: Rotate the endof the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease the

Press the washer control to activatethe rear washer. The wiper willcome on when the washer control ispressed, if it is not already on.Changing the wip

TILT STEERING WHEELTo adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you.2. Move the steering wheel up ordown unt

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel below theoptional cigarette lighter (if equipped).POWER WINDOWSDo not leave children unat

Accessory delayWith accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to tenminutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or u

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTIONWarning symbols in this guideHow can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answ

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated.Do not re

Note:• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down asteep hill.• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you

Reducing speed while using speed controlThere are three ways to reduce aset speed:• Press and hold the CST controluntil you get to the desiredspeed, t

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)You can move the glass panel of themoon roof back to open or tilt up toventilate the vehicle.To open the moon roof:The moon roo

Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garagedoor opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required byU.S. federal saf

3. Simultaneously press and holdboth the HomeLink威 and hand-heldtransmitter button. Do not releasethe buttons until Step 4 hasbeen completed.Some entr

Gate Operator & Canadian ProgrammingDuring programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time for

Erasing HomeLink姞 buttonsTo erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased):• Press and hold the two outerHomeLink威 buttons unt

Selectable featuresResetPress this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menuand SETUP menu.Info menuThis control displays the follo

Average fuel economy (AFE)Select this function from the INFOmenu to display your average fueleconomy in liters/100 km ormiles/U.S. gallon.If you calcu

SPECIAL NOTICESEmission warrantyThe New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and

Outside air temperature (if equipped)Press and hold the INFO button for2 seconds to display the outsidetemperature. To switch from a blankdisplay to t

2. Start the engine.3. Press and hold the INFO button for 2 seconds to select theCompass/Odometer function. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The topo

9. Slowly drive the vehicle in acircle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TOCALIBRATE indicator changes toCALIBRATION COMPLETED. Thiswi

Units (English/Metric)1. Select this function from theSETUP menu for the current unitsto be displayed.2. Press the RESET control tochange from English

Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:• They will not disappear until a condition is changed.• They will reappear on

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the park brake is engaged.If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your dealer assoon as possib

LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the liftgate is notcompletely closed.CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Displayed when theTraction Cont

• Rear ashtray (see your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rearashtrayUse only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collis

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MATPosition the driver floor mat so thatthe eyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in.

The liftgate and liftgate window should be closed before driving yourvehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate lift cylindersand atta

Special instructionsFor your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols.Please read the section Supplemental restraint

Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They mayobstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in thecase of a sudden stop or colli

The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it isnot securely installed.Cargo utility hooks (Sedan)The utility hooks located inside the

KEYSThe key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a second key w

1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON)position, then press the power doorUNLOCK control 3 times.2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF)position, then press th

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASEYour vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle that provides a means of esc

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject to the fol

The inside lights will not turn off if:• they have been turned on using the dimmer control or• any door is open.The battery saver feature will turn of

To replace the battery:1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIR

How to reprogram your remote entry transmittersYou must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four)available before beginning this procedure.

The inside lights will not turn off if:• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or• any door is open.The battery saver will shut off the in

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-

4. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Note:The horn will chirp twice to indicate the perimeter lighting feature hasbeen deact

Note: To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1• 2 on the keypad, or press the 7 • 8 and 9 • 0 pads simultaneously tolock all v

RelockThe autolock feature repeats when the following conditions are met:• any door is opened then closed while the engine is running, and• you shift

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used topurchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may ca

Replacement keysIf your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The ke

7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed codedkey, insert the unprogrammed key (new/valet key) into the ignition.8. Turn the ign

When you press the control on the remote entry transmitter twicewithin three seconds:• the horn will chirp once to indicate the hood, each door and th

SEATINGNotes:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)The lumbar control is located on thefront of the seat cushion.Turn to adjust lumbar support.Adjusting the

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.Press to raise or lower the frontportion o

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower Window LockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartment ReleaseSymbolPanic Alarm Eng

REAR SEATS2nd seat/split-folding rear seat (if equipped)SedanPull the loop forward to release theseatback and then fold the seatbackdown.WagonLift the

To open up the seat:1. Unlock the floor panel with thekey, then use the handle to fold thefloor panel toward the front of thecar.2. Remove the cargo c