1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 150

1997 Ford Taurus Manual

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Maintenance and care 2. With the hood open, locate the bubble level vertical aim indicator. It is visible when viewed from the above rear of the headlamp. R L O 3. Use a 7 mm wrench to turn the vertical adjusting screw until the reference mark on the reflector extension aligns with the "0" reference mark on the vertical indicator when viewed directly from above. 4. Close the hood. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the "Customer Assistance Guide" for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty, use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge, washing glove or similar device and plenty of water for best results. To avoid spots, avoid washing when the hood is still warm, immediately after or during exposure to strong sunlight. During winter months, it is especially important to wash the vehicle on a regular basis. Large quantities of dirt and road salt are difficult to remove, and they also cause damage to the vehicle. Remove any 151

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2. With the hood open,
locate the bubble level
vertical aim indicator.
It is visible when
viewed from the above
rear of the headlamp.
3. Use a 7 mm wrench to turn the vertical adjusting
screw until the reference mark on the reflector
extension aligns with the “0” reference mark on the
vertical indicator when viewed directly from above.
4. Close the hood.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the “Customer Assistance Guide” for a list
of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly
with cold or lukewarm
water. Never use strong
detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty,
use a quality car wash
detergent. Always use a
clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of water for best results.
To avoid spots, avoid washing when the hood is still
warm, immediately after or during exposure to
strong sunlight.
During winter months, it is especially important to
wash the vehicle on a regular basis. Large quantities
of dirt and road salt are difficult to remove, and they
also cause damage to the vehicle. Remove any
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