1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
1997 Ford Taurus Manual
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Seating and safety restraints • ashtray (push to open) The release for the utility compartment is on the front of the console, just below the armrest. Press and release at the ridges to open. If your vehicle is equipped with the column shift, it has a center console in the center front seating position. The center console has the same features as the full console. To open the storage compartment, raise the armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and toward the front of the vehicle. The cupholders in the center console can be removed for cleaning. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator and brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 36