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Tires, Wheels and Loading • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: It is not recommended to tow front wheel drive vehicles with the front drive wheels on the ground. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the drive wheels on a dolly or two wheel car hauling trailer. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 139 2006 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	13
Entertainment Systems	15
AUDIO SYSTEMS	15
AM/FM stereo cassette/MACH AUDIO SYSTEM with AM/FM stereo cassette (if equipped)	15
Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Player (if equipped)	18
CD changer (if equipped)	20
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	21
Climate Controls	23
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	23
Operating tips	24
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	25
Operating tips	26
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	27
CABIN AIR FILTER	28
Lights	29
HEADLAMP CONTROL	29
Autolamp control (if equipped)	29
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	29
High beams	30
Flash to pass	30
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	30
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	30
Vertical aim adjustment	30
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	32
INTERIOR LAMPS	32
Map lamps/dome lamp	32
Map lamps (with moon roof)	33
BULB REPLACEMENT	33
Headlamp Condensation	33
Replacing exterior bulbs	33
Using the right bulbs	33
Replacing headlamp bulbs	35
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/cornering lamp bulbs	37
Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly	38
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs — Decklid spoiler	38
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	39
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	40
Driver Controls	41
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	41
TILT STEERING WHEEL	41
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	42
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	42
CENTER CONSOLE	42
POWER WINDOWS	43
One touch down	44
Window lock	44
Accessory delay	44
MIRRORS	44
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	44
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	45
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	45
SPEED CONTROL	45
Setting speed control	45
Disengaging speed control	46
Resuming a set speed	46
Increasing speed while using speed control	47
Reducing speed while using speed control	47
Turning off speed control	48
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	48
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	49
Programming	49
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	51
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	52
Erasing HomeLink buttons	52
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	52
MESSAGE CENTER	53
Selectable features	53
Reset	53
Info menu	53
Odometer/Trip odometer	53
Distance to empty (DTE)	53
Average fuel economy (AFE)	54
Distance to empty/Average fuel economy for FFV-equipped vehicles	54
Trip elapsed drive time	55
Outside air temperature (if equipped)	55
Compass display (if equipped)	55
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	56
Setup menu	57
Language	57
Units (English/Metric)	58
System check	58
System warnings	59
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	62
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	62
CARGO AREA FEATURES	62
Cargo utility hooks	62
Locks and Security	63
KEYS	63
POWER DOOR LOCKS	63
	63
Autolock (if equipped)	63
Relock	63
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	63
Smart unlocking feature	64
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	64
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	64
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Unlocking the doors	66
Locking the doors	67
Sounding a panic alarm	67
Opening the trunk	67
Replacing the battery	67
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	68
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	68
Illuminated entry	69
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	70
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	70
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Programming a personal entry code	71
Erasing personal codes	71
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	72
Autolock (if equipped)	72
Relock	72
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	72
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	73
Theft indicator	73
Automatic arming	74
Automatic disarming	74
Replacement keys	74
Programming spare keys	74
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	75
Arming the system	76
Disarming the system	76
Triggering the anti-theft system	76
Seating and Safety Restraints	77
SEATING	77
Adjustable head restraints (front seats)	77
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	78
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	78
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	79
REAR SEATS	80
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	80
Personal Safety System	80
How does the Personal Safety System work?	81
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	81
Front crash severity sensor	81
Driver’s seat position sensor	82
Front passenger sensing system	82
Front safety belt usage sensors	83
Front safety belt pretensioners	83
Front safety belt energy management retractors	83
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	83
Safety belt precautions	84
Combination lap and shoulder belts	85
Energy management retractors	85
Vehicle sensitive mode	86
Automatic locking mode	86
How to use the automatic locking mode	86
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	87
Safety belt pretensioner	87
Safety belt usage sensors	88
Front safety belt height adjustment	88
Lap belts	89
Adjusting the center front lap belt	89
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	89
Conditions of operation	90
BeltMinder	90
One time disable	92
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	92
Safety belt extension assembly	94
Safety belt maintenance	94
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	95
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	96
Children and airbags	97
How do the airbag supplemental restraints work?	98
Front passenger sensing system	98
Determining if the system is operational	101
Side airbag system (if equipped)	102
How does the side airbag system work?	103
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	104
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	104
Important child restraint precautions	104
Children and safety belts	105
Child booster seats	105
Types of booster seats	106
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	107
Child and infant or child safety seats	107
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	109
Installing child safety seats in the center lap belt seating position	111
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	112
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	113
Tires, Wheels and Loading	116
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	116
Treadwear	116
Traction AA A B C	116
Temperature A B C	117
TIRES	117
Glossary of tire terminology	117
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	118
Inspecting your tires	118
Inflating your tires	119
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	121
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	121
Information on “P” type tires	122
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	125
Information on “T” type tires	126
Location of the tire label	126
TIRE CARE	126
Tire wear	126
Safety practices	127
Highway hazards	128
Tire and wheel alignment	128
Tire rotation	128
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	130
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	130
TRAILER TOWING	136
Preparing to tow	137
Hitches	137
Safety chains	137
Trailer brakes	137
Trailer lamps	138
Driving while you tow	138
Servicing after towing	138
Trailer towing tips	138
RECREATIONAL TOWING	139
Driving	140
STARTING	140
Positions of the ignition	140
Preparing to start your vehicle	140
Important safety precautions	141
Starting the engine	143
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	143
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	143
Guarding against exhaust fumes	144
Important ventilating information	144
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	144
BRAKES	144
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	145
Using ABS	145
ABS warning lamp	146
Parking brake	146
Park brake warning chime	147
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	147
STEERING	148
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	148
Brake-shift interlock	148
	150
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle	150
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	151
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	153
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	153
Roadside Emergencies	154
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	154
Getting roadside assistance	154
Using roadside assistance	154
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	155
HAZARD FLASHER	155
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	155
FUSES	156
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	157
Passenger compartment fuse panel	157
Power distribution box	160
Relays	162
CHANGING THE TIRES	162
Temporary spare tire information	162
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	163
Tire change procedure	164
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	167
JUMP STARTING	168
Preparing your vehicle	168
Connecting the jumper cables	169
Jump starting	171
Removing the jumper cables	171
WRECKER TOWING	173
Customer Assistance	174
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	174
At home	174
Away from home	174
Additional Assistance	175
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	176
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	177
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	177
Board membership	178
What the Board needs	178
Oral presentations	179
Making a decision	179
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	179
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	179
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	180
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	181
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	182
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	182
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	182
Cleaning	183
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	183
WAXING	183
PAINT CHIPS	183
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	184
ENGINE	184
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	185
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	185
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	186
INTERIOR TRIM	186
INTERIOR	186
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	187
UNDERBODY	187
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	187
Maintenance and Specifications	189
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	189
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	189
Working with the engine off	189
Working with the engine on	189
OPENING THE HOOD	190
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	191
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	192
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	193
ENGINE OIL	193
Checking the engine oil	193
Adding engine oil	195
Engine oil and filter recommendations	195
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	195
BATTERY	196
ENGINE COOLANT	198
Checking engine coolant	198
Adding engine coolant	199
Recycled engine coolant	201
Coolant refill capacity	202
Severe climates	202
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	203
Important safety precautions	203
Refueling	205
Fuel Filler Cap	206
Choosing the right fuel	206
Octane recommendations	207
Fuel quality	207
Cleaner air	208
Running out of fuel	208
FUEL FILTER	209
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	209
Measuring techniques	209
Filling the tank	209
Calculating fuel economy	210
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	210
Habits	210
Maintenance	211
Conditions	211
EPA window sticker	212
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	212
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	213
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	214
POWER STEERING FLUID	214
BRAKE FLUID	215
TRANSMISSION FLUID	215
Checking automatic transmission fluid	215
Low fluid level	216
Correct fluid level	216
High fluid level	216
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	216
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	217
REFILL CAPACITIES	218
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	219
ENGINE DATA	220
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	221
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	222
Certification label	222
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	223
Engine number	223
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	224
Accessories	225
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	225
Exterior style	225
Interior style	225
Lifestyle	226
Peace of mind	226