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Tires, Wheels and Loading Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 141 2007 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	5
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
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
High beams	29
Flash to pass	30
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	30
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	30
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	31
Vertical aim adjustment	31
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	32
INTERIOR LAMPS	32
Map lamps/dome lamp	32
Dome lamp (with moon roof)	33
Map lamps (with moon roof)	33
BULB REPLACEMENT	34
Headlamp Condensation	34
Using the right bulbs	34
Replacing the interior bulbs	35
Replacing exterior bulbs	35
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
CENTER CONSOLE	42
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	42
POWER WINDOWS	43
One touch down	44
Window lock	44
Accessory delay	44
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	44
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	45
Power side view mirrors	45
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	45
SPEED CONTROL	45
Setting speed control	46
Disengaging speed control	46
Resuming a set speed	47
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	50
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	65
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Unlocking the doors	66
Locking the doors	67
Opening the trunk	67
Sounding a panic alarm	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
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	72
Anti-theft indicator	73
Automatic arming	73
Automatic disarming	73
Replacement keys	73
Programming spare keys	74
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	75
Arming the system	75
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	81
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	81
Personal Safety System	81
How does the Personal Safety System work?	82
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	82
Front crash severity sensor	82
Driver’s seat position sensor	83
Front passenger sensing system	83
Front safety belt usage sensors	84
Front safety belt pretensioners	84
Front safety belt energy management retractors	84
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	84
Safety belt precautions	85
Combination lap and shoulder belts	86
Energy management retractors	86
Vehicle sensitive mode	87
Automatic locking mode	87
How to use the automatic locking mode	87
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	88
Safety belt pretensioner	88
Safety belt usage sensors	89
Front safety belt height adjustment	89
Lap belts	90
Adjusting the center front lap belt	90
Safety belt extension assembly	90
Safety belt maintenance	91
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	91
Conditions of operation	92
BeltMinder	92
One time disable	95
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	95
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	97
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	98
Children and airbags	99
How do the airbag supplemental restraints work?	100
Front passenger sensing system	100
Determining if the system is operational	105
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	106
How does the side airbag system work?	106
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	107
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	107
Important child restraint precautions	108
Children and safety belts	108
Child booster seats	109
When children should use booster seats	109
Types of booster seats	110
The importance of shoulder belts	111
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	112
Child and infant or child safety seats	112
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	113
Installing child safety seats in the center lap belt seating position	116
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	116
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	118
Tires, Wheels and Loading	120
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	120
Treadwear	120
Traction AA A B C	120
Temperature A B C	121
TIRES	121
Glossary of tire terminology	121
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	122
TIRE CARE	124
Inspecting your tires	124
Tire wear	125
Damage	125
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	125
Tire Replacement Requirements	126
Safety practices	126
Highway hazards	127
Tire and wheel alignment	127
Tire rotation	127
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	128
Information on “P” type tires	129
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	132
Information on “T” type tires	133
Location of the tire label	133
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	134
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	134
TRAILER TOWING	140
Preparing to tow	141
Hitches	141
Safety chains	141
Trailer brakes	141
Trailer lamps	142
Driving while you tow	142
Servicing after towing	142
Trailer towing tips	142
RECREATIONAL TOWING	143
Driving	144
STARTING	144
Positions of the ignition	144
Preparing to start your vehicle	144
Important safety precautions	145
Starting the engine	147
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	147
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	147
Guarding against exhaust fumes	147
Important ventilating information	148
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	148
BRAKES	148
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	149
Using ABS	149
ABS warning lamp	149
Parking brake	150
Park brake warning chime	150
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	150
STEERING	151
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	152
Brake-shift interlock	152
	153
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle	153
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	154
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	156
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	156
Roadside Emergencies	157
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	157
Getting roadside assistance	157
Using roadside assistance	158
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	158
HAZARD FLASHER	159
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	159
FUSES AND RELAYS	160
Fuses	160
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	160
Passenger compartment fuse panel	161
Power distribution box	164
Relays	166
CHANGING THE TIRES	166
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	166
Tire change procedure	168
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	171
JUMP STARTING	172
Preparing your vehicle	172
Connecting the jumper cables	173
Jump starting	175
Removing the jumper cables	175
WRECKER TOWING	177
Customer Assistance	178
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	178
At home	178
Away from home	178
Additional Assistance	179
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	180
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	181
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	181
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	182
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	183
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	184
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	184
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	184
Cleaning	185
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	185
WAXING	185
PAINT CHIPS	186
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	186
ENGINE	186
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	187
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	187
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	188
INTERIOR TRIM	188
INTERIOR	188
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	189
UNDERBODY	189
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	190
Maintenance and Specifications	191
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	191
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	191
Working with the engine off	191
Working with the engine on	191
OPENING THE HOOD	192
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	193
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	194
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	195
ENGINE OIL	195
Checking the engine oil	195
Adding engine oil	197
Engine oil and filter recommendations	197
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	197
BATTERY	198
ENGINE COOLANT	200
Checking engine coolant	200
Adding engine coolant	201
Recycled engine coolant	203
Coolant refill capacity	204
Severe climates	204
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	205
Important safety precautions	205
Refueling	206
Fuel Filler Cap	207
Choosing the right fuel	208
Octane recommendations	208
Fuel quality	209
Cleaner air	209
Running out of fuel	209
FUEL FILTER	209
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	210
Measuring techniques	210
Filling the tank	210
Calculating fuel economy	211
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	211
Habits	211
Maintenance	212
Conditions	212
EPA window sticker	213
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	213
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	214
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	215
POWER STEERING FLUID	215
BRAKE FLUID	216
TRANSMISSION FLUID	216
Checking automatic transmission fluid	216
Low fluid level	217
Correct fluid level	217
High fluid level	217
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	218
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	218
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	220
ENGINE DATA	222
Engine drivebelt routing	222
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	223
Safety Compliance Certification Label	223
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	223
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	224
Accessories	225
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	225
Exterior style	225
Interior style	225
Lifestyle	225
Peace of mind	226