Ford 2003 Taurus Quick Reference Manual

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your

vehicle’s Owner’s Guide, which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of your vehicle and

important safety warnings to help reduce the risk of injury to
you and your occupants. Always read your entire Owner’s Guide
carefully when first learning about your vehicle and consult the

appropriate section when questions arise.

Ford Motor Company

Customer Relationship Center

16800 Executive Plaza Drive

P.O. Box 6248

Dearborn, Michigan 48121

[phone]

July 2002
First Printing
Quick Reference

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Taurus

Litho in U.S.A.

Outside Temperature – Press to display

the outside air temperature. Press again
to return to interior temperature.

MAX A/C Control – Press to manually

enable or disable the air conditioning
in all modes except Defrost.

Manual Override Controls – When

pressed, these four controls will
override automatic operation. All
controls allow you to determine where
airflow is directed. To return to
automatic operation, press AUTO.

Temperature Selection – To control

the temperature, select the desired
temperature by pressing the
temperature controls.

Fuel Tank Capacity– Your vehicle’s fuel tank can accommodate approximately 18 gallons

of gasoline.

Octane Recommendations– Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with

pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 for optimum performance. The use of gasoline with lower
octane ratings may degrade performance.

Tire Pressure – Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the

recommended specifications found on the Certification Label located on the driver’s door
panel. Please check your tire pressure during routine maintenance and seasonal changes.
Warning: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Fuses – If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown.

For more information about changing a fuse, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Changing the Tires – If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead,

gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that is smaller than a regular
tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace the temporary spare tire with a full-size
tire as soon as possible.

Location of the Spare Tire and Tools

Item Location

Spare Tire, Jack and In the sedan, located in the trunk cargo
Lug Nut Wrench, area storage compartment.

In the wagon, stored in the left side rear trim panel
for the temporary spare and in the floor cargo area
storage compartment for the full size spare.

Roadside Emergencies– To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor

Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: 24 hours, seven days a
week for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000 miles. Roadside
assistance will cover:

Changing a flat tire Jump-starts Limited fuel delivery
Lock-out assistance Towing of your vehicle

Roadside Assistance Centers

Country Phone Number

United States [phone]
Canada [phone]

For complete details on any roadside assistance concern, see the Roadside Emergencies section
or the Customer Assistance section in your Owner’s Guide.

AM/FM Select – In radio mode, press

to select AM or FM frequency bands.

Volume/Power Control– Press the

control to turn the audio system on
or off. Turn the control to raise or
lower the volume.

Seek Function– In radio mode, press

to find the next listenable station up
or down the band. In CD mode, press
to move to the next/previous selection
on the CD.

Eject – Press to eject a CD.

Tune Adjust – In radio mode, press

to move to the next frequency up or
down the band. In CD changer mode
(if equipped), press to select a disc
in the changer.

Setting Memory Preset Stations –

Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then
select a station. Next, press and hold
a numbered preset control until the
sound returns.

Setting the Clock – Press and hold

the H control to set the hour. Press and
hold the M control to set the minute.

CD Select – To begin CD play while in

radio mode, press the CD control. Press
again to toggle between single CD mode
and CD changer mode (if equipped).

Compression– Press to bring soft

and loud passages together for a
more consistent listening level.

Shuffle – Press to play CD tracks in

random order.

Scan Function– In radio mode, press

to hear a sampling of all listenable
stations. In CD or CD changer mode
(if equipped), press to hear a brief
sampling of all selections.

AM/FM Select– In radio mode, press

to select AM or FM frequency bands.

Volume/Power Control – Press the

control to turn the audio system on
or off. Turn the control to raise or
lower the volume.

Seek Function – In radio mode, press

to find the next listenable station up or
down the band. In tape mode, press to
move to the next/previous selection
on the tape.

Side 1-2 – Press to change

tape direction.

Tune Adjust – In radio mode, press to

move to the next frequency up or down
the band.

Setting the Clock – Press and hold the

H control to set the hour. Press and
hold the M control to set the minute.

Tape Select – To begin tape play while

in radio mode, press the tape control.

Dolby® Noise Reduction – Press to

activate the system, which reduces tape
noise and hiss while playing a tape.
Press again to deactivate.

Scan Function– In radio mode, press

to hear a sampling of all listenable
stations. In tape mode, press to hear
a brief sampling of all selections.

Setting Memory Preset Stations –

Select AM, FM1, or FM2 band, then
select a station. Next, press and hold
a numbered preset control until the
sound returns.

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The rear wiper and washer control is located under the
headlamp controls. Press the wiper control to activate the
rear wiper. Press again to turn off the wiper. Press the washer
control to activate the rear washer.

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For information on other available audio systems or the CD changer system,

please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

For information on other available audio systems or the CD changer system,

please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

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Front Window Defroster – Distributes

outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts. Can be used to clear
ice or fog from the windshield.

Rear Window Defroster – Press to

clear the rear window of ice or fog.
Press the control again to turn off
the defroster. The defroster turns off
automatically after 10 minutes or
when the ignition is turned to the OFF
position. Activating the rear window
defroster will also activate the heated
mirrors (if equipped).

Fan Speed – To adjust manually, use the

control to raise or lower the fan speed.

Automatic Operation – In this mode,

the system will automatically determine
fan speed and airflow location to
achieve the temperature selected.
Press AUTO to engage the automatic
temperature control.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

Please see reverse side for more details.

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (if equipped)

Please see reverse side for more details.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

Located under the climate control on the lower portion of the instrument
panel, the auxiliary power point is an additional power source for electrical
accessories. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.

GEARSHIFT/OVERDRIVE CONTROL

Overdrive is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. Switch to
the second drive position only when driving with a heavy load, towing a
trailer up or down steep hills, or when additional engine braking is desired.

This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is

in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed. If your vehicle is
equipped with a console-mounted gearshift lever, you must also press the thumb button on the
side of the gearshift lever to move the gearshift lever from P (Park).

SPEED CONTROL (if equipped)

To operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle's
speed must be at or above 25 mph. To set a speed, press SET +. To set
a higher speed, press SET + again. To set a lower speed, press CST–.
Pressing RES will return to a previously set speed. To turn
the speed control off, press the OFF button or depress the brake
pedal to disengage.

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (if equipped)

Press to release the trunk. The control is located on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.

BRAKE RELEASE

Pull the release lever to release the parking brake. To set the parking
brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The
BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate (when
the ignition is turned ON).

HOOD RELEASE

Pull the hood release handle (rearward) located under the bottom left
corner of the instrument panel. Next, release the auxiliary latch located under the
front center of the hood, and then lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open.

From the advanced Personal Safety System

to the bountiful amenities, every Taurus is

equipped to provide you with safety, comfort

and enjoyment on the road. In order to help

you fully appreciate the countless features of

your new Taurus, we invite you to explore

this easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide.

Using the image of the instrument panel

located in the center of the guide, locate the

feature you would like to learn more about.

Each numbered feature is briefly described to

the left of the instrument panel image. For

more information, please consult your

Owner’s Guide.

HEADLAMP AND PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Rotate clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Rotate
to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.Rotate
counterclockwise to activate autolamp (if equipped),which

provides light-sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior
lights and keeps the lights on for a fixed period of time after the ignition is turned OFF. Use the
panel dimmer control, located to the right of the headlamp control, to adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel during headlamp and parking lamp operation.

TURN SIGNAL & WIPER/WASHER CONTROL

Push down to activate the left turn signal or up to activate the right

turn signal.

Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase or toward

you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Pushing the end of the

stalk briefly causes a single swipe (no wash). Push and hold to

activate the washer.

For extended wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required.

SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING LAMP

Momentarily illuminates to ensure the system is functional. If the light
comes on after the engine is started, refer to your Owner’s Guide. To help
prevent activation, always secure your fuel cap by turning it clockwise 1/8 of
a turn after it stops.

Please note that if the fuel cap is not properly installed, the "Check Fuel Cap" indicator will
also illuminate.

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (if equipped)

Press and hold the rocker control to adjust the accelerator and brake
pedals toward you or away from you. Adjust the pedals only when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position.
The adjustment allows for approximately three inches of maximum travel.

HAZARDFLASHER CONTROL

Press to activate the hazard flashers. Press the control again to turn the
flashers off.

ABS WARNING LAMP

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned to the ON position. In an
emergency, apply continuous force on the brake to prevent wheel lock when
braking on slippery surfaces – do notpump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise
you may feel or hear is normal.

TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped)

This system helps your vehicle make better use of available traction,
especially on slippery road surfaces. The system defaults to ON,
however, should you become stuck, try switching the traction control
system off. For more information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)

Press this control once to unlock the driver’s door, and
twice to unlock all doors and liftgate (wagon only).

Press this control once to lock all doors and
liftgate (wagon only). Pressing the control a second
time will chirp the horn to confirm that all doors are
closed and locked.

Press this control to activate the panic alarm. To deactivate,
press the control again, or turn the ignition to ON.

Press this control to unlatch the trunk
or liftgate (wagon only).

The interior lights will turn on when the remote is used to unlock the doors or sound the
panic alarm. The interior lights will turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or
after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control must not be set to the OFF position for
the illuminated entry system to operate. The remote-control entry features only operate with the
ignition in the LOCK position.

SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system.
This system prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key

programmed to your vehicle is used. Please note that for security purposes,
your coded keys cannot be copied. If you would like spare coded keys, they can be purchased
from your dealership.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)

With this control you can unlock the
trunk/liftgate or lock/unlock the doors
without using a key. First, enter your
five-digit program code, which will unlock
the driver's door only, and then press
the corresponding quick key:

SIDE VIEW MIRROR CONTROL

Move the mirror selector control to L to adjust the left mirror, or R to

adjust the right mirror. Next, move the mirror control in the direction you wish

to tilt the mirror. Return the selector control to the center position to lock the

mirrors in place.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

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Unlock the trunk or liftgate (wagon only)...........5-6

Lock all doors...............7-8 and 9-0 simultaneously

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Service
Engine Soon
Warning Lamp

Turn Signal &
Wiper/Washer Control

Headlamp and
Panel Dimmer

Control

Audio

Systems

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Brake
Release

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Interior
Trunk Control

(if equipped)

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ABS
Warning
Lamp

Automatic Climate
Control System

(if equipped)

Speed

Control

(if equipped)

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Hood

Release

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Gearshift/Overdrive
Control

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Auxiliary
Power Point

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Power Adjustable
Foot Pedals

(if equipped)

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Hazard
Flasher Control

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Traction Control

(if equipped)

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