Ford galaxy 1998 Taurus User Manual

Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 20
Seating and safety restraints 60
Starting and driving
Starting 92
Driving 98
Roadside emergencies 127
Servicing
Maintenance and care 150
Capacities and specifications 200
Reporting safety defects 207
Index 208
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Introduction

ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.
Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.
WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the
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contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
SPECIAL NOTICES Using your vehicle as a
snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package.
Notice to owners of utility type vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the “Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.
Introduction
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Instrumentation

Headlamp control
(pg. 20)
L
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+ -
8
Instrument cluster
(pg. 6)
LOW FUEL
F
H
E
C
30
40•
20
20•km/h
10
H
0
50
40
80
60
0000
000
Driver side air
bag
(pg. 78)
60
100
70
120
05
80
•140
90
0
100
2
THEFT
1
0 RPMx1000
CHECK ENGINE
3
4
5
ABS
6
4 X 4
Rear window
defroster control
(pg. 22)
4
P
Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control
(pg. 38)
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
SRS
Speed control
(pg. 33)
Gearshift (includes
overdrive button)
(pg. 104)
Instrumentation
Electronic sound
system; refer to
Audio Guide
(pg. 23)
A4WD
4H
4L
2H
4WD Control
VOL-PUSH ON
(pg. 23)
REW
SEEK
TUNE
DISCS
1
LO
LO
AM FM
HI
BASS
TREB
SCAN EJ
FF
2
HI
FM 1
FM 1
SIDE 1-2
3
COOL WARM
COOL WARM
ST
DOLBY 8 NR
4
FLOOR
PANEL
Climate controls
(pg. 23)
COMP
PANEL
5
BAL FADE
TAPE
OFF
OFF
AUTO
SET
CD
SHUFFLE
6
PANEL &
PANEL &
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLR& DEF
FLR
& DEF
DEF
DEF
5
Instrumentation
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
LOW FUEL
DOOR AJAR
BRAKE
!
Low fuel
+ -
H
L
18
8
F
E
H
C
40
60
30
40
20
km/h
20
10
MPH
0
PRN 21
50
60
80
100
0
00000
0000
D
70
120
80
140
90
160
100
3
THEFT
FUEL DOOR
1000
X
A4WD
4
ABS
FUEL
RESET
CHECK
SUSP
5
LOW
WASH
6
LOW
RANGE
4 X 4
2
1
0
RPM
CHECK
ENGINE
Illuminates when the fuel level is low. The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off.
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after
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LOW
FUEL
CHECK
ENGINE
the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.
What you should do if the check engine light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Under engine misfire
conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
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Brake system warning
Instrumentation
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior
bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.
BRAKE
!
ABS
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.
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Instrumentation
SecuriLock Y anti-theft system
This light indicates the anti-theft alarm system is armed. Refer to
Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. Momentarily
illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON/START. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced. Refer to SecuriLocky anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.
Charging system
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.
Oil pressure/Engine coolant
This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and the:
engine coolant temperature is very high
engine oil pressure is low
The light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge and the engine oil pressure gauge.
Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge and Engine
THEFT
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oil pressure gauge in this chapter for more information.
Four wheel drive low (if equipped)
Instrumentation
Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is selected.
Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4x4 range is selected.
Automatic four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when A4WD (automatic 4–wheel drive) is engaged.
Check air suspension
Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is OFF. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing.
For information on the air suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter.
LOW
RANGE
4x4
A4WD
CHECK
SUSP
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Instrumentation
Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door is open.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. For more information, refer to Fuel pump
shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
LOW
WASH
DOOR
AJAR
FUEL
RESET
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
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Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.
GAUGES
LOW FUEL
BRAKE
!
DOOR AJAR
+ -
H
L
18
8
F
E
H
C
40
30
40
20
20
10
MPH
0
PRN 21
50
60
0
00000
km/h
0000
Instrumentation
60
80
70
100
120
80
140
90
160
100
D
3
THEFT
FUEL DOOR
1000
X
A4WD
4
ABS
FUEL
RESET
5
CHECK
SUSP
LOW
6
WASH
LOW
RANGE
4 X 4
2
1
0
RPM
CHECK
ENGINE
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less
F
E
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Instrumentation
than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. Refer to
Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
20
10
0
30
40
20
40
60
km/h
MPH
C
50
60
80
100
0
00000
0000
H
70
120
80
140
160
100
90
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.
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Odometer
Instrumentation
Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.
10
20
10
20
0
30
0
1
30
20
40
40
20
MPH
40
60
40
km/h
MPH
50
60
0
00000
km/h
0000
2
50
60
80
100
0
00000
0000
60
80
100
70
120
140
160
3
FUEL DOOR
70
120
80
90
100
140
160
100
4
80
90
5
0
RPM
1000
X
6
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Instrumentation
Battery voltage gauge
This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge
This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “H” and “L”).
If the gauge indicates low pressure, switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to
Checking and adding engine oil
in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.
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8
H
L
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the trip computer for a display of status.
The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ
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depending on your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.
The trip computer only works when the ignition is in the ON position. Trip computer features follow:
Selectable features
English/metric display
Instrumentation
Press this control to change the trip computer display from metric to English units. Press again to change from English to metric units.
Mode control
Each press of the MODE control will display a different feature as follows:
Compass display. Refer to
Electronic compass in the Controls and features chapter for
more information. Fuel range. This displays the
approximate number of kilometers (miles) left to drive before the fuel tank is empty. The indicated distance to empty may be inaccurate:
1. with sustained, drastic changes
in fuel economy (such as trailer towing), but will eventually recover.
E/MMODE
RESET
MILES
TO EMPTY
E/MMODE
RESET
MILES
TO EMPTY
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Instrumentation
2. if the vehicle is started while
parked on an incline.
3. if less than 30 liters (8 gallons)
of fuel is added to the fuel tank. The fuel range function will flash
for 5 seconds when you have approximately the following amounts of fuel left before you run out:
80 km (50 miles)
40 km (25 miles)
16 km (10 miles)
Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’s average fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset.
To reset the average fuel economy:
1. Press the MODE control
repeatedly until AVG F/ECON is displayed (no other display is resettable).
2. Press the E/M and MODE
controls simultaneously.
Instantaneous fuel economy.
The display will indicate the instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle.
MODE
RESET
TO EMPTY
E/M
MILES
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Instrumentation
Press the MODE control one final time to turn the trip computer display off.
E/MMODE
RESET
MILES
TO EMPTY
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Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the desired position:
— OFF.
— Parking lamps on.
— Headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates the foglamps. The foglamps can be turned on only when the headlamps are in the
position.
Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp indicator light
(located to the
right of the control) will illuminate.
Daytime running light (Canadian vehicles only)
The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
the vehicle is running
the parking brake is released
the headlamp system is in the
OFF position
P
P
PULL
FOR
FOG
PULL
FOR
FOG
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The Daytime Running
Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operation.
Rotate up to brighten.
Rotate down to dim.
Use to control the dome lamps.
Rotate all the way up to turn on.
Rotate all the way down to
override.
AUTOLAMP CONTROL
Controls and features
The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a preselected period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
To turn autolamps on, rotate the control up. The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes by continuing to rotate the control upward.
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Controls and features
To turn autolamps off, rotate the control down until it clicks.
A small LED illuminates next to the autolamp control to indicate that the headlamps have been turned on by the autolamps.
Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the
position and pull for fog.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.
Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.
The small LED will illuminate when the defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.
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4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Controls and features
This control operates the Control-Trac 4WD. Refer to
Control trac automatic four-wheel drive system in the Driving chapter for more
information.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Refer to the “Audio Guide” for instructions on how to operate the audio system.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air
conditioning system
LO
HI
COOL WARM
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
A4WD
2H
OFF
PANEL &
PANEL
A/C
MAX
A/C
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLR
& DEF
DEF
4H
4L
LO
HI
Temperature control knob
Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.
COOL WARM
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Controls and features
Mode selector control
Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except PANEL and FLOOR. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.
Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct.
MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
A/C-Uses outside air to cool the
OFF
PANEL &
PANEL
A/C
MAX
A/C
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLR
& DEF
DEF
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vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.
PANEL-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
PANEL & FLOOR-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.
FLOOR-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
Controls and features
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Controls and features
FLR & DEF-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.
DEF air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.
Operating tips
In humid weather, select DEF
prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.
To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position.
Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats (if equipped).
-Distributes outside
before driving. This will
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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).
If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.
When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.
Controls and features
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Controls and features
Rear console climate controls (if equipped)
Depending on the equipment package of your vehicle, the rear console may not be equipped with rear console audio/climate controls.
Turn the air distribution control to the desired airflow position.
The instrument panel climate controls must be on in order for the rear climate control console controls to work.
Turn the fan speed control to the desired position.
-
VOLUME +MODE
SEEK MEMORY
-
VOLUME +MODE
SEEK MEMORY
Select these vents:
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for air to flow through
– VOLUME + BAND
SEEK
MEMORY
Controls and features
Select
for air to flow through
these vents:
Auxiliary A/C-heater controls (if equipped)
The auxiliary A/C-heater feature provides increased capacity to quickly heat or cool the vehicle. Besides the driver’s overhead control panel for the front seat occupants, the second row auxiliary A/C-heater controls allow the rear passengers to control the temperature in the rear of the vehicle through a second control panel above the second row.
– VOLUME + BAND
SEEK
MEMORY
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Controls and features
In order for the auxiliary A/C-heater controls to function, the driver’s auxiliary A/C-heater control must be set to REAR.
OFF
REAR
HI
WARM PANEL FLOORCOOL
The instrument panel climate controls must be on in order for the auxiliary A/C-heater to operate.
When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to FLOOR, airflow only occurs from the third row seat floor vent located in the driver’s side rear quarter trim panel.
When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to PANEL, airflow occurs from the overhead 2nd and 3rd row vents.
Turn the fan speed control knob to the desired speed.
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LO
HI
COOL WARM
OFF
LO
PANEL
OFF
PANEL &
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLR
& DEF
DEF
HI
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