Ford 1999 Taurus Automobile User Manual


 
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DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR This warning message
is displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed and the ignition switch is either
ON or in ACC mode.
RIGHT DOOR AJAR This warning message is
displayed when the right (passenger side) door is
not completely closed and the ignition switch is
either ON or in ACC mode.
CHECK ENGINE TEMP This warning message
is displayed when the engine coolant is overheating.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off
the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and
level, and add coolant as required following the
instructions in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
If you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured. If this warning stays on or
continues to come on, contact your dealer for
service as soon as safely possible.
LOW OIL LEVEL This warning message is
displayed when your engine oil level is low. If this
warning message is displayed, check the level of the
engine oil.
To check your oil:
1. Park your vehicle on level ground, turn off the
engine and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
2. Use the dipstick to check the oil. If the level is
low, add oil, but do not overfill.
If you are parked on a steep incline, the LOW OIL
LEVEL warning may come on when you start your
vehicle, even though the oil is at the correct level.
The oil level is monitored while the engine is off,
so that the oil can drain into the oil pan to be
measured. Some after-market devices such as
remote starters, if improperly installed, can cause
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