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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
(800) 392-3673
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 (800) 241-3673
Canada (800) 665-2006
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.
2003 MODEL
TAURUS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2003 MODEL TAURUS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
AM/FM STEREO SINGLE CD (if equipped)AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE (if equipped) AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (if equipped)
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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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