2006 Ford Taurus Owner's Manual
Year:
2006
Make:
Ford
Model:
Taurus
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
Emission warranty
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Special instructions
7
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
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
29
High beams
30
Flash to pass
30
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
30
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
30
Vertical aim adjustment
30
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
32
INTERIOR LAMPS
32
Map lamps/dome lamp
32
Map lamps (with moon roof)
33
BULB REPLACEMENT
33
Headlamp Condensation
33
Replacing exterior bulbs
33
Using the right bulbs
33
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
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
42
CENTER CONSOLE
42
POWER WINDOWS
43
One touch down
44
Window lock
44
Accessory delay
44
MIRRORS
44
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
44
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
45
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
45
SPEED CONTROL
45
Setting speed control
45
Disengaging speed control
46
Resuming a set speed
46
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
49
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
64
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
66
Unlocking the doors
66
Locking the doors
67
Sounding a panic alarm
67
Opening the trunk
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
Autolock (if equipped)
72
Relock
72
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control
72
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
73
Theft indicator
73
Automatic arming
74
Automatic disarming
74
Replacement keys
74
Programming spare keys
74
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
75
Arming the system
76
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
80
2nd seat/split-folding rear seat (if equipped)
80
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
80
Personal Safety System
80
How does the Personal Safety System work?
81
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
81
Front crash severity sensor
81
Driver’s seat position sensor
82
Front passenger sensing system
82
Front safety belt usage sensors
83
Front safety belt pretensioners
83
Front safety belt energy management retractors
83
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
83
Safety belt precautions
84
Combination lap and shoulder belts
85
Energy management retractors
85
Vehicle sensitive mode
86
Automatic locking mode
86
How to use the automatic locking mode
86
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
87
Safety belt pretensioner
87
Safety belt usage sensors
88
Front safety belt height adjustment
88
Lap belts
89
Adjusting the center front lap belt
89
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
89
Conditions of operation
90
BeltMinder
90
One time disable
92
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
92
Safety belt extension assembly
94
Safety belt maintenance
94
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
95
Important supplemental restraint system precautions
96
Children and airbags
97
How do the airbag supplemental restraints work?
98
Front passenger sensing system
98
Determining if the system is operational
101
Side airbag system (if equipped)
102
How does the side airbag system work?
103
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles
104
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
104
Important child restraint precautions
104
Children and safety belts
105
Child booster seats
105
Types of booster seats
106
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
107
Child and infant or child safety seats
107
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
109
Installing child safety seats in the center lap belt seating position
111
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
112
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
113
Tires, Wheels and Loading
116
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
116
Treadwear
116
Traction AA A B C
116
Temperature A B C
117
TIRES
117
Glossary of tire terminology
117
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES
118
Inspecting your tires
118
Inflating your tires
119
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
121
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
121
Information on “P” type tires
122
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
125
Information on “T” type tires
126
Location of the tire label
126
TIRE CARE
126
Tire wear
126
Safety practices
127
Highway hazards
128
Tire and wheel alignment
128
Tire rotation
128
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
130
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
130
TRAILER TOWING
136
Preparing to tow
137
Hitches
137
Safety chains
137
Trailer brakes
137
Trailer lamps
138
Driving while you tow
138
Servicing after towing
138
Trailer towing tips
138
RECREATIONAL TOWING
139
Driving
140
STARTING
140
Positions of the ignition
140
Preparing to start your vehicle
140
Important safety precautions
141
Starting the engine
143
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
143
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
143
Guarding against exhaust fumes
144
Important ventilating information
144
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
144
BRAKES
144
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
145
Using ABS
145
ABS warning lamp
146
Parking brake
146
Park brake warning chime
147
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
147
STEERING
148
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
148
Brake-shift interlock
148
150
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle
150
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle
151
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
153
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
153
Roadside Emergencies
154
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
154
Getting roadside assistance
154
Using roadside assistance
154
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
155
HAZARD FLASHER
155
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
155
FUSES
156
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
157
Passenger compartment fuse panel
157
Power distribution box
160
Relays
162
CHANGING THE TIRES
162
Temporary spare tire information
162
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)
163
Tire change procedure
164
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
167
JUMP STARTING
168
Preparing your vehicle
168
Connecting the jumper cables
169
Jump starting
171
Removing the jumper cables
171
WRECKER TOWING
173
Customer Assistance
174
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
174
At home
174
Away from home
174
Additional Assistance
175
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
176
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)
177
What kinds of cases does the Board review?
177
Board membership
178
What the Board needs
178
Oral presentations
179
Making a decision
179
To request a DSB Brochure/Application
179
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
179
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
180
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
181
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
182
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
182
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
182
Cleaning
183
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
183
WAXING
183
PAINT CHIPS
183
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
184
ENGINE
184
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
185
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
185
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
186
INTERIOR TRIM
186
INTERIOR
186
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
187
UNDERBODY
187
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
187
Maintenance and Specifications
189
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
189
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
189
Working with the engine off
189
Working with the engine on
189
OPENING THE HOOD
190
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
191
3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
191
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
192
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
193
ENGINE OIL
193
Checking the engine oil
193
Adding engine oil
195
Engine oil and filter recommendations
195
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
195
BATTERY
196
ENGINE COOLANT
198
Checking engine coolant
198
Adding engine coolant
199
Recycled engine coolant
201
Coolant refill capacity
202
Severe climates
202
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
203
Important safety precautions
203
Refueling
205
Fuel Filler Cap
206
Choosing the right fuel
206
Octane recommendations
207
Fuel quality
207
Cleaner air
208
Running out of fuel
208
FUEL FILTER
209
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
209
Measuring techniques
209
Filling the tank
209
Calculating fuel economy
210
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
210
Habits
210
Maintenance
211
Conditions
211
EPA window sticker
212
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
212
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
213
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
214
POWER STEERING FLUID
214
BRAKE FLUID
215
TRANSMISSION FLUID
215
Checking automatic transmission fluid
215
Low fluid level
216
Correct fluid level
216
High fluid level
216
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
216
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
217
REFILL CAPACITIES
218
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
219
ENGINE DATA
220
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
221
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
222
Certification label
222
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
223
Engine number
223
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
224
Accessories
225
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
225
Exterior style
225
Interior style
225
Lifestyle
226
Peace of mind
226
Index
227
2006 Ford Taurus Overview
Introduction
The 2006 Ford Taurus embodies a blend of reliability, comfort, and practicality, making it a favored choice among sedan enthusiasts. With a reputation for durability and a spacious interior, this model caters to families, commuters, and anyone seeking a dependable vehicle. The Taurus stands as an emblem of Ford's commitment to producing cars that focus on the everyday needs of drivers while offering a smooth and enjoyable driving experience.
Powertrains
The 2006 Taurus offers two powertrain options that ensure versatility and adequate performance. The base model is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine that generates 155 horsepower, delivering a commendable balance of power and fuel efficiency. For those seeking more punch, a higher-output 3.0-liter V6 engine option is available, producing 201 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a responsive four-speed automatic transmission, providing seamless shifts and contributing to the Taurus's enjoyable driving dynamics.
Trims
This model year presents a variety of trims, including the base SE, the mid-level SEL, and the plush Limited edition. Each trim is designed to cater to different customer preferences, featuring increasing levels of comfort and technology. The Limited trim, for instance, comes equipped with premium amenities, such as leather seating, upgraded audio systems, and additional convenience features, offering a more luxurious driving experience.
Features
The 2006 Ford Taurus boasts an array of functional and comfort-focused features. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a four-speaker audio system with CD player. Higher trims elevate the experience with available options like a sunroof, rear parking sensors, and multifunction steering wheels that enhance convenience for the driver.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2006 Ford Taurus serves as an essential resource, providing crucial information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. It is an invaluable guide that ensures owners can maximize the reliability and longevity of their Taurus, enhancing the overall ownership experience.
User manual download
The Ford Taurus owner manual for the 2006 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2006 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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