Starting – FORD 2001 Taurus User Manual
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3. Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
4. Make sure the parking brake is
set.
5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
If there is difficulty in turning the
key, firmly rotate the steering wheel
left and right until the key turns
freely. This condition may occur
when:
• front wheels are turned
• front wheel is against the curb
• steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle
Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a
light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
P
R
N
D
D
1
3
4
1
2
5
P
!
BRAKE
CRUISE
RPMx1000
ABS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
20
40
60
80
100
120
20
60
140
180
P
R N D D 1
MPH
km/h
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
E
F
C
H
FUEL DOOR >
THEFT
LOW
COOLANT
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