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FORD 1999 Taurus User Manual

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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

This light comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition key to the START position. It
should go off shortly after the engine starts. If it
stays on longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates
that your anti-lock brake system may not be
working properly. Normal braking is not affected
unless the BRAKE system warning light also remains
on for longer than six (6) seconds. You should have
your vehicle serviced immediately by your dealer or
qualified service technician to restore the benefits of
the anti-lock feature. See Anti-lock brakes in the
Index for more information.

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light indicates the engine’s oil pressure, not the
oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low,
it could affect the oil pressure. The light will come
on briefly when you turn your key to the START
and ON position. The light should stay off when
the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If
the light comes on while the engine is running, you
have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.

If you lose engine oil pressure:

1.

Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2.

Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.

3.

Check the engine’s oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine oil,
see Engine Oil in the Index. If you do not
follow these instructions, you or others could
be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your
car should be on level ground.

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Update:Thu Jun 27 10:00:37 1996