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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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