2004 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

Driving
Refer toBrakesystemwarning
light in theInstrumentCluster
chapter for information  on the brake
system warning light.
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BRAKE
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Four-wheelanti-lockbrakesystem(ABS)(ifequipped)
On vehicles equipped  with an anti-lock  braking system (ABS), a  noise
from the hydraulic  pump motor and  pulsation in the pedal  may be
observed during ABS  braking events. Pedal  pulsation coupled with noise
while braking under  panic conditions or  on loose gravel, bumps,  wet or
snowy roads is  normal and indicates  proper functioning of the  vehicles
anti-lock brake system.  The ABS performs  a self-check after you  start
the engine and  begin to drive  away. A brief mechanical  noise may be
heard during this  test. This is  normal. If a malfunction  is found, the  ABS
warning light will  come on.
The ABS operates  by detecting the  onset of wheel lockup  during brake
applications and compensates  for this tendency.  The wheels are
prevented from locking  even when the  brakes are firmly applied.
UsingABS
In an emergency  or when maximum  efficiency from the four-wheel
ABS is required,  apply continuous force  on the brake. The  four wheel
ABS will be  activated immediately, thus  allowing you to retain  steering
control of your  vehicle and, providing  there is sufficient space,  will
enable you to  avoid obstacles and  bring the vehicle to  a controlled
stop.
The anti-lock system  does not reduce  stopping distance. Always leave
enough room between  your vehicle and  the vehicle in front  of you to
stop.
We recommend that  you familiarize yourself  with this braking
technique. However, avoid  taking any unnecessary  risks.
ABSwarninglamp
The ABS lamp  in the instrument
cluster momentarily illuminates
when the ignition  is turned on.  If
ABS
the light does  not illuminate during
start up, remains  on or flashes,  the
ABS may be  disabled and may  need to be serviced.
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2004
Taurus(tau)
OwnersGuide(post-2002-fmt)
USAEnglish(fus)
Product Specification
CategoriesFord Manuals, Ford Taurus Manuals
Model Year2004
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