On vehicles equipped with the autolamps feature, the following items will
illuminate:
•
Puddle lamps (if equipped)
•
Head lamps
•
Park lamps
•
Tail lamps
On vehicles not equipped with the autolamps feature, only the following
items will illuminate:
•
Puddle lamps (if equipped)
•
Park lamps
•
Tail lamps
The system will automatically turn off if:
•
the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•
the remote entry transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•
the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or
•
after 25 seconds of illumination.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature:
1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) position, and within five seconds press
the power door unlock control 2 times.
Note:
The horn will chirp twice
if the perimeter lamps feature was deactivated, or chirp twice then honk
(two shorts, followed by one long) if the feature was activated.
4. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position to exit the procedure.
Note:
The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
Note:
The puddle lamps (if equipped) cannot be deactivated; performing
this procedure will only deactivate the head, park and tail lamps.
2004 Taurus
(tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Locks and Security
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