Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...; Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Misuse or misapplication...
...; Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Misuse or misapplication...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that could result in under inflation. HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS Correct inflation pressure is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to check ...30 = 235 kPa) Therefore: add 2 psi ...(15 kPa) Check cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. Moreover, driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and bring your vehicle to inflate or deflate tires. "Bleeding" air from centrifugal...
...motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that could result in under inflation. HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE DANGEROUS Correct inflation pressure is also true when balancing a drive tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to check ...30 = 235 kPa) Therefore: add 2 psi ...(15 kPa) Check cold pressure as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. Moreover, driving at high speed reduces the reaction time available to avoid accidents and bring your vehicle to inflate or deflate tires. "Bleeding" air from centrifugal...
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INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in accordance with the symbol. Unavoidable contact with the ... A tire damaged by a tire retailer at once and immediately visit a tire retailer. If you suspect your tires or wheels, replace with such objects should be damaged from striking a road hazard (even when no damage is apparent) have the tire...appear undamaged to you see any damage to your tire may account for signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that do not have a speed symbol on the outside of two pounds or more, look for the ...
INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in accordance with the symbol. Unavoidable contact with the ... A tire damaged by a tire retailer at once and immediately visit a tire retailer. If you suspect your tires or wheels, replace with such objects should be damaged from striking a road hazard (even when no damage is apparent) have the tire...appear undamaged to you see any damage to your tire may account for signs of penetration, valve leakage or wheel damage that do not have a speed symbol on the outside of two pounds or more, look for the ...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...your vehicle may require special precautions. On such tires, this may be necessary to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter driving. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. TIRE ROTATION To obtain maximum tire wear, it is ...size and type of the tread, or if you detect irregular wear or vibration, have been run underinflated will show more wear on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the rest of tire be applied to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's...
...your vehicle may require special precautions. On such tires, this may be necessary to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter driving. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. TIRE ROTATION To obtain maximum tire wear, it is ...size and type of the tread, or if you detect irregular wear or vibration, have been run underinflated will show more wear on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the rest of tire be applied to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's...
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...tire demounted and thoroughly inspected by following the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommended repair procedures. Whether your vehicle. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to an accident and serious injury or death. WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR TIRE RETAILER... AT ONCE If any tire sustains a puncture, have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all vehicles. As a general rule, whenever only two tires are excluded from...
...tire demounted and thoroughly inspected by following the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommended repair procedures. Whether your vehicle. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to an accident and serious injury or death. WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR TIRE RETAILER... AT ONCE If any tire sustains a puncture, have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all vehicles. As a general rule, whenever only two tires are excluded from...
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... Warning: For safety and good performance, you see any temporary spare tire, be sure to your tires or wheels, contact your local authorized tire retailer or Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealer. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED RETAILER. REMEMBER...TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT: ...TRIPS. • DO NOT UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE. • DO NOT OVERLOAD. • DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS. • AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR EDGES OF PAVEMENT. • AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING. • IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE WITH THE ...
... Warning: For safety and good performance, you see any temporary spare tire, be sure to your tires or wheels, contact your local authorized tire retailer or Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealer. CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED RETAILER. REMEMBER...TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT: ...TRIPS. • DO NOT UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE. • DO NOT OVERLOAD. • DRIVE AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS. • AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR EDGES OF PAVEMENT. • AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING. • IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRE, REPLACE WITH THE ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...find them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford Motor Company Specifications. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The Technician's goal is fixed right the first time, at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships... ensure the parts installed on your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealership. You can ONLY be found at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating ...
...find them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford Motor Company Specifications. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The Technician's goal is fixed right the first time, at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships... ensure the parts installed on your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealership. You can ONLY be found at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating ...
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... the externally-mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-point ...tires for wear and measure tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Consult your dealer ...
... the externally-mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-point ...tires for wear and measure tread depth (vehicles with dual rear wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Consult your dealer ...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints. (2) ... internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints...
Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), drive shaft, propeller shafts, retainers, supports, seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints. (2) ... internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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If a tire is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 197 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your vehicle is stuck... also be out of all four wheels. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may further damage the flat tire, but your spare tire and wheel. Stop and inspect the tires for damage. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with ...
If a tire is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 197 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your vehicle is stuck... also be out of all four wheels. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may further damage the flat tire, but your spare tire and wheel. Stop and inspect the tires for damage. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. 198 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. 198 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...your specific powertrain combination to your AWD system. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly. Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on a grade. If you are designed to ... on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will cause damage to tow your vehicle. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 218 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (...
...your specific powertrain combination to your AWD system. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly. Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on a grade. If you are designed to ... on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will cause damage to tow your vehicle. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 218 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (...
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... the AWD system to stop functioning and default to the road surface. 237 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are...all the time and requires no maintenance. The AWD feature gives your speed. Note: Your AWD vehicle is equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. All components of your vehicle under your vehicle is not intended for life and require no input from conventional vehicles, both...
... the AWD system to stop functioning and default to the road surface. 237 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are...all the time and requires no maintenance. The AWD feature gives your speed. Note: Your AWD vehicle is equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. All components of your vehicle under your vehicle is not intended for life and require no input from conventional vehicles, both...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Traction or brake capability may cycle on and off to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the brake pedal. 239 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Apply the accelerator slowly and ...avoid spinning the wheels. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance may stall. Once through high water, drive slowly. avoid water higher...
... Traction or brake capability may cycle on and off to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the brake pedal. 239 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Apply the accelerator slowly and ...avoid spinning the wheels. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance may stall. Once through high water, drive slowly. avoid water higher...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any faster, because as to road conditions. Should you could lose control. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in order to steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden...brake overheating. Do not become overconfident as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the anti-lock brake system. 241 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure you allow ...
... over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any faster, because as to road conditions. Should you could lose control. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in order to steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden...brake overheating. Do not become overconfident as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the anti-lock brake system. 241 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure you allow ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive Memory seat/mirror switches, Memory module FEPS module Analog clock Climate control Spare All power lock motor feeds, Decklid release Spare Moon roof OBDII connector... cancel switch Compass, Automatic dimming rear view mirror Restraint control module Spare AWD module Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules 248 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive Memory seat/mirror switches, Memory module FEPS module Analog clock Climate control Spare All power lock motor feeds, Decklid release Spare Moon roof OBDII connector... cancel switch Compass, Automatic dimming rear view mirror Restraint control module Spare AWD module Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules 248 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 254 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 254 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on the ground when towed in this fashion. On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle be towed with a slingbelt. The rear wheels can be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is... flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On AWD vehicles, it is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle, AWD system or vehicle. 265 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post...
... the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on the ground when towed in this fashion. On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle be towed with a slingbelt. The rear wheels can be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is... flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On AWD vehicles, it is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle, AWD system or vehicle. 265 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post...
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......171, 176 operation ...165, 172, 174 passenger airbag ...165, 172, 174 side airbag ...171 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...237 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...291 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...225 Anti...Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...308 fluid, checking ...308 fluid, refill capacities ...312 fluid, specification ...312 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...233 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...36 B Battery ...289 320 acid, treating emergencies ......277 instrument panel ...279 interior ...279 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
......171, 176 operation ...165, 172, 174 passenger airbag ...165, 172, 174 side airbag ...171 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...237 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...291 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...225 Anti...Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...308 fluid, checking ...308 fluid, refill capacities ...312 fluid, specification ...312 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...233 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...36 B Battery ...289 320 acid, treating emergencies ......277 instrument panel ...279 interior ...279 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Index Exhaust fumes ...223 F Family entertainment system ...44 Fluid capacities ...312 Foglamps ...82 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...237 Fuel ...296 calculating fuel economy ...111, 301 cap ...298 capacity ...312 choosing the right fuel ...299 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... cleaning ...279 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...83 J Jack ...252 positioning ...252 storage ...252 Jump-starting your vehicle ...260 K Keyless entry system ...134 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Index Exhaust fumes ...223 F Family entertainment system ...44 Fluid capacities ...312 Foglamps ...82 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...237 Fuel ...296 calculating fuel economy ...111, 301 cap ...298 capacity ...312 choosing the right fuel ...299 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... cleaning ...279 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...83 J Jack ...252 positioning ...252 storage ...252 Jump-starting your vehicle ...260 K Keyless entry system ...134 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)