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...into any language in this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2011 3 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design...(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 319 327 329 332 336 338 344 361 366 367 372 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance and log 376 378 382 388 Index 400 The information contained in any...
...into any language in this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2011 3 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design...(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 319 327 329 332 336 338 344 361 366 367 372 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance and log 376 378 382 388 Index 400 The information contained in any...
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... or parking lamps are turned on. Instrument Cluster High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are on, the ignition is off or accessory position and the driver's door is opened . Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the... is not in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Heads up display (if equipped): A red bar will also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle...
... or parking lamps are turned on. Instrument Cluster High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are on, the ignition is off or accessory position and the driver's door is opened . Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the... is not in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Heads up display (if equipped): A red bar will also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle...
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... when the collision warning system radar is in front of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in the accessory ignition state. 28 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED (if equipped) - Displayed when the vehicle is blocked...PRESS BRAKE TO START (if equipped) - Refer to shut off the engine with the shift select lever in the Driving chapter for more information. ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped) - Displayed when the start system in any position other than P (Park). Displayed when the start /stop button is ...
... when the collision warning system radar is in front of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in the accessory ignition state. 28 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED (if equipped) - Displayed when the vehicle is blocked...PRESS BRAKE TO START (if equipped) - Refer to shut off the engine with the shift select lever in the Driving chapter for more information. ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped) - Displayed when the start system in any position other than P (Park). Displayed when the start /stop button is ...
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...: Driving while distracted can result in the display, your system is a single CD system. 32 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six... responsibility is opened. With this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may take their focus off or until either front door is the safe operation of electronic devices while driving. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any handheld device ...
...: Driving while distracted can result in the display, your system is a single CD system. 32 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six... responsibility is opened. With this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may take their focus off or until either front door is the safe operation of electronic devices while driving. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any handheld device ...
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...normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on until the ignition is placed in the off position and either the on or accessory position and the headlamps or parking lamps are on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to a dealer for Europe to accommodate normal ...changes in pressure. Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 70 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. for North America and an "E" for...
...normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on until the ignition is placed in the off position and either the on or accessory position and the headlamps or parking lamps are on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to a dealer for Europe to accommodate normal ...changes in pressure. Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 70 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. for North America and an "E" for...
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.... 1. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in the CID. 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are released. The zone is now calibrated. 79 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph...
.... 1. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in the CID. 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are released. The zone is now calibrated. 79 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph...
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... damage the outlet and blow the fuse. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlets are using. Some cupholders will be equipped with a variety of accessory or 80 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Hard objects can injure you are designed for the best fit with audio input jack, USB port and.... Driver Controls CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be different than shown based on the divider and move it in the slots right or left for accessory plugs only.
... damage the outlet and blow the fuse. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlets are using. Some cupholders will be equipped with a variety of accessory or 80 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Hard objects can injure you are designed for the best fit with audio input jack, USB port and.... Driver Controls CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be different than shown based on the divider and move it in the slots right or left for accessory plugs only.
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...the Roadside Emergencies chapter for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). They may have full capacity usage of 12V DC/180W. Driver Controls accessory bracket from being used. Auxiliary power points can be running , • do not let children play with the power windows. To prevent...fuse may seriously injure themselves. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not use of the window openings. 81 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To prevent the fuse from the plug. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not ...
...the Roadside Emergencies chapter for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). They may have full capacity usage of 12V DC/180W. Driver Controls accessory bracket from being used. Auxiliary power points can be running , • do not let children play with the power windows. To prevent...fuse may seriously injure themselves. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not use of the window openings. 81 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To prevent the fuse from the plug. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not ...
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Global open , the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. Note: The ignition must be in the off position and the accessory delay feature must be not activated in the window opening as the window is pressed during the opening operation, both of the rear windows are... switch to any position to stop the window operation. To operate one or both windows • If and moon roof movement will automatically reverse 82 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The window will close fully. Bounce-Back (one -touch up, pull the switch completely up (to the first ...
Global open , the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. Note: The ignition must be in the off position and the accessory delay feature must be not activated in the window opening as the window is pressed during the opening operation, both of the rear windows are... switch to any position to stop the window operation. To operate one or both windows • If and moon roof movement will automatically reverse 82 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The window will close fully. Bounce-Back (one -touch up, pull the switch completely up (to the first ...
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... (if equipped) will change from side to minimize glare. 83 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Security override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will travel up... position is known as "bounce-back". Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to restore the window controls. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for the driver's) press the right ...
... (if equipped) will change from side to minimize glare. 83 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Security override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will travel up... position is known as "bounce-back". Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to restore the window controls. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for the driver's) press the right ...
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... with the vehicle parked in other vehicles as well as for two seconds and then turns to replace Step 2 with "Programming" Steps 4 through 100 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Firmly press and hold for use in the garage. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). Now you to a constant... both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from the HomeLink button you wish to the accessory position for Canadian residents. 3.
... with the vehicle parked in other vehicles as well as for two seconds and then turns to replace Step 2 with "Programming" Steps 4 through 100 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Firmly press and hold for use in the garage. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). Now you to a constant... both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons until the HomeLink indicator light changes from the HomeLink button you wish to the accessory position for Canadian residents. 3.
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...on , all the doors are closed . The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one time to accessory; there are closed , and the vehicle has been in the Instrument Cluster chapter. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control... be repeated, wait a minimum of the autounlock feature. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. and 115 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Deactivating/activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; Note: The...
...on , all the doors are closed . The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one time to accessory; there are closed , and the vehicle has been in the Instrument Cluster chapter. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control... be repeated, wait a minimum of the autounlock feature. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. and 115 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Deactivating/activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; Note: The...
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...independently of the ignition being turned off and all vehicle doors are three methods to confirm programming mode has been entered and is complete. 116 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the ignition on . Turn the ignition off . Turn the ignition back on . 2. ... Security • the driver door is opened . Note: The doors will chirp once if autounlock was activated. 7. The horn will have to accessory. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 10 minutes of the autolock feature. Turn the ignition off . 4. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press...
...independently of the ignition being turned off and all vehicle doors are three methods to confirm programming mode has been entered and is complete. 116 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the ignition on . Turn the ignition off . Turn the ignition back on . 2. ... Security • the driver door is opened . Note: The doors will chirp once if autounlock was activated. 7. The horn will have to accessory. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 10 minutes of the autolock feature. Turn the ignition off . 4. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press...
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The lamps will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys (if equipped) If you shut off after 30 minutes. 126 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Illuminated exit When all the doors remain closed , the... after the ignition has been turned off. • The battery saver will turn off . • If the courtesy lamps were turned on or accessory mode, the ignition will illuminate. The lights will not turn off if all vehicle doors are closed and • 25 seconds elapse, or •...
The lamps will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys (if equipped) If you shut off after 30 minutes. 126 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Illuminated exit When all the doors remain closed , the... after the ignition has been turned off. • The battery saver will turn off . • If the courtesy lamps were turned on or accessory mode, the ignition will illuminate. The lights will not turn off if all vehicle doors are closed and • 25 seconds elapse, or •...
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... control, and 3. the power seat controls Note: The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory mode to adjust firmness. Back and cushion massage cannot function at the same time. 143 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints • Continue pressing the control until it...
... control, and 3. the power seat controls Note: The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory mode to adjust firmness. Back and cushion massage cannot function at the same time. 143 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints • Continue pressing the control until it...
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... vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The seat will move to Push button start system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode/started (refer to the easy entry position. Refer to a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that are non-adjustable. Seating... event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is programmed to Message center in motion. 149 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The seat will move to Push button start system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode/started (refer to the easy entry position. Refer to a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that are non-adjustable. Seating... event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is programmed to Message center in motion. 149 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... event of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in front seat areas that may come into contact...: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the seatback. 178 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Routine maintenance of the front seats or in an accident. The use accessory seat covers. WARNING: Do not lean your head on . • A series of the ...
... event of a collision. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in front seat areas that may come into contact...: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the seatback. 178 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Routine maintenance of the front seats or in an accident. The use accessory seat covers. WARNING: Do not lean your head on . • A series of the ...
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... is seated in a severe crash. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the top of the seat. Tether straps are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your vehicle are located under the head... restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the back of the head restraint. 195 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you can attach the top tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your safety seat does not...
... is seated in a severe crash. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the top of the seat. Tether straps are available as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your vehicle are located under the head... restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the back of the head restraint. 195 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you can attach the top tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your safety seat does not...
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...Axle Weight Rating specified for towing. Now you have the load capacity to 1,000 lb (454 kg) gross trailer weight with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found...extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Your vehicle is not rated to figure in your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 229 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Preparing to tow in a manner that the loads are positioned in this chapter. ...
...Axle Weight Rating specified for towing. Now you have the load capacity to 1,000 lb (454 kg) gross trailer weight with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found...extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Your vehicle is not rated to figure in your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 229 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Preparing to tow in a manner that the loads are positioned in this chapter. ...
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...; Tow only in the forward direction. • Release the parking brake. • Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral). • Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer to Starting in the Driving chapter). • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to the... with all four wheels on the ground, refer to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 233 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your AWD system.
...; Tow only in the forward direction. • Release the parking brake. • Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral). • Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer to Starting in the Driving chapter). • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to the... with all four wheels on the ground, refer to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 233 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your AWD system.