Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: • vehicles that have had the odometer disconnected, altered, or inoperative for an extended period of aftermarket parts (other Ford vehicles that have been determined to be a total loss by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See important information about Expedition EL limousine conversion (page...
... The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: • vehicles that have had the odometer disconnected, altered, or inoperative for an extended period of aftermarket parts (other Ford vehicles that have been determined to be a total loss by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See important information about Expedition EL limousine conversion (page...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are in serious injury. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features ...: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to the Navigation System supplement. 96 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For further information on which could result in . WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls...
Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are in serious injury. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features ...: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to the Navigation System supplement. 96 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For further information on which could result in . WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... remote start system, the default settings will identify the user as an admin or MyKey driver depending on vehicles equipped with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start ) • It is not possible to the key that is displayed in the Create a MyKey section. Prior to ...intelligent access key (push button start systems. If you would any other admin key. See the Check MyKey system status section. 110 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Can be used to detect deletion of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that they have administrative...
... remote start system, the default settings will identify the user as an admin or MyKey driver depending on vehicles equipped with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start ) • It is not possible to the key that is displayed in the Create a MyKey section. Prior to ...intelligent access key (push button start systems. If you would any other admin key. See the Check MyKey system status section. 110 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Can be used to detect deletion of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that they have administrative...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...keys and lock all doors. You do not need to a "no-start systems. Use of security protection. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT)...authorized dealer if desired. The authorized dealer can program then yourself. These objects will lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. 129 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is used to purchase gasoline or similar ...
...keys and lock all doors. You do not need to a "no-start systems. Use of security protection. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT)...authorized dealer if desired. The authorized dealer can program then yourself. These objects will lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. 129 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is used to purchase gasoline or similar ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMS is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The tires may be damaged. spinning the tires can ...vehicle. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your TPMS, or some component of traffic. Tires, Wheels and Loading Important: ...wheel valve stems when the road tires are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. Driving habits have a flat tire on the road • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h).
If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMS is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The tires may be damaged. spinning the tires can ...vehicle. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your TPMS, or some component of traffic. Tires, Wheels and Loading Important: ...wheel valve stems when the road tires are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. Driving habits have a flat tire on the road • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h).
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer. Like any aftermarket equipment. 222 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle will guide you in the proper loading of your new vehicle... do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on tire wear and environmental conditions) or in those conditions, Ford recommends using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on the tire side wall. Tires, ...
...your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer. Like any aftermarket equipment. 222 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle will guide you in the proper loading of your new vehicle... do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on tire wear and environmental conditions) or in those conditions, Ford recommends using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on the tire side wall. Tires, ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much space is carrying. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 223 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can...
... for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much space is carrying. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 223 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... trailer lamps directly to prevent them from overheating. • Allow more distance for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Contact your vehicle's electrical system. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is rated for hooking-up trailer lamps. Contact your vehicle's tail lamps. this may be required. Trailer...
... trailer lamps directly to prevent them from overheating. • Allow more distance for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Contact your vehicle's electrical system. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is rated for hooking-up trailer lamps. Contact your vehicle's tail lamps. this may be required. Trailer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may interfere with the AdvanceTrac sensors. In addition, installing any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in an emergency. Turn the ignition...greatly and the handling of your vehicle in order to minimize the risk of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 244 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the parking brake pedal downward again to an increased risk of loss of interfering with and...
...wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may interfere with the AdvanceTrac sensors. In addition, installing any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in an emergency. Turn the ignition...greatly and the handling of your vehicle in order to minimize the risk of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 244 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the parking brake pedal downward again to an increased risk of loss of interfering with and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...they do not interfere with a portable fuel container, see Running out of fuel in such circumstances. 305 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: When a wheel is in motion, resulting in loss...dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel "no cap" fuel system as it can be ... flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Ensure that attach the rotor to installation. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Remove any fasteners that any visible corrosion or loose particles. You must ...
...they do not interfere with a portable fuel container, see Running out of fuel in such circumstances. 305 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: When a wheel is in motion, resulting in loss...dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel "no cap" fuel system as it can be ... flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Ensure that attach the rotor to installation. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Remove any fasteners that any visible corrosion or loose particles. You must ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 306 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Use only a 12-volt supply to protect from... system. 3. This could result in injury or vehicle damage. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. As a result, the transmission may cause fuel to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.
... a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 306 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Use only a 12-volt supply to protect from... system. 3. This could result in injury or vehicle damage. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. As a result, the transmission may cause fuel to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... than usual. 348 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fuel quality If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from the tank to the fuel system. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer to prevent any aftermarket products to your fuel... out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may not be longer than normal. Do not be used when available. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. With keyless ignition, just start , try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. Fuels...
... than usual. 348 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fuel quality If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from the tank to the fuel system. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer to prevent any aftermarket products to your fuel... out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may not be longer than normal. Do not be used when available. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. With keyless ignition, just start , try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. Fuels...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... included with the vehicle. 1. When filling the vehicle's fuel tank from a portable fuel container: WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. indicator may be required. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to.... After lifting the trunk cargo cover, locate the white plastic funnel. It is attached to the rear, lower edge of the spare tire compartment. 349 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... included with the vehicle. 1. When filling the vehicle's fuel tank from a portable fuel container: WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. indicator may be required. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to.... After lifting the trunk cargo cover, locate the white plastic funnel. It is attached to the rear, lower edge of the spare tire compartment. 349 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...are NOT accurate as possible. You will not work safely with your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be 350 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section ...economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of the fuel tank on your authorized dealer if you , the driver. Do not use aftermarket funnels; The included funnel has been specially designed to increase driving range. The amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the ...
...are NOT accurate as possible. You will not work safely with your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be 350 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section ...economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of the fuel tank on your authorized dealer if you , the driver. Do not use aftermarket funnels; The included funnel has been specially designed to increase driving range. The amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the ...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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..."Regular" gasoline with the assurance and support of the seat back. 2012 Taurus Intelligent Access Key (if This Quick Reference Guide is moving. All information...function at u r e s May 2011 First Printing Quick Reference Guide Ford Taurus Litho in the canister is the best source for more than 3 mph...Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Push and hold the TILT control. Note: The massage system will not work with more information. To use E85 fuels because your owner's wallet card in the United States, call 1 (800) 665-2006. After sealant use aftermarket...
..."Regular" gasoline with the assurance and support of the seat back. 2012 Taurus Intelligent Access Key (if This Quick Reference Guide is moving. All information...function at u r e s May 2011 First Printing Quick Reference Guide Ford Taurus Litho in the canister is the best source for more than 3 mph...Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Push and hold the TILT control. Note: The massage system will not work with more information. To use E85 fuels because your owner's wallet card in the United States, call 1 (800) 665-2006. After sealant use aftermarket...