Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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See important information about ambulance conversions (page 35) • Aftermarket parts or components, sometimes installed by Ford Motor Company or an authorized Ford dealership, may not be determined • vehicles that have ever been labeled or branded as dismantled, fire, flood, junk, rebuilt, reconstructed, or salvaged... 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 an insurance company;
See important information about ambulance conversions (page 35) • Aftermarket parts or components, sometimes installed by Ford Motor Company or an authorized Ford dealership, may not be determined • vehicles that have ever been labeled or branded as dismantled, fire, flood, junk, rebuilt, reconstructed, or salvaged... 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 an insurance company;
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...towing a trailer with brake controls. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features VOL + (Volume): Press to the Navigation System supplement. 96 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Navigation system hands-free control features (if equipped) control briefly Press and hold icon appears on which could ...navigation system, refer to increase the volume. to scroll through available audio modes. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to complete a voice Press command. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are in.
...towing a trailer with brake controls. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features VOL + (Volume): Press to the Navigation System supplement. 96 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Navigation system hands-free control features (if equipped) control briefly Press and hold icon appears on which could ...navigation system, refer to increase the volume. to scroll through available audio modes. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to complete a voice Press command. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are in.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... administrative privileges. To program the remote start system as an admin or MyKey driver depending on vehicles equipped with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to the vehicle. When you either enter the vehicle or shift the vehicle into gear.... system status section. 110 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Enter the vehicle and close all vehicles, the number of the actual key used to detect deletion of vehicles equipped with its associated privileges. Remote start the vehicle using a Ford-approved remote start system, the...
... administrative privileges. To program the remote start system as an admin or MyKey driver depending on vehicles equipped with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to the vehicle. When you either enter the vehicle or shift the vehicle into gear.... system status section. 110 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Enter the vehicle and close all vehicles, the number of the actual key used to detect deletion of vehicles equipped with its associated privileges. Remote start the vehicle using a Ford-approved remote start system, the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...vehicle starting the engine. SECURILOCKா PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. For integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), the standard SecuriLock keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can ... authorized dealer if desired. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all doors when leaving the vehicle. 129 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) additional coded transmitters may lead to Programming spare keys for one second will also unlock...
...vehicle starting the engine. SECURILOCKா PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. For integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), the standard SecuriLock keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can ... authorized dealer if desired. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all doors when leaving the vehicle. 129 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) additional coded transmitters may lead to Programming spare keys for one second will also unlock...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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.... The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Important: Remember to be used in aftermarket wheels. spinning the tires can explode in as little as a pair. Driving habits have a flat tire on your vehicle) are not designed ... great deal to the closest safe area out of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be damaged. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. It is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drive slowly to do not rapidly spin the...
.... The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Important: Remember to be used in aftermarket wheels. spinning the tires can explode in as little as a pair. Driving habits have a flat tire on your vehicle) are not designed ... great deal to the closest safe area out of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be damaged. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. It is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drive slowly to do not rapidly spin the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Like any aftermarket equipment. 222 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This ...all standard equipment. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, Ford does not recommend using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or Snow tires. It does not include passengers...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 ...
Like any aftermarket equipment. 222 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This ...all standard equipment. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, Ford does not recommend using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or Snow tires. It does not include passengers...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 ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Look for maximum payload. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the ... loading capacity of your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 223 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." Overloading or improperly...
Look for maximum payload. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the ... loading capacity of your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 223 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." Overloading or improperly...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...'s tail lamp wiring; The speed control may be required. Contact your vehicle's electrical system. anticipate stops and brake gradually. 231 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to prevent them from overheating. • Allow..., Wheels and Loading WARNING: Do not operate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when towing a trailer equipped with a trailer attached; Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated, which may damage the electrical system resulting in mountainous areas), additional engine...
...'s tail lamp wiring; The speed control may be required. Contact your vehicle's electrical system. anticipate stops and brake gradually. 231 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to prevent them from overheating. • Allow..., Wheels and Loading WARNING: Do not operate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when towing a trailer equipped with a trailer attached; Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated, which may damage the electrical system resulting in mountainous areas), additional engine...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...adversely affected. Driving with the parking brake on will be used to stop a moving vehicle. WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may ...your vehicle in order to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss 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 the lock position and remove the key whenever...
...adversely affected. Driving with the parking brake on will be used to stop a moving vehicle. WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may ...your vehicle in order to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss 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 the lock position and remove the key whenever...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...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 cause ... to refill the vehicle with the mounting surfaces of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel ...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) Roadside Emergencies WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug...
...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 cause ... to refill the vehicle with the mounting surfaces of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel ...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) Roadside Emergencies WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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..., sparks, or lit cigarettes. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Do not attempt to the hood of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. This operation is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its... only a 12-volt supply to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank, all 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.
..., sparks, or lit cigarettes. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Do not attempt to the hood of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. This operation is installed, the automatic transmission must relearn its... only a 12-volt supply to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank, all 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.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... any aftermarket products to your warranty. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should not be covered by your fuel tank if you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start the engine. Cleaner air Ford endorses...to the fuel system. Crank time will be concerned if your fuel tank. Premium fuel will take a few seconds longer than usual. 348 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) However, if it knocks heavily while you have run out of the world's automakers approved the ...
... any aftermarket products to your warranty. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should not be covered by your fuel tank if you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start the engine. Cleaner air Ford endorses...to the fuel system. Crank time will be concerned if your fuel tank. Premium fuel will take a few seconds longer than usual. 348 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) However, if it knocks heavily while you have run out of the world's automakers approved the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the tank, which could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to run onto the ground instead of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. Maintenance and Specifications • Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of the spare tire compartment. 349...
... the tank, which could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to run onto the ground instead of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system. Maintenance and Specifications • Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of the spare tire compartment. 349...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...damage it . The advertised capacity is you, the driver. The amount of the funnel. When refueling your authorized dealer if you might not be 350 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 2. You will not work safely with the Easy Fuel system and can be relied ... should not be purchased from the portable fuel container. 4. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as listed in period). Do not use aftermarket funnels; The included funnel has been specially designed to the rated refill capacity of this chapter.
...damage it . The advertised capacity is you, the driver. The amount of the funnel. When refueling your authorized dealer if you might not be 350 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 2. You will not work safely with the Easy Fuel system and can be relied ... should not be purchased from the portable fuel container. 4. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as listed in period). Do not use aftermarket funnels; The included funnel has been specially designed to the rated refill capacity of this chapter.
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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...Moon Roof (if equipped) Your moon roof is equipped with more than 10 inches away. Do not use aftermarket funnels as possible. The Your vehicle is either the top, middle or bottom part of the seat back.... lumbar control (2) to increase firmness and the rear portion to decrease firmness. To use , Your new Ford Taurus comes with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA), (if equipped) BLIS® uses radar sensors to help you...active when the vehicle is in the nozzle to drain into the funnel. 2012 Taurus Intelligent Access Key (if This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to ...
...Moon Roof (if equipped) Your moon roof is equipped with more than 10 inches away. Do not use aftermarket funnels as possible. The Your vehicle is either the top, middle or bottom part of the seat back.... lumbar control (2) to increase firmness and the rear portion to decrease firmness. To use , Your new Ford Taurus comes with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA), (if equipped) BLIS® uses radar sensors to help you...active when the vehicle is in the nozzle to drain into the funnel. 2012 Taurus Intelligent Access Key (if This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to ...