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... inspected by your authorized dealer. When the ignition is working. Refer to on, the light will illuminate for a burned out bulb. 16 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the light does not turn signal or the hazard... is first turned to Adaptive cruise control in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. For more information. If the light remains on this system, refer to Inflating your tires in the Driver Controls ...
... inspected by your authorized dealer. When the ignition is working. Refer to on, the light will illuminate for a burned out bulb. 16 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the light does not turn signal or the hazard... is first turned to Adaptive cruise control in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. For more information. If the light remains on this system, refer to Inflating your tires in the Driver Controls ...
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...engine oil life remaining is not completely closed. TRACTION CONTROL ON - Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. TRUNK AJAR - CHECK AWD (if equipped) - Displayed when objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on, ... REQUIRED - Displayed when a fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 26 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service immediately. Instrument Cluster SERVICE POWER ...
...engine oil life remaining is not completely closed. TRACTION CONTROL ON - Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. TRUNK AJAR - CHECK AWD (if equipped) - Displayed when objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on, ... REQUIRED - Displayed when a fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 26 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service immediately. Instrument Cluster SERVICE POWER ...
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...and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Tires, Wheels and Loading • All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar ...wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 211 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of all tires. DOT Tire Identification Number for...
...and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Tires, Wheels and Loading • All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar ...wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 211 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of all tires. DOT Tire Identification Number for...
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... wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground (by the equipment provider. If you tow your AWD system. Tires, Wheels and Loading All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels on the ground, follow the instruction specified by using a vehicle transport trailer.... this will cause damage to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 233 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd ...
... wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground (by the equipment provider. If you tow your AWD system. Tires, Wheels and Loading All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels on the ground, follow the instruction specified by using a vehicle transport trailer.... this will cause damage to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 233 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd ...
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... the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop the vehicle in the message center if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to turn off if the false alerts become annoying. This condition may also be displayed in a safe 272 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All components...
... the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop the vehicle in the message center if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to turn off if the false alerts become annoying. This condition may also be displayed in a safe 272 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All components...
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... back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which...different from conventional vehicles, both on -road driving conditions. The AWD OFF message will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. You ...such as highway reflectors, with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Lower gear ...8226; If your vehicle goes off to idle. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not covered under high outside temperatures, use . Driving ...
... back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which...different from conventional vehicles, both on -road driving conditions. The AWD OFF message will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. You ...such as highway reflectors, with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Lower gear ...8226; If your vehicle goes off to idle. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not covered under high outside temperatures, use . Driving ...
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... and drive steadily through water, always try to keep all four wheels to another (i.e., from another vehicle. When driving through high water, drive slowly. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Lower gear operation will be improved by moving your... capability may be able to gravel) there will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. avoid water higher than the bottom of the vehicle. 275 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the vehicle does slide, steer in mud.
... and drive steadily through water, always try to keep all four wheels to another (i.e., from another vehicle. When driving through high water, drive slowly. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Lower gear operation will be improved by moving your... capability may be able to gravel) there will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. avoid water higher than the bottom of the vehicle. 275 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the vehicle does slide, steer in mud.
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... gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Excess mud stuck on steep slopes or hills. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of stalling. Whenever driving on the engine and the...side. Driving on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." Driving If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may damage the engine or transmission... rather than downshifting to increase public awareness of vehicle control. 276 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Excess mud stuck on steep slopes or hills. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of stalling. Whenever driving on the engine and the...side. Driving on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." Driving If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may damage the engine or transmission... rather than downshifting to increase public awareness of vehicle control. 276 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...The front wheels have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice, it is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), 277 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Since your vehicle is critical that require tire chains or cables, then it won't stop . Your vehicle... has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Keep speeds down, allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicle. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. Driving on snow and ice WARNING: If you are driving ...
...The front wheels have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice, it is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), 277 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Since your vehicle is critical that require tire chains or cables, then it won't stop . Your vehicle... has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Keep speeds down, allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicle. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. Driving on snow and ice WARNING: If you are driving ...
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wheel drive (AWD) module Intelligent access (IA) module Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, IA receiver, Driver's door module Navigation display, Memory seat, SYNC, Center information display, GPS, Driver ... 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10A 15A 20A 20A 25A 15A 15A 15A 15A 20A 10A 10A 20A 5A 284 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 15A 10A 7.5A 5A...
wheel drive (AWD) module Intelligent access (IA) module Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, IA receiver, Driver's door module Navigation display, Memory seat, SYNC, Center information display, GPS, Driver ... 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10A 15A 20A 20A 25A 15A 15A 15A 15A 20A 10A 10A 20A 5A 284 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 15A 10A 7.5A 5A...
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..., Heads-up display Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Airbag module Not used (spare) Anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic power steering Rear heated seats, AWD, Rear park assist, Steering angle sensor, Blind spot information system, Multi-contour seats Passive anti-theft system (PATS) Not used (spare) Subwoofer, Speaker amplifier Radio... 39 40 41 42 43 5A 10A 20A 20A 20A 15A 10A 10A 44 45 46 10A 5A 7.5A 47 48 30A Circuit Breaker - 285 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
..., Heads-up display Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Airbag module Not used (spare) Anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic power steering Rear heated seats, AWD, Rear park assist, Steering angle sensor, Blind spot information system, Multi-contour seats Passive anti-theft system (PATS) Not used (spare) Subwoofer, Speaker amplifier Radio... 39 40 41 42 43 5A 10A 20A 20A 20A 15A 10A 10A 44 45 46 10A 5A 7.5A 47 48 30A Circuit Breaker - 285 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 309 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle be placed on the ground when towed in...) be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On AWD vehicles, it is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have...
...ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 309 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle be placed on the ground when towed in...) be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On AWD vehicles, it is recommended that your roadside assistance service provider. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have...
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...Rear Axle Lubricant 367 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Items Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 Brake fluid Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 ...XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and liftgate latches - Lock cylinders Automatic transmission fluid (6F50) Automatic transmission fluid (6F55) Rear differential (AWD) fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L) Power ...
...Rear Axle Lubricant 367 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Items Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 Brake fluid Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 ...XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and liftgate latches - Lock cylinders Automatic transmission fluid (6F50) Automatic transmission fluid (6F55) Rear differential (AWD) fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L) Power ...
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refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between service intervals 389 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Reset your Intelligent Oil Life ...wear and measure tread by the message depth center Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles) Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if ...
refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between service intervals 389 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Reset your Intelligent Oil Life ...wear and measure tread by the message depth center Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles) Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if ...
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... filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Scheduled Maintenance Edge/MKX AWD only - Vehicles operated in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD...: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 399 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Scheduled Maintenance Edge/MKX AWD only - Vehicles operated in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drive Power Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD...: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: HOURS: MILEAGE: 399 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... Air cleaner filter ...361-362, 366 Air conditioning ...51, 54 automatic temperature control system ...56 manual heating and air conditioning system ...51 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...272 Ambient mood/lighting ...69 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...338 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...242 Anti-theft system ...129, 134... ...367 parking ...243 shift interlock ...250 Bulbs ...70 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...367 Cargo cover ...99 Cargo net ...105 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...289 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... Air cleaner filter ...361-362, 366 Air conditioning ...51, 54 automatic temperature control system ...56 manual heating and air conditioning system ...51 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...272 Ambient mood/lighting ...69 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...338 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...242 Anti-theft system ...129, 134... ...367 parking ...243 shift interlock ...250 Bulbs ...70 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...367 Cargo cover ...99 Cargo net ...105 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...289 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)