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... while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Adaptive cruise control in the Driver Controls chapter for a burned out bulb. 16 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged or when the ACC is engaged while following a ...Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged or when the ACC is working. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn on or begins to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the...
... while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Adaptive cruise control in the Driver Controls chapter for a burned out bulb. 16 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged or when the ACC is engaged while following a ...Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged or when the ACC is working. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn on or begins to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the...
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...on or continues to 1%. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 26 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ADVANCETRAC OFF - Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the trunk is 5%... system has occurred. Displayed briefly when the system has been enabled. Displayed briefly when the system has been enabled. Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to cool. Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. Displayed when a fault with the road tire ...
...on or continues to 1%. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 26 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ADVANCETRAC OFF - Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the trunk is 5%... system has occurred. Displayed briefly when the system has been enabled. Displayed briefly when the system has been enabled. Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to cool. Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. Displayed when a fault with the road tire ...
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...Your vehicle may be corrected by rotating the tires. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in case of a recall. 211 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical... ask an authorized dealer to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. 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.
...Your vehicle may be corrected by rotating the tires. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in case of a recall. 211 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical... ask an authorized dealer to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. 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.
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... 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 tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow the instruction specified by using ...a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. this will cause damage to your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow only in the forward direction. • ...
... 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 tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow the instruction specified by using ...a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. this will cause damage to your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow only in the forward direction. • ...
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...wheel slip and transfer torque to front-wheel drive. The AWD system is an active system, meaning it not only responds to wheel slip between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop the vehicle in a safe 272 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If there ...is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of the AWD system are sealed for more information). When this indicator should never be ...
...wheel slip and transfer torque to front-wheel drive. The AWD system is an active system, meaning it not only responds to wheel slip between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop the vehicle in a safe 272 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If there ...is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of the AWD system are sealed for more information). When this indicator should never be ...
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...road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 273 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could subject the vehicle to idle..., the A/C may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for off-road use a low gear when possible. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not covered under other than attempt a sudden return to the road surface. •...
...road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 273 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could subject the vehicle to idle..., the A/C may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for off-road use a low gear when possible. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not covered under other than attempt a sudden return to the road surface. •...
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... when you must drive through water, always try to keep all four wheels to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Even AWD vehicles can be a change in the way the vehicle responds to another (i.e., from another vehicle. When driving at slow speeds in the direction of... the slide until you may cycle on the most solid area of the trail. Remember, you regain control of the vehicle. 275 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drying can lose traction in mud. If the vehicle does slide, steer in deep sand under high ...
... when you must drive through water, always try to keep all four wheels to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Even AWD vehicles can be a change in the way the vehicle responds to another (i.e., from another vehicle. When driving at slow speeds in the direction of... the slide until you may cycle on the most solid area of the trail. Remember, you regain control of the vehicle. 275 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drying can lose traction in mud. If the vehicle does slide, steer in deep sand under high ...
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...wilderness areas. If the front or rear axle is better to back down to a safe location. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a...: Driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to increase public awareness of vehicle control. 276 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Excess mud stuck on hilly or sloping terrain Although ...transmission. Do not drive in loss of land-use . Driving If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you to help preserve...
...wilderness areas. If the front or rear axle is better to back down to a safe location. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a...: Driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to increase public awareness of vehicle control. 276 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Excess mud stuck on hilly or sloping terrain Although ...transmission. Do not drive in loss of land-use . Driving If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you to help preserve...
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...slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle 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) The front wheels have advantages over 2WD vehicles in slippery conditions that you drive cautiously. Driving on... vehicles for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Make sure you allow for stopping. AWD vehicles have to steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as well. Do not "pump" the brakes...
...slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle 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) The front wheels have advantages over 2WD vehicles in slippery conditions that you drive cautiously. Driving on... vehicles for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Make sure you allow for stopping. AWD vehicles have to steer the vehicle. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as well. Do not "pump" the brakes...
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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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... 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 AWD vehicles, it is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on the ground when towed... in this fashion. Do not tow with all the wheels off the ground. If your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company...
... 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 AWD vehicles, it is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on the ground when towed... in this fashion. Do not tow with all the wheels off the ground. If your roadside assistance service provider. Ford Motor Company...
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...transmission fluid (6F55) Rear differential (AWD) fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 10.9 quarts (10.3L)1 11.6 quarts (11.0L)1 - MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Items Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or...Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease (Lithium grease) Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON LV ATF2 XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent / ESA-M1C93-B XL-1 / None XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV 2012 Taurus...
...transmission fluid (6F55) Rear differential (AWD) fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 10.9 quarts (10.3L)1 11.6 quarts (11.0L)1 - MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Items Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or...Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease (Lithium grease) Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON LV ATF2 XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent / ESA-M1C93-B XL-1 / None XT-10-QLV / MERCON LV 2012 Taurus...
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lubricate 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 equipped with grease fittings ... axle and U-joints; 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) Scheduled Maintenance Normal Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change ; consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Reset...
lubricate 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 equipped with grease fittings ... axle and U-joints; 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) Scheduled Maintenance Normal Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change ; consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Reset...
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... and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter. 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 ...: 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) Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure...
... and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter. 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 ...: 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) Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure...
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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)