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Displayed when the transmission is in use. Refer to Easy Fuel "no cap" fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues ... malfunctioning. SERVICE POWER STEERING - The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. 25 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Brake fluid in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is malfunctioning, or your...
Displayed when the transmission is in use. Refer to Easy Fuel "no cap" fuel system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues ... malfunctioning. SERVICE POWER STEERING - The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. 25 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Brake fluid in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is malfunctioning, or your...
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... . Do not attach safety chains to your vehicle's brake system. The trailer brakes must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of having a collision greatly increase. 230 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Contact your chances of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Trailer brakes Electric...
... . Do not attach safety chains to your vehicle's brake system. The trailer brakes must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of having a collision greatly increase. 230 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Contact your chances of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Trailer brakes Electric...
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.../h) 4-5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) 256 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To manually downshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in M (Manual), pull the paddle shifters rearward. The transmission will operate in M (Manual), press the paddle shifters forward. 2. To manually upshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in gears one through six. This...
.../h) 4-5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) 256 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To manually downshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in M (Manual), pull the paddle shifters rearward. The transmission will operate in M (Manual), press the paddle shifters forward. 2. To manually upshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in gears one through six. This...
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...hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as in snow and ice but can cause transmission damage. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. ...Drive 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) Driving Descend a hill in neutral; Driving on snow and ice WARNING: If you are driving in the...
...hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as in snow and ice but can cause transmission damage. Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. ...Drive 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) Driving Descend a hill in neutral; Driving on snow and ice WARNING: If you are driving in the...
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...) can be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction. • Place the transmission in the Driving chapter for your vehicle (regardless of a roadside.../h). • Maximum distance is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle is 50 miles (80 km). 310 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...) can be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction. • Place the transmission in the Driving chapter for your vehicle (regardless of a roadside.../h). • Maximum distance is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle is 50 miles (80 km). 310 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation *Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer Be...attention. Scheduled Maintenance Multi-Point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running great! 386 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Multi-point inspection - You'll know what's ... checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled ...
... and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation *Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer Be...attention. Scheduled Maintenance Multi-Point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running great! 386 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Multi-point inspection - You'll know what's ... checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled ...
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...2 Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) 390 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Additional maintenance items1 Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150 ... engine air filter Change engine coolant2 • Replace spark plugs • Inspect accessory drive belt(s) • • Change automatic transmission fluid and filter • Change manual transmission fluid • Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last • 100,000 miles (160,000 km) 1 ...
...2 Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) 390 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance Additional maintenance items1 Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150 ... engine air filter Change engine coolant2 • Replace spark plugs • Inspect accessory drive belt(s) • • Change automatic transmission fluid and filter • Change manual transmission fluid • Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last • 100,000 miles (160,000 km) 1 ...
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...(46,270 km); For specific recommendations, see your vehicle under Exceptions Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 60,000 miles Change manual transmission fluid (96,000 km) Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within 3,000 miles...oil and filter as required Replace engine air filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs (96,000 km) 394 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message ...
...(46,270 km); For specific recommendations, see your vehicle under Exceptions Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 60,000 miles Change manual transmission fluid (96,000 km) Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within 3,000 miles...oil and filter as required Replace engine air filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs (96,000 km) 394 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message ...
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...Every 5,000 miles Change engine oil and filter (8,000 km) or 6 months Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 50,000 miles Change manual transmission fluid (80,000 km) Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change;...Operating in the message center. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel 395 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on but the odometer reads 30,000 miles ...
...Every 5,000 miles Change engine oil and filter (8,000 km) or 6 months Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 50,000 miles Change manual transmission fluid (80,000 km) Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change;...Operating in the message center. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel 395 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on but the odometer reads 30,000 miles ...
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... ...178 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 ...system ...129, 134 arming the system ...134 disarming a triggered system ...134 Audio system (see Radio) ...32 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...252, 254 fluid, adding ...357 400 fluid, checking ...357 fluid, refill capacities ...367...Cargo net ...105 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...289 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... ...178 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 ...system ...129, 134 arming the system ...134 disarming a triggered system ...134 Audio system (see Radio) ...32 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...252, 254 fluid, adding ...357 400 fluid, checking ...357 fluid, refill capacities ...367...Cargo net ...105 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...289 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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...try turning off . Press to cycle through various airflow options. For more information. Ford recommends against the use , move the shade up /down the interior of your .... The controls are on the back of the vehicle. Your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (if equipped) gives you of vehicle systems. The system will illuminate with key ring...vehicle to increase/ decrease temperature on /off the wheel. Can be able to M (Manual position). Distributes recirculated air through a constant monitoring of potential problems with an automatic, one ...
...try turning off . Press to cycle through various airflow options. For more information. Ford recommends against the use , move the shade up /down the interior of your .... The controls are on the back of the vehicle. Your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (if equipped) gives you of vehicle systems. The system will illuminate with key ring...vehicle to increase/ decrease temperature on /off the wheel. Can be able to M (Manual position). Distributes recirculated air through a constant monitoring of potential problems with an automatic, one ...
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... r e s May 2011 First Printing Quick Reference Guide Ford Taurus Litho in your blind spot. Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry System Allows you to manually change features, operation and/ or functionality of any vehicle ... card in your selection to activate. SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (if equipped) This automatic transmission gives you the ability to lock or unlock the doors ...-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. 2012 Taurus Intelligent Access Key (if This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace...
... r e s May 2011 First Printing Quick Reference Guide Ford Taurus Litho in your blind spot. Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry System Allows you to manually change features, operation and/ or functionality of any vehicle ... card in your selection to activate. SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (if equipped) This automatic transmission gives you the ability to lock or unlock the doors ...-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. 2012 Taurus Intelligent Access Key (if This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace...