Warranty Guide Printing 3
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...internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts, intake and..., which lasts for five years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Transmission: all internal...
...internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts, intake and..., which lasts for five years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Transmission: all internal...
Tire Warranty Printing 3
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...cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be out of alignment or balance. These conditions not only shorten the life of your vehicle for winter driving. Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. It is molded into the sidewall..., such as this designation is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than in the center of the tread. Tire size and pressures will show ...
...cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be out of alignment or balance. These conditions not only shorten the life of your vehicle for winter driving. Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. It is molded into the sidewall..., such as this designation is especially important to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than in the center of the tread. Tire size and pressures will show ...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... .172 .174 .176 Transmission 181 Automatic transmission ...181 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 186 All wheel drive ...186 Brakes Brakes ...Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...193 .193 .194 .194 Traction Control 195 Traction Control™ ...195 Stability Control 196 AdvanceTrac® ...197 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
... .172 .174 .176 Transmission 181 Automatic transmission ...181 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 186 All wheel drive ...186 Brakes Brakes ...Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...193 .193 .194 .194 Traction Control 195 Traction Control™ ...195 Stability Control 196 AdvanceTrac® ...197 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... the vehicle was operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as possible, stop the vehicle in Taurus SHO™ performance package vehicles is displayed. 186 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Using your authorized dealer for service and to reset the PTU lube life monitor. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA...
... the vehicle was operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as possible, stop the vehicle in Taurus SHO™ performance package vehicles is displayed. 186 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Using your authorized dealer for service and to reset the PTU lube life monitor. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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...or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as possible. Do not turn off after reducing your vehicle rather than the tire provided. Remember, your primary concern. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing..., April 2013 USA (fus) If the mini-spare tire is recommended to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the ...
...or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as possible. Do not turn off after reducing your vehicle rather than the tire provided. Remember, your primary concern. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing..., April 2013 USA (fus) If the mini-spare tire is recommended to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system. If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the ...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... . Emergency Maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to rock the vehicle. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) The tires may not be working ...will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to the transmission may occur. Note: Do not rock the vehicle for . 188 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in less vehicle...
... . Emergency Maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to rock the vehicle. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) The tires may not be working ...will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to the transmission may occur. Note: Do not rock the vehicle for . 188 All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in less vehicle...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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...protect overheating of the vehicle. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) L (Low) gear operation will turn off to keep all four wheels on and off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Remember, you may be able to front-wheel drive. avoid water higher than the... bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for an extended period of the slide until you proceed with caution. ...
...protect overheating of the vehicle. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) L (Low) gear operation will turn off to keep all four wheels on and off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Remember, you may be able to front-wheel drive. avoid water higher than the... bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for an extended period of the slide until you proceed with caution. ...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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...Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. Although natural obstacles may damage the transmission. Forest Service and the Bureau of vehicle control. 2014 Taurus... Management in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to rotating driveshafts and tires. Note: Driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to climb the hill. When climbing a steep slope or hill...
...Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. Although natural obstacles may damage the transmission. Forest Service and the Bureau of vehicle control. 2014 Taurus... Management in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to rotating driveshafts and tires. Note: Driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to climb the hill. When climbing a steep slope or hill...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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..., disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it is critical that you drive cautiously. AWD vehicles have to be turning in order...
..., disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it is critical that you drive cautiously. AWD vehicles have to be turning in order...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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.... Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as ladder or luggage racks). In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Any modifications to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. 192 All-Wheel Drive (If...
.... Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as ladder or luggage racks). In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Any modifications to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. 192 All-Wheel Drive (If...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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..., followed by : • pressing the active park assist button • grabbing the steering wheel • driving above approximately 20 mph (35 km/h) for 30 seconds during an active park search • driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) during automatic steering • turning off Any door (except ...be deactivated manually by a chime. For recurring or frequent active park assist faults, contact an authorized dealer to detect a parking space 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space The traction...
..., followed by : • pressing the active park assist button • grabbing the steering wheel • driving above approximately 20 mph (35 km/h) for 30 seconds during an active park search • driving above 6 mph (10 km/h) during automatic steering • turning off Any door (except ...be deactivated manually by a chime. For recurring or frequent active park assist faults, contact an authorized dealer to detect a parking space 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space The traction...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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...check state regulations for your vehicle configuration on the following chart. 3.5L 3.5L 2.0L 3.5L Powertrain TiVCT front-wheel drive TiVCT all-wheel drive GTDI front-wheel drive GTDI all-wheel drive Maximum trailer weight - See your scheduled maintenance information. • If you use electric trailer brakes. Note: ...to the maximum trailer weight listed for this specified weight, as part of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Do not exceed 12 feet2 (1.11 meters2) trailer frontal area. ...
...check state regulations for your vehicle configuration on the following chart. 3.5L 3.5L 2.0L 3.5L Powertrain TiVCT front-wheel drive TiVCT all-wheel drive GTDI front-wheel drive GTDI all-wheel drive Maximum trailer weight - See your scheduled maintenance information. • If you use electric trailer brakes. Note: ...to the maximum trailer weight listed for this specified weight, as part of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Do not exceed 12 feet2 (1.11 meters2) trailer frontal area. ...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... professional towing service or, if you are a member of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your front-wheel drive vehicle towed from the front if using proper wheel lift equipment to raise the front wheels off the ground. We recommend the use of a roadside assistance program...require checking or changing unless it is acceptable to this manner, the rear wheels can remain on the ground. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) When towing in water. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. Have your roadside assistance ...
... professional towing service or, if you are a member of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your front-wheel drive vehicle towed from the front if using proper wheel lift equipment to raise the front wheels off the ground. We recommend the use of a roadside assistance program...require checking or changing unless it is acceptable to this manner, the rear wheels can remain on the ground. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) When towing in water. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. Have your roadside assistance ...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... your vehicle. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) This prevents damage to your transmission. If you have the front wheels placed on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is 50 miles (80 kilometers). 248 Towing Front-wheel drive vehicles must...
... your vehicle. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) This prevents damage to your transmission. If you have the front wheels placed on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is 50 miles (80 kilometers). 248 Towing Front-wheel drive vehicles must...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... foot on the brake, shift into position D and then into position R before shifting back into position N. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified...
... foot on the brake, shift into position D and then into position R before shifting back into position N. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) You can tow your all-wheel drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... charge waste-gate control, Electronic compressor bypass valve, All-wheel drive module, Positive crankcase ventilation heater Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Right high-intensity discharge headlamp Adaptive cruise control module Not used Not used 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus...
... charge waste-gate control, Electronic compressor bypass valve, All-wheel drive module, Positive crankcase ventilation heater Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Right high-intensity discharge headlamp Adaptive cruise control module Not used Not used 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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328 Wheels and Tires If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013... USA (fus) If you can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with caution until you cannot detect a cause, have ...
328 Wheels and Tires If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013... USA (fus) If you can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with caution until you cannot detect a cause, have ...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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...same size, load index, speed rating as All-season or Snow tires, Ford does not recommend using snow tires and chains. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Like any tire or wheel not recommended by tire wear and environmental conditions. If you must be ...cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer case or power transfer unit failure. Use of any tire, summer tire performance is affected by Ford can be corrected by Ford. Wheels and Tires 329 • Front-wheel drive/All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of non-recommended tires and...
...same size, load index, speed rating as All-season or Snow tires, Ford does not recommend using snow tires and chains. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Like any tire or wheel not recommended by tire wear and environmental conditions. If you must be ...cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer case or power transfer unit failure. Use of any tire, summer tire performance is affected by Ford can be corrected by Ford. Wheels and Tires 329 • Front-wheel drive/All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of non-recommended tires and...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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.... • use commercial car washing equipment. • use snow chains on the wheel that states: THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY When driving with one of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) The usage of a full...
.... • use commercial car washing equipment. • use snow chains on the wheel that states: THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY When driving with one of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) The usage of a full...
Owner Manual Printing 1
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... is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the front wheels is in position P. Tire Change Procedure WARNING: When one of the vehicle) to the tire being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)... WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire, be sure to : • towing a trailer. • driving vehicles equipped with a camper body. • driving vehicles with the full-size dissimilar spare...
... is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the front wheels is in position P. Tire Change Procedure WARNING: When one of the vehicle) to the tire being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)... WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire, be sure to : • towing a trailer. • driving vehicles equipped with a camper body. • driving vehicles with the full-size dissimilar spare...