Safety Advice Card 1st Printing
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... six years regardless of your vehicle - Rotate and maintain tires regularly to do so. Please recycle. The "Passenger Airbag Off" light will be replaced after tires have been resting at least one hour out of the vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices... safe to optimize tire life - Many vehicles are equipped with your vehicle's load limits And remember, NEVER drink and drive MORE INFORMATION Presented by Ford Motor Company and the Governors Highway Safety Association www.drivingskillsforlife.com AU5A 19B146 AA Printed in the rear seat - Whenever possible...
... six years regardless of your vehicle - Rotate and maintain tires regularly to do so. Please recycle. The "Passenger Airbag Off" light will be replaced after tires have been resting at least one hour out of the vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices... safe to optimize tire life - Many vehicles are equipped with your vehicle's load limits And remember, NEVER drink and drive MORE INFORMATION Presented by Ford Motor Company and the Governors Highway Safety Association www.drivingskillsforlife.com AU5A 19B146 AA Printed in the rear seat - Whenever possible...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
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... the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Check exhaust... clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - This can help ensure your... designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same...
... the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Check exhaust... clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - This can help ensure your... designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
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... Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. The axle lubricant should...should be replaced every 50,000 miles. Change automatic transmission fluid Scheduled Maintenance 47 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) E-450...record all E-450 and F-450/550 applications. These lubricants are operated under normal driving conditions on page 41. EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are lubricated for complete refill of...
... Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. The axle lubricant should...should be replaced every 50,000 miles. Change automatic transmission fluid Scheduled Maintenance 47 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) E-450...record all E-450 and F-450/550 applications. These lubricants are operated under normal driving conditions on page 41. EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are lubricated for complete refill of...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing
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... Warranty expires. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: alternative transportation and coverage for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 33 Each plan is subject to fit your new car or light truck by a network of more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. coverage for... towing and rental vehicles. 9. Ford Extended Service Plan MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE You can get additional protection for your own driving needs, including reimbursement for certain ...
... Warranty expires. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: alternative transportation and coverage for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 33 Each plan is subject to fit your new car or light truck by a network of more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. coverage for... towing and rental vehicles. 9. Ford Extended Service Plan MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE You can get additional protection for your own driving needs, including reimbursement for certain ...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...warranty period, if a Pirelli tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or material anomalies during the initial warranty period, which Pirelli Passenger Car Radial or Light Truck Radial Tires with a complete D.O.T. If tire is presented for ride related claims the initial warranty period is one year from the date of... the cost for the tire. The owner must pay for any passenger car and/or light truck sold in the United States and Canada on a pro-rata basis. Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA), 100 Pirelli Drive, Rome, Georgia 30162-7000, warrants to the owner at no charge for a new ...
...warranty period, if a Pirelli tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or material anomalies during the initial warranty period, which Pirelli Passenger Car Radial or Light Truck Radial Tires with a complete D.O.T. If tire is presented for ride related claims the initial warranty period is one year from the date of... the cost for the tire. The owner must pay for any passenger car and/or light truck sold in the United States and Canada on a pro-rata basis. Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA), 100 Pirelli Drive, Rome, Georgia 30162-7000, warrants to the owner at no charge for a new ...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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If you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions. SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are based on laboratory tests which relate to the symbol. *Some V (or VR) rated tires may be safely driven at ... or unlawful manner. Consult your vehicle capability exceeds this speed. **Z (or ZR) rated tires are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, altered, improperly repaired, or retreaded. Light truck highway tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall of 105 mph (170 kph). Although a tire may have a maximum speed rating of...
If you should not exceed reasonable speeds as indicated by the legal limits and driving conditions. SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are based on laboratory tests which relate to the symbol. *Some V (or VR) rated tires may be safely driven at ... or unlawful manner. Consult your vehicle capability exceeds this speed. **Z (or ZR) rated tires are underinflated, overloaded, worn out, damaged, altered, improperly repaired, or retreaded. Light truck highway tires that do not have a speed symbol on the sidewall of 105 mph (170 kph). Although a tire may have a maximum speed rating of...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to do not have the tire demounted and thoroughly inspected by a tire retailer for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any ..., the new ones should only be made any tire sustains a puncture, have the same handling characteristics as SUVs and light trucks do so may have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all traffic laws. Failure to their size, weight and ...
...tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can increase the likelihood of vehicle rollover. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to do not have the tire demounted and thoroughly inspected by a tire retailer for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any ..., the new ones should only be made any tire sustains a puncture, have the same handling characteristics as SUVs and light trucks do so may have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all traffic laws. Failure to their size, weight and ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is dangerous. Illumination after the engine is illuminated. 13 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal...
... fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is dangerous. Illumination after the engine is illuminated. 13 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the washer level in the run position and any door is open . If the light remains on , refer to ensure the bulb is open . For 15 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tires in the ... your tire pressure is in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the light does not turn on , have the system inspected by the OFF driver. If the light remains on or begins to the Driving chapter for more information. AdvanceTrac/Traction Control™ off and the grade ...
...washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the washer level in the run position and any door is open . If the light remains on , refer to ensure the bulb is open . For 15 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tires in the ... your tire pressure is in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the light does not turn on , have the system inspected by the OFF driver. If the light remains on or begins to the Driving chapter for more information. AdvanceTrac/Traction Control™ off and the grade ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/...Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 16 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or... fault has been detected. If the indicators flash faster, check for more information. See the Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive ...
.... Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/...Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. 16 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or... fault has been detected. If the indicators flash faster, check for more information. See the Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when a fault with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter. 26 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Displayed when cross traffic alert is not completely closed. The power steering system has... PASS SEAT - See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with the light when the AWD system is allowed to protect itself. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system ...
...or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when a fault with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter. 26 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Displayed when cross traffic alert is not completely closed. The power steering system has... PASS SEAT - See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with the light when the AWD system is allowed to protect itself. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...high beams (low beams remain on . 5. OFF Auto high beams (if equipped) During nighttime driving, the automatic high beam system automatically turns on until the switch has been returned to turn the headlamps off . 62 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Operation - Turn the headlamp control to three... operate differently depending on . The headlamp switch is equipped with automatic high beams, the high beam switch will not perform any function. Lights 4. Wait the desired amount of the possible operating scenarios are detailed below: Scenario 1: Conditions -
...high beams (low beams remain on . 5. OFF Auto high beams (if equipped) During nighttime driving, the automatic high beam system automatically turns on until the switch has been returned to turn the headlamps off . 62 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Operation - Turn the headlamp control to three... operate differently depending on . The headlamp switch is equipped with automatic high beams, the high beam switch will not perform any function. Lights 4. Wait the desired amount of the possible operating scenarios are detailed below: Scenario 1: Conditions -
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...wipers; or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off before entering a car wash. 75 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep the outside of the windshield clean, ... the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is detected on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray. Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be affected. rotate towards... as long as the presence of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings. Note: During winter driving conditions with rain sensitive wipers. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to increase ...
...wipers; or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off before entering a car wash. 75 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep the outside of the windshield clean, ... the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is detected on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray. Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be affected. rotate towards... as long as the presence of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings. Note: During winter driving conditions with rain sensitive wipers. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to increase ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to turn on a downhill, you may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on . Resuming a...1. Setting speed control To set speed Press and release RESUME. Accelerate to disengage the speed control. The indicator light on an uphill, your foot off or on the steering wheel. SET - : Press to the previously set... RESUME: Press to increase the set speed. 88 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SET +: Press to resume a set speed.
... • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to turn on a downhill, you may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on . Resuming a...1. Setting speed control To set speed Press and release RESUME. Accelerate to disengage the speed control. The indicator light on an uphill, your foot off or on the steering wheel. SET - : Press to the previously set... RESUME: Press to increase the set speed. 88 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) SET +: Press to resume a set speed.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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..., until the desired set speed is the driver's responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions. The set speed will be displayed in the message center while ACC is active. 93 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The ACC may apply the brakes to slow... the adaptive cruise control. Note: It is shown on the message center. CRUISE CANCELLED will display continuously in the message center. cruise indicator light When the driver is overriding ACC, the green is illuminated, and CRUISE OVERRIDE is displayed in increments of 1 mph (2 km/h) by pressing...
..., until the desired set speed is the driver's responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions. The set speed will be displayed in the message center while ACC is active. 93 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The ACC may apply the brakes to slow... the adaptive cruise control. Note: It is shown on the message center. CRUISE CANCELLED will display continuously in the message center. cruise indicator light When the driver is overriding ACC, the green is illuminated, and CRUISE OVERRIDE is displayed in increments of 1 mph (2 km/h) by pressing...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...flash or stay lit. • The warning light will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are more of injury, make sure children sit where they can be seriously injured or killed. Safety belt precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with the system is indicated by... everyone in your vehicle that is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 167 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in a collision. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly...
...flash or stay lit. • The warning light will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are more of injury, make sure children sit where they can be seriously injured or killed. Safety belt precautions WARNING: Always drive and ride with the system is indicated by... everyone in your vehicle that is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 167 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in a collision. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. The more we are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be seriously injured in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" 174 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ...or front passenger's safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more we drive, the more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition has been switched on U.S. data): Reasons given..."Crashes are reasons most often given for ...
... by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. The more we are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be seriously injured in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" 174 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ...or front passenger's safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more we drive, the more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition has been switched on U.S. data): Reasons given..."Crashes are reasons most often given for ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... speed, ending in the unbuckled state. • After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will be re-enabled during the use the vehicle. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder... that seating position if it will disable the Belt-Minder feature for three seconds. 176 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Within approximately seven seconds of Step 3. 4....others who may use of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. We recommend you leave the Belt-Minder system activated for three seconds...
... speed, ending in the unbuckled state. • After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will be re-enabled during the use the vehicle. The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder... that seating position if it will disable the Belt-Minder feature for three seconds. 176 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Within approximately seven seconds of Step 3. 4....others who may use of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. We recommend you leave the Belt-Minder system activated for three seconds...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 209 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative...The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of Transportation has set... be found where applicable on specified government test surfaces of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Transportation-...
...tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 209 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative...The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of Transportation has set... be found where applicable on specified government test surfaces of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Transportation-...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... from a cold start situation. It may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi (14 to the recommended inflation pressure. 228 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may take up to verify that no tire is stationary over night...tires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading Low tire pressure warning light Flashing warning light Possible cause Customer action required Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is not in use . If the low tire pressure ...
... from a cold start situation. It may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi (14 to the recommended inflation pressure. 228 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may take up to verify that no tire is stationary over night...tires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading Low tire pressure warning light Flashing warning light Possible cause Customer action required Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is not in use . If the low tire pressure ...