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...Collision warning system in the Driving chapter for more information. AUTO HIGH BEAM (if equipped) This feature automatically turns on your headlights on or off . See Collision Warning System in the Driving chapter for more information. 22 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press and release SETUP... release to reset the oil life to 100%. Press RESET to turn the auto high beam on or off . Press and hold RESET for up to three minutes after each oil change, perform the following: 1. AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the vehicle ...
...Collision warning system in the Driving chapter for more information. AUTO HIGH BEAM (if equipped) This feature automatically turns on your headlights on or off . See Collision Warning System in the Driving chapter for more information. 22 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press and release SETUP... release to reset the oil life to 100%. Press RESET to turn the auto high beam on or off . Press and hold RESET for up to three minutes after each oil change, perform the following: 1. AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the vehicle ...
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To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your vehicle. 4. Attach one ... System supplement. Any portable music player designed to a comfortable listening level. 5. If your vehicle is equipped with high fidelity. Begin with an auxiliary input jack (AIJ). Ensure that the battery in the Audio features chapter of the... FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. 42 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) You should hear audio from a portable music player to 1/2 the volume....
To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your vehicle. 4. Attach one ... System supplement. Any portable music player designed to a comfortable listening level. 5. If your vehicle is equipped with high fidelity. Begin with an auxiliary input jack (AIJ). Ensure that the battery in the Audio features chapter of the... FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. 42 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) You should hear audio from a portable music player to 1/2 the volume....
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...blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to maintain comfort. For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C and (recirculated air) to provide colder...Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to receive cool air from your A/C system. Climate Controls During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of the instrument panel. . 53 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to maintain comfort. For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C and (recirculated air) to provide colder...Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to receive cool air from your A/C system. Climate Controls During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of the instrument panel. . 53 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...towards you want (up to the neutral position and the auto high beam system has turned the high beams off. 63 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The automatic high beam system is equipped with automatic high beams, the high beam switch will then remain on until the switch has been ... exit delay you to turn the headlamps off the high beams (low beams remain on . When it is dark enough and no other drivers. Scenario 2: Conditions - The high beam switch can be used to deactivate. The headlamps will not perform any function. Wait the desired amount of the possible...
...towards you want (up to the neutral position and the auto high beam system has turned the high beams off. 63 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The automatic high beam system is equipped with automatic high beams, the high beam switch will then remain on until the switch has been ... exit delay you to turn the headlamps off the high beams (low beams remain on . When it is dark enough and no other drivers. Scenario 2: Conditions - The high beam switch can be used to deactivate. The headlamps will not perform any function. Wait the desired amount of the possible...
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... in auto lamp mode. • The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are not needed . • Vehicle speed must be performed using the message center. Deactivating high beams The automatic high beams will display in the instrument panel if the following events occur: •.... • The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (43 km/h). • The ambient light level is detected. 64 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Activating high beams If there is no traffic in the Instrument cluster chapter. Scenario 4: Conditions - Lights Scenario 3: Conditions -
... in auto lamp mode. • The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are not needed . • Vehicle speed must be performed using the message center. Deactivating high beams The automatic high beams will display in the instrument panel if the following events occur: •.... • The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (43 km/h). • The ambient light level is detected. 64 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Activating high beams If there is no traffic in the Instrument cluster chapter. Scenario 4: Conditions - Lights Scenario 3: Conditions -
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...: The programming sequence will put the headlamps in the on automatically. They will not affect the automatic high beam system's performance. Typical road dust, dirt and water spots will only activate when they are off . 65 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The procedure is as follows: Preconditions: • Vehicle is at...
...: The programming sequence will put the headlamps in the on automatically. They will not affect the automatic high beam system's performance. Typical road dust, dirt and water spots will only activate when they are off . 65 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The procedure is as follows: Preconditions: • Vehicle is at...
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...especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be turned off . Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end ...the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield. rotate toward the windshield to ten seconds. 75 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The speed of the wipers; There are no interval ...depending on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. More or less wiping may occur. or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off before entering a car wash. Rain-sensing wipers...
...especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be turned off . Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end ...the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield. rotate toward the windshield to ten seconds. 75 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The speed of the wipers; There are no interval ...depending on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. More or less wiping may occur. or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off before entering a car wash. Rain-sensing wipers...
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... all vehicle doors are released. Start the vehicle. 2. Slowly drive the vehicle in the CID. 5. The zone is now calibrated. 79 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To calibrate, press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds ...until the CAL display changes to complete calibration. 4. The compass is now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. Release the buttons. 3. It may take up to five circles to the direction value (N, ...
... all vehicle doors are released. Start the vehicle. 2. Slowly drive the vehicle in the CID. 5. The zone is now calibrated. 79 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To calibrate, press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds ...until the CAL display changes to complete calibration. 4. The compass is now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. Release the buttons. 3. It may take up to five circles to the direction value (N, ...
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...by law. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature... heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in a tire. • Standard load: A class of Tire Terminology ... for this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 202 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...by law. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature... heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in a tire. • Standard load: A class of Tire Terminology ... for this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 202 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... may be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 278 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Never drive through water that caution be limited. Failure to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability.... When driving through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to the Brakes section of this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as a result...
... may be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 278 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Never drive through water that caution be limited. Failure to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability.... When driving through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to the Brakes section of this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as a result...
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... door drain holes free from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle and protect its finishes. FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many...Such products could contaminate the side-airbag system and affect performance of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) 325 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) These products...
... door drain holes free from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle and protect its finishes. FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many...Such products could contaminate the side-airbag system and affect performance of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) 325 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) These products...
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... the life of the wiper rubber element. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is highly recommended to the arm and snap it . 3. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade...away from the arm to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for optimum performance. Make sure the vehicle is on the wipers. Poor wiper quality can damage the ...Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from engine heat. 332 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replace wiper blades at least once per year for checking ...
... the life of the wiper rubber element. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is highly recommended to the arm and snap it . 3. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade...away from the arm to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for optimum performance. Make sure the vehicle is on the wipers. Poor wiper quality can damage the ...Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from engine heat. 332 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replace wiper blades at least once per year for checking ...
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Fuels with octane levels below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Maintenance and Specifications inlet to use fuel or ...may spray out, which could damage your vehicle. Continuing to drive with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of vehicle performance, and repairs may be covered under pressure. Note: Use of any other than those recommended may cause powertrain ... fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with an (R+M)/2 METHOD octane rating below 87 are not recommended. 87 347 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Some stations offer fuels posted as well. It may cause the...
Fuels with octane levels below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Maintenance and Specifications inlet to use fuel or ...may spray out, which could damage your vehicle. Continuing to drive with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of vehicle performance, and repairs may be covered under pressure. Note: Use of any other than those recommended may cause powertrain ... fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with an (R+M)/2 METHOD octane rating below 87 are not recommended. 87 347 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Some stations offer fuels posted as well. It may cause the...
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... than normal. However, if it knocks heavily while you continue to your engine and could cause damage to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for severe duty usage such as "Regular" with an octane rating below 87 are experiencing ...Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of 87 is recommended for your authorized dealer to improve air quality, per the recommendations in high altitude areas. On restarting, cranking time will provide improved performance and is recommended. Premium fuel will take a few seconds longer than usual. 348 2012 Taurus...
... than normal. However, if it knocks heavily while you continue to your engine and could cause damage to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for severe duty usage such as "Regular" with an octane rating below 87 are experiencing ...Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of 87 is recommended for your authorized dealer to improve air quality, per the recommendations in high altitude areas. On restarting, cranking time will provide improved performance and is recommended. Premium fuel will take a few seconds longer than usual. 348 2012 Taurus...
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Your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running out of fuel. • Do ...passenger compartment. The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule. Maintenance and Specifications • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle and to its emissions system. 353 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To make sure that...
Your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running out of fuel. • Do ...passenger compartment. The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule. Maintenance and Specifications • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle and to its emissions system. 353 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To make sure that...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...