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Where a vehicle has no factory-related defect, and is therefore not entitled to a warranty related repair, replacement or adjustment, it is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period: • wiper blade replacements will ...be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair 14 Some examples include: • Loss of personal recording media, software or data •...
Where a vehicle has no factory-related defect, and is therefore not entitled to a warranty related repair, replacement or adjustment, it is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period: • wiper blade replacements will ...be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair 14 Some examples include: • Loss of personal recording media, software or data •...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... caused by failing to follow the recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning...
... caused by failing to follow the recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning...
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.... If such use of usable treadwear, the tire will be made for your vehicle and should be used with other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be replaced with the temporary spare wheel. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY NON ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS A. Irregular...
.... If such use of usable treadwear, the tire will be made for your vehicle and should be used with other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be replaced with the temporary spare wheel. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY NON ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS A. Irregular...
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B. T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - The T-type temporary spare tire should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be replaced with other vehicle. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY NON ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS A. Fire, wreck or ...
B. T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - The T-type temporary spare tire should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be replaced with other vehicle. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY NON ADJUSTABLE CONDITIONS A. Fire, wreck or ...
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... abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by tire repair. • Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, if Maxxis determines the problem...
... abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by tire repair. • Ride problems, vibration problems, and/or out-of-round Tires, if Maxxis determines the problem...
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... cause a drive tire that has lost traction to a safe stop. 54 Use an accurate tire gauge to inflate or deflate tires. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in excess of causing tire damage than the recommended cold inflation pressure. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly...
... cause a drive tire that has lost traction to a safe stop. 54 Use an accurate tire gauge to inflate or deflate tires. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in excess of causing tire damage than the recommended cold inflation pressure. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly...
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... or vibration, have been run underinflated will show more wear on tire rotation. 59 NOTE: Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of snow tires are marked on at least one sidewall with the letters ''M" and ''S" plus a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on all four wheel positions. Tires without...
... or vibration, have been run underinflated will show more wear on tire rotation. 59 NOTE: Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of snow tires are marked on at least one sidewall with the letters ''M" and ''S" plus a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake on all four wheel positions. Tires without...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... that are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other SIRIUS features, please contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. For information on... the date of sale or lease of being in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. 47 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In folder mode, the system will be played, regardless of the vehicle. For more information and a complete...
... that are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other SIRIUS features, please contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. For information on... the date of sale or lease of being in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. 47 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In folder mode, the system will be played, regardless of the vehicle. For more information and a complete...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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A/C engages automatically in any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the vehicle. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. When the ignition ... the interior of the vehicle and may be engaged manually in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to activate/deactivate the climate control system. 9. Fan speed adjustment...
A/C engages automatically in any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the vehicle. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. When the ignition ... the interior of the vehicle and may be engaged manually in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to activate/deactivate the climate control system. 9. Fan speed adjustment...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... that will automatically provide outside air to the Voice commands in P (Park) to continue to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from entering the vehicle. Fan Speed: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. During extreme high ambient...starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." • A small amount of air may be felt from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to reduce window fogging. Operating tips • To reduce fog ...
... that will automatically provide outside air to the Voice commands in P (Park) to continue to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from entering the vehicle. Fan Speed: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. During extreme high ambient...starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." • A small amount of air may be felt from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to reduce window fogging. Operating tips • To reduce fog ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Lights Scenario 3: Conditions - The headlamp switch is detected. 64 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The automatic high beam system is set to turn the high beams on ). Scenario 4: Conditions - Activating high beams If ...: • The headlamp control is in auto lamp mode. • The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed . • Severe rain, snow or fog is in (autolamps), (off), (park lamps), or (on and off . The headlamp switch is not detected. Enabling/disabling auto high beams Enabling/disabling...
Lights Scenario 3: Conditions - The headlamp switch is detected. 64 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The automatic high beam system is set to turn the high beams on ). Scenario 4: Conditions - Activating high beams If ...: • The headlamp control is in auto lamp mode. • The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed . • Severe rain, snow or fog is in (autolamps), (off), (park lamps), or (on and off . The headlamp switch is not detected. Enabling/disabling auto high beams Enabling/disabling...
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... on your headlamps under these conditions. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may result in a collision. 66 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Always remember to begin detecting other vehicles again. If blockages are observed, the system will stay in low... off, autolamps or parking lamp position and • the transmission must be out of the camera for blockage. Failure to activate. bird dropping, bug splatter, snow, or ice), the automatic high beam system uses a blocked sensor computer program.
... on your headlamps under these conditions. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may result in a collision. 66 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Always remember to begin detecting other vehicles again. If blockages are observed, the system will stay in low... off, autolamps or parking lamp position and • the transmission must be out of the camera for blockage. Failure to activate. bird dropping, bug splatter, snow, or ice), the automatic high beam system uses a blocked sensor computer program.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... rain-sensitive wipers will vary based on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. The wipers will be activated for up to ten seconds. 75 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Keep the outside of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold : the wipers and washer fluid... present on the windshield and the multi-function switch is set to decrease the speed of the wipers; Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur.
... rain-sensitive wipers will vary based on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. The wipers will be activated for up to ten seconds. 75 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Keep the outside of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold : the wipers and washer fluid... present on the windshield and the multi-function switch is set to decrease the speed of the wipers; Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... steering wheel ON/OFF control. Adaptive Cruise Control cannot replace attentive driving. WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. 88 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Failing to follow any time by manually pressing on roads that are located on the steering wheel. Additionally, adaptive...
... steering wheel ON/OFF control. Adaptive Cruise Control cannot replace attentive driving. WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. 88 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Failing to follow any time by manually pressing on roads that are located on the steering wheel. Additionally, adaptive...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...lower grille. When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be blocked. This can happen, for this message being displayed. Swirling water, or snow or ice on Do not use ACC in these the surface of radar technology, it may not interfere with the radar signals detect, warn, or...interfering Do not use ACC in these with no longer obstructed Heavy rain or snow is possible to get a blockage warning and not be detected and the ACC will either self clear or clear after a key cycle. 95 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) vehicles and no roadside objects Due...
...lower grille. When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be blocked. This can happen, for this message being displayed. Swirling water, or snow or ice on Do not use ACC in these the surface of radar technology, it may not interfere with the radar signals detect, warn, or...interfering Do not use ACC in these with no longer obstructed Heavy rain or snow is possible to get a blockage warning and not be detected and the ACC will either self clear or clear after a key cycle. 95 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) vehicles and no roadside objects Due...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, insert the key that it was created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is stuck in snow, mud or sand. see the Using MyKey with remote start , put the intelligent access key in the backup slot; When this optional setting...distance to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey Optional Settings section. Make sure you want to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section. 108 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: To program the optional settings go to make a MyKey into the ignition. If your vehicle ...
...on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, insert the key that it was created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is stuck in snow, mud or sand. see the Using MyKey with remote start , put the intelligent access key in the backup slot; When this optional setting...distance to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey Optional Settings section. Make sure you want to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section. 108 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: To program the optional settings go to make a MyKey into the ignition. If your vehicle ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...information about tire grades exactly as a tire graded 100. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the wear rate of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to this tire is a comparative rating based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering... passenger car tires. The grades represent the tire's ability to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 201 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE...
...information about tire grades exactly as a tire graded 100. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the wear rate of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to this tire is a comparative rating based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering... passenger car tires. The grades represent the tire's ability to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 201 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your safety is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) spinning the tires can explode in as little as a pair. This may be damaged. It is malfunctioning. The tire...incompatible with your vehicle. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. Drive slowly to five seconds. If the TPMS indicator is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with your TPMS is recommended that you drive there's always the possibility that the two front tires or two rear ...
The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your safety is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) spinning the tires can explode in as little as a pair. This may be damaged. It is malfunctioning. The tire...incompatible with your vehicle. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. Drive slowly to five seconds. If the TPMS indicator is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with your TPMS is recommended that you drive there's always the possibility that the two front tires or two rear ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in kilograms and pounds that can be carried ... the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. Refer to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 214 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be...
M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in kilograms and pounds that can be carried ... the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. Refer to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 214 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...'s wheel house or body. • Do not use tire chains, cables or optional traction devices with tire cables on dry roads. 221 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) However, in an increased risk of loss of optional spike spider type traction devices or equivalent is ...vehicle. • Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle...
...'s wheel house or body. • Do not use tire chains, cables or optional traction devices with tire cables on dry roads. 221 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) However, in an increased risk of loss of optional spike spider type traction devices or equivalent is ...vehicle. • Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle...