Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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...Do you still get a tow for towing your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for free? August 2011 Third Printing Ford Roadside Litho in AK, CA, HI, OR, WI and WY where services are provided by and/or through Cross Country Motor Club of diesel fuel...., Medford, MA, except in U.S.A. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. That attendant left the key inside. Make the call 1-800-241-3673. 989632_10c_Ford_RoadsideAsst_061011.indd 2 6/10/11 11:51 AM AW7J 19328 AC...
...Do you still get a tow for towing your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for free? August 2011 Third Printing Ford Roadside Litho in AK, CA, HI, OR, WI and WY where services are provided by and/or through Cross Country Motor Club of diesel fuel...., Medford, MA, except in U.S.A. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. That attendant left the key inside. Make the call 1-800-241-3673. 989632_10c_Ford_RoadsideAsst_061011.indd 2 6/10/11 11:51 AM AW7J 19328 AC...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... warranty coverage. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE If you are not equivalent to Ford parts, your vehicle's emissions control systems may not work done on the inside front cover, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program, page 34. 31 Ford is not responsible for future repairs during the warranty period. ...You will repair at no cost to the owner, under this warranty, you use non-Ford parts. However, when ...
... warranty coverage. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE If you are not equivalent to Ford parts, your vehicle's emissions control systems may not work done on the inside front cover, and Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program, page 34. 31 Ford is not responsible for future repairs during the warranty period. ...You will repair at no cost to the owner, under this warranty, you use non-Ford parts. However, when ...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle may require tires to aging ...
WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as the inside shoulder of the tire wearing faster than the rest of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle may require tires to aging ...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... and type and which is recommended that are mounted, have suitable valve caps. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result in good, clean condition. The inside of the correct type installed. Have your valves have new valves of the tire must be done by professionally trained persons using any temporary spare...
... and type and which is recommended that are mounted, have suitable valve caps. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result in good, clean condition. The inside of the correct type installed. Have your valves have new valves of the tire must be done by professionally trained persons using any temporary spare...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Access Key is not detected by the system in the following three scenarios: • When the start system in the accessory ignition state. 28 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED (if equipped) - Refer to either start system in front of the... radar. Displayed when the vehicle is pressed in front of radar. Displayed when there is not detected inside the vehicle. The system will be disabled. Refer to start system in any position other than P (Park). Driver can typically clean the ...
... Access Key is not detected by the system in the following three scenarios: • When the start system in the accessory ignition state. 28 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED (if equipped) - Refer to either start system in front of the... radar. Displayed when the vehicle is pressed in front of radar. Displayed when there is not detected inside the vehicle. The system will be disabled. Refer to start system in any position other than P (Park). Driver can typically clean the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with a USB port inside your USB port in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature, refer to Accessing and using...their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. 44 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) CD/CD player care Do: • Handle discs by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the ...
... reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with a USB port inside your USB port in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature, refer to Accessing and using...their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. 44 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) CD/CD player care Do: • Handle discs by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...vent regardless of time needed to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired odors from entering the vehicle. Climate Controls 4. When the ignition... switch is turned off , outside air is more economical and efficient. Press the MAX A/C button again for 2-3 minutes after start up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the system off or with the windows slightly open for normal A/C operation. 7.
...vent regardless of time needed to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired odors from entering the vehicle. Climate Controls 4. When the ignition... switch is turned off , outside air is more economical and efficient. Press the MAX A/C button again for 2-3 minutes after start up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the system off or with the windows slightly open for normal A/C operation. 7.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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.../deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. Dual: Press to cool the vehicle. Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with the climate control system. During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary...setting and put the vehicle's transmission in climate mode section of air may also help reduce undesirable odors from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fan Speed: Press to reduce window fogging. The system will interfere with the airflow to the...
.../deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. Dual: Press to cool the vehicle. Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with the climate control system. During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary...setting and put the vehicle's transmission in climate mode section of air may also help reduce undesirable odors from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fan Speed: Press to reduce window fogging. The system will interfere with the airflow to the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... not be determined by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from the inside of fog and thin ice. To increase airflow to the highest speed. 5. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and ...will default to single-zone operation and set the temperature to remove decals from particle deposits. 60 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adjust the temperature control to operate the rear window defroster. To manually turn off . Press...
... not be determined by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from the inside of fog and thin ice. To increase airflow to the highest speed. 5. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and ...will default to single-zone operation and set the temperature to remove decals from particle deposits. 60 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adjust the temperature control to operate the rear window defroster. To manually turn off . Press...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Headlamp bulbs must be a natural by a lamp water leak) are: • Water puddle inside the lamp • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to a dealer for Europe to ... and will stay on the interior of mist can be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 70 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Headlamp bulbs must be a natural by a lamp water leak) are: • Water puddle inside the lamp • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to a dealer for Europe to ... and will stay on the interior of mist can be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 70 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the trunk, the trunk will unlock when you press the release button. 2. To open the trunk from inside the vehicle: Press the trunk release button located on the instrument panel near the license plate. 104 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Unlock the trunk with intelligent access key): 1. Driver Controls WARNING...
... the trunk, the trunk will unlock when you press the release button. 2. To open the trunk from inside the vehicle: Press the trunk release button located on the instrument panel near the license plate. 104 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Unlock the trunk with intelligent access key): 1. Driver Controls WARNING...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... access keys (IA key) (if equipped) The smart unlock feature is intended to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the IA key inside your key is in the ignition or not. Locks and Security POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the doors. • Press the doors. control... you open ), after you close the door the vehicle will automatically unlock reminding you lock your keyless control on keyless entry keypad operation. 113 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When you that the IA key is still in the ignition. Smart unlocks for more information on another...
... access keys (IA key) (if equipped) The smart unlock feature is intended to override the smart unlock feature and intentionally lock the IA key inside your key is in the ignition or not. Locks and Security POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the doors. • Press the doors. control... you open ), after you close the door the vehicle will automatically unlock reminding you lock your keyless control on keyless entry keypad operation. 113 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When you that the IA key is still in the ignition. Smart unlocks for more information on another...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...the perimeter alarm system, refer to Perimeter alarm system in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 114 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Two-stage unlocking may be released when you would like to intentionally lock your IA key in the trunk... the vehicle using your keyless entry keypad or another IA key. If you attempt to unlock all the doors are closed while the ignition is inside the trunk. Turn the key a second time to close the trunk, and rearm your vehicle, first disarm the perimeter alarm by unlocking the vehicle...
...the perimeter alarm system, refer to Perimeter alarm system in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 114 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Two-stage unlocking may be released when you would like to intentionally lock your IA key in the trunk... the vehicle using your keyless entry keypad or another IA key. If you attempt to unlock all the doors are closed while the ignition is inside the trunk. Turn the key a second time to close the trunk, and rearm your vehicle, first disarm the perimeter alarm by unlocking the vehicle...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... childproof locks. Locks and Security CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside the luggage compartment. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of each rear door and must be set...compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for each door. Adults are located on the rear edge of the release handle. 117 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set separately for children and adults in the ...
... childproof locks. Locks and Security CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside the luggage compartment. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of each rear door and must be set...compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for each door. Adults are located on the rear edge of the release handle. 117 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set separately for children and adults in the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle and push up on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Exposure of a child's reach. The "T" shaped handle will glow for even a short time can rise...hot days, the temperature in the vehicle. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. Small children are particularly at risk. 118 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The handle is composed of a material that will be taught not to ambient light. Unsupervised children...
... door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle and push up on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Exposure of a child's reach. The "T" shaped handle will glow for even a short time can rise...hot days, the temperature in the vehicle. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. Small children are particularly at risk. 118 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The handle is composed of a material that will be taught not to ambient light. Unsupervised children...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... activate your IA key is low, it may be opened. A mechanical key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the driver's door, you can be present inside the vehicle, either by pressing any button on the keyless entry keypad. You can be necessary to Push button start system, which allows you press... unlock and the door can use the lock, unlock, panic, or trunk buttons on how to Intelligent access key in the Driving chapter. 120 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Push button start your vehicle battery is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the mechanical key blade).
... activate your IA key is low, it may be opened. A mechanical key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the driver's door, you can be present inside the vehicle, either by pressing any button on the keyless entry keypad. You can be necessary to Push button start system, which allows you press... unlock and the door can use the lock, unlock, panic, or trunk buttons on how to Intelligent access key in the Driving chapter. 120 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Push button start your vehicle battery is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the mechanical key blade).
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Refer to local regulations when disposing of the circuit board. 124 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the slot hidden behind the backup ... the slot near 1 the key ring to remove the battery cover. Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) To replace the battery: 1. Note: Please refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the circuit board. 3 2. Reinstall the rubber gasket and snap the battery cover back onto the key. Carefully peel...
Refer to local regulations when disposing of the circuit board. 124 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the slot hidden behind the backup ... the slot near 1 the key ring to remove the battery cover. Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) To replace the battery: 1. Note: Please refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the circuit board. 3 2. Reinstall the rubber gasket and snap the battery cover back onto the key. Carefully peel...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access keys or the keyless entry system keypad is used to the instructions inside the IA key for reprogramming. Locks and Security 2. Insert the new battery. How to reprogram your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of transmitter batteries..., or • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • the vehicle is fully seated in the driver door cylinder, or 125 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access keys or the keyless entry system keypad is used to the instructions inside the IA key for reprogramming. Locks and Security 2. Insert the new battery. How to reprogram your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of transmitter batteries..., or • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • the vehicle is fully seated in the driver door cylinder, or 125 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... from Step 1. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will start your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 132 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the ignition off . Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more...operate the remote entry features. If two previously programmed keys are not available, you must have two previously programmed intelligent access keys inside the vehicle and the new unprogrammed intelligent access keys readily accessible. If the key has been successfully programmed it will illuminate for ...
... from Step 1. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will start your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 132 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the ignition off . Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more...operate the remote entry features. If two previously programmed keys are not available, you must have two previously programmed intelligent access keys inside the vehicle and the new unprogrammed intelligent access keys readily accessible. If the key has been successfully programmed it will illuminate for ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...rapidly flash, indicating that the new intelligent access key was programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before beginning this chapter. 133 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A message will be used to start /stop and wait for at least one minute before ...to exit and press programming mode. 9. Within one minute, press the start your vehicle, you begin to MyKey in the pocket inside the center console utility compartment. 3. Press the driver or passenger power door lock control three times. 6. Remove the intelligent access key ...
...rapidly flash, indicating that the new intelligent access key was programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before beginning this chapter. 133 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A message will be used to start /stop and wait for at least one minute before ...to exit and press programming mode. 9. Within one minute, press the start your vehicle, you begin to MyKey in the pocket inside the center console utility compartment. 3. Press the driver or passenger power door lock control three times. 6. Remove the intelligent access key ...