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... Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV) have adopted and are enforcing California emission warranty regulations: - For full details about coverage under California requirements for the transportation of interior length): Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington - the Federal Emission Control Warranty applies to all emission related parts. Medium...
... Zero Emission Vehicles (PZEV) have adopted and are enforcing California emission warranty regulations: - For full details about coverage under California requirements for the transportation of interior length): Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington - the Federal Emission Control Warranty applies to all emission related parts. Medium...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... air conditioning Dual electronic automatic temperature control Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster 51 51 54 56 60 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 62 62 68 69 70 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Adaptive cruise control...
... air conditioning Dual electronic automatic temperature control Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster 51 51 54 56 60 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement 62 62 68 69 70 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Adaptive cruise control...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Have the vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To ! WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the ...parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 13 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer.
... Have the vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To ! WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the ...parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 13 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer.
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...reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is more economical and efficient. This re-cooling of the interior air is selected or can be felt from the floor vent regardless of the airflow in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. ...). When the system is off or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use with the windows slightly open for normal A/C operation. 7. Operating tips • To reduce fog...
...reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is more economical and efficient. This re-cooling of the interior air is selected or can be felt from the floor vent regardless of the airflow in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. ...). When the system is off or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use with the windows slightly open for normal A/C operation. 7. Operating tips • To reduce fog...
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...odors from entering the vehicle. passenger heated seat. PASS TEMP: Press to engage automatic temperature control. This re-cooling of the interior air is selected or can be engaged manually in (defrost). Turn to control the driver 11. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX... will appear in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 55 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of the display. When the ignition switch is any airflow mode except turned ...
...odors from entering the vehicle. passenger heated seat. PASS TEMP: Press to engage automatic temperature control. This re-cooling of the interior air is selected or can be engaged manually in (defrost). Turn to control the driver 11. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX... will appear in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 55 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from reaching the interior of the display. When the ignition switch is any airflow mode except turned ...
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A/C engages automatically in the touch screen. 9. Recirculated air: Press to reach the desired temperature. 57 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The system will return to decrease/increase the fan speed. 8. - R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air ... the passenger cooled seat. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of time needed to Rear window defroster later in this section. 2. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may reduce the amount of the vehicle. Recirculation may turn off...
A/C engages automatically in the touch screen. 9. Recirculated air: Press to reach the desired temperature. 57 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The system will return to decrease/increase the fan speed. 8. - R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air ... the passenger cooled seat. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of time needed to Rear window defroster later in this section. 2. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may reduce the amount of the vehicle. Recirculation may turn off...
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...climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more economical and efficient. To return to receive cool air from the floor vent regardless of the interior air is more information on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost). • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do ...not drive with the system off or with the climate control system. Recirculated air may be felt from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for normal A/C operation.
...climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more economical and efficient. To return to receive cool air from the floor vent regardless of the interior air is more information on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost). • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do ...not drive with the system off or with the climate control system. Recirculated air may be felt from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for normal A/C operation.
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... by the vehicle's internal temperature, but can be selected. 3. The ignition must be covered by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from the inside of fog and thin ice. This may cause damage to the heated grid...to the highest speed. 5. The system will not be on the climate control panel and works to remove decals from particle deposits. 60 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. Press MAX A/C. To aid in ...
... by the vehicle's internal temperature, but can be selected. 3. The ignition must be covered by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from the inside of fog and thin ice. This may cause damage to the heated grid...to the highest speed. 5. The system will not be on the climate control panel and works to remove decals from particle deposits. 60 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. Press MAX A/C. To aid in ...
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... applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control until the desired lighting level is... of the lamp is reached. • Press and hold the bottom of the control to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 67 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Vertical aim adjustment 1. If your vehicle has been in front of the control to the full on position to...
... applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or • Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control until the desired lighting level is... of the lamp is reached. • Press and hold the bottom of the control to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 67 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Vertical aim adjustment 1. If your vehicle has been in front of the control to the full on position to...
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... the control to cycle through the color choices plus the off state. • Press the right side of the control to adjust color intensity. 69 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the overhead console. The ambient lighting... reading lamps can be adjusted by pressing on the lamps. Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of the reading lamps. Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps The map lamps are pressed and the ignition is off.
... the control to cycle through the color choices plus the off state. • Press the right side of the control to adjust color intensity. 69 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the overhead console. The ambient lighting... reading lamps can be adjusted by pressing on the lamps. Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of the reading lamps. Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps The map lamps are pressed and the ignition is off.
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... 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 accommodate normal changes in pressure. for North America and an "E" for service if ...mist can occur when the temperature is placed in the off position and either the on the interior of the lens. Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 70 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented ...
... 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 accommodate normal changes in pressure. for North America and an "E" for service if ...mist can occur when the temperature is placed in the off position and either the on the interior of the lens. Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 70 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented ...
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.... Make sure the headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 71 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replacing headlamp (low/high beam) bulbs 1. Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights...
.... Make sure the headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 71 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replacing headlamp (low/high beam) bulbs 1. Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights...
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... on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the driver's side exterior mirror (if equipped) will move down until either front door ...reflective) state to overcome the resistance of the control. Press the left side to operate the power windows. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the driver's side exterior mirror). The electronic day/night mirror will ...the switch up and the window will travel up to minimize glare. 83 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the driver's side exterior mirror (if equipped) will move down until either front door ...reflective) state to overcome the resistance of the control. Press the left side to operate the power windows. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the driver's side exterior mirror). The electronic day/night mirror will ...the switch up and the window will travel up to minimize glare. 83 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... equipped with harsh abrasives, fuel or other gear from reaching the sensor. Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this chapter. 84 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) As you wish to adjust the left mirror. 2. Rotate the control clockwise to ...while the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). For more information, refer to lock mirrors in place. Return to the center position to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this may also block the light from R (Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off. ...
... equipped with harsh abrasives, fuel or other gear from reaching the sensor. Do not clean the housing or glass of the interior rear view mirror since this chapter. 84 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) As you wish to adjust the left mirror. 2. Rotate the control clockwise to ...while the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). For more information, refer to lock mirrors in place. Return to the center position to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this may also block the light from R (Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off. ...
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...engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of each rear door and must be set the lock for children and adults in the ...event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of the release handle. 117 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adults are advised to disengage the childproof ...
...engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to familiarize themselves with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of each rear door and must be set the lock for children and adults in the ...event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with the operation and location of the release handle. 117 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Adults are advised to disengage the childproof ...
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...Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for hours in darkness following brief exposure to play in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. Small... children are particularly at risk. 118 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the trunk and risk ...
...Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for hours in darkness following brief exposure to play in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. Small... children are particularly at risk. 118 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the trunk and risk ...
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...stage unlocking may also be disabled or enabled through the message center if this feature turns on . The turn lamps will not illuminate. 121 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locking the doors 1. Press and release to lock all the doors. Opening front windows and moon ...remote entry, keyless entry and intelligent access (if equipped). Refer to indicate that all doors (not just the driver door). Note: The interior lamps and turn signal lamps will turn signals will illuminate twice to Message center in an unlock of all 2. The unlocking mode will illuminate...
...stage unlocking may also be disabled or enabled through the message center if this feature turns on . The turn lamps will not illuminate. 121 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locking the doors 1. Press and release to lock all the doors. Opening front windows and moon ...remote entry, keyless entry and intelligent access (if equipped). Refer to indicate that all doors (not just the driver door). Note: The interior lamps and turn signal lamps will turn signals will illuminate twice to Message center in an unlock of all 2. The unlocking mode will illuminate...
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... door(s). Press the battery down to local regulations when disposing of this procedure yourself. How to reprogram your vehicle. Illuminated entry The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access keys or the keyless entry system... battery 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) Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key. They should operate ...
... door(s). Press the battery down to local regulations when disposing of this procedure yourself. How to reprogram your vehicle. Illuminated entry The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access keys or the keyless entry system... battery 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) Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the backup key. They should operate ...
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..., or • the key is inserted in the on with push button start feature) the start button is removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps, parking lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) will not turn off if: • they have been turned on or accessory mode, the... with intelligent access with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The lights will illuminate. Locks and Security • after 30 minutes. 126 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
..., or • the key is inserted in the on with push button start feature) the start button is removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps, parking lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) will not turn off if: • they have been turned on or accessory mode, the... with intelligent access with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The lights will illuminate. Locks and Security • after 30 minutes. 126 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)