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... Ford Motor Company 2011 3 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) No part of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 311 317 318 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery... Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 319 327 329 332 336 338 344 361 366 367 372 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal...
... Ford Motor Company 2011 3 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) No part of this publication was correct at any means without notice or obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 311 317 318 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery... Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 319 327 329 332 336 338 344 361 366 367 372 Accessories Ford Extended Service Plan Scheduled Maintenance Normal...
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...2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. This shield needs to Maintenance product specifications and capacities... regulations on volatile organic compounds may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing. Refer to be removed for service, including oil and filter changes. Do not use washer fluid with four quick release fasteners. Failure to fill the reservoir if the level ...
...2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. This shield needs to Maintenance product specifications and capacities... regulations on volatile organic compounds may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing. Refer to be removed for service, including oil and filter changes. Do not use washer fluid with four quick release fasteners. Failure to fill the reservoir if the level ...
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.... They are unnecessary and could lead to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in the scheduled maintenance information. Refer to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty. 335 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could...
.... They are unnecessary and could lead to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in the scheduled maintenance information. Refer to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty. 335 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could...
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...need to stop -and-go driving. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may ... [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; Unnecessary shifting of weight carried). 352 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with...
...need to stop -and-go driving. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may ... [88 km/h] uses 15% less fuel than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; Unnecessary shifting of weight carried). 352 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with...
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... / WSS-M2C945-A and API Certification Mark Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil Ford Part Name or equivalent •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5.5 quarts (5.2L) (US) (3.5L V6 engine) •...3041; SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (Canada)3 •XO-5W30-QSP (US) •XO-5W30-QFS (US) •CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada) •CXO-5W30-LFS12 (Canada) / WSS-M2C946-A with API Certification Mark 368 Items Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA ...
... / WSS-M2C945-A and API Certification Mark Maintenance and Specifications Engine oil Ford Part Name or equivalent •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) •Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5.5 quarts (5.2L) (US) (3.5L V6 engine) •...3041; SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (Canada)3 •XO-5W30-QSP (US) •XO-5W30-QFS (US) •CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada) •CXO-5W30-LFS12 (Canada) / WSS-M2C946-A with API Certification Mark 368 Items Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA ...
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.... 3 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Approximate dry fill capacity. Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A (3.5L V6 SHO engine) or...
.... 3 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Approximate dry fill capacity. Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A (3.5L V6 SHO engine) or...
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... for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles (refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform ..., then the oil change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is 5,000 miles (8,000 km). This interval can be waived if the axle is 3,000 mile (4,800 km). 398 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, ...) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. The axle fluid should be...
... for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles (refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform ..., then the oil change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is 5,000 miles (8,000 km). This interval can be waived if the axle is 3,000 mile (4,800 km). 398 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, ...) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or equivalent. The axle fluid should be...
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... Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...86 Cupholder(s) ...154 Customer Assistance ...279 Ford Extended Service Plan ...378, 381 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index Child safety seats ......77 Controls power seat ...141 steering column ...96 Coolant checking and adding ...338 refill capacities ...341, 367 specifications ...367 Cross Traffic Alert ...266 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...window and rearview mirrors ...54 windshield ...54, 56 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...357 engine oil ...332 Doors central unlocking ...114 Driving under special conditions ...274, 276 sand ...275...
... Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...86 Cupholder(s) ...154 Customer Assistance ...279 Ford Extended Service Plan ...378, 381 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index Child safety seats ......77 Controls power seat ...141 steering column ...96 Coolant checking and adding ...338 refill capacities ...341, 367 specifications ...367 Cross Traffic Alert ...266 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...window and rearview mirrors ...54 windshield ...54, 56 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...357 engine oil ...332 Doors central unlocking ...114 Driving under special conditions ...274, 276 sand ...275...
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... coolant ...338 fail-safe cooling ...342 idle speed control ...336 lubrication specifications ...367 refill capacities ...367 service points ...329-330 Engine block heater ...240 Engine oil ...332 checking and adding ...332 dipstick ...332 filter, specifications ...366 refill capacities ...367 specifications ...367 Event data recording ...7 Exhaust fumes ...239 F Fail safe cooling ......Heating heating and air conditioning system ...51, 54, 56 Homelink wireless control system ...99 Hood ...328 I Ignition ...234, 372 Illuminated visor mirror ...77 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... coolant ...338 fail-safe cooling ...342 idle speed control ...336 lubrication specifications ...367 refill capacities ...367 service points ...329-330 Engine block heater ...240 Engine oil ...332 checking and adding ...332 dipstick ...332 filter, specifications ...366 refill capacities ...367 specifications ...367 Event data recording ...7 Exhaust fumes ...239 F Fail safe cooling ......Heating heating and air conditioning system ...51, 54, 56 Homelink wireless control system ...99 Hood ...328 I Ignition ...234, 372 Illuminated visor mirror ...77 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...184 Occupant Classification Sensor ...157 warning light and chime ...165 Safety restraints - Index O Octane rating ...347 Oil (see Engine oil) ...332 Overdrive ...252 P Parental MyKey programming ...107 Parking brake ...243 Parts (see Motorcraft ... ...113 Power mirrors ...84 Powerpoint ...80 Power steering ...249 fluid, checking and adding ...356 fluid, refill capacity ...367 fluid, specifications ...367 Power Windows ...81 Power windows opening using remote entry system ...121 Push button... for adults ...160-161, 163 for children ...188 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...184 Occupant Classification Sensor ...157 warning light and chime ...165 Safety restraints - Index O Octane rating ...347 Oil (see Engine oil) ...332 Overdrive ...252 P Parental MyKey programming ...107 Parking brake ...243 Parts (see Motorcraft ... ...113 Power mirrors ...84 Powerpoint ...80 Power steering ...249 fluid, checking and adding ...356 fluid, refill capacity ...367 fluid, specifications ...367 Power Windows ...81 Power windows opening using remote entry system ...121 Push button... for adults ...160-161, 163 for children ...188 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)