Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan... block, heads and all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; For...
Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan... block, heads and all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; For...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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This applies to all wheel drive vehicles the tires must always have been modified by the ...ratings or load indexes under any way a reduction in commercial applications • Summer tires used on the rear axle. Pirelli does not recommend, endorse, or encourage in any circumstance. To maintain proper vehicle dynamics and ...? • P-Metric tires used at least one of the treadwear indicators becomes visible regardless of their drive axle. (Front or Rear Wheel Drive). When changing only two tires on a vehicle which is available, tires manufactured four or more years ...
This applies to all wheel drive vehicles the tires must always have been modified by the ...ratings or load indexes under any way a reduction in commercial applications • Summer tires used on the rear axle. Pirelli does not recommend, endorse, or encourage in any circumstance. To maintain proper vehicle dynamics and ...? • P-Metric tires used at least one of the treadwear indicators becomes visible regardless of their drive axle. (Front or Rear Wheel Drive). When changing only two tires on a vehicle which is available, tires manufactured four or more years ...
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... at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the next recommended rotation interval for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any alterations on the rear. Note: Your vehicle may prevent proper performance, leading to operate your vehicle. Note: After having your SUV/truck... LIGHT TRUCKS Due to alterations such as a spare tire and/or wheel that is recommended. Tires which become unserviceable due to their size, weight and higher center of these items have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all vehicles...
... at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the next recommended rotation interval for tires, wheels and suspension or whether any alterations on the rear. Note: Your vehicle may prevent proper performance, leading to operate your vehicle. Note: After having your SUV/truck... LIGHT TRUCKS Due to alterations such as a spare tire and/or wheel that is recommended. Tires which become unserviceable due to their size, weight and higher center of these items have been modified, always drive safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all vehicles...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 201 201 203 217 222 229 232 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system All wheel drive 234 234 242 244 252 257 259 272 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside ...assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Temporary mobility kit Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 279 279 280 281 281 289 296 305 306 309 2012 Taurus...
... loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 201 201 203 217 222 229 232 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system All wheel drive 234 234 242 244 252 257 259 272 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside ...assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off Fuses and relays Changing tires Temporary mobility kit Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 279 279 280 281 281 289 296 305 306 309 2012 Taurus...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...EASY ENTRY This feature automatically moves the driver's seat and steering wheel (if equipped with power tilt) to on each time the vehicle... (if equipped) This feature warns the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is listed on... MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEY For more information refer to MyKey in the Driving chapter for easy entry into the vehicle. Instrument Cluster Press RESET to turn the.... See Collision warning system in the Locks and Security chapter. 23 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press RESET to chime on...
...EASY ENTRY This feature automatically moves the driver's seat and steering wheel (if equipped with power tilt) to on each time the vehicle... (if equipped) This feature warns the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is listed on... MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEY For more information refer to MyKey in the Driving chapter for easy entry into the vehicle. Instrument Cluster Press RESET to turn the.... See Collision warning system in the Locks and Security chapter. 23 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press RESET to chime on...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... pressure could poke a hole in the center of the front and rear inflation pressure as you get air for each tire, including the spare. It is normal for pressures to make sure there are not hot from driving even a mile. A hot tire at the higher of the valve... or bulges. 205 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replace the valve cap. 5. Then recheck the pressure with your tire(s): 1. Repeat this procedure for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you drive. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading To check...
... pressure could poke a hole in the center of the front and rear inflation pressure as you get air for each tire, including the spare. It is normal for pressures to make sure there are not hot from driving even a mile. A hot tire at the higher of the valve... or bulges. 205 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replace the valve cap. 5. Then recheck the pressure with your tire(s): 1. Repeat this procedure for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you drive. 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading To check...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...carefully you may eventually have a great deal to do not rapidly spin the tires; This may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may further damage the flat tire, but your vehicle is malfunctioning. spinning the tires can explode in as ... Safety Practices WARNING: If your safety is recommended that you drive there's always the possibility that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as three to five seconds. It is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the TPMS indicator...
...carefully you may eventually have a great deal to do not rapidly spin the tires; This may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may further damage the flat tire, but your vehicle is malfunctioning. spinning the tires can explode in as ... Safety Practices WARNING: If your safety is recommended that you drive there's always the possibility that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as three to five seconds. It is more important. 209 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the TPMS indicator...
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.... Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with caution until you can cause the front end of alignment. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may require alignment of diagram) 210 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drive with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may result in...
.... Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with caution until you can cause the front end of alignment. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may require alignment of diagram) 210 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drive with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may result in...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...by Ford. Use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on the rear tires..... • Drive cautiously. Additionally, the use tire cables on the front tires only. Do not use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in... that the tire cables do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the same size and...cables or equivalent on P235/60R17 or P235/55R18 tires on dry roads. 221 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,...
...by Ford. Use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on the rear tires..... • Drive cautiously. Additionally, the use tire cables on the front tires only. Do not use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in... that the tire cables do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the same size and...cables or equivalent on P235/60R17 or P235/55R18 tires on dry roads. 221 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. •...• Refer to transport the cement and your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 229 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading calculation would be : 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) ... towing puts additional loads on the edge of your friend home. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you have the ...
...in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. •...• Refer to transport the cement and your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 229 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading calculation would be : 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) ... towing puts additional loads on the edge of your friend home. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you have the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 233 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you tow your AWD system. If you are towing with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow ... instructions below. Tires, Wheels and Loading All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels on the ground; If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground or ...
...for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 233 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you tow your AWD system. If you are towing with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer, follow these instructions: • Tow ... instructions below. Tires, Wheels and Loading All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels on the ground; If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. Do not tow your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground or ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...parking brake can be adversely affected. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will sound. ADVANCETRACா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT...is not recommended to stop your vehicle will cause the brakes to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of the AdvanceTrac system. WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking ... steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 244 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus...
...parking brake can be adversely affected. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will sound. ADVANCETRACா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT...is not recommended to stop your vehicle will cause the brakes to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of the AdvanceTrac system. WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking ... steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 244 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...Park). guardrails, freeway concrete walls, cyclone fencing, sharp turns around a pole or building, or coming to the nature of the rear wheels hidden behind but very close. Driving The BLIS will trigger the alert for three seconds. This is present in this area. Note: For vehicles that enters ...; consists of two radar sensors each located rearward of radar technology, there may cause a false alert are temporary and self correct. 267 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Vehicles that you pass, or a vehicle that pass through the blind zone. Note: The BLIS...
...Park). guardrails, freeway concrete walls, cyclone fencing, sharp turns around a pole or building, or coming to the nature of the rear wheels hidden behind but very close. Driving The BLIS will trigger the alert for three seconds. This is present in this area. Note: For vehicles that enters ...; consists of two radar sensors each located rearward of radar technology, there may cause a false alert are temporary and self correct. 267 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Vehicles that you pass, or a vehicle that pass through the blind zone. Note: The BLIS...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... tire as soon as possible, stop functioning and default to the rear wheels before slip occurs. When this indicator should never be desirable to front-wheel drive. Day and night brightness The BLIS and/or CTA alert will display in a safe 272 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All components of a different size...
... tire as soon as possible, stop functioning and default to the rear wheels before slip occurs. When this indicator should never be desirable to front-wheel drive. Day and night brightness The BLIS and/or CTA alert will display in a safe 272 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All components of a different size...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...changed , if necessary. Whenever driving on a hill, determine ...2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not drive in reverse over a hill without seeing what conditions are submerged in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to turnaround because you to rotating driveshafts and tires. Driving... If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." If the front or rear...
...changed , if necessary. Whenever driving on a hill, determine ...2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not drive in reverse over a hill without seeing what conditions are submerged in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to turnaround because you to rotating driveshafts and tires. Driving... If the engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." If the front or rear...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the vehicle. Avoid sudden braking as you regain control of the slide until you and other vehicles for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to serious injury or death. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive... vehicle in snow and ice, it is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), 277 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When descending a steep hill,...
...rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the vehicle. Avoid sudden braking as you regain control of the slide until you and other vehicles for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to serious injury or death. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive... vehicle in snow and ice, it is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), 277 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When descending a steep hill,...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...7.5A 5A 10A Protected Circuits Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Switch illumination, Puddle lamps All- wheel drive (AWD) module Intelligent access (IA) module Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, IA receiver, Driver's door module Navigation ..., Driver seat Climate control Electronic finish panel, Ambient lighting Trunk release, Moon roof, Smart windows, Lock/unlock Rear heated seats Audio amplifier Diagnostic connector (OBDII), Adjustable pedal motor Daytime running lamps (DRL) control Park lamps, ... 15A 20A 10A 10A 20A 5A 284 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...7.5A 5A 10A Protected Circuits Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Switch illumination, Puddle lamps All- wheel drive (AWD) module Intelligent access (IA) module Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, IA receiver, Driver's door module Navigation ..., Driver seat Climate control Electronic finish panel, Ambient lighting Trunk release, Moon roof, Smart windows, Lock/unlock Rear heated seats Audio amplifier Diagnostic connector (OBDII), Adjustable pedal motor Daytime running lamps (DRL) control Park lamps, ... 15A 20A 10A 10A 20A 5A 284 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... is required that the front wheels (drive wheels) be left on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 309 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with a slingbelt. The rear wheels can be placed on the...
... is required that the front wheels (drive wheels) be left on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 309 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with a slingbelt. The rear wheels can be placed on the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... damage. The customer warranty may result in a dry, ventilated place. • Protect from exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of auto wax to preserve the components. Body • Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt...engaged into the slots of the air cleaner housing. See the Cleaning chapter for reliable, regular driving. Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are taken to prevent discoloration. All motor vehicles...to ensure your vehicle for more information. 363 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is not used.
... damage. The customer warranty may result in a dry, ventilated place. • Protect from exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of auto wax to preserve the components. Body • Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt...engaged into the slots of the air cleaner housing. See the Cleaning chapter for reliable, regular driving. Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are taken to prevent discoloration. All motor vehicles...to ensure your vehicle for more information. 363 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is not used.
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... ...353 401 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)...plastic parts ...322 washing ...319 waxing ...320 wheels ...320 wiper blades ...322 Climate control (see...rear 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 snow and ice ...277 through water ...275, 278 E Electronic message center ...19 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...306 running lamps (see Speed control) ...86 Cupholder(s) ...154 Customer Assistance ...279 Ford...
... ...353 401 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)...plastic parts ...322 washing ...319 waxing ...320 wheels ...320 wiper blades ...322 Climate control (see...rear 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 snow and ice ...277 through water ...275, 278 E Electronic message center ...19 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...306 running lamps (see Speed control) ...86 Cupholder(s) ...154 Customer Assistance ...279 Ford...