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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Navigation system based climate control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Interior lamps Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Adaptive cruise control Moonroof 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 2 Rear-view camera system All wheel drive 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 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 3 Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2011 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.
  • Page 5 Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 6 In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may...
  • Page 7 EDR. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder...
  • Page 8 If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel information.
  • Page 9 WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle.
  • Page 10 Brake Fluid - Parking Aid System Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Rear Window Defrost/Demist Defrost/Demist 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 11 Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Power Steering Fluid Level Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Jack Air Filter Low Tire Pressure Check Fuel Cap Warning 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 12: Instrument Cluster

    However, if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 13 It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 14 (RTT): Displays when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 15 Overdrive cancel and grade assist (RTT) (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned on, refer to the Driving chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 16 Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 17: Gauges

    Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 18 Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 19: Message Center

    This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 20 ↑ excellent economy. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows ↓, one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 21 11. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 22 Press RESET to change the sensitivity setting. COLLISION WARN CHIME (if equipped) This feature warns the driver of a possible collision. See Collision warning system in the Driving chapter for more information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 23 Press the RESET control to choose the proper expiration date in years. CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEY For more information refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 24 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 25 POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT — The power steering system has disabled power steering assist due to a system error; service is required. SERVICE POWER STEERING — The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 26 CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 27 CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE (if equipped) — Displayed when a system malfunction is preventing ACC from engaging. CRUISE MALFUNCTION (if equipped) — Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 28 Intelligent Access Key is not detected inside the vehicle. Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information. ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 29 TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 30 Driving chapter for more information. SPACE FOUND PULL FORWARD (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 31 12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and Security chapter. SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT (if equipped) — Displayed when the tire mobility kit requires service. See your authorized dealer for more information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 32: Entertainment Systems

    AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Page 33 (i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9). SEEK: Press SEEK access the previous/next strong radio station. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 34 RDS between ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press SEEK to scroll through all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 35 REMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD, the system will reload the disc. To auto eject all loaded discs– Press and hold EJECT. The system will eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 36 SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 37 30 available presets, 10 each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 38 Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 39 CHANNEL LOCKED or UNLOCKED will be displayed. Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to lock/unlock when using this feature. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 40 Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. DSP MODE (if equipped): Press SEEK to choose between STEREO SURROUND mode and STEREO mode. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 41: Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)

    Auxiliary input jack (Line in) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Page 42 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 43: Usb Port

    USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Page 44 CD/CD player care • Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 45 CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.
  • Page 46 This enables you to .mp3 use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work computer, .mp3 home computer and your in-vehicle system. .mp3 .mp3 .doc .ppt .xls 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 47: Satellite Radio Information

    • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. For information on extended subscription terms, the online media player and other SIRIUS features, please contact SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 48 Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
  • Page 49 CALL SIRIUS Satellite service has Call SIRIUS at 1–888–539–7474 been deactivated by 1–888–539–7474 to SIRIUS Satellite re-activate or resolve Radio. subscription issues. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 50: Navigation System

    Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC , a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation System supplement (if equipped). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 51: Climate Controls

    • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, and de-mister vents. • : Distributes air through the floor vents. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 52 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.” • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 53 • Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. • To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 54: Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control

    : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. • : Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 55 Refer to Front seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. Driver cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver cooled seat. Refer to Front seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 56: Navigation System Based Climate Control

    If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. – Fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (NAVIGATION BASED – IF EQUIPPED) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 57 9. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 58 • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 59 A/C in MAX A/C, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission in P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 60: Rear Window Defroster

    This system provides the following benefits: • Improves driving comfort by reducing particle concentration. • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness. • Protects the climate control components from particle deposits. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 61 Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system. For replacement intervals, refer to the Scheduled Maintenance chapter. For more information regarding your filter, see your authorized dealer. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 62: Lights

    To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Start with the ignition off and the headlamp control in the autolamp position. 2. Turn the headlamp control to off. 3. Turn the ignition on and then back to off. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 63 Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on. They will then remain on until the switch has been returned to the neutral position and the auto high beam system has turned the high beams off. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 64 • The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (43 km/h). • The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are not needed. • Severe rain, snow or fog is detected. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 65 However, in cold or inclement weather conditions, the automatic high beam system’s availability may be decreased. In such conditions, the manual override may be used to turn the high beams on or off. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 66 The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 67 (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 mm circle on the headlamp lens. 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 68: Turn Signal Control

    HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 69: Interior Lamps

    • To activate, press and release the left side of the control to cycle through the color choices plus the off state. • Press the right side of the control to adjust color intensity. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 70: Bulb Replacement

    “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 71 Replacing headlamp (low/high beam) bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 72 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. 4. To remove the bulb, pull it straight out of the bulb socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 73 Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp bulbs are located in the deck lid assembly. 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 74 Your vehicle is equipped with an LED supplemental park lamp. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 75: Driver Controls

    • a quick press and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 76: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    3. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 77 Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment. The door will open to the full open position. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 78 2. Turn ignition to the on position. 7 8 9 1011 3. Press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately five seconds until ZONE XX appears in the CID. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 79 (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the direction value (N, S, E, W, etc.). It may take up to five circles to complete calibration. 4. The compass is now calibrated. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 80 Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 81: Power Windows

    WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 82 Note: To disable this feature, contact your authorized dealer. Bounce-Back (one-touch up or down windows only) When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 83 (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the interior mirror. When the interior mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the driver’s side exterior mirror (if equipped) will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 84: Mirrors

    3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Automatic dimming feature (if equipped) The driver’s side view mirror has an auto-dimming function. For more information, refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 85 • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. • Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 86: Speed Control

    2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press and release SET + or SET -. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 87 To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 88: Adaptive Cruise Control

    WARNING: Do not use the adaptive cruise control when entering or leaving a highway, in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. WARNING: Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 89 When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed will adjust automatically to maintain a preset gap distance. The distance setting is adjustable, refer to Setting the gap distance in this section. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 90 In some cases there may be no warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a collision, serious injury or death. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 91 The set speed and gap distance can be overridden by pressing the accelerator pedal. When the driver is overriding ACC, the green cruise indicator light is illuminated, and CRUISE OVERRIDE is displayed in the message 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 92 ACC is not functional at vehicle speeds below 18 mph (30 km/h). Once the vehicle speed drops below 18 mph (30 km/h), an audible alarm will sound, the head’s up display will flash and the automatic braking will be released. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 93 The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. In some situations it may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected. Detection issues can occur: • When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 94 • The sensor is blocked, refer to Blocked sensor in this section. • Brake temperature is high, refer to Hilly condition usage in this section. • A failure has occurred in the ACC system or related system. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 95 This can happen, for example, when driving in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a key cycle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 96 Press to complete a voice command. For further information on the navigation system, refer to the Navigation System supplement. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 97: Moonroof

    They may seriously hurt themselves. The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening and closing feature. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation, press the control a second time. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 98 Note: You may be able to open the vehicle’s windows and moon roof (if equipped) by using the control on the remote transmitter. Refer to Power windows earlier in this chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 99 Do not use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 100 HomeLink button is pressed and released. • If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with “Programming” Steps 4 through 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 101 HomeLink . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 102 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 1 in the Programming section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 103 • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 104 If the intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk, the trunk will unlock when you press the release button. 2. Press the release button located near the license plate. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 105 Do not put more than 50 lb (22 kg) in the net. WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavy braking. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 106: Locks And Security

    Your vehicle may be equipped with two intelligent access keys which operate the power locks and the remote entry system. You have to have the IA key in the vehicle to activate the push button start system. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 107 • Belt-Minder cannot be disabled. The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder is activated until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder operation. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 108 Note: The MyKey can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is required to clear the MyKey programming. To clear all MyKeys go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 109 The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by clearing MyKey . If this odometer is lower than the last time you checked, then the MyKey system has been recently cleared. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 110 MyKey is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system. Vehicles equipped with traditional keys: When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its associated privileges.
  • Page 111 Refer to Create a MyKey section. • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as a MyKey . Refer to MyKey with remote start systems section. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 112 Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section. • MyKey is not being used by the MyKey miles do not accumulate intended user. • MyKey system has been recently cleared. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 113: Locks

    IA key inside the vehicle, you can lock your vehicle using your keyless entry keypad or using the control on another IA key. Refer to Keyless entry system in this chapter for more information on keyless entry keypad operation. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 114 • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and • the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 115 • the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h); • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to accessory; and 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 116 The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 117 Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 118 Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 119 If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL intelligent access keys with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 120 IA key must be present inside the vehicle, either in the passenger compartment or in the trunk. Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 121 Note: If any door or the trunk is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the turn lamps will not illuminate. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 122 The seat will move to the final position when the ignition is switched out of off (if the easy entry feature is enabled). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 123 2. Within three seconds press the 3. Repeat this procedure for another transmitter if desired. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 124 Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 125 • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • the vehicle is locked using the key in the driver door cylinder, or 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 126 Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys (if equipped) If you shut off the engine and leave the ignition in the on or accessory mode, the ignition will shut off after 30 minutes. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 127 4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1 • 2 to store driver 1 settings or 3 • 4 to store driver 2 settings. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 128 Central unlocking/two-stage unlocking section earlier in this chapter. To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 129: Anti-Theft System

    Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues.
  • Page 130 If equipped with IKTs, the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 131 • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 132 If two previously programmed keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 133 If the intelligent access key has been successfully programmed, it can be used to activate the intelligent access with push button start feature and can be used to start your vehicle. Note: To program MyKey features, refer to MyKey in this chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 134 When fully armed (after the 20 sec pre-arm mode), any IA keys found inside the vehicle are disabled/inoperable and will not start the engine. Press button to re-enable them. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 135 Perimeter alarm issues If there seems to be a potential perimeter alarm system problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL keys/remote entry transmitters are brought to your authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 136: Seating And Safety Restraints

    The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 137 For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 138 To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 139 WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 140 Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side shield. Rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust lumbar support. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 141 “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 142 To reset the seat to its normal stopping position: • After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat control again to override. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 143 Note: The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory mode to activate the seats. Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. Back and cushion massage cannot function at the same time. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 144 Note: The massage system will turn off after 20 minutes. Dual setting heated seats (if equipped) The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the on position. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 145 An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury. The heated seats will only function when the engine is running. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 146 This is normal. Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped) The heated and cooled seat system includes air filters that must be replaced periodically. Refer to Scheduled maintenance information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 147 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter until the tabs are released, then rotate the air filter toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Remove filter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 148 • To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using button 2. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter, refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 149 The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 150 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. WARNING: The non-adjustable head restraint is a safety device. It should be installed whenever the seat is occupied. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 151 • a guide sleeve adjust/release button (3), • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove button (4). To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 152 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 153 When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 154 To open the storage compartment (if equipped), pull up on the latch. WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 155 When activated, they will turn off automatically when the engine is turned off. The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been activated. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 156: Personal Safety System

    (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 157 If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 158 The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seat position sensor, and front passenger sensing system. In addition, the 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 159: Safety Belt System

    Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 160 (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 161 For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 162 How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 163 (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy System and safety belt pretensioners. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 164 Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 165 (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the Belt-Minder feature. Note: If you are using MyKey , the Belt-Minder warning will not expire. Refer to MyKey in the Locks and security chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 166 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 167 WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder chime. To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s airbag system. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 168 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one minute). 3. Wait 10 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off. • Step 4 must be completed within 20 seconds after the completion of Step 3. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 169: Airbags

    Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy, and airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 170 Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright position. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 171 NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 172 WARNING: Several airbag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 173 (will not inflate). The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front seat, 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 174 The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 175 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 176 The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 177 If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner’s Guide.
  • Page 178 WARNING: Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 179 The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 180 WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . See your authorized dealer. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 181 • Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). The Safety Canopy system, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 182 If the Safety Canopy is not replaced, it will not function again, which will increase the risk of injury in a future collision. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 183 The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power. Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles For disposal of airbags or airbag equipped vehicles, see your authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 184: Child Restraints

    Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle.
  • Page 185 Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 186 If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 187 All children are shaped differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 188 Seating and Safety Restraints training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle.
  • Page 189 LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 190 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 191 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 192 1 inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST.
  • Page 193 Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information.
  • Page 194 Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Refer to Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children in this chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 195 For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 196 If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt.
  • Page 197 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better.
  • Page 198 • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 199 It is generally best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat. Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positioned on the shoulder during use. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 200 Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

  • Page 201: Tires, Wheels And Loading

    Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
  • Page 202 • Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s load carrying capability. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 203: Tire Inflation

    At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
  • Page 204 Tires, Wheels and Loading You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 205 6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 206 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these “wear bars”, the tire is worn out and must be replaced. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 207 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 208 (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door.
  • Page 209 The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your tire pressure monitoring system.
  • Page 210 Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 211 This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 212 You may find this information in your owner’s guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 213 For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 214 The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 215 4. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 216 B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer section. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 217: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 218 When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 219 TPMS If the tires are properly inflated malfunction and the spare tire is not in use but the light remains on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 220 Check air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 221 SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

  • Page 222: Vehicle Loading

    Tires, Wheels and Loading SUMMER TIRES Your Taurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire side wall.
  • Page 223 Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 224 Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 225 (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 226 WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 227 GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 228 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 1,200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 229: Trailer Towing

    Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer up to 1,000 lb (454 kg) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 100 lb (45 kg). Do not tow with the Taurus SHO; it is not rated to tow a trailer. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing: •...
  • Page 230 WARNING: Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 231 • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate stops and brake gradually. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 232: Recreational Towing

    If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. If you are towing with all four wheels on the ground, refer to the towing instructions below. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 233 Driving chapter). • Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) • Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 234: Driving

    (below -20°F [-30°C]), it is recommended that the vehicle be warmed up to normal operating temperature before driving at highway speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h). Normal operating temperature is normally reached after 10 minutes of moderate driving or idling. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 235 Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 236 4 (start) position, the engine may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the vehicle starts. Note: Cranking may be stopped at any time by turning the key to the off position. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 237 ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE and PRESS BRAKE TO START will be displayed in the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 238 IA key is in the back-up slot in the center console utility compartment. Once the vehicle is started, the IA key can be removed from the back-up slot, if desired. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 239 WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have this checked immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 240 • Use as short an extension cord as possible. • Do not use multiple extension cords. Instead, use one extension cord which is long enough to reach from the engine block heater cord to the outlet without stretching. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 241 Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle. While not in use, make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 242: Brakes

    ABS is engaged. The system is deactivated by either releasing the brake pedal or coming to a complete stop. When the system activates, noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed; this is normal. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 243 The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the BRAKE ignition is turned on) until the parking brake is released. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 244: Advancetrac

    AdvanceTrac sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 245 The stability control light may illuminate (flash) during certain driving situation which cause the AdvanceTrac system to operate. If the stability control light illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 246 When the brakes have cooled down, the system will regain all features. Anti-lock braking and ESC will continue to function during the cool-down period. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 247 AdvanceTrac control switch again will turn off the stability control light. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 248 Sport mode is not intended for use on public roadways as this mode provides less AdvanceTrac system intervention than when the default ESC and traction control systems are on. Sport mode will allow more spirited driving while the AdvanceTrac system is still enabled. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 249 On the next key cycle the message SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW will be displayed and steering assist will be removed until the steering system is serviced. Have your vehicle taken to the nearest dealer as soon as possible. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 250 Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 251 To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel chocks if appropriate. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 252: Transmission Operation

    • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 253 • Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 254 This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 255 With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through six. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 256 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 - 6 50 mph (80 km/h) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 257: Reverse Sensing System

    The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 258 RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 259: Rear-View Camera System

    REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rearview camera is located on the trunk, under the spoiler for the SHO, or under the Ford badge for all other models. The camera system provides a video image which appears in the rear view mirror or on the navigation screen (if equipped), of the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 260 WARNING: Do not use the camera system with the trunk open. If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, then check with your authorized dealer to have your rear view camera checked for proper coverage and operation. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 261 Note: The collision warning with brake support will not detect, warn, or respond to potential collisions with vehicles to the rear or sides of the vehicle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 262 • Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. • Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. • Severe weather conditions (see also blocked sensor section). • Debris build-up on the grille near the headlamps (see block sensor section). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 263 When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the collision warning system will not function. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 264 Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system warnings. Refer to the Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for instructions on reducing the sensitivity. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 265 (2). As the vehicle leaves the blind spot mirror it will transition to the driver’s peripheral field of view (3). WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 266 (Neutral). If the transmission is shifted out of D (Drive) or N (Neutral) the system will enter the CTA mode (see CTA operation below). Once shifted back into D (Drive) the BLIS mode will activate once driven above 3 mph (5 km/h). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 267 Circumstances that may cause a false alert are; guardrails, freeway concrete walls, cyclone fencing, sharp turns around a pole or building, or coming to a stop with a vehicle directly behind but very close. False alerts are temporary and self correct. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 268 CTA sensors (refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left]). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these situations helps to increase the sensor coverage and effectiveness. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 269 Circumstances that may cause a false alert when backing up are backing out of a garage, backing into a parking space, and objects very close to the sensor. False alerts are temporary and self correct. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 270 TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE warning and the appropriate left and/or right exterior mirror alert indicator will illuminate. The message center warning may be cleared by the driver but the exterior mirror alert indicator will remain illuminated. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 271 Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning and not be blocked. This is rare and known as a false blockage warning. A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a key cycle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 272: All Wheel Drive

    This condition may occur if the vehicle was operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 273 Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 274 Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 275 If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 276 Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”...
  • Page 277 Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since your vehicle is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 278 Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder or luggage racks).

  • Page 279: Roadside Emergencies

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: •...

  • Page 280: Hazard Flasher Control

    U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.

  • Page 281: Fuel Pump Shut-Off

    WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision. FUSES AND RELAYS...
  • Page 282 Blue Natural Natural — Natural Natural Green Green Green Pink Pink — — Orange Green Green — — — — Blue Yellow Yellow — — — Brown — — Natural Black Black 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 283 Left front power window, Smart window motor Brake on/off switch Driver power seat Right front power window, Smart window motor Transmission shifter solenoid, Keyless keypad Turn signals, Hazard flashers Low beam headlamps (left) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 284 Park lamps, License plate lamps, Auxiliary lamps High beam headlamps Horn Demand lighting (battery saver) Instrument panel cluster, Heads-up display Ignition switch, IA, Front wipers, One-touch integrated start (OTIS) Start relay/Audio mute 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 285 Not used (spare) Front wiper relay, Blower motor relay 7.5A Occupant classification sensor (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI) 30A Circuit Front passenger power window, Breaker Rear power windows — Delayed accessory relay 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 286 Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Circuits Location Rating 80A** Passenger compartment fuse panel power 80A** Passenger compartment fuse panel power — Not used 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 287 Powertrain control module (PCM) (keep alive power), Canister vent 10A* A/C clutch 20A* Right headlamp 10A* Backup relay 25A* Fuel pump 80A** Engine cooling fan (SHO engine) — Not used — Not used 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 288 Half ISO relay Starter relay Half ISO relay PCM power relay — Not used Half ISO relay Front wiper relay Half ISO relay Rear window defroster relay — Not used — Not used 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 289: Changing Tires

    (TPMS) and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information.
  • Page 290 Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
  • Page 291 • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 292 WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 293 Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 294 7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 295 With the jack in place, place the end of the retention bracket over the threaded stud in the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing nut. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 296: Temporary Mobility Kit

    120 miles (200 km) at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Note: The temporary mobility kit sealant compound in the canister is to be used for one tire only. See your Ford authorized dealer for additional replacement sealant canisters. 2012 Taurus...
  • Page 297 • Do not drive the vehicle above 50 mph (80 km/h). • Do not drive further than 120 miles (200 km). Drive only to the closest Ford Motor Company authorized dealer or tire repair shop to have your tire inspected.
  • Page 298 Always store the kit in its original location. • After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing...
  • Page 299 2. Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing. 3. Remove the tube cap and fasten the metal connector of the tube to the tire valve, turning clockwise. Make sure the connection is tightly fastened. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 300 The pressure will drop after about 30 seconds of operation. The 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 301 20 psi (1.4 bar), stop and call roadside assistance. If tire pressure is above 20 psi (1.4 bar), continue to the next step. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 302 After using the temporary mobility kit to seal your tire, you will need to replace the sealant canister and clear tube (hose). Sealing compound and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer. Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of at home;...
  • Page 303 Installation of the sealant canister to the temporary mobility kit 1. Align the sealant canister with the temporary mobility kit housing. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 304 3. Wrap the clear tube around the compressor housing. Note: If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister, consult your Ford Motor Company authorized dealer for assistance. Be sure to check the sealant compound’s “use by” date regularly.

  • Page 305: Wheel Lug Nut Torque

    20 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel.

  • Page 306: Jump Starting

    Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 307 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 308 (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 309: Wrecker Towing

    It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground.
  • Page 310 If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.

  • Page 311: Customer Assistance

    A reasonable time must be allowed to perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford.
  • Page 312 • The name of the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle’s current odometer reading In some states, you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
  • Page 313 In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126...
  • Page 314 THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined earlier in this chapter in the Getting the services you need section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program.
  • Page 315 (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 316 Telephone: (313) 594-4857 For customers in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), America Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, please feel free to call our Toll-Free Number: (800) 841-FORD (3673). FAX: (313) 390-0804 Email: expcac@ford.com If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Puerto Rico, contact the nearest authorized dealer.

  • Page 317: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate to any of the above locations, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations & Global Growth Initiatives by emailing expcac@ford.com. If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest authorized dealer.

  • Page 318: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Transport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1–800–333–0510, or online at: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/PCDB-BDPP/Index.aspx. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 319: Cleaning

    • Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 320 • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover , available from your authorized dealer. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 321 • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 3.5L V6 ENGINE 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 322 To clean these items, follow these tips: • The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your authorized dealer. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 323 • Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage may not be covered by your warranty. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 324 WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 325 FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs;...
  • Page 326 Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 327: Maintenance And Specifications

    1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 328 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 329: Engine Compartment

    3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 330 3. Battery 4. Power distribution box 5. Air filter assembly 6. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 331 In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing.

  • Page 332: Engine Oil

    2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 333 If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 334 Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your...
  • Page 335 Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.

  • Page 336: Battery

    Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
  • Page 337 If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed, the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 338: Engine Coolant

    For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E available from your dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for measuring coolant concentration. The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir.
  • Page 339 WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 340 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 341 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
  • Page 342 How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot) area. • The service engine soon indicator will illuminate. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 343 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Note: Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 344: Fuel Information

    • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 345 — this is against the law in some places; • Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. • Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling. It can ignite fuel vapors. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 346 Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel (see Refilling with a portable fuel container for funnel location) provided with the vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and/or allow the 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 347 (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an (R+M)/2 METHOD octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 348 Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components.
  • Page 349 When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the funnel included with the vehicle. 1. After lifting the trunk cargo cover, locate the white plastic funnel. It is attached to the rear, lower edge of the spare tire compartment. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 350 The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 351 Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 352 • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 353 • Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 354 Maintenance and Specifications If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 355 I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting of mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle periods. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 356 If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of the system could be compromised; seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 357 (For vehicles with the EcoBoost™ engine, move the air filter assembly aside to access the transmission dipstick). WARNING: Use gloves when moving the air filter assembly; components will be hot. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 358 D. Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front of the vehicle (2). E. Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose (1). 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 359 Note: If the fluid level is below the MIN level, do not drive the vehicle. An underfill condition may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 360 If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 361: Air Filter(S)

    Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 362 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 363 • Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is washed. See the Cleaning chapter for more information. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 364 Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset memory features. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 365 • If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect. Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 366: Part Numbers

    Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Note: Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.

  • Page 367: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 368 Maintenance and Specifications 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 369 Maintenance and Specifications 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 370 Maintenance and Specifications 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 371 ILSAC automobile manufacturers (U.S. and Japanese). Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit whilst maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.

  • Page 372: Engine Data

    3.5L V6 engine 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except vehicles with electric power assisted steering). 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 373 Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 374 Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location 3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 375 You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Code 6-speed automatic transmission (6F50) 6-speed automatic transmission (6F55) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 376: Accessories

    FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
  • Page 377 Ford Motor Company engineering requirements. Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by the accessory manufacturer.

  • Page 378: Ford Extended Service Plan

    BaseCare – Covers 84 components. PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components. Ford ESP is honored by all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the U.S. and Canada It’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get: •...
  • Page 379 Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
  • Page 380 Ford Extended Service Plan 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 381 Ford Motor Company dealers. For more information, visit your local Ford of Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for you. Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada and the United States are not eligible for Ford ESP coverage.

  • Page 382: Scheduled Maintenance

    Your dealer has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. They are committed to meeting your service needs and to assuring your continuing satisfaction. Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability and resale value.
  • Page 383 Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete warranty information. Chemicals or additives not approved by Ford are not required for factory recommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommends against the use of such additive products unless specifically recommended by Ford for a particular application.
  • Page 384 Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts Dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft branded replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications, and we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited warranty.
  • Page 385 Parking brake for proper operation Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 386 In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps running great.
  • Page 387 Scheduled Maintenance 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 388: Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log

    – Moderate to heavy load/towing 5000-7499 – Mountainous or off-road conditions (8000-11999) – Extended idling – Extended hot or cold operation Extreme 3000-4999 – Maximum load/towing (4000-7999) – Extreme hot or cold operation 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 389 Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter change; refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between service intervals 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 390 Scheduled Maintenance 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 391 OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 392 OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 393 OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 394 Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) service as required Replace engine air filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid (except (48,000 km) Focus) Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs (96,000 km) 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 395 Instrument Cluster chapter Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only) Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 396 OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 397 OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 398 Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been submerged in water.
  • Page 399 OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION P&A C P&A C RO#: RO#: OURS OURS ILEAGE ILEAGE 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 400: Index

    Capacities for refilling fluids ..367 Audio system (see Radio) ..32 Cargo cover .........99 Automatic transmission Cargo net ........105 driving an automatic Cell phone use ......9 overdrive ......252, 254 Changing a tire ......289 fluid, adding ......357 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 401 Index Child safety seats ......188 Customer Assistance ....279 attaching with tether straps ..195 Ford Extended Service in front seat ......189 Plan ........378, 381 in rear seat ......189 Getting assistance outside LATCH ........193 the U.S. and Canada ....315 recommendations ....186 Getting roadside assistance ...279...
  • Page 402 Hood ..........328 filler funnel ......348 filling your vehicle with fuel ....344, 346, 350 filter, specifications ..344, 366 Ignition .......234, 372 fuel pump shut-off ....281 Illuminated visor mirror .....77 improving fuel economy ..350 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 403 Motorcraft parts ....325, 366 Lamps Multi-contour seats ....143 autolamp system .......62 bulb replacement MyKey ........107 specifications chart ....70 daytime running light ....66 headlamps .........62 headlamps, flash to pass ..66 Navigation system .......50 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 404 Occupant Classification system ........121 Sensor ........157 Push button start system ..237 warning light and chime ..165 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ........193 Safety seats for children ..188 Radio ..........32 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 405 ..237 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ........250 Steering wheel fluid, checking and adding controls ........96 (automatic) ......357 tilting .........76 Trunk .........104, 117 Stereo remote release ......122 CD-MP3 ........32 Turn signal ........68 SYNC ..........50 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 406 (VIN) ..........374 Windshield washer fluid and Vehicle loading ......222 wipers ..........75 Ventilating your vehicle ...240 checking and adding fluid ..331 replacing wiper blades ...332 Wrecker towing ......309 Warning lights (see Lights) ..12 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

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