Ford 2012 Taurus v.2- User Manual

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicl...

CELL PHONE USE The use of mobile communications equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster shown, optional cluster similar Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many...

ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the ...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails t...

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Low fuel (RTT): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is ator near empty. Refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter. Low washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the washer level inthe washer fluid reservoir is low....

Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressureis low. If the light remains on atstart up or while driving, the tirepressure should be checked. Referto Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for...

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Heads up display (if equipped): A red bar will illuminate on thewindshield in certain instances whenusing adaptive cruise control and/orthe collision warning system. It willalso illuminate momentarily whenyou start your vehicle to m...

Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon as safelypossible, switch off the engineand let the engi...

TIMER Timer displays the trip elapsed drive time. To operate, do the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets. Blank Screen The message center display will be blank after cycling t...

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change,perform the following: 1. Press and release SETUP to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET =NEW”. 2. Press and hold RESET for two seconds and release to reset the oil lifeto 100%. UNITS Displays the current units in English or Metric. Pres...

Press RESET to turn the warning chime on or off. The system will revertto chime on each time the vehicle is started. The heads-up display and/orchime will activate briefly to confirm the last setting. COLLISION WARN SYSTEM (if equipped) This feature warns the driver of a possible collision. See Coll...

LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the messagecenter through each of the language choices. Press and hold RESET for...

AUDIO 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 maytake their focus off the road. Your primary re...

display, press SEEK to find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing thatcategory of music. CD/MP3 Player CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into thesystem, CD/MP3 play will beginwhere it ended last. If no CD is loade...

TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While inTEXT MODE, press again to scrollthrough the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA). In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT...

can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access thesaved titles and press SEEK to cycle through the saved titles. When the song title appears in the display that you would like toreplace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will ap...

b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PINnumber and when the system accepts your entry it will displayENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system willsave the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display. c. UNLOCK A...

Your vehicle is equipped with anauxiliary input jack (AIJ). Theauxiliary input jack provides a wayto connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimalperfor...

Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port inside your center console.This feature allows you to plug inmedia playing devices, memorysticks, and also to charge devices ifthey support this feature. Forfurther information on this feature,refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC 威 supple...

• Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and...

MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on trackand folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in th...

NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information. SYNC 姞 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC 威 , a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear th...

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. + Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed. 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defros...

• : Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. • : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, pres...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the low beam headlamps on. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp...

4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlampswill turn on. 5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up tothree minutes), then turn the headlamps off. High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivat...

Scenario 3: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center. The headlamp switch is in (off), (park lamps), or (on). Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on and off. Scenario 4: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to OFF in...

INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps The map lamps are located on theoverhead console. Press the controlson either side of each map lamp toturn on the lamps. The map lampsalso light when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerbutton is pressed until thecourtesy lamp comes on. • the remote...

The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessoryposition and the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessorydelay timer expires. BULB REPLA...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate toward you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Rain-sensing wipers (ifequipped): The rain-sensing wipers will automatically activate whenmoisture is present on thewindshield a...

Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining onthe windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluidlevel frequ...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. Slide-on-rod feature Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted before moving it backtoward the...

ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass heading is displayed in the center integrated display (CID). The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may als...

4. Press and release the 7 and 9radio preset buttons together,repeatedly until ZONE XX changesto the correct zone (1–15) in theCID. 5. The direction will display afterthe buttons are released. The zoneis now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free fro...

CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Note: The appearance and features of the center console may be different thanshown based on your vehicle’s option level. These include: • Cupholders • Utility compartment with audioinput jack, USB port and powerpoint • P...

accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations: • On the instrument panel under a panel door (press the door to open) • In the center console utility compartment • On the r...

Press and pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Press down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) andhold the switch to close. Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or b...

direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignitionis turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back,the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached. Security override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after thewind...

The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interiorrear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Note: A rear center pass...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass...

WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing amemory set function and can be recalled along with the vehiclepersonality features when a memory pos...

Setting adaptive cruise control Note: It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. The controls for using your cruisecontrol are located on the steeringwheel. 1. Press and release the ON control.The message center will displayCRUISE ON ...

The yellow ACC indicator light in the instrument cluster will beilluminated and the message centerwill temporarily display a presetGAP <--->. The vehicle will maintain a constant distance between the vehicle aheaduntil: • The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed. ...

Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blockedsensor is displayed, the radar signalsfrom the sensor have beenobstructed. The sensor is locatedbehind a fascia cover near the driverside of the lower grille. When theradar signals are obstructed, avehicle ahead cannot be detectedand the ACC will not fu...

WARNING: Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled.Failing to do so may result in loss of vehicle control, which could resultin serious injury. WARNING: Do not...

SYNC 威 system hands-free control feature (if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. You will hear atone and LISTENING will appear inthe radio display. Press andhold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press andhold to end a call or exit phon...

To open the moon roof: Press and release the SLIDE control, the moonroof will open automatically. Pressthe switch again to stop the moonroof. WARNING: When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the mo...

6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hangingantenna wire is attached to the unit). 5. Firmly press and relea...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interferewith the...

WARNING (Continued) • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachmentinstructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operationcausing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is overthe retention post and press down to ...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweightobjects in the cargo area. Attach thenet to the anchors provided. Do notput more than 50 lb (22 kg) in thenet. WARNING: The cargo net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision or heavybraking. Driver Controls 1...

KEYS Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters(IKTs). The key blade is used tostart the vehicle and unlock/lock thedriver’s door from outside thevehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote entrytransmitter. Y...

The IA key also contains aremovable mechanical key bladethat can be used to unlock thedriver door. To release themechanical key blade, press therelease button on the back of thetransmitter and slide the blade out. Your IA keys are programmed toyour vehicle. You cannot enter orstart your vehicle with...

• Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by achime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km). • The following systems, if equipped, cannot be turned off: reversesensing system, blind spot information system (BLIS 威 ) with cross traffic alert and collision war...

• # MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys 威 are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of aMyKey 威 . • # ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keysare programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additionalspare key has been programmed to the vehicle...

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Smart unlocks This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicleif your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with thepower d...

If your vehicle’s perimeter alarm is in the armed state, the smart unlockfeature will not allow you to lock your IA key inside the trunk. When thealarm is armed, if the IA key is detected in the trunk, the decklid willautomatically be released when you attempt to close it, and the horn willchirp, as...

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The intelligent access keys (IA key) comply with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,includin...

Intelligent access (if equipped) Your vehicle will allow you to unlock and enter your vehicle withoutactively using a key or transmitter. You can use the Intelligent Accessfeature at the driver door or at the trunk. You can activate the intelligentaccess feature as long as you have one of your intel...

Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior lamps and turn signal lamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release again within three seconds to unlock all the doors. The turn signals will flash. The remote entry system activates the illuminat...

Replacing the battery The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IAkey) uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot nearthe key ring to remove the batterycov...

2. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing oftransmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe instructions inside the IA keyfor the correct orientation of thebattery. Press the battery down toensure that the battery is fullyseated in the battery ho...

• after 25 seconds of illumination. The lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed, the ignition is turned off and the keyis removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps,p...

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM The keypad, located near the driver’s window, is invisible until touchedand then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons. Note: If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Re-enter your entry code more ...

Note: Touching 5 • 6, 7 • 8, or 9 • 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal entrycode has been programmed to the module. Tips: • ...

Note: If equipped with intelligent access, if the intelligent access key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the driver door, your keyless entry keypadcode will still function the same way, but the driver’s door will alsounlock with each keypad button press. To open the trunk, enter the factory set code o...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is off, theindicator will flash once every twoseconds to indicate theSecuriLock 威 system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is on, the indicator will glow for three sec...

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition off and remove the first cod...

FRONT SEATS WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before...

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to theback of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust thehead restraint to its full up position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck inju...

Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure thatcargo or any objects are nottrapped behind the seatback. Afterreturning the seatback to itsoriginal position, pull on theseatback to ensure th...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and ...

• Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seattrack. • Continue pressing the control for approximately two seconds; you willfeel the seat bounce back slightly. Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is locatedon the outboard side of the seat. Pres...

Push and release the front portionof the massage button for cushionmassage. Push and release the rear portion ofthe massage button for backmassage. To turn off the massage function,either press the massage buttonagain or press the lumbar control. Press either up or down on thelumbar control to selec...

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physicalconditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seatheater may cause burns even at low temperatures, e...

• There is a filter located undereach front seat. • The filter can be accessed from the 2nd row foot-well area. Move thefront seats all the way to the full front and full up positions to easeaccess. To remove an air filter: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Push up on the outside rigid edgeof the filter u...

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into theguide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint downuntil it locks. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as poss...

Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbaginflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for morecommon, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used forthe most severe impact...

The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off thepassenger front airbag. The system is designed to help protect small(child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they areimproperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary toproper child-seating or restraint us...

RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster.A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is on. • A series of five beeps wi...

WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belton the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under thearm. 2) Never swing the safety belt aro...

2. To unfasten, press the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. Theshou...

(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled outtoo quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbingout again in a slow and controll...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extensionassembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing ont...

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition ison... The safet...

If... Then... The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignition isswitched on or less than1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition has been switchedon... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt is notbuckled when the veh...

Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activatingone seating position, do not buckle the other position as this willterminate the process. Read Steps 1 - 5 thoroughly before proceeding ...

4. For the seating position being disabled buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckledstate. • After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds. 5. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, bucklethen u...

Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is greatest close tothe trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belt...

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficient tocause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbaginflation. The fact that the airbagsdid not inflate in a collision does n...

• the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infantseat that is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facingchild restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer’sinstructions, • the ...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).C...

WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in theinstrument cluster or a backup tone to indicate the condi...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the system ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four oryounger) Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier,convertible seat, ortoddler seat). Smallchi...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’sinstructions and warnings provided for install...

training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained inthe correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and yourpediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child andproperly installed in the veh...

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat withcombination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap a...

Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchorsshown. All the LATCH lower anchors are equally spaced, 280 mm (11 inches)apart, so that a single LATCH child seat can be installed at any rearseating position. If two child safety seats are installed using the LATCH lower anchors, t...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichextends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoringpoint called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats. Conta...

2. Locate the correct anchor for theselected seating position. 3. Open the tether anchor cover. 4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor as shown. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 5. Tighten the child safety seat te...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

Temperature A B C WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or incombination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grades a...

You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automaticservice station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of adigital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tirepressure gauge. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tireperformanc...

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such asbulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspectedhave the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road use...

Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride andhandling capability. WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as t...

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed t...

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or yoususpect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce yourspeed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop andinspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,deflate it, rem...

• All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles(front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalproblem involved before tir...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

To restore the full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with a TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function o...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system functionality. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, refer to When your temporary spare tire is ins...

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 andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

SUMMER TIRES Your Taurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to providesuperior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not havethe Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire sidewall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance asAll-season or Snow tires...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door(vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a TireLabel). Look for “THE COMBINED WEI...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loadweight is also part of cargo weight. Tires, Wheels and Loading 224 2012 TaurusOwners Guide, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance...

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that willbe riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combin...

WARNING: Do not operate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when towing a trailer equipped with brakes. Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated, which maylead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of serious injury. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rat...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot...

All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles can be towed with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicletransport trailer. Do not tow your AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheelson the ground; this will cause damage to ...

STARTING Positions of the ignition (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in this section for ignition modes. 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessorie...

3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply thebrake, shift into gear and drive. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the vehicle to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again. If the engine still failsto start, press the accelerator to the fl...

Fast Restart Feature: The Fast Restart feature allows you to re-start your vehicle within 20 seconds of switching the vehicle off, if a valid IAkey is not present when the vehicle is switched off. When you switchyour vehicle off without an IA key in the passenger compartment ortrunk, the message RES...

Important Ventilating Information If you stop your vehicle and leave the engine idling for long periods oftime, we recommend that you do one of the following: • Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 cm). • Set your climate control to outside air. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Failure to...

• Make certain that the extension cord is in excellent condition (notpatched or spliced). Store your extension cord indoors attemperatures above 32°F (0°C). Outdoor conditions can deteriorateextension cords over a period of time. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater withu...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If the vehicle hascontinuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, thevehicle ...

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrumentcluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned on. Ifthe light does not illuminate duringstart up, remains on or flashes, theABS is disabled due to a malfunction and needs to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still...

The engine traction control and brake traction control system may bedeactivated in certain situations. See the Switching off AdvanceTrac 威 section below. Electronic stability control (ESC) Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, fo...

STEERING 3.5L V6 engine (SHO): Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if theignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takesmore eff...

3.5L V6 engine: Your vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic steering system. To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold thesteering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more thana few seconds when the engine is running. If the power steering systembreaks down ...

M (Manual) With the gearshift lever in M(Manual), the driver can change gearsup or down (without a clutch) asdesired. This is called SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission (SST)mode. By moving the gearshift leverfrom drive position D (Drive) to M(Manual) you now have control ofselecting the gear you des...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rearview camera is located on the trunk, under the spoiler for theSHO, or under the Ford badge for all other models. The camera system provides a video image which appears in the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen (if equipped), of the area behindthe...

Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the camera system relies on the reverselamp lighting to produce an image. Therefore it is necessary that bothreverse lamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark. Ifeither of the lamps are not operating, stop using the cam...

Operation The radar sensor detects vehiclesahead that are moving in the samedirection as your vehicle. If the radar detects that yourvehicle is rapidly closing in onanother vehicle, a red warning lightwill illuminate and an audiblewarning chime will sound. After that, if the risk of collisionfurther...

BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex spotter mirror built intothe upper outboard corner of the outside mirrors. They are designed toassist the driver by increasing visibility along the side of the vehicle. Formore information on your side view mirrors, refer ...

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS 威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessingwhether a vehicle is within an areaon either side of the vehicleextending rearward from the outsidemirrors to approximately 10 feet(3 meters) beyo...

Cross traffic alert (CTA) system operation The CTA system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R(Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is backing out of a front-in parkingspot. It sounds a series of tones and flashes the BLIS 威 indicator found on the exterior mirror on the side of the approa...

CTA coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles (refer tofigure for approximate zone coverage areas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). CTA detection limitations: Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instances where vehicles entering and exiting theblind spot...

CTA and reverse sensing system (RSS) interaction CTA works along with the reverse sensing system (RSS) (if equipped).Become familiar with the warning tones of both systems. BLIS 威 and/or CTA on/off and disable operation The BLIS 威 and/or the CTA can be turned off via the message center. If either th...

location and allow it to idle. The AWD OFF message will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Note: Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in whichdriving surfaces are relatively level, obstru...

do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Maintenance and modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance whether l...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours,...

U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearestdealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford ve...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Left front power window, Smartwindow motor 2 15A Brake on/off switch 3 15A Driver power...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 29 5A Instrument panel cluster,Heads-up display 30 5A Not used (spare) 31 10A Not used (spare) 32 10A Airbag module 33 10A Not used (spare) 34 5A Anti-lock brake system (ABS),Electronic power steering 35 10A Rear heated seats, AWD, Rearpark assi...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To red...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Circuits 59 Half ISO relay Left halogen headlamp relay 60 Half ISO relay Right halogen headlamp relay 61 — Not used 62 — Not used 63 Half ISO relay Daytime running lamps (DRL) 1relay 64 Half ISO relay DRL 2 high beam control relay 65 G8VA relay Run/start rel...

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the d...

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, set theparking brake and activate hazardflashers. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)and turn engine off. Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the trunk cargo cover, andremove the wing nut that securesthe spare tire by turning itcoun...

3. Put the jack in the jack notchnext to the tire you are changing.Turn the jack handle clockwise untilthe wheel is completely off theground. Note : DO NOT LIFT ON THE PLASTIC MOLDING, as this coulddamage the molding. ONLY LIFT ONTHE SHEET METAL NOTCH. 4. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench. 5. R...

Stowing the tire and jack 1. Fully collapse the jack, fold thelug wrench socket into the handleand place the jack and wrench intothe felt bag as shown. Place theextension bolt into the externalpocket of the felt bag. Take care toposition the jack as shown to ensurethat the locating holes in the jack...

If you are stowing the flat tire: 1. Remove the extension bolt fromthe exterior pocket of the felt bag. 2. Install the jack as shown inStep 4 under Stowing the tire and jack . 3. Screw the extension bolt onto thethreaded stud of the jack retentionbracket. 4. With the temporary spare tire onthe vehic...

• Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. • Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if thetire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed. • Read the information in the Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit section to ensure safe operation of the temporar...

• When inflating a tire or other objects, use the black air hose only. Donot use the transparent hose which is designed for sealant applicationonly. • Operating the temporary mobility kit could cause an electricaldisturbance in radio, CD, and DVD player operation (if equipped). What to do when a Tir...

4. Plug the power cable into the 12Vpower point in the vehicle. 5. Remove the warning sticker found on the canister and place it on thetop of the instrument panel or the center of the dash. 6. Start the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) . 7. Turn dial (1) counterc...

tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFFposition to get the correct tire pressure reading. WARNING: Do not stand directly over the temporary mobility kit while inflating the tire. If you notice any unusual bulges or deformations in the tire’s sidewall during inflation, stop and...

3. Turn the dial clockwise to the air position. Turn on the kit by pressingthe on/off button. 4. Adjust the tire to therecommended inflation pressurefrom the tire label located on thedriver’s door or door jamb area.Pressing the deflation button nearthe sealant canister removes airfrom the tire. Note...

Removal of the sealant canister from the temporary mobility kit 1. Unwrap the clear tube from thecompressor housing. 2. Press the button located on thetemporary mobility kit compressorhousing below the canister whilepulling up on the sealant canister. Installation of the sealant canister to the temp...

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km)after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Lug nut socket size/Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m 1 ⁄ 2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut a...

Connecting the jumper cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+)...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Remove the jumper cable fromthe ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on thenega...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow ...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with...

3.5L V6 SHO ENGINE PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft 威 Bug and Tar Remove...

• The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orMotorcraft 威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A) in the U.S., or Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid [CXC-37-(A, B,D, or F)] in Canada, available from your authorized dealer. Thiswasher fluid contains special soluti...

WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrumentpanel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spill...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel nearthe steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood. Maintenance and Specificat...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 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 ...

Engine shield Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine.This shield needs to be removed for service, including oil and filterchanges. It is secured with four quick release fasteners. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold wea...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and armaway from the glass. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs torelease the blade from the arm andpull the blade away from the arm toremove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optim...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, addonly certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove theengine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the ...

vehicle’s engine . Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Ford warranty. Change...

Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed inthe scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and Motorcraft 威 replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and design...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level, or within theCOLD FILL or MIN / MAX range as listed on the engine coolantreservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for serv...

WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine ...

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system byfollowing these steps:1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly turn ...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates: • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freezepoint protection. Increased engine coolant concentrationsa...

If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the enginewill automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabledcylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air co...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up whenfilling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including thecargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel conta...

inlet to close properly. If this action corrects the problem, the check fuelfill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message may not resetimmediately. It may take several driving cycles for the check fuel fill inletlamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message to turn off. A driving cycleconsists of an engi...

3.5L V6 SHO engine “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with anoctane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels withoctane levels below 87 are not recommended. Premium fuel will provideimpro...

able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off prior to refueling, an error inthe reading will result if the engine is left r...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks) may reducefuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driv...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. Ifthe vehicle is s...

An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments orcleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmissionoperation and result in damage to internal transmission ...

For Ecoboost™ equipped vehicles: When servicing the air cleaner, it isimportant that no foreign material enter the air induction system. Theengine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even smallparticles. Changing the air filter element 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 SHO engine 1. Release the cla...

6. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Besure that the air cleaner cover tabsare engaged into the slots of the aircleaner housing. Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage tothe eng...

ENGINE DATA Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 SHO engine Cubic inches 214 214 Fuel See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter. See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter. Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the ...

Peace of mind • Remote start • Vehicle tracking and recovery* • Wheel locks • Locking fuel plug for capless fuel system • Bumper mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessorymanufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designedand developed ...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may alsohelp to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. It is your responsibility to see ...

Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership forall your vehicle’s needs. There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all yourservice needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great. Convenience Many dealerships have ex...

Normal Scheduled Maintenance At every oil changeinterval as indicatedby the messagecenter Change engine oil and filter Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure treaddepth Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (ifequipped with dipstick); consult de...

Maintenance Schedule Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For speci...

Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED messageappearing in the message center. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)automatic transmission fl...

Special Operating Condition Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listedbelow: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a lea...

Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drivePower Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent o...

A Accessory delay ..........................83 Adaptive Cruise Control .............88 AdvanceTrac ..............................244 AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........249 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ................169–170, 178, 180 and child safety seats ............171description ..............

U Universal garage door opener ....99 USB port ......................................43 V Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................374 Vehicle loading ..........................222 Ventilating your vehicle ...........240 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Was...