TPMS FORD TAURUS 2012 6.G User Guide
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3. Turn the dial clockwise to the air position. Turn on the kit by pressing
the on/off button.
4. Adjust the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
from the tire label located on the
driver’s door or door jamb area.
Pressing the deflation button near
the sealant canister removes air
from the tire.
Note:The tire pressure has to be
checked with the compressor in the
OFF position to get the correct tire
pressure reading.
5. Turn the compressor off by pressing the on/off button.
6. Unplug the hoses, re-install the valve cap on the tire and return the
kit to the stowage area.
WARNING:The power plug may get hot after use and should
be handled carefully while unplugging.
What to do after the tire has been sealed
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; however, liquid residue from the sealing compound
should be disposed by your local Ford Motor Company dealership or tire
dealer, or in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
Note:After the sealing compound has been used, the maximum vehicle
speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) and the maximum driving distance is
120 miles (200 km). The sealed tire should be inspected immediately.
Note:After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel
must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
You can check the tire pressure any time within the 120 miles (200 km)
by performing the procedure fromSecond stage: Checking tire
pressurelisted previously.
Roadside Emergencies
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Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................373
Satellite Radio Information ........47
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............388
Seats ..........................................138
child safety seats ....................190
climate control ..................54, 148
easy access/easyout feature ..151
front seats .......................141, 147
heated ..............................146, 156
memory seat ...................124, 150
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................129
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................131
Servicing your vehicle ..............328
Setting the clock .........................33
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............185
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................293
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................367, 372
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................368
Speed control ..............................88
Starting your vehicle ........235–237
jump starting ..........................307
push button start system .......238
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................77
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................32
SYNC..........................................50
T
Temporary mobility kit .............297Tilt steering wheel ......................77
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....218
Tires ...........................203–204, 290
alignment ................................211
care ..........................................207
changing ..................290, 293–294
checking the pressure ............207
inflating ...................................205
label .........................................217
replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................211
safety practices .......................210
sidewall information ...............212
snow tires and chains ............222
spare tire .................................291
Temporary mobility kit ..........297
terminology .............................204
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................203, 208
Towing .......................................230
recreational towing .................233
trailer towing ..........................230
wrecker ....................................310
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
lubricant specifications ..........368
Transmission .............................253
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....251
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................358
Trunk .................................106, 119
remote release ........................124
Turn signal ..................................68
U
Universal garage door opener ..101
USB port ......................................44
Index
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