air filter FORD TAURUS 2015 6.G Owner's Manual

Other maintenance items1
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Replace climate-controlled (heated and
cooled) seat filter
2.
Replace engine air filter.
At 100000 miles
(160000 km) Change engine coolant.
3
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).4
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
1These maintenance items can be performed within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the last oil change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2If your vehicle has climate-controlled (heated and cooled) seats.
3Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin 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 specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers). Perform the 30000-mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has notcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the engine air filter replacement.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as inheavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See the 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.
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EXCEPTIONS
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is submerged in water.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the California Air Resources
Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item
does not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability before the
completion of your vehicle’s useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at
the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
or locations with similar climates using an American Petroleum Institute
(API) Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN
quality, the normal oil change interval is 3000 miles (5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the oil change
interval is 1800 miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter.
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Initial change Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km)(whichever comes first)
After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km)
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911 Assist™ ......................408, 483
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................196
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................461
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............398
Accessing your calendar ..........482
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................419
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................399
Accessory delay ..........................97
Active call menu options .........398
Active Park Assist .....................203
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........213
Adding (pairing) a phone ........469
Advanced menu options ...406, 425
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................406
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................45and child safety seats ..............46
description ................................45
disposal ......................................55
driver airbag ..............................45
passenger airbag .......................45
side airbag ...........................45, 50
Air cleaner filter .......301–302, 363
Air conditioning ........................130 manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............130
Air filter, cabin ..........................140 All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................188
Ambient mood/lighting .............489
AM/FM .......................................448
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................287
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................196
Anti-theft system ..................77, 80
arming the system ..............77, 80
disarming a triggered system ..80
Audio system Single CD ................373, 378–379
Audio system
(see Radio) ................373, 378–379
Automatic transmission driving an automatic
overdrive .................................183
fluid, adding ....................292–293
fluid, checking ................292–293
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specification ..................358
Selectshift (SST) ....................184
Auxiliary Input Jack .................457
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..386
Auxiliary powerpoint ................161
A/V inputs ..........................388, 465
B
Battery .......................................298 acid, treating emergencies .....298
jumping a disabled battery ....260
maintenance-free ....................298
replacement, specifications ...363
servicing ..................................298
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................228
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