height FORD TAURUS 2016 6.G User Guide

Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of
a tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below. (Note that
the tire size, load index and speed
rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.)
A.
P: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that may be used for service on
cars, sport utility vehicles,
minivans and light trucks. Note:
If
your tire size does not begin with
a letter this may mean it is
designated by either the European
Tire and Rim Technical
Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association. B.
215:
Indicates the nominal
width of the tire in millimeters
from sidewall edge to sidewall
edge. In general, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
C. 65:
Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width.
D. R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 15:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
F. 95:
Indicates the tire's load
index. It is an index that relates to
how much weight a tire can carry.
You may find this information in
your owner ’s manual. 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.
G. 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 of time under a standard
condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle
may operate at different
conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may
need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The
ratings range from
81 mph
(130 km/h) to 186 mph
(299 km/h)
. These ratings are
listed in the following chart.
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C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio
which gives the tire's ratio of
height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
D. D:
Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E. 16:
Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change
your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the
new wheel diameter.
Recommended Tire Pressures
and Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Remember that
a tire can lose up to half of its air
pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to
check the pressure of all tires and
adjust if required.
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. WARNING
Under-inflation is the most
common cause of tire failures
and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation, or
blowout, with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increase
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
build-up and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control, and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear flat. 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. Use the
recommended cold inflation
pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation
may cause uneven treadwear
patterns.
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When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage (such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or
sidewall). If damage is observed
or suspected, have the tire
inspected by a tire professional.
Tires can be damaged during
off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also
recommended.
Age WARNING
Tires degrade over time
depending on many factors
such as weather, storage
conditions, and conditions of use
(load, speed, inflation pressure)
the tires experience throughout
their lives.
In general, tires should be
replaced after six years regardless
of tread wear. However, heat
caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions
can accelerate the aging process
and may require tires to be
replaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tire
when you replace the road tires or
after six years due to aging even if
it has not been used. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number
Both United States and Canada
Federal regulations require tire
manufacturers to place
standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. 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.
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Roadside Assistance...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 213
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 213
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 209
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................142
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 142
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 142
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions......................................140
Satellite Radio...............................................319
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 320
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............320
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 320
Troubleshooting.................................................. 321
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........383
Scheduled Maintenance...........................375
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Seats
..................................................................116
Security...............................................................61
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position...................116
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 283Special Notices................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................381
Exceptions............................................................ 382
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 173
Stability Control
............................................162
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 134
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................135
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 137
Failure to Start...................................................... 137
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................138
Important Ventilating Information...............138
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 138
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 137
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 135
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 136
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........134 General Information.......................................... 134
Steering.............................................................191 Electric Power Steering..................................... 191
Steering Wheel
...............................................63
Storage Compartments.............................133
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 79
Sun Shades
......................................................78
Sun Visors.........................................................78
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 78
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................342
911 Assist............................................................... 342
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)................................................... 346
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 344
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................350
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 350
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