spare wheel FORD TAURUS 2018 Owner's Manual

Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............248
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 248
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points................................133 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 133
Locations................................................................ 133
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 156
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 252
Blind Spot Information System...............192
Switching the System Off and On...............193
System Errors....................................................... 193
System Limitations............................................ 193
Using the System................................................ 192
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........192
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........237
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Brakes
...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................210
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................118
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 307
Specifications..................................................... 304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................307
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 260
Catalytic Converter
......................................149
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 150
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 150
Center Console
..............................................134
Changing a Bulb...........................................256 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 257
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps..................................................... 256
LED Lamps............................................................ 257
License Plate Lamp........................................... 257
Changing a Fuse...........................................235 Fuses....................................................................... 235
Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 292
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252 Battery Management System....................... 254
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 255
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264
Cleaning Products......................................260 Materials............................................................... 260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior.................................260 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 261
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................224
Roadside Assistance...................................213
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 214
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 214
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 214
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 213
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 213
Roadside Emergencies
...............................213
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 210
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................142
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 143
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 143
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................43
Safety Precautions......................................140
Satellite Radio..............................................325
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 326
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............325
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 326
Troubleshooting................................................. 326
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........460
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................452
Seatbelt Extension........................................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32
Seatbelt Reminder
.........................................33
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 33
Seatbelts...........................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................33
Conditions of operation..................................... 33
Seats..................................................................119
Security..............................................................64
Settings...........................................................420 911 Assist............................................................... 425
Ambient Lighting............................................... 432
Bluetooth.............................................................. 422Clock.......................................................................
422
Display................................................................... 433
General.................................................................. 430
Media Player......................................................... 421
Mobile Apps......................................................... 428
Navigation............................................................ 426
Phone..................................................................... 422
Radio...................................................................... 425
Sound.................................................................... 420
Valet Mode........................................................... 434
Vehicle .................................................................... 432
Voice Control....................................................... 433
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 430
Side Airbags.....................................................42
Sitting in the Correct Position...................119
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 286
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................458
Exceptions........................................................... 459
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 179
Stability Control............................................167 Principle of Operation....................................... 167
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 135
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................136 Cold Weather Starting - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 137
Failure to Start...................................................... 137
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................138
Important Ventilating Information...............138
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 137
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 137
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........135 General Information.......................................... 135
Steering............................................................197 Electric Power Steering..................................... 197
Steering Wheel...............................................66
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On........................................................................\
180
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185
System Not Available....................................... 184
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................156 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 158
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 158
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires..................................................................... 157
Using Cruise Control....................................179
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 179
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 179
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.....................................286
Using Stability Control...............................168
Using Summer Tires...................................286
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
..............................................................351
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 356
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 351
Media Menu Features...................................... 354
Media Voice Commands................................. 353
System Settings................................................. 358
What's Playing?................................................. 353
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............335
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 339
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 344
Making a Call....................................................... 338
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................336
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 335
Phone Options during an Active Call.........338
Phone Voice Commands................................ 336
Receiving Calls.................................................... 338
System Settings................................................. 345
Text Messaging................................................... 342
Using Traction Control...............................166 Switching the System Off............................... 166
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 166
Using a Switch..................................................... 166
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 166Using Voice Recognition............................332
Audio Voice Commands................................. 385
Climate Voice Commands............................. 386
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 332
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 389
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 388
Phone Voice Commands............................... 386
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 389
System Interaction and Feedback..............333
Voice Settings Commands............................ 390
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................222
V
Vehicle Care..................................................260 General Information......................................... 260
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Vehicle Identification Number
................302
Vehicle Storage............................................265 Battery................................................................... 266
Body........................................................................\
265
Brakes.................................................................... 266
Cooling system................................................... 266
Engine.................................................................... 265
Fuel system.......................................................... 265
General.................................................................. 265
Miscellaneous..................................................... 266
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266
Tires........................................................................\
266
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............302
Voice Control
...................................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Brake System........................................................ 86
Cruise Control....................................................... 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 86
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