Tires ...........................199–200, 262
alignment ................................207
care ..........................................203
changing ..........................262, 265
checking the pressure ............203
inflating ...................................201
label .........................................213
replacing ..................................205
rotating ....................................207
safety practices .......................206
sidewall information ...............209
snow tires and chains ............219
spare tire .................................263
terminology .............................200
tire grades ...............................200
treadwear ........................199, 204
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................228
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................275
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............324
lubricant specifications ..........324
Transmission .............................241
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....241
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................320
Trunk .................................130, 133remote release ........................121
Turn signal ..................................86
U
USB port ......................................38
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................327
Vehicle loading ..........................220
Ventilating your vehicle ...........232
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................295
Water, Driving through .............252
Windows
power .........................................97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................93
checking and adding fluid .....295
replacing wiper blades ...........296
Wrecker towing .........................275
2009 Taurus(500)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Index
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