2009 FORD TAURUS tires

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Circuits
43 G8VA relay Backup
44 — Not used
45 10A** Speed control deactivate switch,
Mass air flow sensor, Inline module
VPWR2
46 10A** A/C clutch relay, VPWR3
47 15A** PCM VPWR1
48 15A** PCM VPWR4
49 15A** Heated mirrors
50 Full ISO relay PCM relay
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 Full ISO relay Rear defrost relay
54 Full ISO relay Blower motor relay
55 Full ISO relay Starter relay
56 — Not used
57 Full ISO relay Front wiper relay
58 — Not used
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensor, refer toChanging tires with TPMSin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible.
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WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used.
WARNING:Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above,do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
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Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
3.Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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fluid, specifications .................324
Power Windows ...........................97
R
Radio ................................18, 22, 29
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................45
Recommendations for attaching
safety restraints for children.....184
Relays ........................................255
Remote entry system .......131–132
illuminated entry ............136–137
locking/unlocking doors..132–133
opening the trunk ...................133
panic alarm .............................133
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................135
replacing the batteries ...........134
Reverse sensing system ...........245
Roadside assistance ..................253
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................153, 157–160
Safety Canopy ...................176, 178
Safety defects, reporting ..283–284
Safety restraints ........153, 157–161
Belt-Minder...........................162
extension assembly ................161
for adults .........................158–160
for children .............................182
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................155
warning light and
chime ...............................161–162
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................190Safety seats for children ..........186
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................327
Satellite Radio Information ........42
Seats ..........................................145
child safety seats ....................186
front seats .......................145, 147
heated ................................78, 150
memory seat ...................133, 151
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................139
Servicing your vehicle ..............292
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................30
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........265
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................323, 326
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................324
Speed control ............................102
Starting your vehicle ........229–231
jump starting ..........................270
Steering wheel
controls ....................................105
tilting .........................................94
SYNC ............................................73
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................94
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........262
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....214
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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
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