2012 FORD TAURUS climate control

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps
10 15A Switch illumination, Puddle lamps
11 10A All- wheel drive (AWD) module
12 7.5A Intelligent access (IA) module
13 5A Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad,
IA receiver, Driver’s door module
14 10A Navigation display, Memory seat,
SYNC, Center information
display, GPS, Driver seat
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Electronic finish panel, Ambient
lighting
17 20A Trunk release, Moon roof, Smart
windows, Lock/unlock
18 20A Rear heated seats
19 25A Audio amplifier
20 15A Diagnostic connector (OBDII),
Adjustable pedal motor
21 15A Daytime running lamps (DRL)
control
22 15A Park lamps, License plate lamps,
Auxiliary lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lighting (battery saver)
26 10A Instrument panel cluster,
Heads-up display
27 20A Ignition switch, IA, Front wipers,
One-touch integrated start (OTIS)
28 5A Start relay/Audio mute
Roadside Emergencies
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Additional maintenance items
1
Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150
Kilometers (x 1,000) 32 48 64 96 128 144 160 192 225 240
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••• •••
Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)•••••
Replace engine air filter•••••
Change engine coolant
2
•
Replace spark plugs•
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)••
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter•
Change manual transmission fluid•
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last
100,000 miles (160,000 km)•
1Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the last oil change. Do not exceed
the designated distance for the interval.2Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Scheduled Maintenance
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Changing a tire .........................290
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..196
in front seat ............................190
in rear seat ..............................190
LATCH .....................................194
recommendations ...................188
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................199
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............322
instrument panel ....................325
interior .....................................326
plastic parts ............................324
washing ....................................320
waxing .....................................321
wheels ......................................321
wiper blades ............................324
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................51, 54, 57
Clock ............................................33
Collision Warning System .........262
Compass, electronic ....................79
calibration .................................80
set zone adjustment .................79
Console
overhead ....................................78
Controls
power seat ...............................143
steering column ........................98
Coolant
checking and adding ..............339
refill capacities ................342, 368
specifications ..........................368
Cross Traffic Alert ....................267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................88Cupholder(s) .............................156
Customer Assistance ................280
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................378, 381
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................316
Getting roadside assistance ...280
Getting the service you
need .........................................312
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................318
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................316
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................66
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................54
windshield ...........................54, 57
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................358
engine oil .................................333
Doors
central unlocking ....................116
Driving under special
conditions ..........................274, 277
sand .........................................276
snow and ice ...........................278
through water .................276, 279
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................307
Index
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Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................373
Satellite Radio Information ........47
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............388
Seats ..........................................138
child safety seats ....................190
climate control ..................54, 148
easy access/easyout feature ..151
front seats .......................141, 147
heated ..............................146, 156
memory seat ...................124, 150
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................129
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................131
Servicing your vehicle ..............328
Setting the clock .........................33
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............185
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................293
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................367, 372
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................368
Speed control ..............................88
Starting your vehicle ........235–237
jump starting ..........................307
push button start system .......238
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................77
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................32
SYNC..........................................50
T
Temporary mobility kit .............297Tilt steering wheel ......................77
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....218
Tires ...........................203–204, 290
alignment ................................211
care ..........................................207
changing ..................290, 293–294
checking the pressure ............207
inflating ...................................205
label .........................................217
replacing ..................................209
rotating ....................................211
safety practices .......................210
sidewall information ...............212
snow tires and chains ............222
spare tire .................................291
Temporary mobility kit ..........297
terminology .............................204
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................203, 208
Towing .......................................230
recreational towing .................233
trailer towing ..........................230
wrecker ....................................310
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
lubricant specifications ..........368
Transmission .............................253
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....251
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................358
Trunk .................................106, 119
remote release ........................124
Turn signal ..................................68
U
Universal garage door opener ..101
USB port ......................................44
Index
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