2016 FORD TAURUS oil reset

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle
maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle
maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle
maintenance items under
Exceptions.
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine
Oil Check (page 239). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: 382
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Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................296
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec..............297
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................298
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
MyKey ™............................................................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........378 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 378
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 379
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................240
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 239
Opening and Closing the Hood..............234 Closing the Hood............................................... 235
Opening the Hood............................................. 234
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................221
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........222
Overhead Console........................................133
P
Parking Aids
....................................................165
Principle of Operation....................................... 165
Parking Brake.................................................160
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................61 SecuriLock®............................................................ 61
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Pedals................................................................66
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54Power Seats....................................................119
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ................................................................ 121
Power Lumbar....................................................... 121
Power Steering Fluid Check....................248
Power Windows
..............................................75
Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 75
One-Touch Down................................................. 75
One-Touch Up....................................................... 75
Window Lock.......................................................... 75
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................165
Rear Seat Armrest........................................126
Rear Seats.......................................................123 Split-folding Rear Seat..................................... 123
Rear View Camera........................................170 Using the Rear View Camera System.........170
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 170
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Refueling..........................................................143
Remote Control..............................................43 Car Finder................................................................ 45
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 43
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 44
Memory Feature.................................................... 47
Remote Start......................................................... 46
Replacing the Battery......................................... 44
Sounding the Panic Alarm............................... 46
Remote Start...................................................115 Automatic Settings............................................. 115
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................222
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................222
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