2016 FORD TAURUS towing

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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Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........41
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................188 False Alerts............................................................ 191
Switching the System Off and On................191
System Errors........................................................ 191
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 190
System Limitations........................................... 190
Using the System............................................... 188
Cruise Control..................................................65 Principle of Operation....................................... 173
Type 1........................................................................\
65
Type 2....................................................................... 65
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 173
Customer Assistance
...................................217
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Driver Alert.......................................................181 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................ 181
USING DRIVER ALERT...................................... 181
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driving Aids......................................................181
Driving Hints
..................................................209
Driving Through Water................................210
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 71
E
Economical Driving
.....................................209 Emission Control System..........................146
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 147
End User License Agreement.................394 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 394
Engine Block Heater....................................138 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 139
Engine Coolant Check...............................240 Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 241
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 241
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 242
Severe Climates................................................. 242
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 242
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Engine Oil Check
..........................................239
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 239
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................239
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................239
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 295
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................295
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 295
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks
..........................205
Before Towing a Trailer................................... 206
Hitches.................................................................. 205
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 206
Safety Chains...................................................... 205
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 205
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 205
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 206
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
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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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SYNC™............................................................324
General Information......................................... 324
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................362
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............294
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................219
Tire Care
..........................................................270
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 271
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 270
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 272
Temperature A B C.............................................. 271
Traction AA A B C................................................ 271
Treadwear............................................................. 270
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 285
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 285
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................264
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................264 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 266
General Information......................................... 265
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 267
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 265
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed............................................................... 268
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........266
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 264
Towing a Trailer
............................................203
Load Placement................................................ 203
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................207
Emergency Towing............................................ 207
Recreational Towing........................................ 208
Towing.............................................................203 Traction Control
.............................................161
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Transmission Code Designation...........300
Transmission..................................................149
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 149
Transporting the Vehicle...........................207
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec
.........................................................238
Engine Shield....................................................... 239
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................237
Universal Garage Door Opener................127 HomeLink Wireless Control System............127
USB Port..........................................................323
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................174 Blocked Sensor.................................................... 179
Changing the Set Speed................................... 177
Detection Issues.................................................. 178
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control..........177
Following a Vehicle............................................. 175
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 178
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation............177
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control..............177
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 177
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control.................... 174
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............175
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 176
Switching the System Off................................ 178
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........180
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................152
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 154
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 154
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires..................................................................... 153
Using Cruise Control....................................173 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 174
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 173
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains
.....................................283
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 257
See: Wipers and Washers..................................67
Waxing.............................................................258
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................264 General Information......................................... 264
Technical Specifications................................. 293
Windows and Mirrors....................................75
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 67
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 251
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 207
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