2016 FORD TAURUS oil dipstick

Fuel Shutoff....................................................213
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................217
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................218
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.......................220
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................220
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................222
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................224
Changing a Fuse...........................................232
Maintenance
General Information
...................................234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............234
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................237
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec........................................................238
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................239
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™................................................239
Engine Oil Check..........................................239
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................240
Engine Coolant Check...............................240
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™
......................................244 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..........244
Brake Fluid Check........................................248
Power Steering Fluid Check
....................248
Washer Fluid Check
....................................248
Fuel Filter
........................................................249
Changing the 12V Battery.........................249
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................251
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................251
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................252
Changing a Bulb...........................................253
Bulb Specification Chart...........................254
Changing the Engine Air Filter
................256
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................257
Cleaning Products
.......................................257
Cleaning the Exterior...................................257
Waxing.............................................................258
Cleaning the Engine
....................................259
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................259
Cleaning the Interior...................................260
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................260
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................261
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage
.............................................262
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................264
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................264
Tire Care
..........................................................270
Using Summer Tires
...................................283
Using Snow Chains
.....................................283
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................288
Technical Specifications
...........................293
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 240).
A
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 248).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 239).
C
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 239).
D
Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 248).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 249).
F
Power distribution box.
See Fuses (page 224).
G
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 256).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 248).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 240).
A.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 239).
B.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 239).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 248).
D.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 249).
E.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 224).
F.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 256).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick (under air filter assembly). See
Automatic
Transmission Fluid Check (page 244).
H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 248).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 248).
A.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 248).
B.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 249).
C.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 224).
D.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 256).
E.
Automatic transmission dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
(page
244).
F.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 239).
G.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 239).
H.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 240).
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Engine Shield
Some vehicles may be equipped with an
aero-shield under the engine. This shield
needs to be removed for service, including
oil and filter changes. The shield has four
quick-release fasteners to secure it in
place.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note: Check the level before starting the
engine.
Note: Make sure that the oil level is
between the minimum and the maximum
marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes
for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.
If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add
oil immediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note: Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
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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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