2019 FORD TAURUS open gas tank

Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 or
regular unleaded gasoline blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol (E85).
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 202).
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.
Note: Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty. Do not use:
•
Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
Switching Between E85 and
Gasoline
We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km)
to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec.........................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 293
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Entertainment...............................................381 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 382
Apps....................................................................... 390
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 389
CD (If equipped)................................................ 388
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 385
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Sources.................................................................. 382
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 390
USB Ports............................................................. 390
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..........................204 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 205
Hitches.................................................................. 204
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 205
Safety Chains...................................................... 204
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 204
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 204
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 205
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 76
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 76
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 75
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 75
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 76
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 76
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 75
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 76
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30 Flat Tire
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Floor Mats
......................................................208
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 66
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................440 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 441
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 440
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling.......................................136
Fuel Consumption
........................................143
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 143
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 143
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 143
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................138
Fuel Filter........................................................248
Fuel Quality - E85........................................136 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 136
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 137
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................138 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 138
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................211
Fuses.................................................................223
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 228
Power Distribution Box.................................... 223
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges................................................................79 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................ 80
Type 1........................................................................\
. 79
Type 2....................................................................... 80
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 149
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