2019 FORD TAURUS snow chains

Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
..................................210
Hazard Flashers .............................................
211
Fuel Shutoff ....................................................
211
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
212
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
214
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
214
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
216
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
217
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
218
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
219
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
219
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
221
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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221
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
223
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
232
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
234
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
234
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
235
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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237
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
238
Engine Oil Check .........................................
238
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
239
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
240
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ .........
244Brake Fluid Check
.......................................
247
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
248
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
248
Fuel Filter .......................................................
248
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
248
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
250
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
251
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
251
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
252
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
253
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
255
Cleaning Products ......................................
255
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
255
Waxing .............................................................
257
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
257
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
257
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
258
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
260
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
260
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
260
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
263
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ...................
263
Tire Care .........................................................
269
Using Summer Tires ..................................
282
Using Snow Chains ....................................
282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
283
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
287
Technical Specifications ...........................
291
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Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING: If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire
chains or cables, then it is critical that
you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,
allow for longer stopping distances and
avoid aggressive steering to reduce the
chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death.
If the rear end of your vehicle slides while
cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of your
vehicle.
Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause
driveline damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD
vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like
any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and
ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an
AWD vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice,
it won ’t stop any faster, because as in other
vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels.
Do not become overconfident as to road
conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance
between you and other vehicles for
stopping. Drive slower than usual and
consider using one of the lower gears. In
emergency stopping situations, apply the
brake steadily. Since your vehicle is
equipped with a four wheel (ABS), do not
“pump ” the brakes. See Hints on Driving
With Anti-Lock Brakes
(page 161). Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on
your vehicle have been designed and
tested to provide predictable performance
whether loaded or empty and durable load
carrying capability. For this reason, Ford
Motor Company strongly recommends that
you do not make modifications such as
adding or removing parts (such as lowering
kits or stabilizer bars) or by using
replacement parts not equivalent to the
original factory equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise
the center of gravity can make it more likely
the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss
of control. Ford Motor Company
recommends that caution be used with
any vehicle equipped with a high load or
device (such as ladder or luggage racks).
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly
may void the warranty, increase your repair
cost, reduce vehicle performance and
operational capabilities and adversely
affect driver and passenger safety.
Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis
components is recommended if the vehicle
is subjected to off-highway usage.
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(If Equipped)

USING SUMMER TIRES
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or in snow
and ice conditions. Like any tire, summer
tire performance is affected by tire wear
and environmental conditions. If you must
drive in those conditions, we recommend
using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S),
All-season or Snow tires.
Always store your summer tires indoors at
temperatures above
19°F (-7°C). The
rubber compounds used in these tires lose
flexibility and may develop surface cracks
in the tread area at temperatures below
19°F (-7°C)
. If the tires have been
subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or less, warm
them in a heated space to at least 41°F
(5°C) for at least 24 hours before installing
them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle
with the tires installed, or checking tire inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply
heat or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage
periods and before use.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING:
Snow tires must be
the same size, load index and speed
rating as those originally provided by
Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an increased risk of
loss of control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels can
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.
Follow the Ford recommended tire
inflation pressure found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (on the
door hinge pillar, door latch post or the
door edge that meets the door latch
post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.
Note: The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
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If the tires on your vehicle have all season
treads, they will provide traction in rain and
snow. However, in some climates, you may
need to use snow tires and cables. If you
need to use cables, it is recommended that
steel wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Use only SAE Class S snow chains,
snow cables or equivalent on the front
axle for P235/55R18 equipped vehicles.
The use of snow chains, snow cables
or other traction assist devices that are
larger than SAE Class S may cause
damage to your vehicle ’s wheel house,
suspension and/or body.
• Do not install tire chains, cables, or
optional traction devices on the rear
tires. This could cause damage to the
vehicle ’s wheel house or body.
• Install cable chains securely, verifying
that the cables do not touch any wiring,
brake lines or fuel lines.
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with
tire cables on your vehicle.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the cables. If this does
not work, remove the cables to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire cables when they are
no longer needed. Do not use tire
cables on dry roads. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
Note: If the tire pressure monitoring system
sensor becomes damaged, it may not
function. Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
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1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time. •
Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNING:
When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission is in park
(P).
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Remote Control..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start......................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Remote Start
...................................................113
Automatic Settings............................................. 113
Heated and Cooled Features.......................... 113
Last Settings.......................................................... 113
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................221
Roadside Assistance
...................................210
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 211
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 210
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 210
Roadside Emergencies
...............................210
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 207
Running Out of Fuel....................................138 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 139
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 139
S
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................42
Safety Precautions......................................136
Satellite Radio...............................................316 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 317
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............316 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service...................
317
Troubleshooting................................................... 317
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........450
Scheduled Maintenance...........................442
Seatbelt Extension........................................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32
Seatbelt Reminder
.........................................33
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 33
Seatbelts...........................................................29 Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats
...................................................................114
Security..............................................................62
Settings............................................................410 911 Assist................................................................ 415
Ambient Lighting............................................... 422
Bluetooth............................................................... 412
Clock........................................................................\
412
Display................................................................... 423
General.................................................................. 420
Media Player.......................................................... 411
Mobile Apps......................................................... 418
Navigation............................................................. 416
Phone...................................................................... 412
Radio....................................................................... 415
Sound..................................................................... 410
Valet Mode........................................................... 424
Vehicle.................................................................... 422
Voice Control....................................................... 423
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 420
Side Airbags
......................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position...................114
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 282
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................448
Exceptions........................................................... 449
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 176
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Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise
Control Module............................................. 498
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar.................................................... 491
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 492
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module..................................... 495
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 498
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............488
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging.......................................................... 498
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit.................................................................... 499
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................235
Engine Shield....................................................... 236
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................237
Universal Garage Door Opener................124 HomeLink Wireless Control System............124
USB Port..........................................................319
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................177 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 180
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 181
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 180
Changing the Set Speed................................. 180
Detection Issues................................................. 180
Following a Vehicle............................................ 178
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 180
Overriding the Set Speed................................. 179
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 180
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............178
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 179
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 180
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
178
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............182
System Not Available........................................ 181
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................153
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 155Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched
Tires.................................................................... 155
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires.................................................................... 154
Using Cruise Control....................................176 Canceling the Set Speed................................. 176
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 176
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 177
Setting the Cruise Speed................................. 176
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 177
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 176
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................53
Using Snow Chains.....................................282
Using Stability Control
...............................165
Using Summer Tires...................................282
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................342
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 347
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 342
Media Menu Features...................................... 345
Media Voice Commands................................ 344
System Settings................................................. 349
What's Playing?................................................. 344
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............326 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 330
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 335
Making a Call....................................................... 329
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 327
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 326
Phone Options during an Active Call.........329
Phone Voice Commands................................. 327
Receiving Calls.................................................... 329
System Settings................................................. 336
Text Messaging................................................... 333
Using Traction Control
................................163
Switching the System Off............................... 163
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 163
Using a Switch..................................................... 163
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 163
Using Voice Recognition............................323 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 375
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