Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Driving Hints

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers).

Towing the vehicle on four wheels
Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless ...

Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle. There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fue ...

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control
SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control Overview The ABS and stability control system is comprised of the following subsystems which assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle: Base ABS EBD Traction control ...

Steering wheel controls
AUDIO CONTROL SEEK: Press to select the next or previous stored preset or track. Press and hold to select the next or previous frequency or seek through a track. MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes. MUTE: Press to silence the radio. VOL (Volume): Press to ...

Using snow chains
Your Taurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to 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, For ...