Driving Hints 262
Economical driving ....................................262
Driving through water..................................263
Floormats..........................................264
Roadside Emergencies 266
Getting roadside assistance ..............................266
Hazard warning flashers ................................267
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................268
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................268
Customer Assistance 272
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................279
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................279
Fuses 280
Changing a fuse ......................................280
Fuse specification chart ................................281
Maintenance 289
General information ...................................289
Opening and closing the hood ............................290
Under hood overview ..................................291
Engine oil dipstick ....................................294
Engine oil check......................................294
Engine coolant check ..................................295
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................300
Brake fluid check .....................................305
Power steering fluid check ..............................305
Fuel filter...........................................305
Washer fluid check ....................................306
Battery ............................................306
Checking the wiper blades ..............................308
Air filter(s) .........................................309
Adjusting the headlamps ................................311
Changing a bulb ......................................312
Bulb specification chart.................................316
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2013 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012
USA (fus)