Roadside Emergencies 257
Getting roadside assistance ..............................257
Hazard warning flashers ................................259
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................259
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................260
Customer Assistance 263
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................270
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................270
Fuses 271
Changing a fuse ......................................271
Fuse specification chart ................................271
Maintenance 280
General information ...................................280
Opening and closing the hood ............................281
Under hood overview ..................................282
Engine oil dipstick ....................................286
Engine oil check......................................286
Engine coolant check ..................................287
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................293
Brake fluid check .....................................297
Fuel filter...........................................298
Washer fluid check ....................................298
Battery ............................................298
Checking the wiper blades ..............................301
Air filter(s) .........................................302
Adjusting the headlamps ................................304
Changing a bulb ......................................305
Bulb specification chart.................................309
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2015 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2014
USA (fus)