Driving Hints 253
Economical driving ....................................253
Driving through water..................................254
Floormats..........................................255
Roadside Emergencies 256
Getting roadside assistance ..............................256
Hazard warning flashers ................................257
Fuel cut-off switch ....................................257
Jump-starting the vehicle ...............................258
Customer Assistance 261
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) .......................268
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) .....................268
Fuses 269
Changing a fuse ......................................269
Fuse specification chart ................................270
Maintenance 278
General information ...................................278
Opening and closing the hood ............................279
Under hood overview ..................................280
Engine oil dipstick ....................................284
Engine oil check......................................284
Engine coolant check ..................................285
Automatic transmission fluid check ........................290
Brake fluid check .....................................295
Fuel filter...........................................295
Washer fluid check ....................................296
Battery ............................................296
Checking the wiper blades ..............................298
Air filter(s) .........................................298
Adjusting the headlamps ................................300
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2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013
USA (fus)