2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

Operating AWD VehiclesWith Mismatched Tires WARNINGS Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position), or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver's door. If this information is not found on these labels, then you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 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 vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer case or power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles (for example, 17 inch low profile tires on the front axle and 22 inch high profile tires on the rear axle) could cause theAWD systemto stop functioning anddefault to front-wheel driveor damage the AWD system. However, the AWD system is capable of tolerating any combination of new and worn tires of the same original tire size. For example, using 3 worn tread tires and 1 new tread tire all of the same original tire size, can be tolerated by the AWD system.

Driving InSpecialConditionsWith All-Wheel Drive (AWD) AWD vehicles are equipped for driving on sand, snow,mudand rough roads andhave operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. When driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use a low gear when possible. Lower gear operation willmaximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, theA/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. Basic operating principles in special conditions • Drive slower in strong crosswindswhich can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavementmade slipperyby loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

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