2012 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
2012 Ford Taurus Manual
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Instrument Cluster SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW - The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service immediately. TRUNK AJAR - Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed. REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT - Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. AWD OFF (if equipped) - Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating. The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system is allowed to cool. CHECK AWD (if equipped) - Displayed in conjunction with the light when the AWD system is Throttle Control/Transmission/AWD not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. ADVANCETRAC OFF - Displayed briefly when the system has been disabled. ADVANCETRAC ON - Displayed briefly when the system has been enabled. TRACTION CONTROL ON - Displayed briefly when the system has been enabled. TRACTION CONTROL OFF - Displayed briefly when the system has been disabled. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% to 1%. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when a fault with the blind spot information system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT (if equipped) - Displayed when a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 26 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)