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During ESC events the stability control light in the instrument cluster
will flash.

Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the ESC system, which
include but are not limited to:

•

Taking a turn too fast

•

Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle

•

Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces

•

Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road

•

Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice
versa

•

Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa

•

Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to

Trailer

towing

in the

Tires, Wheels and Loading

chapter).

Switching off AdvanceTrac

威

If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac

威

system may be

beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full
engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle.

To switch off the AdvanceTrac

威

system, press the stability control

switch. Full features of the AdvanceTrac

威

system can be restored by

pressing the stability control switch again, or by turning off and
restarting the engine.

When the AdvanceTrac

威

system is

off, the stability control off light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the
AdvanceTrac

威

control switch again

will turn off the stability control
light.

In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction
control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.

OFF

Driving

254

2010 Taurus

(500)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for Taurus 2010

Page 1: ...heating and air conditioning 50 Dual electronic automatic temperature control 53 Navigation system based climate control 55 Rear window defroster 59 Lights 61 Headlamps 61 Turn signal control 68 Bulb replacement 69 Driver Controls 75 Windshield wiper washer control 75 Steering wheel adjustment 77 Power windows 82 Mirrors 85 Speed control 87 Adaptive cruise control 89 Moon roof 99 Table of Contents...

Page 2: ...ng 230 Trailer towing 237 Recreational towing 239 Driving 241 Starting 241 Brakes 248 AdvanceTrac威 251 Transmission operation 259 Reverse sensing system 263 Rear view camera system 265 Roadside Emergencies 284 Getting roadside assistance 284 Hazard flasher control 285 Fuel pump shut off 286 Fuses and relays 286 Changing tires 294 Temporary mobility kit 301 Wheel lug nut torque 309 Jump starting 31...

Page 3: ...ities 370 Engine data 373 Accessories 377 Ford Extended Service Plan 379 Index 382 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without inc...

Page 4: ...vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine The switch can also be activated through sudden vibratio...

Page 5: ...d certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dt...

Page 6: ...ould NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to prope...

Page 7: ...non trivial crash situation occurs no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information e g name gender age and crash location is recorded see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic directions and Information privacy below However parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acq...

Page 8: ...ehicle sensors to collect the vehicle s current location travel direction and speed vehicle travel information only to help provide you with the directions traffic reports or business searches your request If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information do not activate the service Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your v...

Page 9: ...al region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner s Guide A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle This Owner...

Page 10: ...ether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 10 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 11: ...lant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 11 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 12: ...ights and will illuminate in the message center These lights function the same as the other warning lights Service engine soon The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection Maintenance I M testing Normally the Service engine soon light will stay on until the engi...

Page 13: ...or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Driv...

Page 14: ...lfunction with the charging system Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component Engine oil pressure RTT Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Engine coolant temperature RTT Displays when the engine coolant temperature is high St...

Page 15: ...Control has been disabled by the driver Refer to the Driving chapter for more information Overdrive cancel and grade assist if equipped Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned on refer to the Driving chapter Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low If the light remains on at start up o...

Page 16: ...System has been activated Throttle Control Transmission Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Heads up d...

Page 17: ...ion and the driver s door is opened GAUGES Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Instrum...

Page 18: ...ted Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Instrument cluster chapter on how to switch the dis...

Page 19: ...er to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter MILES km TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty Press RESET to clear...

Page 20: ...ds in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter MPG L km This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy ...

Page 21: ...EVEL 10 MYKEY DISTANCE if MyKey is programmed 11 MYKEY S PROGRAMMED 12 ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS To reset the oil monitoring system to 100 after each oil change approximately 7 500 miles 12 000 km or 12 m...

Page 22: ... RESET to select the new Autolamp delay values of 0 10 20 30 60 90 120 or 180 seconds AUTOLOCK This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear putting the vehicle in motion Press RESET to turn autolock on or off AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned...

Page 23: ...esigned to assist and warn the driver when backing out of parking spaces Press RESET to turn it off or on EASY ENTRY This feature automatically moves the driver s seat and steering wheel if equipped with power tilt to a preset position for easy entry into the vehicle Press RESET to turn the easy entry seat on or off REAR PARK AID if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of...

Page 24: ...tion on or be informed of Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message DRIVER DOOR AJAR Displaye...

Page 25: ...d in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full Check the washer fluid level Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter LOW TIRE PRESSURE Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires Wheels and Loading cha...

Page 26: ...njunction with the Throttle Control Transmission AWD light when the AWD system is not operating properly If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 or less OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0 BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT if equipped Displayed when ...

Page 27: ...ressed the cruise On Off control and ACC was off CRUISE OFF if equipped Displayed when the driver pressed the Cruise On Off control and ACC was on SET XXX MPH GAP ACC GAP if equipped Displayed when ACC is active and driver has selected a GAP setting using the steering wheel control button CRUISE OVERRIDE if equipped Displayed when the accelerator pedal is being pressed while ACC is active CRUISE N...

Page 28: ...gine or cycle through the ignition states When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed When the vehicle s speed exceeds 10 mph 16 km h for the first time after starting Refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter for more information RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED if equipped Displayed when the start stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and a Intelligent Access K...

Page 29: ... Locks and Security chapter for more information CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph 130 km h Refer t...

Page 30: ... driver s side door In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering the ignition must be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and Security chapter SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT if equipped Displayed when the tire mobility kit requires service See your authorized dealer for more information Instrument Cluster 30 2010 Taurus 500 ...

Page 31: ...y is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened Note Your vehicle is equipped with ...

Page 32: ... is turned back on AM FM Press repeatedly to select AM FM1 FM2 frequency band TUNE Turn the knob to go up down the frequency band in individual increments DIRECT Press DIRECT and then select the desired radio frequency i e 93 9 using the memory preset numbers 0 9 SEEK Press SEEK to access the previous next strong radio station SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations MEMORY PRE...

Page 33: ...T ON and press OK RDS Radio Available only in FM mode This feature allows you to search RDS equipped stations for a certain category of music format CLASSIC COUNTRY JAZZ RB ROCK etc To activate Press MENU repeatedly until RDS ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK to switch RDS ON and OFF When RDS is OFF you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type CAT ...

Page 34: ...ds AUTOLOAD Load the desired disc label side up The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots Insert the discs one at a time label side up when prompted Once loaded the disc in preset 1 will begin to play Press the number preset buttons 1 6 to choose the disc you want to play Play Pause Press to play pause a track when playing a CD EJECT For a single CD system press EJ...

Page 35: ...ng SO and Artist AR in the display if available In TEXT MODE Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and then press SEEK to view the additional display text COMPRESSION Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK to switch between ON OFF When COMPRESSION is ON the system will bring the soft and loud C...

Page 36: ...cally go to that channel if available You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT If an invalid station number is entered INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station SEEK Press SEEK to seek to the previous next channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEEK to seek to the previous next channel in the selected catego...

Page 37: ...ted the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL If no category has ever been selected NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display Note Separate categories can be set for SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category SATELLITE RADIO MENU Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access Press OK to enter into the satellite radio me...

Page 38: ...ears in the display that you would like to delete press OK The song will appear in the display for confirmation Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED If you do not want to delete the currently listed song press SEEK to select either RETURN or CANCEL Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS c DELETE ALL SONGS Press OK to delete all song s from the sy...

Page 39: ...isplayed and the display will read ENTER PIN Enter your four digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and the display will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED d RESET PIN Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed The display will read ARE YOUR SURE Press OK again to automatically reset the PIN to its initial password setting 1234 PIN RESET TO DEFAULT PIN will be displayed e RETURN Press OK when RETURN is di...

Page 40: ... Pause Press this control to play or pause the current CD OK Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK For further information refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle PHONE If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威 press to access SYNC PHONE features For further information please refer to the SYNC威 i...

Page 41: ...iliary input jack 1 Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off 3 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ in your vehicle 4 Turn the radio on using either a tuned FM station ...

Page 42: ...ortable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving Also the portable music player should be stored in a secure location such as t...

Page 43: ...anadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic light...

Page 44: ...extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached Entertainment Systems 44 2010 ...

Page 45: ... MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less dep...

Page 46: ...ty of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna locat...

Page 47: ...IUS威 Satellite Radio system include Hardware and limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle For information on extended subscription terms the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming including canceling moving or adding p...

Page 48: ...y available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not available at this time on this...

Page 49: ... required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS威 Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicl...

Page 50: ...ir flow selection 2 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Multifunction control Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents and floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce windo...

Page 51: ...hicle This re cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Press the MAX A C button again for normal A C operation 7 Temperature control Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle 8 Fan speed adjustment Turn to select the desired fan speed 9 Power Press to activate deactivate the climate c...

Page 52: ...tain comfort For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel floor modes Move temperature control to the coolest setting Select A C and recirculated air to provide colder airflow Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather Select Select A C Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort Set the fan speed...

Page 53: ...lection 3 Manual override control Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed To return to full automatic control press AUTO When choosing to control airflow manually press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to r...

Page 54: ...rculated air engages automatically when MAX A C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost When the ignition switch is turned off and back on the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either panel or panel floor 8 Passenger heated seat if equipped Press to control the pa...

Page 55: ...ll appear in the upper left corner of the display 13 Driver heated seat if equipped Press to control the driver heated seat Refer to Seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 14 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information If your vehicle is equipped with both rear d...

Page 56: ...enger cooled seat Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 7 Recirculated air Press to activate deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Recirculated air engages...

Page 57: ...nd demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection To return to full automatic mode press AUTO TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS Temperature conversion To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster ch...

Page 58: ...section of the Navigation supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather select defrost To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle do not drive with the system OFF or with recirculated air engaged and A C off Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the...

Page 59: ...side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERR The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or ...

Page 60: ...anliness Protects the climate control components from particle deposits Note A cabin air filter must be installed at all times to prevent foreign objects from entering the system Running the system without a filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system The access door for the filter is located behind the glove box For replacement intervals regarding the cabin air filter see ...

Page 61: ...rned to off You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp position Autolamps programmable exit delay Programmable exit delay ...

Page 62: ...matic high beams the high beam switch will operate differently depending on the status of the automatic high beam system Each of the possible operating scenarios are detailed below Scenario 1 Conditions The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center The headlamp switch is in autolamps The automatic high beam system has turned the high beams on Operation The high beam switch will...

Page 63: ...hapter Activating high beams If there is no traffic in front of the vehicle the high beams will come on automatically and the light will display in the instrument panel if the following are true The headlamp control is in auto lamp mode The ambient light level is low enough that high beams are needed Vehicle speed must be greater than 32 mph 51 km h Severe weather is not detected Deactivating high...

Page 64: ...ramming Sequence 1 Turn the headlamp control from On to autolamp three times within two seconds ending in On 2 Cycle flash to pass three times using the multi function lever 3 The sensitivity setting has been changed Note The programming sequence will end if either of the following occur The vehicle speed is not zero The battery voltage is out of normal range Troubleshooting If the automatic high ...

Page 65: ...eck the windshield in front of the camera for blockage Flash to pass Pull and release to activate Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be in the on position the headlamp control is in the off autolamps or parking lamp position and the transmission must be out of the P Park position WARNING Always remember to turn on your h...

Page 66: ...control from the full dim position to the full on position to reset This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer Vertical aim adjustment 1 Park the vehicle dir...

Page 67: ...ot at the horizontal reference line the headlamp will need to be adjusted For vehicles with HID headlamps There is a distinct cut off change from light to dark in the left portion of the beam pattern The top edge of this cut off should be positioned two inches 50 8 mm below the horizontal reference line 4 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver turn the adjuste...

Page 68: ...of each map lamp to turn on the lamps Your vehicle may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp s Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the reading lamps Press either side of the center switch to turn the dome lamp on or off When left in the center position the dome lamp will turn on when the doors are opened or the vehicle is unlocked Lights 68 2010 Taurus 500 Own...

Page 69: ...in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation Clearing time may tak...

Page 70: ...m HID 2 D3S Front park turn lamp 2 3457NAK amber Sidemarker lamp front 2 168 amber Tail sidemarker lamp rear 2 916 Tail brake lamp 2 3057K Backup lamp 2 HPC 16W License plate lamp 2 168 High mount brake lamp 1 LED Supplemental park lamp 2 LED Map lamp 2 W5WL Dome reading lamps 2 W5WL Turn lamp 2 WY21W amber All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel...

Page 71: ...se and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing HID headlamp bulbs if equipped The headlamps on your vehicle use a high intensity discharge source These lamps operate at a high voltage When the bulb is burned out the bulb assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer ...

Page 72: ...ted in the tail lamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Tail side marker lamp 2 Brake tail lamp 3 Turn signal lamp 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the trunk 2 Remove the press pin and cargo net fastener if equipped and carefully pull the carpet away to expose the backside of the tail lamp assembly 3 Remove the nut and washer assemblies then pull...

Page 73: ... lid assembly 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the deck lid trim panel press pins and carefully pull the panel away to expose the backside of the backup lamp assembly 3 Remove bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pull it out of the lamp assembly 4 Disconnect the wire harness connector from the bulb socket 5 Install the new bulb in reverse order Lights 73 ...

Page 74: ...the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the bulb out from the contacts Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing supplemental park lamp bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with an LED supplemental park lamp It is designed to last the life of the vehicle If replacement is required it is recommended that you see your aut...

Page 75: ...ipe settings on vehicles with rain sensitive wipers The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity mist or light rain or road spray Keep the outside of the windshield clean especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected Note...

Page 76: ...he washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers Winds...

Page 77: ...eering column WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp Slide on rod feature The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunlight coverage Rotate the visor toward the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headli...

Page 78: ...gnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a ...

Page 79: ...ther repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone 1 15 in the CID 5 The direction will display after the buttons are released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehi...

Page 80: ...lete calibration 4 The compass is now calibrated CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features Note The appearance and features of the center console may be different than show based on your vehicle s option level These include Cupholders Utility compartment with audio input jack USB port and power point Pen holder WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard o...

Page 81: ...nt panel under a panel door press the door to open In the center console utility compartment On the rear of the center console accessible from the rear seat Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not wor...

Page 82: ... one or both of the rear windows are open the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately 2 3 inches 5 8 cm Global open windows if equipped Press and hold on the remote transmitter to begin opening the two front windows and if equipped vent the moon roof The control can then be released and the windows will complete ...

Page 83: ...window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal close or one touch up To operate one touch up Pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly The window will close fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation If the switch is pressed and held to the normal open or one touch down position during...

Page 84: ...indow will travel up with no bounce back or pinch protection If the switch is released before the window is fully closed the window will stop For example this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the right side of ...

Page 85: ... WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror and driver s side exterior mirror that have an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirrors will change from the normal high reflective state to the non glare darkened state when bright lights glare reach t...

Page 86: ... you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place Automatic dimming feature if equipped The driver s side view mirror has an auto dimming function For more information refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter Heated mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is act...

Page 87: ...tor and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving Memory feature if equipped The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver s door if equipped with memo...

Page 88: ...rument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control Press the brake pedal to d...

Page 89: ...To turn off the speed control press OFF or turn off the ignition Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC IF EQUIPPED Adaptive cruise control is much like speed control only this system is designed to automatically adjust your speed to maintain a proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in ...

Page 90: ...ns or objects in the roadway Oncoming vehicles in the same lane WARNING Do not use the adaptive cruise control when entering or leaving a highway in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved WARNING Do not use in poor visibility specifically fog rain spray or snow Setting adaptive cruise control Note It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert drive safely and be in control...

Page 91: ...ervention Always apply the brakes when necessary Failing to do so may result in a collision serious injury or death When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane the vehicle speed will adjust automatically to maintain a preset gap distance The distance setting is adjustable refer to Setting the gap distance in this section The yellow ACC indicator l...

Page 92: ...ive cruise control system WARNING Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor In some cases there may be no warning or the warning may be delayed The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary Failing to do so may result in a collision serious injury or death Setting the gap distance The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you can be ...

Page 93: ... the green cruise indicator light is illuminated and CRUISE OVERRIDE is displayed in the message center When the accelerator is released the ACC function will operate again and vehicle speed will decrease to the set speed or a lower speed if following a slower vehicle Changing the set speed There are three ways to change the set speed Accelerate or brake to the desired speed and press and release ...

Page 94: ... Hilly condition usage It is recommended that the driver select a lower gear position when ACC is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades i e driving in mountainous areas In these situations additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on the vehicle s regular brake system to prevent them from overheating For more information reference Automatic transmissi...

Page 95: ...radar sensor has a limited field of vision In some situations it may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected Detection issues can occur When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front With vehicles that edge into your lane These vehicles can only be detected once they have moved fully into your lane Driver Controls 95 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing ...

Page 96: ...sensor in this section Brake temperature is high refer to Hilly condition usage in this section A failure has occurred in the ACC system or related system Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blocked sensor is displayed the radar signals from the sensor have been obstructed The sensor is located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille When the radar signals are obstructed...

Page 97: ...er or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals Do not use ACC in these conditions because it may not detect warn or respond to potential collisions WARNING Do not use ACC when towing a trailer with brake controls Aftermarket trailer brakes will not function properly when ACC is activated because the brakes are electronically controlled Failing to do so may result...

Page 98: ...edly to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD DVD FES if equipped SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Satellite radio mode if equipped LINE IN Auxiliary input jack Navigation system hands free control features if equipped Press and hold control briefly until the voice icon appears on the navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to complete a voice command For further information on the navigation system refer to...

Page 99: ...l the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to exit phone mode or end a call For further information on the Navigation system SYNC威 system refer to the Navigation System and SYNC威 supplements MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED The moon roof control is located on the overhead console WARNING Do not let chi...

Page 100: ...r the first three closing cycles with bounce back active For example Bounce back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals To vent the moon roof Press and release the TILT control the moon roof will move to the vent position automatically from any moon roof position Press the switch again to stop the moon roof Pull and hold the TILT control to close the moon roof The ...

Page 101: ...meLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential injury or damage Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U S federal safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door...

Page 102: ...ntil the HomeLink威 indicator light changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light Now you may release both the HomeLink威 and hand held transmitter buttons Note Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 2 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator and Canadian Programming in this section for Canadian residents 3 Firmly press and hold for five seconds and release the ...

Page 103: ... Gate Operator Canadian Programming During programming your hand held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting not allowing enough time for HomeLink威 to accept the signal from the hand held transmitter After completing Step 1 outlined in the Programming section replace Step 2 with the following Note If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the device duri...

Page 104: ... two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 1 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained follo...

Page 105: ...efore April 1 1982 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U威 system programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed Car2U威 system buttons should be erased for security reasons Refer to Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons later in this section Read the instruct...

Page 106: ...vice Rolling code programming Note Programming the rolling code garage door opener involves time sensitive actions Read the entire procedure prior to beginning so you will know which actions are time sensitive If you do not follow the time sensitive actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in the garage Make s...

Page 107: ...utton is released the indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete 4 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful If your garage door does not operate repeat the previous steps in this section After successful programming you will be able to operate your Car2U威 system by pressing the button you programmed to a...

Page 108: ...ng the transmitter 1 To program units with fixed code DIP switches you will need the garage door hand held transmitter paper and a pen or pencil 2 Open the battery cover and record the switch settings from left to right for all 8 to 12 switches Use the figure below When a switch is in the up on or position circle L When a switch is in the middle neutral or 0 position circle M When a switch is in t...

Page 109: ...garage doors open quickly You may need to hold the button from 5 55 seconds before observing movement of the garage door 6 The indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete If your garage door opener does not operate following these steps repeat Steps 2 through 6 Otherwise call the toll free Car2U威 help line at 1 866 57Car2U 1 866 572 2728 After successful programming y...

Page 110: ... with the Car2U威 system it is recommended that you erase the programming for security reasons FCC and RSS 210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including in...

Page 111: ...unk CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net if equipped The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area Attach the net to the anchors provided Do not put more than 50 lb 22 kg in the net WARNING This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision Driver Controls 111 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 112: ...able through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were i...

Page 113: ...mitter and slide the blade out Your IA keys are programmed to your vehicle You cannot enter or start your vehicle with an unprogrammed key If you lose one or both of your IA keys replacements are available from your authorized dealer For more information on programming replacement IA keys refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IA back up keys...

Page 114: ... operation Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles 120 km The following systems if equipped cannot be turned off reverse sensing system Blind Spot Information System BLIS威 with cross traffic alert and collision warning system Optional settings these settings can be changed Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph 130 km ...

Page 115: ...tion If your vehicle is equipped with remote start see the Using MyKey with Remote Start Systems section Note The MyKey can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was created otherwise a standard key administrator key is required to disable the MyKey programming To clear all MyKeys go to Step 2 in the Disable MyKey section Programming MyKey Optional Settings Turn the ignition on using an adm...

Page 116: ...n the MyKey is not being used by the intended user The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by disabling MyKey If this odometer is lower than the last time you checked then the MyKey system has been recently cleared MYKEY S PROGRAMMED Indicates how many MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Can be used to detect deletion of a MyKey ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED Indicates how many admin keys are progr...

Page 117: ...en the vehicle is started using remote start the system will stall the engine when you either enter the vehicle or shift the vehicle into gear Prior to the engine stall the vehicle will have administrative privileges When you restart the engine the vehicle will identify the user as an admin or MyKey driver depending on the settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle Note For all vehicles ...

Page 118: ...ems section Cannot program the MyKey optional settings Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey section Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Cannot disable MyKey Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Creat...

Page 119: ...rammed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey section MyKey programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Admin keys programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key Vehicle is equipped...

Page 120: ... intended to prevent you from unintentionally locking your IA key inside your vehicle s passenger compartment or trunk When you lock your vehicle using the driver or passenger power door lock control with the door open after you close the door the vehicle will search for an IA key in the passenger compartment If an IA key is found inside the vehicle all of the doors will immediately unlock and the...

Page 121: ...ors to unlock simultaneously by simultaneously pressing the and controls on the transmitter for four seconds Note The turn lamps will flash twice to confirm that a change to the feature has occurred Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the on position you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion and the vehicle atta...

Page 122: ... the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition off 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back on The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autolock feature press the unlock control then press the lock control The horn will chirp once if autolock ...

Page 123: ...ter than 12 mph 20 km h the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to accessory and the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off or to accessory Note The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock ...

Page 124: ...he power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition off 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back on The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autounlock feature press the lock control then press the unlock control The horn will chirp once if autounloc...

Page 125: ...LDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the childproof door locks are set but the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors Insert...

Page 126: ... the illuminated T shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps WARNING Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transm...

Page 127: ...l children are particularly at risk REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The integrated keyhead transmitters IKTs and intelligent access keys IA key comply with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause...

Page 128: ...o remotely unlock the vehicle doors remotely lock all the vehicle doors remotely open the trunk activate the personal alarm arm and disarm the perimeter anti theft system operate the illuminated entry feature activate the global opening windows feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the vehicle is in the start position The panic feature operates...

Page 129: ...l automatically unlock and the door can be opened Note If two stage unlocking is disabled all doors will unlock when you press any button on the keyless entry keypad Activating intelligent access at the trunk If your IA key is within 3 feet 1 meter of the trunk you can activate your Intelligent Access system by pressing the exterior trunk release button hidden below the license plate The trunk wil...

Page 130: ...s on the transmitter for four seconds disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously The parking lamps will illuminate twice to indicate that two stage unlock was enabled or disabled If equipped with IA key when two stage unlocking is disabled intelligent access at the driver s door results in an unlock of all doors not just the driver door Opening front windows and m...

Page 131: ...ntry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition is in any position However if the ignition is on and the gearshift is in D Drive the trunk will only open if the vehicle is moving 3 mph 5 km h or slower Memory feature seat mirrors and adjustable pedals The integrated keyhead transmitter IKT or intelligent access key allows you to recall the memory seat power mirrors adjustable pedals fe...

Page 132: ...dure for memory 2 and another transmitter if desired Deprogramming memory feature from the transmitter To deactivate this feature 1 Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver s door for five seconds A tone will be heard after 11 2 seconds when the memory store is done continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds 2 Within three seconds press the 3 A tone will be hear...

Page 133: ...l regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries 3 Insert the new battery Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the battery Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 4 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Intelligent access key IA key 1 Remove the backup key from the transmitter then twist a thin coin ...

Page 134: ...tters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters IKTs or intelligent access keys IA keys To program a new IKTs or IA keys yourself refer to SecuriLock威 passive anti theft section of this chapter Note At least two already programmed transmitters are required to perform this procedu...

Page 135: ...t off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control the battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors or the trunk was opened the battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off Th...

Page 136: ...rom your authorized dealer You can also create up to three of your own 5 digit personal entry codes Note If your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Access feature your keypad will still function normally if you enter your personal entry code or factory set code However if your transmitter is within range of the driver s door an intelligent access unlock will also occur each time you press an...

Page 137: ...is must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2 All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5 digit code will work Anti scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times 35 consecutive button presses the keypad will go into an anti scan mode This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash The anti scan feature will turn off after one mi...

Page 138: ... a no start condition Your vehicle comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters or intelligent access keys additional coded transmitters may be purchased from your authorized dealer The authorized dealer can program your spare transmitters to your vehicle or you can program then yourself Refer to Programming spare integrated keyhead transmitters or Programming spare intelligent access keys...

Page 139: ...hen back to on to make sure there was no electronic interference with the programmed key If the vehicle doesn t start try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful contact your authorized dealership for key replacement If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily the vehicle will not start contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service IKT equipped vehic...

Page 140: ...codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys Integrated keyhead transmitter IKT You can program your own int...

Page 141: ... key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry system if the new key is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter The theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming If the key was not successfully programmed it will not start your vehicle s engine and or will not operate the remote entry...

Page 142: ... the driver or passenger power door lock control three times 5 Press and release the brake pedal one time The indicator on the Start Stop button should begin to rapidly flash indicating that programming mode has been entered and two programmed intelligent access keys have been detected in the vehicle 6 Within one minute press the start stop button A message will be displayed on the message center ...

Page 143: ...ill flash the turn signal lamps and will sound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system Press the control on the transmitter When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your transmitter the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the hood and the trunk are closed If any of these are not ...

Page 144: ...grated keyhead transmitter IKT If equipped with intelligent access key unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second pre armed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state If equipped with integrated keyhead transmitter IKT if using a key in the driver s door to unlock t...

Page 145: ...y become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The drive...

Page 146: ...raint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is...

Page 147: ...djustable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position S...

Page 148: ...ockwise or counter clockwise to adjust lumbar support Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback Seating and Safety Restraints 148 2010 Taur...

Page 149: ...the massage control 2 the lumbar control and 3 the power seat controls Note The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory mode to activate the seats Note Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate Back and cushion massage cannot function at the same time Push and release the front portion of the massage button for cushion massage Push and release the rear portion of the mas...

Page 150: ...assage system will turn off after 20 minutes Adjusting the front power seat WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING Reclining the seatback c...

Page 151: ...ger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console if equipped Check the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front pass...

Page 152: ...e power seat control again to override Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat track Continue pressing the control for approximately two seconds you will feel the seat bounce back slightly Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat Press one side of the control to adjust firmness Press the other side of...

Page 153: ... the heated seats Press once to activate the high heat setting 2 indicator lights Continue pressing to scroll through the other settings low heat 1 indicator light or off Three position heated and cooled seats if equipped Heated seats The heated seats will only function when the engine is running WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabet...

Page 154: ...ngine is running To operate the cooled seats Press once to activate the high cool setting three indicator lights Continue pressing to scroll through the other settings medium cool two indicator lights low cool one indicator light or off If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the cooled seats are on the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated Note When the heated cooled front ...

Page 155: ...seat to full up to ease access To remove an air filter 1 Remove key from ignition 2 Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter until the tabs are released then rotate the air filter toward the front of the vehicle 3 Remove filter Seating and Safety Restraints 155 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 156: ...s to two programmable positions The memory seat control is located on the seat side shield To program position 1 move the driver seat and mirrors to the desired position using the associated controls Press and hold button 1 for at least two seconds A chime will sound confirming that a memory position has been set To program position 2 repeat the previous procedure using button 2 A memory seat posi...

Page 157: ...h button start system if equipped is switched off refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter The seat and steering wheel will move to the original position when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the key is placed in the ignition cylinder or when the push button start system if equipped is put in accessory mode refer to Push button start system in the Driving chapter The easy...

Page 158: ...press and hold both unlock remove buttons then pull up on the head restraint To reinstall the non adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks WARNING The non adjustable head restraint is a safety device It should be installed whenever the seat is occupied Seating and Safety Restraints 158 2010 Taurus ...

Page 159: ...upants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion The adjustable head restraint consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust release button 3 and a guide sleeve unlock remove button 4 To adjust the head re...

Page 160: ...the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied To remove the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position Seating...

Page 161: ... so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Split folding rear seat One or both rear seatbacks can be folded ...

Page 162: ...ull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with cup holders and a storage compartment they are located in the rear seat armrest To access the cup holders rotate armrest into use position To open the storage c...

Page 163: ... may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly The heated seat control is on the back of the front center console To operate the heated seats Push the indicated side of the control for ...

Page 164: ...odule RCM with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning light and back up tone The electrical wiring for the airbags crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt usage sensors driver seat position sensor front passenger sensing system and indicator lights How does the Personal Safety System work The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle s ...

Page 165: ...Driver s seat position sensor The driver s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual stage airbag based on seat position The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with gr...

Page 166: ...tensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body during frontal collisions and in side collisions and rollovers This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts In frontal collisions the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or if the collision is of sufficient severity t...

Page 167: ...on properly in the event of a collision Safety belt precautions WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained WARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from in...

Page 168: ...he inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING Front and rear seat occupants including pregnant women should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the bu...

Page 169: ...icle are combination lap and shoulder belts All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle ...

Page 170: ... whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the aut...

Page 171: ...our vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the front outboard seating positions Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust the shoulder belt height squeeze the button and slide the height adjuster up or down Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place WARNING Position the safety belt h...

Page 172: ... only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended WARNING Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is no...

Page 173: ... driver and the front passenger If the Belt Minder威 warnings have expired warnings for approximately five minutes for one occupant driver or front passenger the other occupant can still activate the Belt Minder威 feature Note If you are using MyKey the Belt Minder威 warning will not expire Refer to MyKey in the Locks and security chapter If Then The driver s and front passenger s safety belts are bu...

Page 174: ...0 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime I m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles 40 km of home Belts are uncomfortable We design our safety belts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper ancho...

Page 175: ...ed are 40 times more likely to DIE Safety belts help prevent ejection WE CAN T PICK OUR CRASH WARNING Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt Minder威 chime To do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle s airbag system Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivate...

Page 176: ...ehicle To reduce the risk of injury do not deactivate activate the Belt Minder威 feature while driving the vehicle 1 Switch the ignition on DO NOT START THE ENGINE 2 Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off approximately one minute 3 Wait 10 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off Step 4 must be completed within 20 seconds after the completion of Step 3 4 For the seating pos...

Page 177: ...SRS The airbag supplemental restraint system SRS is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries The term supplemental restraint means the airbags are intended as a supplement to the safety belts Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are des...

Page 178: ...rained in a rear seating position WARNING National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag module WARNING Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the...

Page 179: ...erformance of the airbag system increasing the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision WARN...

Page 180: ...g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes but none of the residue is toxic While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries contact with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions or swelling Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise as...

Page 181: ...own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring including the impact sensors the system wiring the airbag system readiness light the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and is designed to disable wil...

Page 182: ...e when the ignition is turned to the on position to confirm it is functional When the front passenger seat is not occupied empty seat or in the event that the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate the indicator lamp will be unlit The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat a forward f...

Page 183: ...uld be advised to ride in the rear seat Occupant Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Passenger Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small child in child safety seat or booster Lit Disabled Small child with safety belt buckled or unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled WARNING Even with Advanced Restraints Systems children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position After all o...

Page 184: ...m i e heavy briefcase fully packed luggage Lit Disabled Empty seat or small to medium object with safety belt buckled Lit Disabled If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect check for the following Objects lodged underneath the seat Objects between the seat cushion and the center console if equipped Objects hanging off the seat back Objects stowed in the s...

Page 185: ...g with the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the following steps to remove the obstruction Pull the vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat Remove the obstruction s if found Restart the vehicle Wait at least two minutes a...

Page 186: ...ically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Seat mounted side airbag system WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbac...

Page 187: ...enger seatbacks A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment The same warning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Crash sensors located on the B and C pillars one sensor on each pillar on each side of the vehicle Side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact coll...

Page 188: ...eployed the airbag will not function again The side airbag system including the seat must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the airbag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety Canopy姞 System WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety ...

Page 189: ...ty Canopy威 system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags including the Safety Canopy威 The Safety Canopy威 system consists of the following An inflatable curtain with a gas generat...

Page 190: ...tion or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor The Safety Canopy威 is mounted to roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner above each row of seats In certain lateral collisions or rollover events the Safety Canopy威 system will be activated regardless of which seats are occupied The Safety Canopy威 is designed to inflate between the side window area and...

Page 191: ...e or more of the following The readiness airbag light same light as for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at you...

Page 192: ... an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child WARNING All children are shaped differently The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and consult your pediatri...

Page 193: ...4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces r...

Page 194: ...1 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children...

Page 195: ... while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision which may result in serious injury or death WARNING Never use pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision o...

Page 196: ...Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information contact your provincial ministry of transportation your local St John Ambulance office at http www sfa ca or Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0371 http www tc gc ca Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle If the child is the proper heigh...

Page 197: ...en cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible If all children cannot be seated and r...

Page 198: ...able To avoid risk of injury occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap shoulder belts Note Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a c...

Page 199: ...gue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the autom...

Page 200: ... seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is...

Page 201: ...fety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback below the locator symbols on the seat back F...

Page 202: ...to the proper top tether anchor do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attach...

Page 203: ... vehicle The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover marked with the tether anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor...

Page 204: ... tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child booster seats The belt positioning booster booster seat is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt Children outgrow a typical child seat e g convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for...

Page 205: ...ion may help provide a good shoulder belt fit When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 l...

Page 206: ...backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately suppor...

Page 207: ... seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason y...

Page 208: ...ld safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and ...

Page 209: ...quires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tir...

Page 210: ...erloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflati...

Page 211: ...support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires ...

Page 212: ... at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance ...

Page 213: ...eel information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel val...

Page 214: ...as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use lo...

Page 215: ...e replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING 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 Compl...

Page 216: ...ting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the whee...

Page 217: ...are tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignmen...

Page 218: ...ehicles front tires at top of diagram Rear wheel drive RWD vehicles Four wheel drive 4WD All wheel drive AWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram Tires Wheels and Loading 218 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 219: ...ion on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed below Note that the tire s...

Page 220: ...tion pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating ...

Page 221: ...dicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under con...

Page 222: ...e sidewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities ...

Page 223: ... In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Loc...

Page 224: ...PMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combi...

Page 225: ...maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed The pressure sensor is located opposite 180 degrees from the valve ste...

Page 226: ...ff your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To restore the full functionalit...

Page 227: ... After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn off Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore syst...

Page 228: ...mperature affects your tire pressure The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature th...

Page 229: ... chains or other conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house and or body Use of optional spike spider type traction devices or equivalent is also acceptable Do not install tire chains cables or optional traction devices on the rear tires This could cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house or body Do not use tire chains cables or optional traction devices with optional P...

Page 230: ...f your vehicle and or trailer to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability with or without a trailer Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety...

Page 231: ...market or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry O...

Page 232: ...udes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight Tires Wheels and Loading 232 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 233: ...its GAWR Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the...

Page 234: ...ehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Tires Wheels and Loading 234 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 235: ...go internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label WARNING Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities t...

Page 236: ... capacity to carry you 4 of your friends and all the golf bags You and four friends average 220 lb 99 kg each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb 13 5 kg each The calculation would be 1 400 5 x 220 5 x 30 1 400 1 100 150 150 lb Yes you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and your golf bags In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 5 x 99 kg 5 x 13 5 kg...

Page 237: ... towing WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label WARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage transmission damage structural damage loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and mak...

Page 238: ...stem of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle s tail lamps This can cause damage to your vehicle s electrical system Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency fo...

Page 239: ...m thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply the brakes continuously as they may overheat and become less effective Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guideli...

Page 240: ...ly and the rear wheels on the ground this will cause damage to your AWD system If you are using a vehicle transport trailer follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider Note If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these instructions Tow only in the forward direction Release the parking brake Place the transmission shift lever in N Neutral Place the ignition ...

Page 241: ...io noise Don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential transmission damage at extremely cold temperatures below 20 F 30 C it is recommended that the vehicle be warmed up to normal operating temperature before driv...

Page 242: ... smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and ...

Page 243: ...r vehicle is equipped with a push button start system refer to Push button start system in this section for starting 1 Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start 2 Turn the key to 4 start then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system that assists in starting the engine After releasing the key from the 4 start position t...

Page 244: ...In order to operate the Push Button Start system and start the vehicle your Intelligent Access key IA key must be present inside the vehicle either in the passenger compartment or in the trunk Ignition modes 1 Off press and release the START STOP button without applying the brake pedal when your vehicle is in accessory or on modes or when the engine is running Note When the vehicle is in motion a ...

Page 245: ...s It is not recommended that you stow the IA key in these locations If you move the IA key to a location where it has been detected before and you still see the NO KEY DETECTED message your IA key s battery may be low or you may be in an area with excessive radio frequency interference If this occurs you can use the backup method to start your vehicle see below Back up Method of Starting Your IA k...

Page 246: ...void draining your battery it is recommended that you always shift to park before or immediately after switching your vehicle off Absence of the Intelligent Access key Once the vehicle has started the vehicle will remain running until being turned off by the START STOP button even if the IA key is no longer found in the vehicle Whenever a door is opened and then closed while the vehicle is running...

Page 247: ...er with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Prior to using the engine block heater follow these recommendations for proper and safe operation For your safety use an outdoor extension cord that is product certified by Underwriter s Laboratory UL or Canadian Standards Association CSA Use only an extension cord that can be used outdoors in cold temperatures and is clearly ma...

Page 248: ... working order How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use To clean them use a dry cloth Depending on the type of factory installed equipment your engine block heater will use 4 to 1 0 kilowatt hours of energy per hour of use Your factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat however maximum temperature is attained after appr...

Page 249: ... ABS will be activated immediately allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance Brake assist The brake assist system provides full braking force during panic braking situations It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and uses the ABS system to achieve maximum braking pressure Once a panic brake ap...

Page 250: ...mains illuminated when the ignition is turned on until the parking brake is released WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear ...

Page 251: ...skids or lateral slides WARNING Vehicle modifications involving braking system aftermarket roof racks suspension steering system tire construction and or wheel tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac威 system In addition installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the AdvanceTrac威 sys...

Page 252: ...nd death The AdvanceTrac威 system automatically enables each time the engine is started All features of the AdvanceTrac威 system TCS and ESC are active and monitor the vehicle from start up However the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it The AdvanceTrac威 system includes a stability control switch located on the instrument panel a stability control light and a stability co...

Page 253: ...he brakes to the wheel that is slipping Traction control is most active at low speeds During TCS events the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash If the TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down In this situation the TCS will use only engine power reduction or tran...

Page 254: ...in snow mud or sand and seems to lose engine power switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac威 system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle To switch off the AdvanceTrac威 system press the stability control switch Full features of the AdvanceTrac威 system can be restored by pressing the stabi...

Page 255: ... Enabled Disabled Control switch pressed twice rap idly brakes ap plied Sport Mode SHO with performance pack only On ADVANCE TRAC SPORT MODE Enabled Enabled Control switch pressed and held for more than five seconds vehicle speed 0 mph brakes ap plied AdvanceTrac威 disabled SHO with performance pack only On ADVANCE TRAC OFF Disabled Disabled Control switch pressed again after deactiva tion AdvanceT...

Page 256: ...ll it cause permanent damage Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal The EPS system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation When a system error is detected the following message SERVICE POWER STEERING SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW or POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT may display in the m...

Page 257: ...noise is normal during operation If excessive check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid level Check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the reserv...

Page 258: ...4 Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access hole and press while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P Park position and into the N Neutral position 5 Remove the tool and reinstall the protective cover 6 Start the vehicle and release the parking brake See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the...

Page 259: ...cle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down the torque converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot f...

Page 260: ...inous areas by providing additional grade engine braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs vehicle acceleration accelerator pedal brake pedal and vehicle speed Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired engine braking based on the vehicle in...

Page 261: ...he accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down the torque converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehi...

Page 262: ...utomatic transmission SST mode By moving the gearshift lever from drive position D Drive to M Manual you now have control of selecting the gear you desire using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel To return to normal D Drive position move the shift lever back from M Manual to D Drive The transmission will operate in gears one through six Paddle shifters The paddle shifters allow you to shift...

Page 263: ...rom over revving Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The reverse sensing system RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph 5 km h and may not detect certain ang...

Page 264: ... a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches 25 0 cm from the side of the vehicle the tone will sou...

Page 265: ... provides a video image which appears in the rear view mirror or on the navigation screen if equipped of the area behind the vehicle It adds assistance to the driver while reversing or reverse parking the vehicle To use the camera system place the transmission in R Reverse an image will display in the rear view mirror or on the navigation screen if equipped The area displayed on the screen may var...

Page 266: ...e video image remains clear and undistorted Clean the lens with a soft lint free cloth and non abrasive cleaner Note If the camera system image is not clear or seems distorted it may be covered with water droplets snow mud or any other substance If this occurs clean the camera lens before using the rear view camera system WARNING The camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requ...

Page 267: ...ng with brake support is designed to alert the driver of certain collision risks with a red warning light located above the dashboard and an audible warning chime The brake support assists the driver in reducing the collision speed by pre charging the brakes WARNING This system is designed to be a supplementary driving aid It is not intended to replace the driver s attention and judgment or the ne...

Page 268: ...eds above approximately 5 mph 8 km h Collision warning system limitations Due to the nature of radar technology there may be certain instances where vehicles will not provide a collision warning These include Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph 10 km h Pedestrians or objects in the roadway Oncoming vehicles in the same lane Severe weather conditions see also blocked sensor section Debri...

Page 269: ...use Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruction The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display Wait a short time It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed Heavy rain spray snow or fog is in...

Page 270: ...TRAFFIC ALERT CTA IF EQUIPPED The BLIS威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessing whether a vehicle is within an area on either side of the vehicle extending rearward from the outside mirrors to approximately 10 feet 3 meters beyond the bumper This area is referred to as the blind zone The BLIS威 will alert the driver to the presence of motorized vehicles in these areas while drivi...

Page 271: ... mph 5 km h The BLIS威 will trigger the alert for vehicles that enter your blind zone from the rear or merge in to the blind zone from the side Vehicles that you pass or a vehicle that enters the blind zone from the front will trigger the alert only after the vehicle is present in the blind zone for three seconds Note For vehicles that pass through the blind zone quickly typically less then two sec...

Page 272: ...ehind but very close False alerts are temporary and self correct Cross traffic alert CTA system operation The CTA system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is backing out of a front in parking spot It sounds a series of tones and flashes the BLIS威 indicator found on the exterior mirror on the side of the approaching vehicle Additionally the message ...

Page 273: ...imate zone coverage areas sensor obstructed for vehicle on left Backing slowly from the parking spot in these situations helps to increase the sensor coverage and effectiveness CTA coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas sensor obstructed for vehicle on left Driving 273 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 274: ...temporary and self correct CTA and reverse sensing system RSS interaction CTA works along with the reverse sensing system RSS if equipped Become familiar with the warning tones of both systems BLIS威 and or CTA on off and disable operation The BLIS威 and or the CTA can be turned off via the message center If either the BLIS威 and or the CTA is turned off the systems will automatically turn back on at...

Page 275: ...BLE or CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE warning and the appropriate left and or right exterior mirror alert indicator will illuminate The message center warning may be cleared by the driver but the exterior mirror alert indicator will remain illuminated WARNING Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver the number of missed objects will increase To help avoid injur...

Page 276: ...omatically reset to an unblocked state once the rainfall snowfall rate decreases or stops Do not use BLIS威 and or CTA in heavy rainfall or heavy snowfall Due to the nature of radar technology it is possible to get a blockage warning and not be blocked This is rare and known as a false blockage warning A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a key cycle Trailer tow false ale...

Page 277: ...WD OFF message in the message center from using the spare tire this indicator should turn off after reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and driving a short distance It is recommended to reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as possible Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front w...

Page 278: ...peed Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly It often may be less risky to strike small objects such as highway reflectors with minor damage...

Page 279: ...steering will result in less vehicle control not more Additionally smooth variations of the accelerator and or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for Avoid abrupt steering acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to return the vehicle ...

Page 280: ...d proceed slowly If the ignition system gets wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud Even AWD vehicles can lose tractio...

Page 281: ...ve in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer When climbing a steep slope or hill start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling If you do stall out Do not try to turnaround because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just en...

Page 282: ...our vehicle is equipped with a four wheel anti lock brake system ABS do not pump the brakes Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti lock brake system WARNING If you are driving in slippery conditions that require tire chains or cables then it is critical that you drive cautiously Keep speeds down allow for longer stopping distances and av...

Page 283: ... WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of the hubs for trucks When driving through water traction or brake capability may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your...

Page 284: ...uel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be ...

Page 285: ...ance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles 56 km To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbur...

Page 286: ...he first time you try to restart and may take one additional attempt WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have...

Page 287: ...ey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Roadside Emergencies 287 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 288: ...use Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Left front power window Smart window motor 2 15A Brake on off switch 3 15A Driver power seat 4 30A Right front power window Smart window motor 5 10A Transmission shifter solenoid Keyless keypad 6 20A Turn signals Hazard flashers 7 10A Low beam headlamps left Roadside Emergencies 288 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 289: ...information display GPS Driver seat 15 10A Climate control 16 15A Electronic finish panel Ambient lighting 17 20A Trunk release Moon roof Smart windows Lock unlock 18 20A Rear heated seats 19 25A Audio amplifier 20 15A Diagnostic connector OBDII Adjustable pedal motor 21 15A Daytime running lamps DRL control 22 15A Park lamps License plate lamps Auxiliary lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Ho...

Page 290: ...ark assist Steering angle sensor Blind spot information system Multi contour seats 36 5A Passive anti theft system PATS 37 10A Not used spare 38 20A Subwoofer Speaker amplifier 39 20A Radio navigation 40 20A Not used spare 41 15A Delayed accessory feeds 42 10A Not used spare 43 10A Rear window defroster Front wipers Automatic high beam controller Rainsensor 44 10A Not used spare 45 5A Front wiper ...

Page 291: ...t protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance a...

Page 292: ...BS pump 10 30A Starter relay 11 30A Powertrain Control Module PCM relay 12 20A ABS valve 13 15A Adaptive cruise control 14 Not used 15 Not used 16 20A Left headlamp 17 10A Alternator 18 Not used 19 20A Instrument panel power point 20 40A Rear window defroster 21 20A Console power point 22 30A Front heated or heated cooled seats 23 7 5A Powertrain control module PCM keep alive power Canister vent 2...

Page 293: ...elayed accessory 39 Diode Fuel diode iVCT only 40 Diode One touch integrated start OTIS diode 41 G8VA relay A C clutch 42 G8VA relay Fuel pump 43 G8VA relay Backup lamps 44 Not used 45 Not used 46 15A Vehicle power 2 PCM Vehicle power 3 PCM 47 20A Vehicle power 1 PCM 48 20A Vehicle power 4 ignition coils 49 15A Heated mirrors 50 Half ISO relay Blower motor relay 51 Half ISO relay High mount brake ...

Page 294: ...ally decrease the vehicle s speed hold the steering wheel firmly slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle Have a flat serviced by an ...

Page 295: ...paired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with label on wheel This spare tire has a label on the wh...

Page 296: ...with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the fu...

Page 297: ...e trunk 3 Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise remove the jack kit from the vehicle 4 Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag Fold down the wrench socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the jack Tire change procedure WARNING When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the v...

Page 298: ...o avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 2 Remove wheel cover if equipped with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground WARNING To lessen th...

Page 299: ...ith the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 6 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 7 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the p...

Page 300: ...e spare tire tub 2 Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the VELCRO威 strips 3 Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly 4 Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the jack With the jack in place place the end o...

Page 301: ...with the large wing nut TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary mobility kit located in the spare tire well in the trunk The temporary mobility kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound in a canister that will effectively seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects This kit will provide a temporary seal allowi...

Page 302: ...se the temporary mobility kit if a tire has become severely damaged by driving the vehicle with a tire that has insufficient air pressure Only punctured areas located within the tire tread can be sealed with the temporary mobility kit Loss of air pressure may adversely affect tire performance For this reason Do not drive the vehicle above 50 mph 80 km h Do not drive further than 120 miles 200 km D...

Page 303: ...an 15 minutes this will help prevent the compressor from overheating Never leave the temporary mobility kit unattended when it is operating Sealant compound contains latex Make sure that you use the non latex gloves provided to avoid an allergic reaction Keep the temporary mobility kit away from children Only use the temporary mobility kit when the ambient temperature is between 40 F 40 C and 158 ...

Page 304: ...ehicle s tire inflation pressure First stage Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air Preparation Park the vehicle in a safe level and secure area away from moving traffic Turn the hazard lights on Apply the parking brake and turn the engine off Inspect the flat tire for visible damage Sealant compound contains latex To avoid any allergic reactions use the non latex gloves located in the...

Page 305: ...the dash 6 Start the engine only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well ventilated area 7 Turn dial 1 counterclockwise to the sealant position Turn on the kit by pressing the on off button 2 8 Inflate the tire to the pressure listed on the tire label located on the driver s door or the door jam area 2 1 Roadside Emergencies 305 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 306: ... connector and return the kit to the stowage area 10 Immediately and cautiously drive the vehicle 4 miles 6 km to distribute the sealant evenly inside the tire Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h Note If you experience any unusual vibration ride disturbance or noise while driving reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side of the road to call for roadside assistance Do not proceed to the ...

Page 307: ...ire you will need to replace the sealant canister and clear tube hose Sealing compound and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of at home however liquid residue from the sealing compound should be disposed by your local Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer or in accordance with local wa...

Page 308: ...tton located on the temporary mobility kit compressor housing below the canister while pulling up on the sealant canister Installation of the Sealant Canister to the Temporary Mobility Kit 1 Align the sealant canister with the temporary mobility kit housing Roadside Emergencies 308 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 309: ...r for assistance Be sure to check the sealant compound s use by date regularly The use by date is on the lower right hand corner of the label located on the sealant canister bottle The sealant canister should be replaced after four years WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles 160 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation changing a flat t...

Page 310: ...e Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole remove loose particles by wiping with clean rag and apply grease Apply grease only to the wheel pilot hole surface by smearing a dime 1 square cm sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface 1 with end of finger DO NOT apply grease to lugnut stud holes or wheel to brake surfaces RUNNING OU...

Page 311: ...ttery is installed the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the batter...

Page 312: ...of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 312 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 313: ...tive cable to fuel lines engine rocker covers the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system par...

Page 314: ...fore disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 314 201...

Page 315: ...cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 315 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 316: ...ont ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is recommended that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission On AWD vehicles it is required that your vehicle ...

Page 317: ...uling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear...

Page 318: ...le to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Cust...

Page 319: ... 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identific...

Page 320: ...a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km which...

Page 321: ...sion as well Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps you...

Page 322: ...isputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding on both you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country cont...

Page 323: ...r vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m...

Page 324: ...d in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...

Page 325: ...ine diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with...

Page 326: ...e instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft威 Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong strea...

Page 327: ...er engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil spark plug wire or spark plug well or the area in and around these l...

Page 328: ...3 5L V6 ENGINE 3 5L V6 SHO ENGINE Cleaning 328 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 329: ...r authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when t...

Page 330: ...juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Wipe the surface with a damp clean white cotton cloth For more thorough cleaning use a mild soap and water solution If the spot cannot be completely cleaned by this method the area may be cleaned using a commercially available cleaning product des...

Page 331: ...a clear protective coating over the leather For routine cleaning wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth For more thorough cleaning wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution In Canada use Motorcraft威 Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft cloth If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution the leather may be cleaned using a commercially availabl...

Page 332: ...r ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Custom Clear Coat Polish ZC 8 A Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft威 Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft威 Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft威 Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Was...

Page 333: ...ork on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning material such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine a...

Page 334: ...er the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood Maintenance and Specifications 334 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 335: ... coolant reservoir 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 335 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 336: ...Battery 4 Power distribution box 5 Air filter assembly 6 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick out of view 7 Engine oil dipstick 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 336 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 337: ...aintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol a common windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING ...

Page 338: ...e wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the e...

Page 339: ...el is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter Maintenance and Specifications 339 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 340: ...iscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until it stops To avoid possible oil loss ...

Page 341: ...ves cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information Ford production and Motorcraft威 replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used tha...

Page 342: ...es sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery When working near the battery always shield your face and protect your eyes Always provide proper ventilation WARNING When lifting a plastic cased battery excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps resulting in personal injury and or damage to the vehicle or battery Lift the battery with a battery carr...

Page 343: ...ke pedal and with the A C on put the vehicle in D Drive and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 7 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles 16 km or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim i...

Page 344: ...or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following Freeze protection down to 34 F 36 C Boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion Proper function of calibrated gauges When the engine is cold check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir The engine coolant should b...

Page 345: ...rect coolant is used DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new unused coolant together in the vehicle Mixing of engine coolants may harm your engine s cooling system The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components and may void the warranty Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Note Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants a...

Page 346: ...ef cap on the coolant reservoir a translucent plastic bottle Slowly turn cap counterclockwise left until pressure begins to release 3 Step back while the pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FU...

Page 347: ...oir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 34 F 36 C It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine dama...

Page 348: ... engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However The engine power will be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort ...

Page 349: ... hot The hot coolant is under pressure and may cause serious burns 5 Re start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular m...

Page 350: ...erious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated ...

Page 351: ...u are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling It can ignite fuel vapors Use the following g...

Page 352: ...CK FUEL FILL INLET message comes on the fuel fill inlet may not have properly closed The inlet may have stuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing At the next opportunity safely pull off the road turn off the engine open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill opening Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel see Refilling wit...

Page 353: ...pounds including manganese based additives Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and repairs may not be covered under warranty Octane recommendations 3 5L V6 engine Your vehicle will run normally on 87 octane regular fuel Premium fuel will provide improved performance 3 5L V6 SHO engine Your vehicle is designed to run on regular...

Page 354: ...ystem Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers approved the World Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your...

Page 355: ...ble fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank which could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy Fuel system with foreign objects This could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to you or others W...

Page 356: ...dings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 2 000 miles 3 000 miles 3 000 km 5 000 km Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank ...

Page 357: ...ry time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading in miles or kilometers 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract yo...

Page 358: ...t to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tire...

Page 359: ...dealer if the Monroney Label is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to c...

Page 360: ...hicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal also lists engine displacement Please co...

Page 361: ...nance I M testing Some state provincial and local governments may have Inspection Maintenance I M programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Your vehicle may not pass the I M test if the service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly bulb is burned out or if the OBD II system ...

Page 362: ... testing the above driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID EXCEPT SHO ENGINE Refer to scheduled maintenance information 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several ti...

Page 363: ...d To obtain an accurate fluid check drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be turned off until normal operating temperatures are reached to allow the fluid to cool before checking Depending on vehicle use cooling times coul...

Page 364: ...ine move the air filter assembly aside to access the transmission dipstick WARNING Use gloves when moving the air filter assembly components will be hot For vehicles equipped with the EcoBoost engine do the following A Shut the engine off B Clean the area around the clamp that connects the air filter assembly to the rubber hose 1 1 4 3 2 Maintenance and Specifications 364 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Gu...

Page 365: ...onnect the sensor 4 G Without disconnecting the sensor 4 pull the air filter assembly up to disconnect the air filter assembly from the seated grommets located underneath the air filter assembly H Rotate the air filter assembly 90 degrees counterclockwise and reinstall into the rubber hose I Tighten the clamp 1 J The transmission fluid level indicator can now be accessed Maintenance and Specificat...

Page 366: ...2 C 93 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving The transmission fluid level should be targeted within the cross hatch area if at normal operating temperature 180 F 200 F 82 C 93 C High fluid level If the fluid level is above the MAX range of the dipstick remove fluid to reach the hashmark level Note Fluid level above the MA...

Page 367: ...tments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components For vehicles equipped with the EcoBoost engine reinstall the air filter assembly After the fluid level has been checked and adjusted as necessary do the following A Shut the engine off B Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose C...

Page 368: ... remove it while the engine is running For Ecoboost equipped vehicles when servicing the air cleaner it is important that no foreign material enter the air induction system The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small particles Changing the air filter element 3 5L V6 engine 3 5L V6 SHO engine 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover 2 Carefully separat...

Page 369: ...e customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3 5L V6 Engine 3 5L V6 SHO engine Air filter element FA 1884 FA 1884 Battery BXT 59 BXT 65 650 Oil filter FL 500 S FL 500 S Spark plugs 1 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate in...

Page 370: ... or XL 5 ESA M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft威 Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 6F50 9 4 quarts 8 9L 1 Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF 2 XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Automatic transmission fluid 6F55 10 2 quarts 9 7L 1 Rear differential AWD fluid 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft威 SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid AWD 5 ...

Page 371: ...20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C930 A and API Certification Mark Engine coolant 11 1 quarts 10 5L 6 Motorcraft威 Specialty Green Engine Coolant 4 VC 10 A2 US CVC 10 A Canada WSS M97B55 A Motorcraft威 Specialty Orange Engine Coolant with bittering agent US Motorcraft威 Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Canada 4 VC 3 B US CVC 3 B Canada WSS M97B44 D Power steering fluid except SHO engine Bet...

Page 372: ...ation to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 3 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS M2C930 A and the API Certification mark 4 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle Check the coolant bottle labeling for t...

Page 373: ...0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm 0 033 0 037 inch 838 939 mm Spark plug gap Coil on plug Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 3 1 10 0 1 Engine drivebelt routing 3 5L V6 engine 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine except vehicles with electric power assisted steering 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine Maintenance and Specifications 373 2010 Taurus 5...

Page 374: ...ompliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Maintenance and Specifications 374 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 375: ... Vehicle Identification Number VIN contains the following information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Restraint Devices and their location 3 Make vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and Specifications 375 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Pri...

Page 376: ...ance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code 6F50 6 Speed Automatic Transmission J 6F55 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with EcoBoost C Maintenance and Specifications 376 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 377: ...y component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories Not all accessories are available for...

Page 378: ...radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with other vehi...

Page 379: ...xtended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recalls Transferable coverage ...

Page 380: ...ce It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and b...

Page 381: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 381 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

Page 382: ...isarming a triggered system 144 triggering 144 Audio system see Radio 31 Automatic transaxle fluid refill capacities 370 fluid specification 370 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 259 261 fluid adding 363 fluid checking 363 Selectshift SST 262 Auxiliary input jack Line in 40 B Battery 341 acid treating emergencies 341 jumping a disabled battery 311 maintenance free 341 replaceme...

Page 383: ... Controls power seat 150 steering column 98 Coolant checking and adding 344 refill capacities 347 370 specifications 370 Cross Traffic Alert 270 Cruise control see Speed control 87 Cupholder s 162 Customer Assistance 284 Ford Extended Service Plan 379 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 322 Getting roadside assistance 284 Getting the service you need 318 Ordering additional owner s liter...

Page 384: ...cities 370 Four Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road 278 Fuel 349 calculating fuel economy 21 356 cap 352 capacity 370 choosing the right fuel 353 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 359 detergent in fuel 354 filler funnel 354 filling your vehicle with fuel 349 352 356 filter specifications 349 369 fuel pump shut off 286 improving fuel economy 356 octane rating 353 373 quality 354 running...

Page 385: ... 112 140 positions of the ignition 241 L Lamps autolamp system 61 bulb replacement specifications chart 70 daytime running light 65 headlamps 61 headlamps flash to pass 65 instrument panel dimming 66 interior lamps 68 70 replacing bulbs 71 LATCH anchors 200 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 249 Load limits 230 Locks autolock 121 childproof 125 doors 120 Lubricant specifications ...

Page 386: ... windows opening using remote entry system 130 Push button start system 244 R Radio 31 6 CD in dash 31 Rear heated seats 163 Rear view camera system 265 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children 194 Relays 286 Remote entry system 127 129 illuminated entry 134 135 locking unlocking doors 130 opening the trunk 131 opening the windows 130 panic alarm 131 replacement additional tran...

Page 387: ...your vehicle 241 243 jump starting 311 push button start system 244 Steering wheel controls 98 tilting 77 Stereo 6 CD in dash 31 CD MP3 31 SYNC威 49 T Temporary mobility kit 301 Tilt steering wheel 77 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Roadside Emergencies 294 Tires Wheels and Loading 224 Tires 209 210 294 alignment 217 care 213 changing 294 297 checking the pressure 213 inflating 211 label 223 r...

Page 388: ...mber VIN 375 Vehicle loading 230 Ventilating your vehicle 247 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 337 Water Driving through 283 Windows opening using remote entry system 130 power 82 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 75 checking and adding fluid 337 replacing wiper blades 338 Wrecker towing 316 Index 388 2010 Taurus 500 Owners Guide 3rd Printing USA fus ...

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