Ford Taurus2017 Owner'S Manual Download

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Overhead Console........................................136

General Information.....................................137
Ignition Switch................................................137
Keyless Starting.............................................137
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................138
Engine Block Heater.....................................141

Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions.......................................143
Fuel Quality - E85........................................144
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................145
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................145
Running Out of Fuel....................................146
Refueling..........................................................147
Fuel Consumption.......................................149
Emission Control System..........................150

Transmission

Automatic Transmission............................153

All-Wheel Drive

Using All-Wheel Drive.................................157

Brakes

General Information....................................164
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock

Brakes...........................................................164

Parking Brake.................................................165

Traction Control

Principle of Operation................................166
Using Traction Control...............................166

Stability Control

Principle of Operation.................................167
Using Stability Control...............................168

Parking Aids

Principle of Operation.................................170
Rear Parking Aid............................................170
Active Park Assist...........................................171
Rear View Camera........................................175

Cruise Control

Principle of Operation.................................178
Using Cruise Control....................................178
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................179

Driving Aids

Driver Alert......................................................186
Lane Keeping System.................................187
Blind Spot Information System...............191
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................193
Steering............................................................196
Collision Warning System..........................197

Load Carrying

Cargo Nets.....................................................200
Load Limit......................................................200

Towing

Towing a Trailer............................................206
Recommended Towing Weights...........207
Essential Towing Checks..........................208
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......210

Driving Hints

Breaking-In.......................................................211
Economical Driving.......................................211
Driving Through Water................................212
Floor Mats........................................................212

Roadside Emergencies

Roadside Assistance...................................214
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................215
Fuel Shutoff....................................................215

Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing

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Summary of Contents for Taurus2017

Page 1: ...October 2016 First Printing Owner s Manual Taurus Litho in U S A owner ford com ford ca HG1J 19A321 AA 2017 OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...hange specifications design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission Errors and omissions excepted Ford Motor Company 2016 All rights reserved Part Number 20160909193046 ...

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Page 4: ...nal Safety System Personal Safety System 37 Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation 38 Driver and Passenger Airbags 39 Front Passenger Sensing System 40 Side Airbags 42 Safety Canopy 43 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator 44 Airbag Disposal 45 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies 46 Remote Control 46 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control 50 MyKey Princip...

Page 5: ...icators 85 Audible Warnings and Indicators 88 Information Displays General Information 89 Information Messages 98 Climate Control Manual Climate Control 109 Automatic Climate Control Vehicles Without Touchscreen Display 110 Automatic Climate Control Vehicles With Premium AM FM CD 111 Automatic Climate Control Vehicles With Sony Audio System 113 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate 115 Heated ...

Page 6: ...inciple of Operation 167 Using Stability Control 168 Parking Aids Principle of Operation 170 Rear Parking Aid 170 Active Park Assist 171 Rear View Camera 175 Cruise Control Principle of Operation 178 Using Cruise Control 178 Using Adaptive Cruise Control 179 Driving Aids Driver Alert 186 Lane Keeping System 187 Blind Spot Information System 191 Cross Traffic Alert 193 Steering 196 Collision Warnin...

Page 7: ...sion Fluid Check 2 0L EcoBoost 247 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check 3 5L Duratec 3 5L Ecoboost 247 Brake Fluid Check 251 Power Steering Fluid Check 251 Washer Fluid Check 251 Fuel Filter 252 Changing the 12V Battery 252 Checking the Wiper Blades 254 Changing the Wiper Blades 254 Adjusting the Headlamps 255 Changing a Bulb 256 Bulb Specification Chart 257 Changing the Engine Air Filter 259 Vehicl...

Page 8: ...s With Sony AM FM CD 321 Satellite Radio 322 Audio Input Jack 325 USB Port 326 Media Hub 326 SYNC General Information 327 Using Voice Recognition 329 Using SYNC With Your Phone 332 SYNC Applications and Services 345 SYNC AppLink 347 Using SYNC With Your Media Player 349 SYNC Troubleshooting 359 SYNC 3 General Information 368 Home Screen 381 Using Voice Recognition 382 Entertainment 389 Climate 399...

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Page 10: ...oughout the range of available models sometimes even before they are generally available It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased Note Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models so may appear different to you on your vehicle Note Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations Note Pass on ...

Page 11: ...arning E71880 Fasten seatbelt E231160 Flammable E67017 Front airbag Front fog lamps Fuel pump reset Fuse compartment Hazard warning flashers Heated rear window Heated windshield Interior luggage compartment release Jack E161353 Keep out of reach of children Lighting control Low tire pressure warning Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions Panic alarm 8 Taurus CPH Canada United Sta...

Page 12: ...Ford of Canada in Canada may where permitted by law use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you for example your contact information to offer you products or services that may interest you Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions and who are similarly obligated to protect ...

Page 13: ... or the brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling and Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel This data can help provide a better understandingofthecircumstancesin which crashes and injuries occur Note Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non trivialcrashsituationoccurs nodata is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and ...

Page 14: ...rches that you request If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information do not activate the service For more information see Traffic Directions and Information Terms and Conditions See SYNC page 327 CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65 WARNINGS Some constituents of engine exhaust certainvehiclecomponents certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or em...

Page 15: ...tection and dent resistance During vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warr...

Page 16: ...vice that may take your focus off the road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any hand held device while driving and encourage the use of voice operated systems when possible Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving Using mobile communications equipment is becoming...

Page 17: ...written primarily for the U S and Canadian Markets Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for export Refer to this Owner s Manual for all other required information and warnings 14 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Introduction ...

Page 18: ... part in protecting the environment Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim 15 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Environment ...

Page 19: ...splay Control page 68 F Audio system See Audio System page 315 G Hazard flasher switch See Hazard Warning Flashers page 215 H Information and entertainment display See InformationDisplays page 89 I Passenger airbag indicator light See FrontPassengerSensingSystem page 40 J Luggage compartment switch See Locking and Unlocking page 57 K Climate controls See Climate Control page 109 L Keyless start bu...

Page 20: ...ee Adjusting the Steering Wheel page 66 P Hood release See Opening and Closing the Hood page 236 Q Cruise control switches See Using Cruise Control page 178 R Lighting control See Lighting page 72 S 17 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing At a Glance ...

Page 21: ...S Technician CPST to make sure that you properly install the child restraint in your vehicle and that you consult your pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child To locate a child restraint fitting station and CPST contact NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or go to www nhtsa dot gov In Canada contact Transport Canada toll free at 1 800 333 0371 or go to www tc ...

Page 22: ...r properly fit in a belt positioning booster seat generally children who are at least 4 ft 9 in 1 45 m tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recom mended by child restraint manufacturer Larger children You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster...

Page 23: ...re able to be properly restrained When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a click and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue ...

Page 24: ...click and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it E142875 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you pull all of the belt out Note The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt clicks as it retracts...

Page 25: ... CHildren LATCH WARNINGS Do not attach two child safety restraints to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety restraint attachments and may break causing serious injury or death Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors...

Page 26: ...ing the LATCH lower anchors you must place them in the outboard seating positions only If you install three child safety seats you can install two using the LATCH lower anchors by placing them in each outboard seating position and the third in the center using the lap and shoulder belt OR you can use the LATCH lower anchors for the center child safety seat and the lap and shoulder belts for the ot...

Page 27: ... child safety seat with tether anchors Note If you install a child restraint with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child restraint off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child restraint Keeping the child restraint just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection...

Page 28: ...age twelve 12 and between 40 pounds 18 kilograms and 80 pounds 36 kilograms and upward to 100 pounds 45 kilograms if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or 80 pounds 36 kilograms Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to...

Page 29: ...nnot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Children and booster seats vary in size and shape Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips never up across the stomach and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder The following drawings co...

Page 30: ...ur child s size height weight or age Follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions and warnings WARNINGS provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized is inappropriate for your child s height age or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the ri...

Page 31: ...lower anchors only LATCH lower anchors and top tether anchor X X Up to 65 lb 29 5 kg Rearfacing child seat X Over 65 lb 29 5 kg Rearfacing child seat X X X Up to 65 lb 29 5 kg Forward facing child seat X X Over 65 lb 29 5 kg Forward facing child seat Note The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint Se...

Page 32: ...ear door and must be set separately for each door Left Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock Right Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock 29 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Child Safety ...

Page 33: ...r 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the seatbelt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person WARNINGS When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury...

Page 34: ...the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle E142588 2 To unfasten press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle UsingSeatbeltsDuringPregnancy WARNING Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbe...

Page 35: ...lows 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 receives an impact of about 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination seatbelts lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers In...

Page 36: ...t 1 Press the button and slide the height adjuster up or down 2 Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place SEATBELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME E71880 This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the driver s safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle s ignition is turned on Conditions of operation Then If The safety belt w...

Page 37: ...t activate You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before you switch the ignition on or less than 1 2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on The Belt Minder feature activates the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts Yo...

Page 38: ...3 For the seating position you are switching off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed ending in the unbuckled state After Step 3 the safety belt warning light turns on 4 While the safety belt warning light is on buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt After Step 4 the safety belt warning light flashes for confirmation This will switch the feature off for that seati...

Page 39: ... vehicle model year and seating position The use of an extension intended for another vehicle model year or seating position may not offer you the full protection of your vehicle s seatbelt restraint system Never use seatbelt extensions to install child restraints Do not use a seatbelt extension with an inflatable seatbelt Do not use extensions to change the fit of the belt across the torso over t...

Page 40: ...rbag off and on indicator lamp Front crash severity sensors Restraints control module with impact and safing sensors Restraint system warning light and backup tone The electrical wiring for the airbags crash sensors 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 P...

Page 41: ...of injury in a crash The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed to work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries Airbags do not inflate slowly there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag Note You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery residue if an airbag deploys This is normal The air...

Page 42: ...TSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 centimeters between an occupant s chest and the driver airbag module To properly position yourself away from the airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safe...

Page 43: ...hat are part of the front passenger seat and safety belt to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not E151849 The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger airbag status indicator that will illuminate indicating that the front passenger frontal airbag is either ON enabled or OFF disabled The indi...

Page 44: ...that the person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright position Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that ...

Page 45: ...yment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident Do not lean your head on the door The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback WARNINGS Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag as you could be seriously injured or killed Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible...

Page 46: ...lled Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNINGS All occupants of your vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their seatbelts even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided Failure to properly wear your seatbelt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death To reduce risk of injury do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of th...

Page 47: ...icle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag system increasing the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Your vehicle has a collection of crash and occupant sensors which provide information to the restraints control module The restraints control module deploys activates the front seatbelt pretensioners driver airba...

Page 48: ...The design of the front airbags is to activate only in frontal and near frontal crashes not rollovers side impacts or rear impacts unless the crash causes sufficient frontal deceleration The design of the seatbelt pretensioners is to activate in frontal near frontal and side crashes and in rollovers The design of the side airbags is to inflate in certain side impact crashes Side airbags may activa...

Page 49: ...edical equipment wireless headphones wireless remote controls cell phones battery chargers and alarm systems If the frequencies are jammed you will not be able to use your remote control You can lock and unlock the doors with the key Note Make sure to lock your vehicle before leaving it unattended Note If you are in range the remote control will operate if you press any button unintentionally Note...

Page 50: ...e intelligent access key also contains a removable key blade that you can use to unlock your vehicle You can also use the key blade to lock and unlock the glove compartment Slide the release on the back of the remote control to release the key blade then pull the blade out E138618 Note Your vehicle keys came with a security label that provides important key cut information Keep the label in a safe...

Page 51: ...nstall the battery housing cover onto the transmitter Intelligent Access Key 1 Remove the key blade from the transmitter E142432 2 Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the key blade head to remove the battery cover Do not use the key blade to remove the cover or you could damage it E138622 3 Remove the old battery 4 Insert a new battery with the facing downward Press the battery down to m...

Page 52: ...inces have restrictions for the use of remote start Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding remote start systems The remote start system does not work if any of the following occur The ignition is on The anti theft alarm triggers You switch off the feature The hood is open The transmission is not in park P The battery voltage is below the minimum operating...

Page 53: ... minutes Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after the engine stops running Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote Starting E138625 Press the button once The parking lamps turn off You may have to be closer to your vehicle to remotely switch off your vehicle after remote starting This is due to the added noise of your running vehicle You can switch this feature on or off in the inform...

Page 54: ...arly low fuel The low fuel warning is activated earlier giving the MyKey user more time to refuel Driver assist features if equipped on your vehicle are forced on parking aid blind spot information system BLIS cross traffic alert lane departure warning and forward collision warning system Satellite radio adult content restrictions available only in some markets Note When you switch lane departure ...

Page 55: ...main menu on the information display controls Use the arrow keys to get to the following menu selections Action and Description Message Press the OK button or the right arrow key Settings Press the OK button or the right arrow key MyKey Press the OK button or the right arrow key Create MyKey When prompted hold the OK button until you see a message informing you to label this key as a MyKey The key...

Page 56: ...the ignition on using an admin key To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to Action and Description Message Press the OK button or the right arrow button Settings Press the OK button or the right arrow button MyKey Press and hold the OK button until the instrument cluster displays the following message Clear MyKey All MyKeys Cleared...

Page 57: ... by using an admin key to clear your MyKeys If the distance does not accumulate as expected then the intended user is not using the MyKey or an admin key user recently cleared and then recreated a MyKey MyKey Dist Indicates the number of MyKeys programmed to your vehicle Use this feature to detect how many MyKeys you have for your vehicle and determine when a MyKey has been deleted 0 MyKeys Indica...

Page 58: ...e admin key Vehicles with keyless start The keyless start transmitter is not placed in the backup position See StartingaGasolineEngine page 138 SecuriLock passive anti theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode The key or transmitter used to start your vehicle does not have admin privileges No MyKeys are created See Creating a MyKey page 52 I cannot program the configurable settings The key or ...

Page 59: ...er is not using the MyKey An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys The key system has been reset An admin transmitter is present at vehicle start No MyKeys are created See Creating a MyKey page 52 No MyKey functions with the keyless entry transmitter 56 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing MyKey ...

Page 60: ... the Doors E138623 Press the button to lock all doors The direction indicators will flash Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed The doors will lock again the horn will sound and the direction indicators will flash if all the doors and the luggage compartment are closed Note If any door or the luggage compartment is open or if the hood is open on vehic...

Page 61: ... operates correctly Note Your vehicle does not automatically lock If you do not touch a locking sensor your vehicle will remain unlocked Opening the Luggage Compartment E144402 Press the exterior release button hidden above the license plate Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter If Equipped This helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still in the ig...

Page 62: ...ol all doors will lock then unlock if The ignition is on The ignition is off and the transmission is not in park P Autolock Autolock locks all the doors when All doors are closed The ignition is on You shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion Your vehicle attains a speed greater than 4 mph 7 km h Autounlock If Equipped Autounlock unlocks all the doors when The ignition is on all the door...

Page 63: ...emote control lock button 25 seconds have elapsed The lamps do not turn off if You switch them on with the lighting control Any door is open Illuminated Exit If Equipped The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when all doors are closed and you switch the ignition off The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds have elapsed You lock your vehicle from the outs...

Page 64: ...ess 5 6 to save personal code 3 Press 7 8 to save personal code 4 Press 9 0 to save personal code 5 Hints Do not set a code that uses five of the same number Do not use five numbers in sequential order The factory set code works even if you have set your own personal code Recalling Memory Positions If Equipped The programmed entry codes recall driver memory positions as follows Entry code 1 recall...

Page 65: ...Unlocking page 57 INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE WARNINGS Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles WARNINGS Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle On hot days the temperature in the...

Page 66: ...tail lamps It is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light Pull the handle and push up on the luggage compartment door lid to open from within the luggage compartment 63 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Doors and Locks ...

Page 67: ... Replacement Keys Note Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters or two intelligent access keys The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle as well as a remote control The intelligent access key functions as a programmed key that operates the driver door lock and activates the intelligent ac...

Page 68: ... and operate the remote entry system if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter If programming was not successful wait 10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8 If you are still unsuccessful take your vehicle to your authorized dealer Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key See your authorized dealer to have additional keys programmed to your vehicle ANTI THEFT ALARM If Equipped The syst...

Page 69: ...47 3 Lock the steering column ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL VEHICLES WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN Note Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position See Sitting in the Correct Position page 119 WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving E161834 Use the control on the side of the steering column to adjust the position To adjust Tilt Press the top or bottom...

Page 70: ...Feature You can save and recall the steering column position with the memory function See Memory Function page 125 Note Pressing the adjustment control during memory recall cancels the operation Easy Entry and Exit Feature When you switch the ignition off the steering column will move to allow extra room to exit your vehicle The column will return to the previous setting when you switch the igniti...

Page 71: ...mation CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 E173610 Type 2 E173611 See Cruise Control page 178 INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL E173617 See Information Displays page 89 HEATED STEERING WHEEL If Equipped See your SYNC information 68 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Steering Wheel ...

Page 72: ... side of the steering column Press and hold the appropriate side of the control to move the pedals A B E162916 A Farther B Closer You can save and recall the pedal positions with the memory feature See Memory Function page 125 Note Adjust the pedals only when your vehicle is in P Park 69 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Pedals If Equipped ...

Page 73: ...re entering a car wash Note Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears If that does not resolve the issue install new wiper blades See Changing the Wiper Blades page 254 Wet or winter driving conditions with ice snow or salty road mist can cause inconsistent and unexpected wiping or smearing In these conditions you can do the following to help keep your windshie...

Page 74: ... dirt mist or insects hit the windshield WINDSHIELD WASHERS Note Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield Note Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat E213988 Press the end of t...

Page 75: ...s Examples of acceptable condensation are The presence of a fine mist no streaks drip marks or large droplets A fine mist covers less than 50 of the lens Examples of unacceptable condensation are A water puddle inside the lamp Streaks drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens If you see any unacceptable condensation have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer LIGHTING ...

Page 76: ...od of time after you switch the ignition off Use the information display controls to adjust the period of time that the headlamps remain on See Information Displays page 89 Note With the headlamps in the autolamps position you cannot switch the high beam headlamps on until the autolamps system turns the low beam headlamps on Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps The windshield wiper activated headl...

Page 77: ...tch the ignition off 2 Turn the lighting control to the autolamp position 3 Turn the lighting control to the off position 4 Switch the ignition on 5 Switch the ignition off 6 Turn the lighting control to the autolampposition Theheadlampsand parking lamps will turn on 7 Turn the lighting control to the off position when the desired delay time has been reached The headlamps and parking lamps will tu...

Page 78: ...d or inclement weather conditions you will notice a decrease in the availability of the high beam system especially at start up If you want to change the beam state independently of the automatic control you may switch the high beams on or off using the lever Automatic control will resume when conditions are correct Note Modification of the vehicle ride height such as using much larger tires may d...

Page 79: ...ver up or down to make the direction indicators flash three times INTERIOR LAMPS The lamps will switch on when you have met one of the following conditions You open any door You press a remote control button You press the outer edge of the clear lens on the front row map lamp Front Row Map Lamps E166237 To switch on the map lamps press the outer edge of the clear lens The front row map lamp will a...

Page 80: ...ht when Any door is open You press and hold the top of the instrument lighting dimmer switch past the first detent You press any of the remote entry controls and the ignition is in the off position 77 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Lighting ...

Page 81: ...The window will stop automatically while closing It reverses some distance if there is an obstacle in the way Overriding the Bounce Back Feature WARNING When you override the bounce back feature the window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle Take care when closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle Pull up the window switch and hold within a few seconds of the wi...

Page 82: ...Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING Do not adjust the mirrors when your vehicle is moving E144073 Left hand mirror A Adjustment control B Right hand mirror C To adjust a mirror 1 Select the mirror you want to adjust The control will illuminate 2 Adjust the position of the mirror 3 Press the mirror switch again Fold Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass Make sure that you fu...

Page 83: ... and the traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance signal that you intend to change lanes Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear and carefully change lanes A B C E138665 The image of the approaching vehicle is small and near the inboard edge of the main mirror when it is at a distance The image becomes larger and begins to move outboard across the main mirror as the vehicle ...

Page 84: ...nce may be affected A rear center passenger or raised rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are detected from behind your vehicle It will automatically return to normal reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear view when backing up SUN VISORS E138666 Rotate the sun vi...

Page 85: ...ature To stop it during one touch operation press the control a second time OpeningandClosingtheMoonroof E163063 Press and release the SLIDE control to open the moonroof The moonroof will stop short of the fully opened position Note This position helps to reduce wind noise or rumbling which may happen with the moonroof fully open Press and release the control again to fully open the moonroof Pull ...

Page 86: ...GAUGES Type 1 E215240 Tachometer A Information display See General Information page 89 B Speedometer C Fuel gauge D 83 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Instrument Cluster ...

Page 87: ...ormation page 89 Fuel Gauge Note The fuel gauge may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient Switch the ignition on The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located The needle should move toward F when you refuel your vehicle If the n...

Page 88: ...tors appear in the information display and function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start your vehicle Adaptive Cruise Control If Equipped E144524 The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in See UsingAdaptiveCruiseControl page 179 On white light Illuminates when you switch on the adaptive cruise control system Turns off when ...

Page 89: ...t bulb See Changing a Bulb page 256 Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehicle as soon as possible switch off the engine and let cool See Engine Oil Check page 241 Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are driving this indicates a malf...

Page 90: ...r Fluid E132353 It illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch the parking lamps on Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system detects a powertrain or an AWD fault Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after you start the engine it indicates that the On...

Page 91: ...ge 168 Stability Control Off E130458 It illuminates when you switch the system off It goes out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off See Using Stability Control page 168 AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Key in Ignition Warning Chime Sounds when you leave the key in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Keyless Warning Alert Sounds the horn twice when you exit...

Page 92: ...ng You can control various systems on your vehicle using the information display controls on the steering wheel Corresponding information appears in the information display Information Display Controls Type 1 E215242 Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu Press the right arrow button to enter a submenu Press the left arrow button to exit a sub...

Page 93: ...nomy for a given trip Note Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip distance time and fuel information Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Dist to empty Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel Distance to Empty Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running out of fuel Instantaneous Fuel Economy Shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy along with your Av...

Page 94: ...e and let the engine cool Settings In this mode you can configure different driver setting choices Note Some items are optional and may not appear Settings Traction Ctrl Driver Assist Blindspot High Normal or Low Sensitivity Collision Warn Chimes Warning Cross Traffic Adaptive or Normal Cruise Control Rear Park Aid Select your applicable language Language Display Miles Gal km L or L 100km Distance...

Page 95: ...trol Remote Start Automatic or Off Seats and Wheel or Front Seats 5 10 or 15 minutes Duration System Remote Open Windows Remote Close Courtesy Wipe Wipers Rain Sensing 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years or 4 Years Tire Mobility Kit Hold OK to Create MyKey Create MyKey MyKey Always On or User Selectable 911 Assist Traction Ctrl 80 mph 130 km h or Off Max Speed 92 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUS...

Page 96: ... to the main menu display escape button Press the OK button to choose and confirm settings or messages Main Menu From the main menu bar on the left side of the information display you can choose from the following categories Display Mode Trip 1 2 Fuel Economy Driver Assist Settings Scroll up or down to highlight one of the categories and then press the right arrow key or OK to enter into that cate...

Page 97: ... amber When the fuel level becomes critically low the level indicator changes to red Note The fuel gauge level may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or when driving on a slope Note When a MyKey is in use low fuel warnings display earlier Round tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale maydamaget...

Page 98: ...uel economy display Fuel Economy 30 Min Fuel History Inst Fuel Economy Fuel Economy X Instantaneous fuel usage X Fuel usage over a 30 minute time span Always Present Average MPG Always Present XXX mi km to E Inst Fuel Economy This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy 30 Min Fuel History This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history Note You can reset your average f...

Page 99: ... Aid Settings In this mode you can configure different driver setting choices Note Some items are optional and may not appear Settings Auto Engine Off Normal or Towing DTECalcula tion Easy Entry Exit Auto Highbeam Lighting Off or number of seconds Autolamp Delay Autolock Locks Vehicle Autounlock All Doors or Driver s Door Remote unlock Remaining Life XXX Hold OK to Reset Oil Life Reset 96 Taurus C...

Page 100: ...ensing MyKeys Admin Keys MyKey Status Hold OK to Create MyKey Create MyKey MyKey Always On or User Selectable 911 Assist Traction Control 80 mph 130 km h or Off Max Speed Choose desired speed or off Speed Minder On or Off Volume Limiter Always On or User Selectable Do Not Disturb Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys Clear MyKeys Miles Gal km L or L 100km Distance Display 97 Taurus CPH Canada United States ...

Page 101: ...ally after a short time You need to confirm certain messages before you can access the menus Adaptive Cruise Control Action Message A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging See Using Adaptive Cruise Control page 179 Adaptive Cruise Malfunction Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly See Using Adaptive Cruise Control page 179 Adaptive Cruis...

Page 102: ... Off For Fuel Economy The engine is preparing to shutdown You can press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shutdown Engine Shuts Off in seconds to shut off 0 Seconds Press Ok to Override Automatic High Beam Control Action Message The front camera sensor has reduced visibility Clean the windshield Front Camera Low Visib ility Clean Screen The system requires service due to a malfu...

Page 103: ... of extreme severe duty cycle driving See your authorized dealer for service Taurus SHO Performance Package Only Change AWD Power Transfer Unit Lube Battery and Charging System Action Message The charging system needs servicing If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible Check Charging System The battery management system detects an extended low...

Page 104: ... System page 191 Cross Traffic Not Avail able Sensor Blocked See Manual A fault with the system has occurred Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible Cross Traffic System Fault Brake System Action Message The brake fluid level is low Check the brake system immedi ately See Brake Fluid Check page 251 Brake Fluid Level Low The brake system needs servicing Stop the vehicle in a safe place Con...

Page 105: ...re is a system malfunction with the collision warning system The system is disabled Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible Collision Warning Not Available Doors and Locks Action Message Displays when a door is not completely closed X Door Ajar Displays when the trunk is not completely closed Trunk Ajar Driver Alert Action Message Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so Driver Alert ...

Page 106: ...act an authorized dealer for service Starting System Fault Displays during spare key programming when you program an intelligent access key to the system Key Programmed x Keys Total You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system Max Number of Keys Learned Lane Keeping System Action Message The system has malfunctioned Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible Lane Keeping Sys ...

Page 107: ...erly Contact an authorized dealer Transport Mode Contact Dealer Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode This may not allow some features to operate properly Contact an authorized dealer Factory Mode Contact Dealer MyKey Action Message You cannot program a MyKey during key programming MyKey not Created MyKey is active MyKey Active Drive Safely When starting your vehicle a MyKey is in u...

Page 108: ...eminder Messages Action Message Displays as a reminder to shift into park Shift to Park Displayed when the engine is on the vehicle is in park and the driver s door is opened Engine ON Power Steering Action Message The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service Contact an authorized dealer Steering malfunction Service now The power steering system is not working Stop your...

Page 109: ...ur vehicle Engine Start Pending Please Wait The system has cancelled the pending start Pending Start Cancelled Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action Message One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure See Tire Pressure Monitoring System page 287 Tire Pressure Low The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact an authorize...

Page 110: ... as soon as possible Transmission Over heating Stop Safely Contact an authorized dealer Transmission Service Required The transmission is getting hot Stop to let it cool Transmission Too Hot Press Brake The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality See Automatic Transmission page 153 Transmission Limited Function See Manual The transmission is too cold Wait for it to warm up before...

Page 111: ...dapt Mode The transmission is locked and unable to select gears Transmission Indicat Mode Lockup On The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears Transmission Indicat Mode Lockup Off 108 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Information Displays ...

Page 112: ...each a comfortable temperature in hot weather drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents D Note In certain conditions for example maximum defrost the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning is switched off Recirculated air Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air The air currently in the passenger compartme...

Page 113: ... on and off See Heated Windows and Mirrors page 117 I AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL VEHICLES WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY E212005 Power and Driver temperature control Press to switch the system on and off When the system is off it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side A AUTO Press to switch on automatic operation Adjust to select the desired te...

Page 114: ...e cooling efficiency Passenger temperature control Adjust the temperature setting on the passenger side F MAX A C Press for maximum cooling Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed G Fan speed control Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle H Heatedseats Press to switch the he...

Page 115: ...ote Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrument panel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improve cooling efficiency MAX A C Adjust for maximum cooling Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed E A C Press to switch the air condition...

Page 116: ...dow Press to switch the heated rear window on and off See Heated Windows and Mirrors page 117 H Defrost Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents Air distribution to the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off You can also use this setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice I AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL VEHICLES WITH SONY AUDIO SYSTEM Note You can swi...

Page 117: ...rior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle E Note Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrument panel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improve cooling efficiency A C Press to switch the air conditioning on or off Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot...

Page 118: ...sting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool the interior to your selected temperature as quickly as possible For the system to function efficiently the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open Note If you select AUTO during cold temperatures the system directs airflow to the windshield and ...

Page 119: ...with manual climate control Press the MAX A C button Adjust the temperature control to the MAX A C position 1 Drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents 2 Recommended Settings for Cooling Vehicle with automatic climate control Vehicle with manual climate control Press the AUTO button Adjust the fan speed to the center setting 1 Adjust the temperature control to the d...

Page 120: ...oes not cover damage caused to the heated rear window grid lines Heated Exterior Mirror If Equipped When you switch the heated rear window on the heated exterior mirrors will automatically turn on Note Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass when it is frozen in place Note Do not clean the mirror housing or glass with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum bas...

Page 121: ...tart if they were on when you switched the vehicle off if equipped You can adjust the default remote start settings using the information display controls See Information Displays page 89 Automatic Settings In hot weather the system is set to 72 F 22 C The cooled seats are set to high if available and selected to AUTO in the information display In moderate weather the system either heats or cools ...

Page 122: ...re than 30 degrees Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible Make sure that you remain comfortable Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel We recommend a minimum of 10 in 25 cm between your breastbone and the airbag cover Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent Bend your legs slightly so t...

Page 123: ... E138645 The head restraints consist of An energy absorbing head restraint A Two steel stems B Guide sleeve adjust and unlock button C Guide sleeve unlock and remove button D Adjusting the Head Restraint Raising the Head Restraint Pull the head restraint up Lowering the Head Restraint 1 Press and hold button C 2 Push the head restraint down Removing the Head Restraint 1 Pull the head restraint up ...

Page 124: ...ead restraints tilt for extra comfort To tilt the head restraint do the following E144727 1 Adjust the seatback to an upright driving or riding position 2 Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the desired position After the head restraint reaches the forward most tilt position pivoting it forward again will then release it to the rearward untilted position MANUAL SEATS If Equipped M...

Page 125: ...hed seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash E201584 Lumbar Adjustment If Equipped E211284 POWER SEATS If Equipped WARNINGS Do not adjust the front seat or seatback when your vehicle is moving This may result in sudden seat movement causing the loss of control of your vehicle Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seatback before returning it to the original position ...

Page 126: ...a new stopping position will be set To reset the seat to its normal stopping position do the following 1 After encountering the new stopping position press the power seat control again to override 2 Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat track 3 Continue pressing the control for about two seconds You will feel the seat bounce back slightly 123 Taurus CPH Canada United S...

Page 127: ...ol A Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel Seatback massage Press and release the rear portion of the massage button A Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel Lumbar selection Press either up or down on the lumbar control B to select the top middle or bottom part of the seatback Lumbar adjust Press and hold the front of the lumbar control B to increase the...

Page 128: ...mory position In any gearshift position if you have switched the ignition off Only in park P or neutral N if you have switched the ignition on You can also recall a preset memory position by Pressing the unlock button on your intelligent access key fob if it is linked to a preset position Unlocking the intelligent driver door handle if a linked key fob is present Entering a personal entry code on ...

Page 129: ...er seat and steering column return to the previous position You can enable or disable this feature in the information display See Information Displays page 89 REAR SEATS Split folding Rear Seat WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatb...

Page 130: ...hts indicate warmer settings Rear Heated Seats If Equipped WARNING People who are unable to feel pain to their skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical conditions must use caution when using the heated seat The heated seat may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not p...

Page 131: ...ow the seat to dry thoroughly The heated seats only function when the engine is running E146322 Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off More indicator lights indicate warmer settings If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the heated seats are on the feature will turn itself off You will need to reactivate it Cooled Seats The cooled seats only function when ...

Page 132: ...E144635 Fold the armrest down to use the armrest and cupholder To open the optional storage compartment pull up on the latch 129 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Seats ...

Page 133: ... of the three devices after it has been initially programmed you must first erase the current settings See Erasing the Function Button Codes E142657 The universal garage door opener replaces the common hand held garage door opener with a three button transmitter that is integrated into the driver s sun visor The system includes two primary features a garage door opener and a platform for remote ac...

Page 134: ...or does not operate watch the HomeLink indicator light If the indicator light stays on the programming is complete No further action is needed If the indicator light flashes rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns to a constant light the HomeLink button is not programmed yet SeeProgrammingYourGarageDoor Opener Motor To program additional buttons repeat Steps 1 4 Forquestionsorcomments pleasecontact H...

Page 135: ...not erase individual buttons E142660 1 Press and hold the outer two function buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights above the buttons flash rapidly 2 When the indicator lights flash release the buttons The codes for all buttons are erased Reprogramming a Single Button To program a device to a previously trained button follow these steps 1 Press and hold the ...

Page 136: ...again Once HomeLink has been programmed successfully the Genie transmitter must be changed out of program mode To do this 1 Press and hold the previously programmed Genie button on the hand held transmitter for 10 seconds The indicator light will change from red to red and green 2 Press the same button twice to confirm the change If done correctly the indicator light will turn green Programming Ho...

Page 137: ...link slowly to indicate the device is in train mode when any of the three HomeLink buttons are pressed FCC and RSS 210 Industry Canada Compliance This device 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...

Page 138: ...o not hang any accessory from the accessory plug Note Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watts or a fuse may blow Note Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug into the power point This will damage the power point and blow the fuse Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the power point To preven...

Page 139: ...int and two USB ports B Auxiliary power point and rear heated seats control C E212008 Note Some consoles have panel doors covering the cup holders and switches Press the doors to open them Note Some cup holders have a divider Pull up on the divider and move it in the slots to best fit the cup you are using OVERHEAD CONSOLE E75193 Press near the rear edge of the door to open it 136 Taurus CPH Canad...

Page 140: ...rtrain control system meets all Canadian interference causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field or radio noise When you start the engine avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before and during operation Only use the accelerator pedal when you have difficulty starting the engine IGNITION SWITCH If Equipped C D B A E163165 A off The ignition is off Note When you ...

Page 141: ... seconds without the engine starting before the starting system temporarily disables The 60 seconds does not have to be all at once For example if you crank the engine three times for 20 seconds each time without the engine starting you reached the 60 second time limit A message appears in the information display alerting you that you exceeded the cranking time You cannot attempt to start the engi...

Page 142: ...ction if The passive key frequencies are jammed The key battery has no charge If you are unable to start your vehicle do the following 1 E198728 2 1 Open the floor console storage compartment lid 2 Insert the passive key into the backup slot 3 With the key in this position press the brake pedal then press the push button ignition switch to switch the ignition on and start your vehicle Fast Restart...

Page 143: ...tion display to inform you that your vehicle has shut down to save fuel Start your vehicle as you normally do Automatic Engine Shutdown Override Note You cannot permanently switch off the automatic shutdown feature When you switch it off temporarily it turns on at the next ignition cycle You can stop the shutdown or reset the timer at any point before the 30 second countdown has expired by doing a...

Page 144: ... vehicle if you smell exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects ImportantVentilatingInformation If you stop your vehicle and then leave the engine idling for long periods we recommend that you do one of the following Open the windows at least 1 in 3 cm Set your climate control to outside air ENGINE BLOCK HEATER If Equipped WARNINGS Fa...

Page 145: ... the heater heater cord and extension cord are firmly connected Check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately 30 minutes Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before starting and driving your vehicle Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the block heater cord plug when not in use Make sure the heater system is che...

Page 146: ...ath or permanent injury If fuel is swallowed call a physician immediately even if no symptoms are immediately apparent The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours Avoid inhaling fuel vapors Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation In severe cases excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury...

Page 147: ... those recommended because they could lead to engine damage that will not be covered by the vehicle Warranty Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended can impair the emission control system and cause a loss of vehicle performance Do not use Diesel fuel Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin Fuels containing more than 85 ethanol or E100 fuel Fuels containing methanol Fuels containing metalli...

Page 148: ...Towing page 206 Do not use any fuel other than those recommended because they could lead to engine damage that will not be covered by the vehicle Warranty Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended can impair the emission control system and cause a loss of vehicle performance Do not use Diesel fuel Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin Fuel containing more than 15 ethanol or E85 fuel Fuels ...

Page 149: ...ing Fuel From a Portable Fuel Container WARNINGS Do not insert the nozzle of a fuel container or an aftermarket funnel into the fuel system filler neck This may damage the fuel system filler neck or its seal and cause fuel to run onto the ground WARNINGS Do not try to pry open or push open the capless fuel system with foreign objects This could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury ...

Page 150: ...fuel spray and fire Stop refueling when the fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts off for the first time Failure to follow this will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel overflowing Wait at least 10 seconds before removing the fuel pump nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain into the fuel tank WARNINGS Do not try to pry open or push open the capless fuel system with ...

Page 151: ...y close the fuel tank filler door Note Do not attempt to start the engine if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel Incorrect fuel use can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty Have your vehicle checked immediately System Warnings If Equipped If the fuel filler inlet does not fully close a warning message appears in the information display 1 Stop your vehicle as soon as safel...

Page 152: ...city minus the empty reserve Due to the empty reserve you may be able to add more fuel than the advertised capacity of the fuel tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Filling the Fuel Tank For consistent results when refueling Turn the ignition off before fueling an inaccurate reading results if the engine is left running Use the same fill rate low medium high eachtimethetank is filled Allow no ...

Page 153: ...ly with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoid running out of fuel Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedul...

Page 154: ...f the next time you start the engine A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city and highway driving No additional vehicle service is required If the service engine soon indicator remains on have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity Although some malfunctions detected by the OBD II may not have symptoms that are apparent continued driving with the s...

Page 155: ...ing cycle consisting of mixed city and highway driving 1 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway or highway followed by 20 minutes of stop and go driving with at least four 30 second idle periods 2 Allow your vehicle to sit for at least eight hours with the ignition off Then start the vehicle and complete the above driving cycle The vehicle must warm up to its normal operating temperature On...

Page 156: ...erse R your vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse R Neutral N With the selector lever in neutral N your vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position Drive D Drive D is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through...

Page 157: ... 80 km h 5 6 The instrument cluster will display the selected gear that you are currently in and a shift indicator arrow to assist in optimizing shifting SelectShift will automatically make some shifts for you in the event that your engine speed is running at too high or too low an RPM Note Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting Brake Shift Interlock WARNINGS ...

Page 158: ...anel 4 Start your vehicle and release the parking brake Note See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used AutomaticTransmissionAdaptive Learning This feature may increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of your vehicle A new vehicle or transmission may have firm shifts soft shifts or both This operation is considered normal and does not affect...

Page 159: ...r the engine may overheat If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear 156 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Transmission ...

Page 160: ...e has experienced extended periods of extreme or severe duty cycle driving Do not check or change the PTU lubricant unless the unit shows signs of leakage or a message indicating required service is displayed Contact an authorized dealer for service if the PTU was submerged in water and to reset the PTU lube life monitor Note When an AWD system fault is present the warning Check AWD displays in th...

Page 161: ...erienced extended periods of extreme severe duty cycle driving Change AWD Power Transfer Unit Lube 1 1 Taurus SHO Performance Package only Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires A spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used The AWD system may disable automatically and enter front wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components if a non full sized tire is...

Page 162: ...zes between the front and rear axles for example 17 inch low profile tires on the front axle and 22 inch high profile tires on the rear axle could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive or damage the AWD system However the AWD system is capable of tolerating any combination of new and worn tires of the same original tire size For example using 3 worn tread tires ...

Page 163: ... rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control it ma...

Page 164: ...excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle Remember you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution Mud and Water If you must drive through high water drive slowly Traction or brake capability may be limited When driving through water determine the dep...

Page 165: ...ght roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control E143949 Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating Do not descend in neutral instead disengage over...

Page 166: ...difications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford MotorCompanystronglyrecommendsthat you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts such as lowering kits or stabilizer bars or by using replacement parts not equivalent to th...

Page 167: ...ark P switch the engine off and apply the parking brake Inspect the accelerator pedal for any interference If none are found and the condition persists have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealer Brake Assist Brake assist detects when you brake rapidly by measuring the rate at which you press the brake pedal It provides maximum braking efficiency as long as you press the pedal and can...

Page 168: ...king brake press the parking brake pedal down again If you are parking your vehicle on a grade or with a trailer press and hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake There may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle s weight This is normal and should be no reason for concern If needed press and hold the service brake pedal down then try reapplying the p...

Page 169: ...is stuck in mud or snow switching traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin Note When you switch traction control off stability control remains fully active Switching the System Off When you switch the system off or on a message appears in the information display showing system status You can switch the system off by either using the information display controls or t...

Page 170: ...icle potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If your electronic stability control system activates SLOW DOWN The system automatically turns on each time you switch the ignition on If a fault occurs in either the stability control or the traction control system you may experience the following conditions The stability and traction control light ...

Page 171: ... switch the stability control system off but when you shift into reverse R the system deactivates On SHO models only you can disable the stability control system when you press and hold the stability control button for more than five seconds with your vehicle at a stop and your foot on the brake You can switch the traction control system off or on See Using Traction Control page 166 168 Taurus CPH...

Page 172: ...essed and held more than 5 seconds brakes applied no throttle Enabled Enabled Off Stability control fully enabled Button pressed again after deactivation The SHO with performance package is equipped with sport mode This will allow you to reduce normal stability control system intervention and provide a more spirited driving experience To enter sport mode press the stability control button twice ra...

Page 173: ...nt the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms Note The sensing system cannot be turned off when a MyKey is present See Principle of Operation page 51 Note If you attach certain add on devices such as a trailer or bike rack the rear sensing system may detect that add on device and therefore provide warnings It is suggested that you disable the rear s...

Page 174: ...may result in the loss of control of your vehicle serious personal injury or death The sensors may not detect objects in heavy rain or other conditions that cause interference Active park assist does not apply the brakes under any circumstances Note Keep the sensors located on the bumper or fascia free from snow ice and large accumulations of dirt Covered sensors can affect the systems accuracy Do...

Page 175: ... displays a message and a corresponding graphic to indicate it is searching for a parking space Use the direction indicator to select searching either to the left hand side or right hand side of your vehicle If the direction indicator is not used the system defaults to the passenger side of your vehicle E130107 When the system finds a suitable space it displays a message and a tone sounds Stop you...

Page 176: ...ll control of your vehicle When you shift the transmission into reverse R with your hands off the wheel and nothing obstructing its movement your vehicle steers itself into the space The system displays instructions to move your vehicle back and forth in the space E130108 When you think your vehicle has enough space in front and behind it or you hear a solid tone from the parking aid accompanied b...

Page 177: ...he system s functionality There is not enough room in the parking space for your vehicle to safely park There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking space The parking space is farther than 5 ft 1 5 m or closer than 16 in 40 cm away Your vehicle is going faster than 22 mph 35 km h You may have recently disconnected or replaced the battery After a battery di...

Page 178: ...he camera system Reverse your vehicle as slow as possible higher speeds may limit your reaction time to stop your vehicle Use caution when the rear cargo door is ajar If the rear cargo door is ajar the camera will be out of position and the video image may be incorrect All guidelines disappear when the rear cargo door is ajar Some vehicles may not come equipped with guidelines Do not switch the ca...

Page 179: ...me or dark areas if one or both reverse lamps are not operating Mud water or debris obstructs the camera s view Clean the lens with a soft lint free cloth and non abrasive cleaner The rear of your vehicle is hit or damaged causing the camera to become misaligned Active Guidelines If Equipped Note Active guidelines are only shown with fixed guidelines while your vehicle is in reverse R A B C D F E ...

Page 180: ...er view of an object behind your vehicle The zoomed image keeps the bumper in the image to provide a reference The zoom is only active while the transmission is in reverse R Selectable settings for this feature are Zoom in and Zoom out Press the symbol in the camera screen to change the view The default setting is Zoom OFF Camera System Settings The rear view camera system settings can be accessed...

Page 181: ...nstrument cluster Setting the Cruise Speed 1 Drive to desired speed 2 Press and release SET or SET 3 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal The indicator changes color in the instrument cluster Changing the Set Speed Press and release Set or Set When you select km h as the display measurement in the information display the set speed changes in approximately 2 km h increments When you select mph ...

Page 182: ...h could result in serious injury Adaptive cruise control is not a crash warning or avoidance system Adaptive cruise control does not detect pedestrians or objects in the road Adaptive cruise control does not detect oncoming vehicles in the same lane WARNINGS Do not use the system in poor visibility for example fog heavy rain spray or snow Do not use the adaptive cruise control when entering or lea...

Page 183: ...Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor In some cases there may be no warning or a delayed warning Always apply the brakes when necessary Failure to do so may result in a crash serious injury or death Note The brakes may emit a sound when modulated by the adaptive cruise control system When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead...

Page 184: ... Note It is your responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions E173593 You can decrease or increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front by pressing the gap control E173595 The selected gap appears in the information display as shown by the bars in the graphic Four gap distance settings are available Adaptive cruise control distance between vehicle sett...

Page 185: ...vehicle to the new set speed The set speed displays continuously in the information display when the system is active Note If you accelerate by pressing the accelerator pedal the set speed will not change When you release the accelerator pedal your vehicle returns to the speed that you previously set Resuming the Set Speed Note Only use resume if you are aware of the set speed and intend to return...

Page 186: ...detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected in some situations The lead vehicle graphic will not illuminate if the system does not detect a vehicle in front of you E71621 Detection issues can occur When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front A With vehicles that edge into your lane The system can only detect these vehicles once they move fully into your lane B The...

Page 187: ...ait a short time It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is free from obstruction The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect any vehicles ahead Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect...

Page 188: ... adaptive cruise control to normal cruise control through the information display E71340 The cruise control indicator light replaces the adaptive cruise control indicator light if you select normal cruise control The gap setting does not display the system does not automatically respond to lead vehicles Automatic braking remains active to maintain set speed 185 Taurus CPH Canada United States of A...

Page 189: ...the system may not function Note The system will store the on or off setting in the information display menu through ignition cycles Note If enabled in the menu the system will be active at speeds above 40 mph 64 km h When below the activation speed the information display will inform the driver that the system is unavailable The system automatically monitors your driving behavior using various in...

Page 190: ...h 64 km h the alertness level will change to grey for a short time and the information display will inform you that the system is unavailable Resetting the System You can reset the system by either Switching the ignition off and on Stopping the vehicle and then opening and closing the driver s door LANE KEEPING SYSTEM If Equipped WARNINGS The system is designed to aid the driver It is not intended...

Page 191: ...ess a MyKey is detected If the system detects a MyKey it defaults to on and the mode is set to Alert Note If a MyKey is detected pressing the button will not affect the on or off status of the system E173233 Press the button located on the center console to switch the system on or off System Settings The system has optional setting menus available To view or adjust the settings See GeneralInformat...

Page 192: ... system an overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane markings will display in the information display If you select aid mode when you switch on the system a separate white icon will also appear or in some vehicles arrows will display with the lane markings When you switch off the system the lane marking graphics will not display While the system is on the color of the lane markings will change to in...

Page 193: ... Fast acceleration Using the turn signal indicator Evasive steering maneuver Troubleshooting Whyisthefeaturenotavailable linemarkingsaregray whenIcanseethelanemarkings on the road Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature Sun is shining directly into the camera lens Quick intentional lane change Staying too close to the lane marking Driving at high speeds in curves The last Ale...

Page 194: ...en modified BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM If Equipped WARNING Never use the Blind Spot Information System as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before changing lanes The Blind Spot Information System is not a replacement for careful driving A A E124788 The Blind Spot Information System is designed to aid you in detecting vehicles that may have e...

Page 195: ...tion in reverse R or park P System Lights and Messages E142442 The Blind Spot Information System illuminates an amber alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from The alert indicator dims when the system detects nighttime darkness System Sensor Blockage E205199 The system uses radar sensors that are located behind the bumper fascia on eac...

Page 196: ... the Blind Spot Information System off in the information display See General Information page 89 When the Blind Spot Information System switches off you will not receive alerts and the information display shows a system off message The telltale in the cluster also illuminates When you switch the Blind Spot Information System on or off the alert indicators flash twice Note The system switches back...

Page 197: ...re partially mostly or fully obstructed Reversing slowly helps increase the coverage area and effectiveness E142440 In this first example the left sensor is only partially obstructed zone coverage to the right is nearly maximized E142441 194 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Driving Aids ...

Page 198: ...n as you shift the transmission into reverse R System Limitations Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations situations such as severe weather conditions or debris build up on the sensor area may limit vehicle detection The system detects approaching vehicles from up to 45 ft 14 m away though coverage decreases when the sensors are blocked Reversing slowly helps increase the coverage area and effecti...

Page 199: ...authorized dealer STEERING Electric Power Steering WARNINGS The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system If a fault is detected a message displays in the information display Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Switch the ignition off After at least 10 seconds switch the ignition on and watch the information display for a steering system...

Page 200: ...designed to be a supplementary driving aid It is not intended to replace the driver s attention and judgment or the need to apply the brakes This system does NOT activate the brakes automatically Failure to press the brake pedal to activate the brakes may result in a collision WARNINGS The collision warning system with brake support cannot help prevent all collisions Do not rely on this system to ...

Page 201: ...to one of three possible settings by using the information display control See General Information page 89 Note If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced though the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where possible Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system warnings See General ...

Page 202: ...tions WARNING The collision warning system s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle s brakes The brake pedal must be pressed just like any typical braking situation Due to the nature of radar technology there may be certain instances where vehicles do not provide a collision warning These include Stationary vehicles or vehicles mo...

Page 203: ... vehicle trailer or both Keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability with or without a trailer Properly loading your vehicle provides maximum return of vehicle design performance Before you load your vehicle become familiar with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight rating with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label or...

Page 204: ...d on the Tire and Loading label When towing trailer tongue weight or king pin weight is also part of 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 Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle do not add more cargo even if there is spac...

Page 205: ...he performance and handling of your vehicle cause vehicle damage and can result in the loss of control of your vehicle serious personal injury or death Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight Maximum loaded trailer weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow Consult an authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide available at an authorized dealer for more deta...

Page 206: ...cupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lb and ther...

Page 207: ...eat folded down you have room for twelve 100 pound 45 kilogram bags of cement Do you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your home If you and your friend each weigh220pounds 99kilograms the calculation would be 1400 2 x 220 12 x 100 1400 440 1200 240 pounds No you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight In metric units the calculation would be 635 kilograms 2 x...

Page 208: ...ribute the load as well as maintain a low center of gravity Loaded vehicles with higher centers of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Take extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance when driving a heavily loaded vehicle 205 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Load Carrying ...

Page 209: ...t affects your vehicle when driving Load the heaviest items closest to the trailer floor Load the heaviest items centered between the left and right side trailer tires Load the heaviest items above the trailer axles or just slightly forward toward the trailer tongue Do not allow the final trailer tongue weight to go above or below 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight Select a ball mount with the cor...

Page 210: ...ed weight Check state regulations for this specified weight The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight as the vehicle s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle configuratio...

Page 211: ...fety chains cross them under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning tight corners Do not allow the chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes WARNING Do not connect a trailer s hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle s brake system Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase Electric brakes and manual automatic or s...

Page 212: ...ion cooling Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached Anticipate stops and brake gradually Avoid parking on a grade However if you must park on a grade 1 Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow 2 Set your vehicle parking brake 3 Place the automatic transmission in position P 4 Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels Chocks not in...

Page 213: ...ing such as towing your vehicle behind a motorhome or truck We designed these guidelines to prevent damage to your vehicle after it is hooked up to the recreational vehicle or tow dolly You can tow your front wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly If you are using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equip...

Page 214: ...egularly scheduled maintenance Avoid these actions they reduce your fuel economy Sudden accelerations or hard accelerations Revving the engine before turning it off Idle for periods longer than one minute Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings Use the air conditioner or front defroster Use the speed control in hilly terrain Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving Drive a heavily loaded vehi...

Page 215: ... Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed Only use floor mats that are firmly secured to retention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and incre...

Page 216: ...rapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachment instructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operation causing a loss of vehicle control E142666 To install floor mats position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in To remove the floor mat reverse the installation p...

Page 217: ...e nearest authorized dealer If a member requests a tow to an authorized dealer that is more than 35 mi 56 km from the disablement location the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in excess of 35 mi 56 km Roadside Assistance includes up to 200 for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer If the towing vehicle is operational but...

Page 218: ... front and rear direction indicators will flash Press the button again to turn them off FUEL SHUTOFF 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 In the event of a moderate to severe collision this vehicle in...

Page 219: ... to push start your automatic transmission vehicle Note Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage Note Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle Note Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle electrical system Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the tw...

Page 220: ...o a ground connection point if available Jump Starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and rev the engine moderately or press the accelerator gently to keep your enginespeedbetween2000and3000 RPM as shown in your tachometer 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both vehicle engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting ...

Page 221: ... POST CRASH ALERT SYSTEM The system flashes the direction indicators and sounds the horn intermittently in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag front side side curtain or Safety Canopy or the safety belt pretensioners The horn and indicators will turn off when You press the hazard control button You press the panic button on the remote entry transmitter if equipped Your vehicle run...

Page 222: ...esources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P O Box 6248 Dearborn MI 48126 Telephone 1 800 392 3673 FORD TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 Additional information and resources are available online Website www owner ford com These are some of the items that can be found online U S dealer l...

Page 223: ...cturer or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allo...

Page 224: ...r the testimony provided and make a decision after the hearing Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB You are not bound by the decision and may reject the decision and proceed to court where all findings of the BBB Auto Line dispute and decision are admissible in the court action Should you choose to accept the B...

Page 225: ...harge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 or visit www camvap ca GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate These officials can inform you of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel or petrol gas engines or the prop...

Page 226: ...new address with Ford Global Trade Services by emailing expcso ford com If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest authorized dealer In the event your inquiry is unresolved communicate your concern with the dealership s Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager If you require additional assistance or clarification please contact the respective Customer Relationship...

Page 227: ...mplaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved 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 Adm...

Page 228: ...index 76 htm English Website www tc gc ca fra securiteautomobile VehiculesSecuritaires Enquetes index 76 htm French Website 1 800 333 0510 Phone Ford of Canada Contact Information www ford ca Website 1 800 565 3673 Phone 225 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Customer Assistance ...

Page 229: ...nnect and reconnect the battery you will need to reset some features See Changing the 12V Battery page 252 E173618 97 98 77 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 66 44 78 56 39 26 18 16 17 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 40 41 42 43 55 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 67 45 32 10 11 12 13 33 34 35 46 47 48 49 50 51 68 69 70 71 72 74 73 76 75 53 37 36 54 38 25 15 14 52 ...

Page 230: ...ay Relay 14 Fuel pump relay Relay 15 Not used 16 Not used 17 Front blower motor relay 40A 2 18 Starter relay 30A 2 19 Storage bin power point 20A 2 20 Rear heated seat module 20A 2 21 Not used 22 Driver power seat 30A 2 23 Memory module Not used 24 Not used 25 Heated rear window relay 40A 2 26 Cigar lighter 20A 2 27 Climate controlled seats 30A 2 28 Electric fan relay 1 40A 2 29 227 Taurus CPH Can...

Page 231: ...y 34 Left hand cooling fan Number 1 relay Relay 35 Not used 36 Not used 37 Not used 38 Not used 39 Not used 40 Not used 41 Passenger power seat 30A 2 42 Anti lock brake system valves 20A 2 43 Not used 44 Rain sensor 5A 1 45 Not used 46 Not used 47 Not used 48 Not used 49 Heated mirrors 15A 1 50 Not used 51 Not used 52 Not used 53 Not used 54 228 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA Fir...

Page 232: ...le relay Relay 66 Oxygen sensor heater 20A 1 67 Mass airflow sensor Variable camshaft timing solenoid valve Canister vent solenoid Canister purge solenoid Ignition coils 20A 1 68 Vehicle power 1 powertrain control module 20A 1 69 A C clutch 15A 1 70 Fan control relay coils 1 3 Variable air conditioning compressor Auxiliary transmission warmup Turbo charge waste gate control Electronic compressor b...

Page 233: ...trol module 7 5A 1 86 Keep alive power and relay Canister vent solenoid Run start relay 5A 1 87 Run start relay Relay 88 Front blower relay coil 5A 1 89 Electrical power assist steering module Powertrain control module run start 10A 1 90 Adaptive cruise control module 10A 1 91 Anti lock brake system module 10A 1 92 Rear window defroster relay 5A 1 93 Passenger compartment fuse panel run start 30A ...

Page 234: ...C clutch relay Relay 98 1 Mini fuses 2 Cartridge fuses Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel You may need to remove a trim panel to access it E163102 231 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Fuses ...

Page 235: ...tion displays Electronic finish panel Radio frequency transceiver module Run accessory relay 10A 10 Intelligent access module logic 10A 11 Heads up display Puddle lamp 15A 12 Backlighting LED Interior lighting Right hand direction indicators 15A 13 Left hand direction indicators 15A 14 Stop lamp 15A 15 Backup lamp Right front low beam 10A 16 Left front low beam 10A 17 Start button 10A 18 Keypad il...

Page 236: ...ess module power 20A 27 Not used spare 15A 28 Radio 20A 29 Global positioning system module Front park lamps 15A 30 Not used spare 5A 31 Smart window motors 15A 32 Master window and mirror switch Rear window power sunshade module Lock switch illumination Not used spare 10A 33 Reverse park aid module 10A 34 Automatic high beam and lane departure module Rear heated seat module Blind spot monitor mod...

Page 237: ... 15A 47 Front passenger power window 30A Circuit breaker 48 Rear power windows Delayed accessory Relay 49 CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire E217331 If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses a...

Page 238: ...Fuse Types E207206 Fuse Type Callout Micro 2 A Micro 3 B Maxi C Mini D M Case E J Case F J Case Low Profile G 235 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Fuses ...

Page 239: ...tions Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle Precautions Do not work 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 ...

Page 240: ... by pushing the secondary release lever to your left hand side E202009 4 4 Open the hood The hood struts automatically support the hood Closing the Hood 1 Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 8 12 in 20 30 cm Note Make sure that the hood is correctly closed 237 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Maintenance ...

Page 241: ...age 241 C Engine oil filler cap See Engine Oil Check page 241 D Brake fluid reservoir left hand drive See Brake Fluid Check page 251 E Battery See Changing the 12V Battery page 252 F Power distribution box See Fuses page 226 G Air filter assembly See Changing the Engine Air Filter page 259 H Windshield washer fluid reservoir See Washer Fluid Check page 251 I 238 Taurus CPH Canada United States of ...

Page 242: ...bution box See Fuses page 226 D Air filter assembly See Changing the Engine Air Filter page 259 E Automatic transmission dipstick See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check page 247 F Engine oil dipstick See Engine Oil Dipstick page 241 G Engine oil filler cap See Engine Oil Check page 241 H Windshield washer fluid reservoir See Washer Fluid Check page 251 I 239 Taurus CPH Canada United States of Amer...

Page 243: ...including oil and filter changes The shield has four quick release fasteners to secure it in place UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW 3 5L ECOBOOST E173375 Engine coolant reservoir See Engine Coolant Check page 243 A Engine oil filler cap See Engine Oil Check page 241 B 240 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Maintenance ...

Page 244: ...her fluid reservoir See Washer Fluid Check page 251 I ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK 2 0L ECOBOOST E161560 A B Minimum A Maximum B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK 3 5L DURATEC 3 5L ECOBOOST E146429 MIN A MAX B ENGINE OIL CHECK To check the engine oil level consistently and accurately do the following 1 Make sure the parking brake is on Make sure the transmission is in park P or neutral N 2 Run the engine until it reache...

Page 245: ...ine is running Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary andcouldleadtoenginedamagethatmay not be covered by the vehicle Warranty E142732 Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the In...

Page 246: ...celled ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNINGS Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the cooling system is hot Wait 10 minutes for the cooling system to cool down Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding and slowly remove the cap Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid reservo...

Page 247: ...e Warranty Note If prediluted coolant is not available use the approved concentrated coolant diluting it to 50 50 with distilled water See CapacitiesandSpecifications page 297 Using water that has not been deionised may contribute to deposit formation corrosion and plugging of the small cooling system passageways Note Coolants marketed for all makes and models may not be approved to Ford specifica...

Page 248: ...ess is not yet available Dispose of used engine coolant in an appropriate manner Follow your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Severe Climates If you drive in extremely cold climates It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50 A coolant concentration of 60 provides improved freeze point protection Coolant concentrations ab...

Page 249: ...wer steering assist and power brake assist which may increase the possibility of a crash resulting in serious injury WARNINGS Never remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is running or hot Your vehicle has limited engine power when in the fail safe mode drive your vehicle with caution Your vehicle does not maintain high speed operation and the engine may operate poorly Remember that the ...

Page 250: ...sible and shift the transmission into park P 2 Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle returns to the normal position After several minutes if the temperature does not drop follow the remaining steps 3 Switch the engine off and wait for it to cool Check the coolant level 4 If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark add prediluted coolant immediately 5 If the c...

Page 251: ...ngaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow a minimum of 10 seconds for each gear to engage 4 Put the gearshift lever in park P and leave the engine running Note For vehicles with the EcoBoost engine move the air filter assembly aside to access the transmission dipstick See Moving the Air Filter Assembly for more inform...

Page 252: ...se Make sure the rubber hose is still connected to the air filter assembly 9 Tighten the clamp You can now access the transmission fluid level indicator Checking the fluid level Low fluid level E158842 If the fluid level is below the MIN range of the dipstick add fluid to reach the hash mark level Note If the fluid level is below the MIN level do not drive the vehicle An underfill condition may ca...

Page 253: ... temperatures Depending on vehicle use cooling times could take up to 30 minutes or longer Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels E158845 E158846 Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and in the Technical Specifications section in this chapter Note An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift or...

Page 254: ... plenty of water and contact your physician A fluid level between the MAX and MIN lines is within the normal operating range and there is no need to add fluid A fluid level not in the normal operating range could compromise the performance of the system Have your vehicle checked immediately E170684 To avoid fluid contamination the reservoir cap must remain in place and fully tight unless you are a...

Page 255: ...Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compo...

Page 256: ...the engine to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the engine computer eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel trim strategy Note For flexible fuel vehicles if you are operating on E85 you may experience poor starts or an inability to start the engine and driveability problems until the fuel trim and ethanol content have been r...

Page 257: ...rability This may also affect the performance of other electrical systems in the vehicle CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES E142463 Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES Replace the wiper blades at least annually for optimum performance You can improve poor...

Page 258: ...amp indicated by a 3 0 millimeter circle on the lens to the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well Note To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and o...

Page 259: ...See Bulb Specification Chart page 257 Install in the reverse order unless otherwise stated High Intensity Discharge Headlamps These lamps operate at a high voltage See an authorized dealer if they fail Front Fog Lamp If Equipped E163826 1 Switch all of the lamps and the ignition off 2 Disconnect the electrical connector 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it Note Do not touch the bu...

Page 260: ...t brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Trade number Function D3S Headlamp high intensity discharge Low and High LED Sidemarker front LED Park lamp front 7444NA Turn lamp front LED Signal indicator mirror lamp LED Approach lamp LED Tail and brake lamp LED Turn lamp re...

Page 261: ...e lamp LED High mount brake lamp W5W Interior lamps To replace these lamps see an authorized dealer To replace instrument panel lights see an authorized dealer 258 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Maintenance ...

Page 262: ...mage Resulting component damage may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty To replace the air filter element do the following 1 Switch the ignition off E173520 2 Remove the clips that secure the air filter housing cover 3 Carefully lift the air filter housing cover 4 Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing 5 Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filter housing and cover to make su...

Page 263: ...S WSS M14P19 A Motorcraft PremiumWindshieldWashConcentratewithBitterant CXC 37 A B D F Canada Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 U S Canada Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 U S ESR M14P5 A Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 U S ESR M14P5 A Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner CXC 100 Canada Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A U S Canada Motorcra...

Page 264: ...rs Exterior Plastic Parts For routine cleaning we recommend Motorcraft Detail Wash If tar or grease spots are present we recommend Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover Stripes or Graphics If Equipped Hand washing your vehicle is preferred however pressure washing may be used under the following conditions Do not use water pressure higher than 2 000 psi 14 000 kPa Do not use water hotter than 179 F 82 C ...

Page 265: ...ternal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil spark plug wire or spark plug well or the area in and around these locations Cover the battery power distribution box and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine CLEANINGTHEWINDOWSAND WIPER BLADES Car wash chemicals and environmental fallout can result in windshield and wiper blade contamination Dirty windshield and w...

Page 266: ...se chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system Note Follow the same procedure as cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather instrument panels and leather interior trim surfaces See Cleaning Leather Seats page 264 Clean the instrument panel and cluster lens with a clean damp and soft cloth then use a clean ...

Page 267: ...and Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially available leather cleaning product for automotive interiors Note Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous area You should Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Clean and treat spills and stains as soon as possible Do not use the following products as these may damage the leather Oil and petroleum or silicone based leather conditioners Hou...

Page 268: ...ll motor vehicles and their components for reliable regular driving Under various conditions long term storage may lead to degraded engine performance or failure unless you use specific precautions to preserve engine components General Store all vehicles in a dry ventilated place Protect from sunlight if possible If vehicles are stored outside they require regular maintenance to protect against ru...

Page 269: ...ke sure all linkages cables levers and pins under your vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust Move vehicles at least 25 ft 7 5 m every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion Removing Vehicle From Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage do the following Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build up on window surfaces Check windshield wiper...

Page 270: ... canister contains enough sealant compound for one tire repair only See your authorized Ford dealer for additional replacement sealant canisters The kit is located under the load floor of the trunk The kit consists of an air compressor to inflate 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 tempor...

Page 271: ...and away from moving traffic Turn on the hazard lights Always set the parking brake to ensure the vehicle does not move unexpectedly Do not remove any foreign objects such as nails or screws from the tire When using the kit leave the engine running only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well ventilated area so the compressor does not drain the vehicle battery Do not allow the compressor to operat...

Page 272: ...o the recommended tire pressure within 15 minutes stop and call roadside assistance 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 accessory b...

Page 273: ...the stowage area 10 Immediately and cautiously drive the vehicle 4 miles 6 kilometers to distribute the sealant evenly inside the tire Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h 11 After 4 miles 6 kilometers stop and check the tire pressure See Second stage Checking tire pressure Note If you experience any unusual vibration ride disturbance or noise while driving reduce your speed until you can safely pull off ...

Page 274: ...ealant canister and clear tube hose You can obtain and replace sealing compound and spare parts at an authorized Ford dealer 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 authorized Ford dealer or tire dealer or in accordance with local waste disposal regulations Note After the sealing compound has ...

Page 275: ...ign the sealant canister with the kit housing E161567 2 Once aligned seat the sealant canister by lightly pushing down until you hear an audible click E144628 3 Wrap the clear tube around the compressor housing Note If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister consult your authorized Ford dealer for assistance E144629 272 Taurus CPH Canada United Stat...

Page 276: ...are tires light truck or LT type tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575 104 c 2 U S Department of Transportation Tire quality grades The U S Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written i...

Page 277: ...on of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Ve...

Page 278: ...abel affixed to either the door hinge pillar door latch post or the door edge that meets the door latch post next to the driver s seating position or Tire Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver door B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door Bead area of the tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall of the tire Area between the bead area a...

Page 279: ...ht to width D R Indicates a radial type tire E 15 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 F 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your owner s manual If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not ...

Page 280: ...ple the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall I M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS All Season J Tire Ply Composition and Material Used Indicates the ...

Page 281: ...e manufacturers maximum permissible pressure or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the vehicle manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label affixed to either the door hinge pillar door latch post or the door edge that meets the door latch post next to the drive...

Page 282: ...tires total on the rear axle Information on T Type Tires T145 80D16 is an example of a tire size Note The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire A B C D E E142545 T type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below A T Indicates a type of tire designat...

Page 283: ...ped Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company WARNING Under inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking tread separation or blowout with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury Under inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to t...

Page 284: ...eck the tire and valve stems for holes cracks or cuts that may permit air leakage and repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem Inspect the tire sidewalls for cracking cuts bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear If internal damage to the tire is suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced For your safety tires that are damage...

Page 285: ...ughout their lives In general tires should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear However heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to be replaced more frequently You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used U S DOT Tire Ident...

Page 286: ...ge pillar door latch post or the door edge that meets the door latch post next to the driver s seating position or the Tire Label which WARNINGS is located on the B Pillar or edge of the driver s door If this information is not found on these labels then you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performa...

Page 287: ...els or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your tire pressure monitoring system If the tire pressure monitoring system indicator is flashing your system is malfunctioning Your replacement tire might be incompatible with your tire pressure monitoring system or some component of the system may be damaged Safety Practices WARNINGS If your vehicle is stuck in snow m...

Page 288: ...horized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer Front wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension if equipped may require alignment of all four wheels The tires should also be balanced periodically An unbalanced tire and wheel a...

Page 289: ...s warm them in a heated space to at least 40ºF 5ºC for at least 24 hours before installing them on a vehicle or moving the vehicle with the tires installed or checking tire inflation Do not place tires near heaters or heating devices used to warm the room where the tires are stored Do not apply heat or blow heated air directly on the tires Always inspect the tires after storage periods and before ...

Page 290: ...hicle Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed Do not use tire cables on dry roads TIREPRESSUREMONITORING SYSTEM WARNING The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for manually checking tire pressures You should periodically check tire pressures using a pressure gauge Failure to correctly maintain tire pressures could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehi...

Page 291: ...5 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring System E142549 Note Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sen...

Page 292: ...re monitoring system have the damaged road wheel and tire assembly repaired and remounted on your vehicle When You Believe Your System is Not Operating Properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you when your tires need air It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended See the following chart for information concernin...

Page 293: ... but the light remains on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible TPMS malfunction Repair the damaged road wheel and tire assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system function For a description on how the system functions see When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section Spare tire in use Flashing warning light If the tires are properly inflated and the spare...

Page 294: ...els equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensors See Ti...

Page 295: ...ly The usage of a full size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly 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 When driving with the full size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly additional caution should...

Page 296: ...e vehicle 1 Park on a level surface set the parking brake and activate the hazard flashers 2 Place the transmission in park P and turn the engine off E142551 3 Block the diagonally opposite wheel E211099 4 Lift the trunk cargo cover and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk 6 Remove the second wing nut that se...

Page 297: ... 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 13 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 1 2 3 4 5 E75442 14 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown See Technical Specifications page 296 Stowing the jack and flat tire 1 Remove the ...

Page 298: ... bracket over the threaded stud in the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing nut 3 Screw the extension bolt onto the threaded stud of the jack retention bracket 4 Place the flat tire in the spare tire well with the wheel facing up 5 Safely secure the wheel by screwing the large wing nut onto the extension bolt 295 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Wheels and...

Page 299: ...ing surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Ib ft Nm Bolt size 100 135 1 2 20 x 1 5 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles 160 kilometers after any wheel disturban...

Page 300: ...e long drivebelt is on the first pulley groove closest to the engine B The short drivebelt is on the second pulley groove farthest from the engine ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 3 5L DURATEC 3 5L Duratec Engine 214 Cubic inches 1 4 2 5 3 6 Firing order Coil on plug Ignition system 0 049 0 053 in 1 25 mm 1 35 mm Spark plug gap 10 8 1 Compression ratio 297 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA Fir...

Page 301: ...t Engine 214 Cubic inches 1 4 2 5 3 6 Firing order Coil on plug Ignition system 0 030 0 033 in 0 75 mm 0 85 mm Spark plug gap 10 0 1 Compression ratio Drivebelt Routing 3 5L EcoBoost E191904 298 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Capacities and Specifications ...

Page 302: ...tenance These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance emissions and durability Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE USCAR 36 For spark plug replacement...

Page 303: ...tenance These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance emissions and durability Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE USCAR 36 For spark plug replacement...

Page 304: ...d Motor Company s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance emissions and durability Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE USCAR 36 For spark plug replacement contact an authorized dealer Replace ...

Page 305: ... number TheVehicleIdentificationNumbercontains the following information E142477 World manufacturer identifier A Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Restraint Devices and their locations B Make vehicle line series body type C Engine type D Check digit E Model year F Assembly plant G Production sequence number H 302 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Capacities and...

Page 306: ...pillar the door latch post or the edge of the door near the door latch next to the driver s seating position TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION E167814 The transmission code is on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table shows the transmission code along with the transmission description Code Description 6 Six speed automatic transmission 6F35 J Six speed automatic transmission 6F5...

Page 307: ...r fluid 19 0 gal 71 9 L Fuel tank 26 oz 0 74 kg A C refrigerant 5 24 fl oz 155 ml A C refrigerant compressor oil Approximate dry fill capacity Actual amount may vary during fluid changes Specifications Materials Specification Name WSS M2C946 A Recommended motor oil U S Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO 5W30 QSP WSS M2C946 A Recommended motor oil Canada Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 ...

Page 308: ...omatic transmission fluid Canada MERCON LV Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid CXT 10 LV12 WSS M14P19 A Windshield washer fluid U S Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant ZC 32 B2 WSS M14P19 A Windshield washer fluid Canada Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC 37 A B D F WSH M17B19 A A C refrigerant U S Motorcraft R 134a Refrigerant YN 19 WSH ...

Page 309: ...use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark E142732 An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine emission system and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council ILSAC Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary andcouldleadtoenginedamagethatm...

Page 310: ... can cause personal injury Capacity Item 6 0 qt 5 7 L Engine oil with oil filter 11 1 qt 10 5 L Engine coolant Between MIN MAX on brake fluid reservoir Brake fluid 2 4 pt 1 15 L Rear differential All Wheel Drive fluid 10 9 qt 10 3 L Automatic transmission fluid 17 9 fl oz 0 53 L Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid All Wheel Drive Fill as required Windshield washer fluid 19 0 gal 71 9 L Fuel tank 1 43 lb...

Page 311: ...DIL B WSS M97B44 D2 Engine coolant Canada Motorcraft Orange Prediluted Antifreeze Coolant CVC 3DIL B WSS M6C65 A2 Brake fluid Motorcraft DOT 4 Low Viscosity LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 20 WSP M2C197 A Rear axle fluid U S and Mexico Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Rear axle fluid Canada Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant...

Page 312: ... Fluid CXC 37 A B D F WSH M17B19 A A C refrigerant U S Motorcraft R 134a Refrigerant YN 19 WSH M17B19 A A C refrigerant Canada Motorcraft R 134a Refrigerant CYN 16 R WSH M17B19 A A C refrigerant Mexico Motorcraft R 134a Refrigerant MYN 19 R WSH M1C231 B A C refrigerant compressor oil Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN 12 D ESA M1C75 B Transmission parking brake linkage and pivots and bra...

Page 313: ... engine emission system and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council ILSAC Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary andcouldleadtoenginedamagethatmay not be covered by your vehicle warranty Note We recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity LV High Performance Brake Fluid orequivalentmeetingWSS M6C65 A2 Use of any ...

Page 314: ...atic transmission fluid 17 9 fl oz 0 53 L Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid All Wheel Drive Fill as required Windshield washer fluid 19 0 gal 71 9 L Fuel tank 1 63 lb 0 74 kg A C refrigerant 5 24 fl oz 155 ml A C refrigerant compressor oil Approximate dry fill capacity Actual amount may vary during fluid changes Specifications Materials Specification Name WSS M2C946 A Recommended motor oil U S Motorcr...

Page 315: ... fluid U S and Mexico Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Rear axle fluid Canada Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant CXY 80W90 1L WSS M2C938 A Automatic transmission fluid U S and Mexico MERCON LV Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT 10 QLVC WSS M2C938 A Automatic transmission fluid Canada MERCON LV Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic...

Page 316: ...A C refrigerant Mexico Motorcraft R 134a Refrigerant MYN 19 WSH M1C231 B A C refrigerant compressor oil Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN 12 D ESA M1C75 B Transmission parking brake linkage and pivots and brake pedal shift grease Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 E1 ESB M1C93 B Multi purpose grease Motorcraft Multi Purpose Grease Spray XL 5 Lock cylinders U S Penetrating and Lock Lubricant ...

Page 317: ... and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council ILSAC Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary andcouldleadtoenginedamagethatmay not be covered by your vehicle warranty Note We recommend using DOT 4 Low Viscosity LV High Performance Brake Fluid orequivalentmeetingWSS M6C65 A2 Use of any fluid other than the rec...

Page 318: ...e label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed You should use a permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels on your homemade CDs Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact an authorized dealer for further information Note Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch protection film attached Always handle discs by their edges only Clean the disc with an approved C...

Page 319: ...he structure as if it were only one level deep all MP3 and WMA files play regardless of being in a specific folder In folder mode the system only plays the MP3 and WMA files in the current folder AUDIOUNIT VEHICLESWITH AM FM CD WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control crash and injury We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may ta...

Page 320: ...k In radio mode store and recall your favorite radio stations To store a radio station tune to the station then press and hold a preset button until sound returns In CD mode select a track In phone mode enter a phone number C Function buttons Select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode you are in for example Radio mode or CD mode D TUNE Press to manually search through t...

Page 321: ...you make your selection press the left and right arrow buttons to change the settings Press OK to set or press MENU to exit Sound settings can be set for each audio source independently K MENU Press to access different audio system features L PHONE Press to access the phone features of the SYNC system See your SYNC information M AUX Press to access or switch between devices you plug into your vehi...

Page 322: ...und systems Sound Mode CD Settings Select to scan all disc selections Scan All Select to scan all music in the current MP3 folder Scan Folder Clock Settings Select to set the time Set Time Select to set the calendar date Set Date Select to view clock time in a 12 hour mode or 24 hour mode 24h Mode Display Settings Select to change display brightness Dimming Select to display the language in Englis...

Page 323: ...se of any hand held device while driving and encourage the use of voice operated systems when possible Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving Note The touchscreen system controls most of the audio features See your SYNC information E210708 A E D B C Eject Press to eject a CD A CD slot Insert a CD B TUNE In radio mode press t...

Page 324: ...t in loss of vehicle control crash and injury We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any hand held device while driving and encourage the use of voice operated systems when possible Make sure you are aware of all applicable local ...

Page 325: ...nge the settings Press OK to set or press MENU to exit Sound settings can be set for each audio source independently C TUNE In radio mode press to manually search through the radio frequency band D VOL and Power Press to switch the system on and off Turn to adjust the volume E SATELLITE RADIO If Equipped SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite r...

Page 326: ...lar channels and its prices at any time with or without notice to you Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes E208625 SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts a variety of music sports news weather traffic and entertainment programming Your factory installed SIRIUS satellite radio system includes hardware and a limi...

Page 327: ...does not include this channel Unsubscribed Channel The signal is blocked When you move into an open area the signal should return The signal is lost from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to your vehicle antenna No Signal No action required The process may take up to three minutes Update of channel programming in progress Updating Contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to resolve subscription issues ...

Page 328: ...able music player to be safely stored while your vehicle is moving E149149 The auxiliary input jack allows you to connect and play music from your portable music player through your vehicle speakers You can use any portable music player designed for use with headphones Your audio extension cable must have male 1 8th inch 3 5 millimeter connectors at each end 1 Switch off the engine radio and porta...

Page 329: ...g devices memory sticks and charge devices if supported See your SYNC information MEDIA HUB The media hub may be located on the instrument panel or center console E149148 See your SYNC information 326 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Audio System ...

Page 330: ... AppLink Access phonebook contacts and music using voice commands Stream music from your connected phone Text message Use the advanced voice recognition system Charge your USB device if your device supports this These features are not available in all markets and require activation Available AppLink enabled apps vary by market Make sure that you review your device s manual before using it with SYN...

Page 331: ...out of the way so they do not interfere with the operation of pedals seats compartments or safe driving abilities Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during extreme conditions as it could cause them damage See your device smanualforfurtherinformation Do not attempt to service or repair the system See an authorized dealer Privacy Information When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC the s...

Page 332: ...possible Wind noise from open windows and road vibrations may prevent the system from correctly recognizing spoken commands After pressing the voice button wait until after the tone sounds and Listening appears before saying a command Any command spoken before this does not register with the system Speak naturally without long pauses between words At any time you can interrupt the system while it ...

Page 333: ...stem Interaction and Feedback The system provides feedback through audible tones prompts questions and spoken confirmations depending on the situation and the chosen level of interaction voice settings You can customize the voice recognition system to provide more or less instruction and feedback The default setting is to a higher level of interaction in order to help you learn to use the system Y...

Page 334: ...our voice command When turned on it may prompt you with as many as four possibilities for clarification For example say Say 1 after the tone to call John Doe at home Say 2 after the tone to call Johnny Doe on mobile Say 3 after the tone to call Jane Doe at home You could also say Say 1 after the tone to play John Doe Say 2 after the tone to play Johnny Doe If you want the system to carry out the f...

Page 335: ...p to approximately 1000 entries per Bluetooth enabled cell phone Note Make sure to switch on the ignition and the radio Put the transmission in position park P automatic transmission or neutral with the parking brake applied manual transmission Note To scroll through the menus press the up and down arrows on your audio system Wirelessly pairing your cell phone with SYNC allows you to make and rece...

Page 336: ...ss the OK button 2 Put your cell phone into Bluetooth discovery mode See your device s manual if necessary 3 When prompted on your cell phone s display enter the six digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display The display indicates when the pairing is successful The system then prompts with questions such as if you would like to set the current cell phone as the primary cell phone the cell pho...

Page 337: ...nu Youcanthensayanyofthefollowing Phone Connections Media Connec tions Bluetooth Connections Voice Command Phone Settings Message Notification On Phone Settings Message Notification Off Phone Settings Set Phone Ringer Phone Settings Set Ringer 1 Phone Settings Set Ringer 2 Phone Settings Set Ringer 3 Phone Settings Set Ringer Off Battery Phone Name Signal Text Message Inbox Send New Text Message Y...

Page 338: ...ng the phone button Reject the call by pressing and holding the red phone button Ignore the call by doing nothing Phone Options during an Active Call During an active call you have more menu features that become available for example putting a call on hold or joining calls Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the menu options Press the MENU button during an active call then scroll to Action and...

Page 339: ...tacts 2 Press the OK button again when the desired selection appears in the display 3 Press the phone button to call the contact To access your call history log CALL HISTORY 1 Press the OK button to select then scroll through your call history options incoming outgoing or missed 2 Press the OK button when the desired selection appears in the display 3 Press the phone button to call the selection E...

Page 340: ...rts this feature To browse your phonebook select PHONEBOOK Press OK Scroll down or up to the desired name and press OK BROWSE In addition to the Phonebook entry name the phone number label Work Cell Home or Other shows on the display If there are multiple phone number entries for a particular Phone book name you can scroll through the different phone labels at this time Once you have the desired p...

Page 341: ...label will be shown on the display Press OK to dial this number Press the OK button to send download read and delete text messages 1 TEXT MESSAGE View your cell phone s status set ring tones select your message notification change phonebook entries and automatically download your cell phone content among other features 1 PHONE SETNGS Access the SYNC Services portal where you can request various ty...

Page 342: ...eceive incoming text messages Note Forwarding a text message is a speed dependent feature It is only available when your vehicle is traveling at 3 mph 5 km h or less Note Only one recipient is allowed per text message When a new text message arrives an audible tone sounds and the information display indicates you have a new message Following the notification you can do any of the following Do noth...

Page 343: ...only available when your vehicle is traveling at 3 mph 5 km h or less Note You can only have one recipient per text message Press the phone button then scroll to Action and Description Message Press the OK button TEXT MESSAGE Select one of the following Allows you to send a new text message based on a pre defined set of 15 messages SEND MSG 1 Press the OK button 2 Scroll to your desired message 3 ...

Page 344: ...d set up automatic download Press the phone button then scroll to Action and Description Message Press the OK button PHONE SETNGS Select one of the following See the provider name signal power battery power and roaming status of your connected cell phone PHONE STATUS Press OK to select and scroll to view the information When done press OK again to return to the phone status menu Select which ring ...

Page 345: ...OAD When this message appears press OK to have your phonebook automatically downloaded each time AUTO ON Select Off to NOT download your phonebook every time your phone connects to SYNC Your phonebook call history and text messages can only be accessed when your specific phone is connected to SYNC When enabled SYNC speaks the contact name that is displayed on the screen during phonebook browsing S...

Page 346: ...ss OK Setting Bluetooth to off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and turns off all Bluetooth features Delete a paired cell phone DEL DEVICE Press the OK button and scroll to select the device Press OK to confirm Delete all previously paired phones and all information originally saved with those phones DELETE ALL Press OK to select Exit the current menu RETURN 1 This is a speed dependent feature It...

Page 347: ...añol Once selected all of the radio displays and prompts are in the selected language 2 Press OK when the desired selection appears in the display If you change the language setting the display indicates that the system is updating When complete SYNC returns you to the Advanced menu LANGUAGES Return to the factory default settings This selection does not erase your indexed information for example ...

Page 348: ...g is set on before a crash the system will not dial for help which could delay response time potentially increasing the risk of serious injury or death after a crash WARNINGS Do not wait for 911 Assist to make an emergency call if you can do it yourself Dial emergency services immediately to avoid delayed response time which could increase the risk of serious injury or death after a crash If you d...

Page 349: ...e Emergencies page 214 Importantinformationaboutthefuelpump shut off is in this chapter Switching 911 Assist On or Off Press the phone button to enter the phone menu and scroll to Action and Description Message Press the OK button to confirm and enter the 911 Assist menu 911 Assist Press the OK button when the desired option appears in the radio display On Off Off selections include Action and Des...

Page 350: ...ation electronically 911 Assist May Not Work If Your cellular phone or 911 Assist hardware sustains damage in a crash The vehicle s battery or the SYNC system has no power The phone s thrown from your vehicle are the ones paired and connected to the system 911 Assist Privacy Notice When you turn on 911 Assist it may disclose to emergency services that your vehicle has been in a crash involving the...

Page 351: ...ation s features such as Thumbs up and Thumbs down For more information please visit Website www SYNCMyRide com To Access Using the Media Menu Press the AUX button on the center console Press the Menu button to the SYNC menu and scroll to Action and description Menu item Press the OK button SYNC Media Press the OK button and scroll through the list of available applications and select your desired...

Page 352: ...ple artist and album Note The system is capable of indexing up to 6 000 songs SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player including iPod Zune plays from device players and most USB drives SYNC also supports the following audio formats MP3 WMA WAV and ACC Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port Note If your digital media player has a power switch make sure you switch it ...

Page 353: ...y digital media files are on your connected device the following message may appear in the radio display Indexing When indexing is complete the screen returns to the Play menu You can then select one of the following PLAY ALL ARTISTS ALBUMS GENRES PLAYLISTS TRACKS EXPLORE USB SIMILARMUSIC Exit the current menu RETURN What s Playing When a track is playing you can ask the system to tell you what is...

Page 354: ...utton and when prompted say any of the following Voice command USB 1 You can then say any of the following Phone Connections Media Connec tions Bluetooth Connections Pause Play Play All 1 2 Play Artist ___ 1 2 Play Album ___ 1 2 Play Genre ___ 3 Play Next Folder Play Next Track Play Next Song 1 2 Play Playlist ___ 3 Play Previous Folder Voice command Play Previous Track Play Previous Song 1 2 Play...

Page 355: ... Autoplay on 1 ___ is a dynamic listing meaning that it could be the name of anything such as a group artist or song For example you could say Play artist The Beatles 2 This voice command is not available until indexing is complete 3 This voice command is only available in folder mode Bluetooth Audio Command Guide Press the voice button and say Voice command Bluetooth Audio You can then say any of...

Page 356: ... device you can press seek to play the previous or next track SYNC BT Press the OK button to select and play music from your portable music player over your vehicle s speakers 2 SYNC LINE IN If Equipped Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and select your Auto play settings Once you turn these selections on they remain on until you turn them off Press SEEK to play the previous or next track 3 ME...

Page 357: ...tely 3 Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data and music separately 4 Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songs the system needs to process Accessing Your Play Menu This menu allows you to select and play your media by artist album genre playlist track similar music or even to explore what is on your USB device Make su...

Page 358: ...or from any individual indexed album 2 Scroll to choose the desired album Press the OK button Sort indexed music by genre category type SYNC lists the genres alphabetically in flat file mode If there are more than 255 the system categorizes them alphabetically GENRES 1 Press the OK button 2 Scroll to select the desired genre Press the OK button Access your playlists from formats ASX M3U WPL or MTP...

Page 359: ... if your metadata tags are not populated the tracks are not available in voice recognition play menu or similar music However if you place these tracks onto your playing device in Mass Storage Device Mode they are available in voice recognition play menu browsing and similar music The system places Unknown items into any unpopulated metadata tag System Settings System settings provide access to yo...

Page 360: ...oggle between on and off 2 Make a selection and press the OK button Delete a paired media device DEL DEVICE 1 Press the OK button and scroll to select the device 2 Press the OK button to confirm Delete all previously paired devices DELETE ALL 1 Press the OK button 2 Press the OK button to confirm Exit the current menu RETURN This is a speed dependent feature It is only available when your vehicle ...

Page 361: ...he display 3 If you change the language setting the display indicates that the system is updating When complete SYNC takes you back to the Advanced menu Return to the factory default settings This selection does not erase your indexed information for example phonebook call history text messages and paired devices DEFAULTS 1 Press the OK button 2 Press the OK button When restore defaults appears in...

Page 362: ...e malfunction During a call I can hear the other person but they cannot hear me Go to the website to review your phone s compatibility This is a phone dependent feature SYNC is not able to down load my phonebook Try turning off the device resetting the device or removing the device s battery then trying again This may be a possible phone malfunction Try pushing your phonebook contacts to SYNC by u...

Page 363: ...gain This may be a possible phone malfunction Try deleting your device from SYNC deleting SYNC from your device and trying again Check the security and auto accept and prompt always settings relative to the SYNC Bluetooth connection on your phone Update your device s firm ware Turn off the Auto phone book download setting Go to the website to review your phone s compatibility This is a phone depen...

Page 364: ...recognize my device when I turn on the car Reviewthedevicecompatib ility chart on the SYNC website to confirm your phone supports the Bluetooth audio streaming function This is a phone dependent feature The device is not connected Bluetooth audio does not stream Make sure you correctly connect the device to SYNC and that you have pressed play on your device Make sure that all song details are popu...

Page 365: ...eceive a system error Update your cellular number in your account on the website This could be due to your phone s compatibility Bad signal strength I am unable to submit a report Make sure you have full signal strength and that your Bluetooth volume level has been turned up You did not register your phone correctly on the website Make sure the currently connected phone is registered on your SYNCM...

Page 366: ...rstand the name of a song or artist Say the song or artist exactly as listed If you say Play Artist Prince the system does not play music by Prince and the Revolution or Prince and the New Power Generation The system may not be reading the name the same way you are saying it Make sure you are saying the complete title such as California remix featuring Jennifer Nettles If the song titles are in al...

Page 367: ...on SYNC is expecting Your phonebook contacts may be in CAPS The system works better if you list full names such as Joe Wilson rather than Joe Do not use special charac ters such as 123 or ICE as the system does not recog nize them If a contact is in CAPS you have to spell it JAKE requires you to say Call J A K E AppLink issues Possible solution s Possible cause s Issue Ensure you have a compat ibl...

Page 368: ...ord SYNC setting so check the app s settings menu on the phone Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC find the application if you cannot discover it inside the vehicle On an Android device if apps have an Exit or Quit Sometime apps do not properly close and re open their connection to SYNC over ignition cycles for example My phone is connected my app s are running but I still cannot find any ap...

Page 369: ...rning it off and then turning Bluetooth back on If you are in your vehicle SYNC should be able to automatically re connect to your phone if you press the Phone button There is a bluetooth bug on some order versions of the Android OS This bug may cause apps that were found the last time your phone connected to SYNC not to be found again if you have not turned off bluetooth My Android phone is conne...

Page 370: ...the side of the device The bluetooth volume on the phone may be low I have an Android phone I found and started my media app on SYNC but there is no sound or the sound is very low Force close or uninstall the apps you do not want SYNC to find If the app has a Ford SYNC setting disable that setting in the app s settings menu on the phone Some Android devices have a limited number of bluetooth ports...

Page 371: ...fect the use of electronic devices while driving Getting to Know Your System The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact with a variety of features using the touchscreen and voice commands By integrating with your Bluetooth enabled phone the touchscreen provides easy interaction with audio multimedia climate control navigation and your phone s SYNC 3 compatible apps Using the Touchscreen To operate t...

Page 372: ...buttons on this bar to select a feature Feature Bar E The touchscreen allows you quick access to all of your comfort navigation communication and entertainment options Using the status and feature bar you can quickly select the feature you want to use Note Your system is equipped with a feature that allows you to access and control audio features for 10 minutes after you switch the ignition off an...

Page 373: ...Heated steering wheel B If equipped When the passenger s temperature has been adjusted and is no longer linked to the driver s temperature it displays here If Dual is turned off and the temperatures are linked the passenger s temperature does not display Passenger Temperature C This icon displays when your phone s microphone is muted A caller cannot hear you Microphone Mute D This icon displays wh...

Page 374: ...re is an active Bluetooth alert Bluetooth Alert L This icon displays to show an active Bluetooth connection Bluetooth M Messages may also appear in the status bar to provide you with notifications You can select the message to view the associated feature Feature Bar Functions Feature Bar Item Allows you to control the media playing in your vehicle You can control all audio features including AM FM...

Page 375: ... not use detergent or any type of solvent to clean the touchscreen Note Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the touchscreen Using Voice Recognition Using voice commands allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and focus on what is in front of you The system provides feedback through audible tones prompts questions and spoken confirmations depending on the situation and the chosen level of interact...

Page 376: ...ormation is available Naviga tion View current route next turn time to your destination depending on cluster level distance to destination depending on cluster level and ability to cancel route If you do not have an active navigation route programed the compass is shown If you are not on a call a call can be made by selecting 1 Phone 373 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Print...

Page 377: ... to the left of west though its true direction is to the right of west UsingtheSteeringWheelControls Depending on your vehicle and option package you can use different controls on your steering wheel to interact with the touchscreen system in different ways VOL Control the volume of audio output Mute Mute the audio output Voice Press to start a voice session Press again to stop the voice prompt an...

Page 378: ...t for 911 Assist to make an emergency call if you can do it yourself Dial emergency services immediately to avoid delayed response time which could increase the risk of serious injury or death after a crash If you do not hear 911 Assist within five seconds of the crash the system or phone may be damaged or non functional Always place your phone in a secure location in your vehicle so it does not b...

Page 379: ... be located in the U S Canada or in a territory in which 911 is the emergency number In the Event of a Crash Not all crashes will deploy an airbag or activate the fuel pump shut off the triggers for 911 Assist If a connected cell phone sustains damage or loses its connection to SYNC during a crash SYNC will search for and try to connect to a previously paired cell phone SYNC will then attempt to c...

Page 380: ...n authorized dealer check your vehicle Do not operate playing devices if the power cords or cables are broken split or damaged Place cords and cables out of the way so they do not interfere with the operation of pedals seats compartments or safe driving abilities Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during extreme conditions as it could cause them damage See your device s user guide for fu...

Page 381: ...tes entries or Avoid Areas Creating a SYNC Owner Account Why do I need a SYNC owner account Essential for keeping up with the latest software and connected features Access to customer support for any questions you may have Maintain account permissions Visit the website to sign up and register Website www owner ford com www syncmyride ca Website www syncmaroute ca Updating Your System You can choos...

Page 382: ... Over Wi Fi To update your System over Wi Fi your vehicle must be within the range of a Wi Fi access point Data rates may apply To connect your system to Wi Fi select Menu Item Settings Wi Fi You can then select your Wi Fi network You may have to enter the security code if the network is secured The system confirms when it has connected to the network Available Wi Fi Networks You must also give th...

Page 383: ... about your cellular phone book text messages read and unread and call history including history of calls when your cell phone was not connected to the system In addition if you connect a media device the system creates and retains an index of supported media content The system also records a short diagnostic log of approximately 10 minutes of all recent system activity The log profile and other s...

Page 384: ...his icon does not display if your vehicle has hard button controls for heated and climate controlled seats If your vehicle is not equipped with navigation this option displays under the audio information The name of the connected phone appears on the screen The status of the phone features also appear This includes signal strength battery charge 911 assist setting state On or Off text messaging an...

Page 385: ...mands to control features like audio and climate controls By using voice commands you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road You can access each feature controlled by SYNC 3 through a variety of commands E142599 To activate the SYNC 3 voice commands push the voice button on the steering wheel and wait for the prompt ___ is a dynamic listing meaning that it can be the name of an...

Page 386: ...when prompted say Description Voice command You can say the Sirius channel name or number such as Sirius channel 16 1 Sirius Channel ___ You can also turn to a Sirius channel by saying the channel s name such as The Pulse Allows you to tune to a specific FM or AM frequency such as 88 7 FM or 1580 AM AM ___ FM ___ Allows you to tune to a specific HD frequency such as 88 7 FM HD 1 1 FM ___ HD ___ Al...

Page 387: ...mands ___ is a dynamic listing meaning that for climate voice commands it can be the desired degrees for the temperature setting To adjust the temperature say Description Voice command Adjust the temperature between 60 85 F 15 5 29 5 C Climate Set Temperature ___ Climate Help Phone Voice Commands Pairing a Phone You can use voice commands to connect your Bluetooth enabled phone to the system To pa...

Page 388: ...t you are saying the contact name exactly as it appears in your contact list Once you have provided the digits of the phone number you can say the following commands Description Voice Command If the full number was not entered with the first command you can continue saying the number 0 9 Tells SYNC 3 to make the phone call Dial Tells SYNC 3 to erase the last block of digits stated Delete Tells SYN...

Page 389: ... you to enter the intersection search functionality Find Intersection State the name of the POI category you would like to search for nearby such as Destination nearest restaurants Destination Nearest ___ Allows you to see a list of your previous destinations Destination Previous Destination Allows you to route to your home address Destination Home In addition you can say these commands when a rou...

Page 390: ...bile app on SYNC 3 Say the name of an app SYNC 3 will list the available voice commands for the specified app if the app is running on SYNC 3 Say the name of an app followed by help SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands If Equipped SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link may not be available in all markets Activation and a subscription are required You can say the following commands to access S...

Page 391: ...ts While prompt is active adjust the volume control up or down to your desired setting Note Depending on the current climate control settings the fan speed may automatically go down while issuing voice commands or while making and receiving phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount of background noise in the vehicle The fan speed will automatically return to normal operation once the voice session...

Page 392: ...Sources A Direct Tune B Presets C You can access these options using the touchscreen or voice commands Sources Press this button to select the source of media you want to listen to 389 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing SYNC 3 ...

Page 393: ... for the source you are currently listening to You can press the backspace button to delete the previously entered number Once you have entered the station s call numbers you can select Action and descrip tion Menu item Press to begin playing the station you have entered Enter Press to exit without changing the station Cancel Presets To set a new preset tune to the station and then press and hold ...

Page 394: ... SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming This includes canceling moving or adding particular channels and its prices at any time with or without notice to you Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes Note This receiver includes the eCos real time operating system eCos is published under t...

Page 395: ...itional presets tap the preset button The indicator on the preset button shows which bank of presets you are currently viewing Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number ESN You need your ESN to activate modify or track your satellite radio account See Settings page 418 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting Potential reception issues For optimal reception performance keep the ...

Page 396: ...n The signal is lost from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to your vehicle antenna Satellite acquiring signal No action required The process may take up to three minutes Update of channel program ming in progress Updating Contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to resolve subscription issues Your satellite service is no longer available Questions Call 1 888 539 7474 Use the channel guide to turn off ...

Page 397: ... programming status and is available in analog and digital broadcasts Other multicast stations HD2 through HD7 are only available digitally Note There is also an additional feature for stations that have more than 1 HD multicast For example HD1 or HD2 The HD logo and Radio text appears as a button Pressing this button allows you cycle through all of the HD stations on that specific frequency For e...

Page 398: ... sound or digital back to analog sound Station blending In order to provide the best possible experience use the contact form to report any station issues found while listening to a station broadcasting with HD Radio technology Independent entities own and operate each station These stations are responsible for ensuring all audio streams and data fields are accurate Potential station issues Action...

Page 399: ...omotive report_radio_station_experiences HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp U S and foreign patents HD Radio and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp Ford Motor Company and iBiquity Digital Corp are not responsible for the content sent using HD Radio technology Content may be changed added or deleted at any time at the...

Page 400: ...l button highlighted and repeat track button highlighted with a small number one Repeat Play the tracks in random order Shuffle You can use the forward reverse pause or play buttons to control the audio playback To get more information about the currently playing track press the cover art or Info button For some devices SYNC 3 is able to provide 30 second skip buttons when you listen to audio book...

Page 401: ...drives and charge devices if they support this feature Select this option to play audio from your USB device Apps The system supports the use of certain audio apps such as iHeartRadio through a USB or bluetooth enabled device Each app gives you different on screen options depending on the app s content See Apps page 415 SupportedMediaPlayers Formats and Metadata Information The system is capable o...

Page 402: ...gs as unknown SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50 000 songs per USB device for up to 10 devices CLIMATE Climate is optional for your vehicle Touch the climate button on the touchscreen to access your climate control features Depending on your vehicle line and option package your climate screen may look different from one of the screens shown below Your screen may not contain all of the features...

Page 403: ...evious airflow selection MAX Defrost Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice Touch again to return to the previous airflow selection When on defrost provides outside air to reduce window fogging and distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Defrost Note To prevent window fogging you cannot select recirculated air when Defrost is on Touch the button to swit...

Page 404: ...uch to switch the air conditioning on or off Use A C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and effi ciency A C engages automatically in MAX A C defrost and footwell defrost A C Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off which may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior and help reduce odors from reaching the interior Recirculated air also engages automatic all...

Page 405: ...tructions 2 A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone 3 Select your vehicle s make and model as it displays on your phone 4 Confirm that the six digit number appearing on your phone matches the six digit number on the touchscreen 5 The touchscreen indicates when the pairing is successful 6 Your phone may prompt you to give the system permission to access information To check your ...

Page 406: ...r visit the website Websites owner ford com Websites www syncmyride ca www syncmaroute ca Phone Menu This menu becomes available after pairing a phone E205447 Action and Description Menu Item Item Displays your recent calls Recent Call List A You can place a call by selecting an entry from this list 403 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing SYNC 3 ...

Page 407: ...dial in a phone number Phone Keypad E Use the backspace button to delete numbers Press this button to begin a call Call Touch this button to send all calls directly to your voicemail New text message notifications are not displayed on the screen and all ringtones and alerts are set to silent Do Not Disturb F Users with phones having voice services may see a button to access the feature For example...

Page 408: ...space button deletes the last digit you typed Receiving Calls During an incoming call an audible tone sounds Caller information appears in the display if it is available To accept the call select Menu Item Accept Note You can also accept the call by pressing the phone button on the steering wheel To reject the call select Menu Item Reject Note You can also reject the call by pressing the phone but...

Page 409: ... SYNC 3 read the message to you Hear It View the text on the touchscreen View To call the sender Call You can select from 15 preset messages Press the message that you would like to use and confirm to send the message SYNC 3 confirms when the message is sent successfully Reply To exit the screen Close SmartphoneConnectivity IfEquipped SYNC 3 allows you to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to acce...

Page 410: ... See USB Port page 326 To disable this feature from the Settings screen select Menu Item Android Auto Preferences Your device is listed if SYNC detects Android Auto Select the name of your device and select Disable Note You may need to slide your Settings screen to the left to select Apple CarPlay Preferences or AndroidAutoPreferences To return to SYNC 3 select the speedometer icon in the Android ...

Page 411: ...ice and then dragging your finger along the shaded bar with arrows at the bottom of the map E207751 Re center the map by pressing this icon whenever you scroll the map away from your vehicle s current location E207754 Points of Interest POI grouping icon You can choose up to three POI icons to display on the map If the chosen POIs are located close together or are at the same location a box is use...

Page 412: ...rway Lane or 340 Fairway Lane City name or zip code Point of Interest name or category Intersection street 1 street 2 street 1 and street 2 street 1 street 2 street 1 street 2 street 1 at street 2 Latitude and Longitude This is in a decimal degrees format one to six decimal places are accepted You are given autocomplete options below the address bar to select as you type If you do not give an exac...

Page 413: ...d like to create a favorite for work Select Work Enter a location into the search bar and press Yes Save Favorites include any location you have previously saved Favorites To add Favorites Select this button and enter a location into the destination bar Add a Favorite Select this option to have the system locate the address you have entered Search Select this button when the address you have enter...

Page 414: ...s the most fuel efficient route Economical Route The time and distance for each route also displays On the route screen you can choose to cancel the current navigation The system asks for confirmation then returns you to the map mode screen Cancel Once you have chosen you destination press Action and Description Menu Item The system uses a variety of screens and prompts to guide you to your destin...

Page 415: ...aurants hotels fuel stations and ATMs when they are present at the exit You can select the POI icons to receive a listing of specific locations You can select the POI location as a waypoint or destination if desired Only available during an active route Displays all of the turns on the current route Turn List You can choose to avoid any road on the turn list by selecting the road from the list A s...

Page 416: ... Detour Only available if you have an active waypoint on your route See Waypoints later in this section for information on how to set waypoints Edit Waypoints Use this button to re order or remove your waypoints Optimize Order You can also have the system set the order for you by pressing Go To return to your route press Waypoints You can add a waypoint to a navigation route as a destination along...

Page 417: ...ress phone number and a star rating Press More Information to see a photo a review a list of services and facilities the average room or meal price and the web address This screen displays the point of interest icons For restaurants cityseeker can provide information such as star rating average cost review handicap access hours of operation and website address For hotels cityseeker can provide inf...

Page 418: ... going to www here com mapcreator HERE evaluates all reported map errors and responds with the result of their investigation by e mail Map coverage includes the USA including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Canada and Mexico APPS The system enables voice steering wheel and touch screen control of SYNC 3 AppLink enabled smartphone apps Once an app is running through AppLink you can control ma...

Page 419: ...rvices that may interest you where allowed by law Note You must enable mobile apps for each connected device the first time you select a mobile app using the system Note Ford reserves the right to limit functionality or deactivate mobile apps at any time Note Standard data rates apply Ford is not responsible for any additional charges you may receive from your service provider when your vehicle se...

Page 420: ...as covered by SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Note Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link services or its use in vehicles When you subscribe to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link it can help you locate the best gas prices find movie listings get current traffic alerts view the current weather map get accurate ski conditions and ...

Page 421: ... screen left or right Sound Pressing this button allows you to adjust the following Sound Settings Returns Treble Midrange and Bass sound settings to factory levels Reset All Adjusts the high frequency level Treble Adjusts the middle frequency level Midrange Adjusts the low frequency level Bass Adjusts the sound ratio from side to side or front to back Balance Fade Adjusts the amount the audio sys...

Page 422: ...atabase provides cover art Media Player Cover Art Priority The Gracenote Database supplied cover art is used for your music files This overrides any cover art from your device Gracenote Switches on and off Gracenote to provide metadata information such as genre artist album Gracenote Management This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database Gracenote Data base Info This allows...

Page 423: ...tooth enabled phone with the system before using the functions in hands free mode Switch on Bluetooth on your device to begin pairing See your phone s manual if necessary To add a phone select Menu Item Add Phone 1 Follow the on screen instructions 2 A prompt alerts you to search for the system on your phone 3 Select your vehicle s make and model as it displays on your phone 4 Confirm that the six...

Page 424: ...select You can add a Bluetooth enabled device by following the steps in the previous table Add a Bluetooth Device You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen You then have the following options Depending on the status of the device you can select either of these options to interact with the selected device Connect Disconnect Allows you to see phone and device information...

Page 425: ...Ringtone The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receive a call This option may not be available for all phones If this option is available it is the default setting Use Phone Ring tone You can also select one of the three available ringers Action and Description Menu Item Text Messaging You can then select No sound plays when a message comes to your phone No Alert Silence You...

Page 426: ...t Note This service is only available in the United States and Canada Select this button to modify the on or off setting for this feature If the mobile phone s contacts have been downloaded you can adjust the following option Action and Description Menu Item You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device s phone book as emergency contacts for quick access at the end of the 911 Assist cal...

Page 427: ...he Navigation preferences by selecting the following menus Map Preferences Action and Description Menu Item Map Preferences Then select any of the following When this option is active the system shows 3D renderings of build ings 3D City Model When enabled your vehicle s previously traveled route displays with white dots Breadcrumbs Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation...

Page 428: ...ilable parking locations as you approach your destination Automatically Find Parking Select a level of cost for the calculated Eco Route The higher the setting the longer the time allotment is for the route Eco Time Penalty Enable or disable considering traffic information when planning a route The system can find a faster route based on heavy traffic flow information or detect a Road Closed incid...

Page 429: ...tistics and debugging information Updates may take place automatically Note All Mobile Apps may not be compatible with the system Note Standard data rates will apply Ford is not responsible for any additional charges you may receive from your service provider when your vehicle sends or receives data through the connected device This includes any additional charges incurred due to driving in areas ...

Page 430: ... the info book icon you can see which signals are included in each group There may also be SYNC 3 enabled apps listed under these options Note Ford is not responsible or liable for any damages or loss of privacy relating to usage of an app or dissemination of any vehicle data that you approve Ford to provide to an app General Access and adjust the system settings voice features as well as phone na...

Page 431: ...to connect or disconnect from that network The system may require a security code to connect When you click the information button next to a network more information about the network displays such as the signal strength connection status and security type The system alerts you when your vehicle is parked and a Wi Fi network is within range if SYNC is not already connected Wi Fi Available Notifica...

Page 432: ... more information on the rear view camera system in the parking aids chapter of your owner manual OnboardModemSerialNumber ESN Selecting this button on the settings menu shows you the ESN number for your system You need this number for certain registrations such as Satellite Radio Display To make adjustments using the touchscreen select Action and Description Menu Item Make the screen display brig...

Page 433: ...he system No information is accessible until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN When you select valet mode a pop up appears informing you that a four digit code must be entered to enable and disable valet mode You can use any PIN you chose but you must use the same PIN to disable valet mode The system asks you to input the code Note If the system is locked and you cannot remember the PIN ...

Page 434: ...ack and the lighted USB port is off The system may need to be restarted During a call I cannot hear the other person and they cannot hear me Check your cell phone s compatibility This is a cell phone dependent feature SYNC 3 is not able to down load my phone book Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone Refer to your cell manual Possible cell phone malfunction You must switc...

Page 435: ...ing off Check your cell phone s compatibility This is a cell phone dependent feature Text messaging is not working on SYNC 3 Try switching your cell phone off resetting it or removing the battery then try again Possible cell phone malfunction iPhone Go to your cell phone s Settings Go to the Bluetooth Menu Press the blue circle to the right of the device named with your vehicle make and model to e...

Page 436: ...Bluetooth Stereo issues Possible solution Possible cause Issue Disconnect the device from SYNC 3 Try switching your device off resetting it or removing the battery then reconnect it to SYNC 3 Possible device malfunc tion I am having trouble connecting my device Make sure you are using the manufacturer s cable Make sure to correctly insert the USB cable into the device and your vehicle s USB port M...

Page 437: ...pyright protection that does not allow it to play Convert the file to a supported format See Entertainment page 389 The file format is not supported by SYNC 3 Update media index See Settings page 418 The device needs to be re indexed Make sure your device is unlocked before connecting it to SYNC 3 The device has a lock screen enabled Disconnect the device from SYNC 3 Try switching your device off ...

Page 438: ...terference Disconnecting after successful connection If the vehicle is equipped with heated windshield try positioning the vehicle so that the windshield is not facing the hotspot If you havemetallicwindowtinting Theremaybeanobstruction between SYNC 3 and the hotspot Poor signal seen by SYNC 3 despite being near a hotspot but not on the windshield position the vehicle to face the hotspot If all wi...

Page 439: ...pot requires a subscrip tion you may contact the service provider It is possible that there is no new software The connected hotspot may be a managed one and it requires either a subscrip tion or agreeing to the terms and conditions SYNC 3 seems to connect with a hotspot and the signal strength is excellent but the software is not being updated AppLink issues Possible solution s Possible cause s I...

Page 440: ...so some may have a Ford SYNC setting so check the app s settings menu on the phone Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC 3 find the application if you cannot discover it inside the vehicle On an Android device if apps have an Exit or Quit Sometimes apps do not properly close and re open their connection to SYNC 3 over ignition cycles for example My phone is connected my app s are running but I...

Page 441: ...d then on to reset it on your phone If you are in your vehicle SYNC 3 should be able to automatically re connect to your phone if you press the Phone button There is a Bluetooth issue on some older versions of the Android operating systemthatmaycauseapps that were found on your previous vehicle drive to not be found again if you did not switch Bluetooth off My Android phone is connected my app s a...

Page 442: ...If the app has a Ford SYNC setting disable that setting in the app s settings menu on the phone Some Android devices have a limited number of Bluetooth ports that apps can use to connect If you have more AppLink apps on your phone than the number of available Bluetooth ports you will not see all of your apps listed in the SYNC 3 mobile apps menu I can only see some of the AppLink apps running on m...

Page 443: ...g the name exactly as it appears on your phone For example if your contact is Joe Wilson say Call Joe Wilson If your contact name is Mom say Call Mom You may not be saying the name exactly as it appears on your phone book SYNC 3 does not understand or is calling the wrong contact when I want to make a call Make sure that your contact names do not have any special characters like or The contact nam...

Page 444: ...gn tracks artists albums genres and playlist names from my media player or USB flash drive SYNC 3 uses a synthetically generated voice rather than pre recorded human voice SYNC 3 uses text to speech voice prompt technology The system generates voice prompts and the pronunci ation of some words may not be accurate for my language SYNC 3 offers several new voice control features for a wide range of ...

Page 445: ... directly from your media player for example play artist Madonna language phone USB Bluetooth audio voice control and voice prompts SYNC 3 System Reset The system has a System Reset feature that can be performed if the function of a SYNC 3 feature is lost This reset is intended to restore functionality and will not erase any information previously stored in the system such as paired devices phoneb...

Page 446: ...ior Style Chrome mirror caps Hood deflector Moon roof deflector Rear spoiler Side window deflector Splash guards Interior Style All weather floor mats Ambient lighting Carpeted floor mats Sport pedals Table cradle Lifestyle Ash cup smoker s package Car cover Cargo area protector Cargo net Cargo organization and management Peace of Mind Bumper mounted parking sensors Locking fuel plug Remote start ...

Page 447: ...nd theft alarms Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulations and should be installed only by an authorized dealer An authorized dealer needs to install mobile communications systems Improper installation may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if the manufacturer d...

Page 448: ...CARE Covers 84 components 4 PowertrainCARE Covers 29 critical components Ford Protect Extended Service Plans are honored by all authorized Ford dealers in the U S Canada and Mexico That means you get Reliable quality service at any Ford or Lincoln dealership Repairs performed by factory trained technicians using genuine parts Rental Car Reimbursement 1st day Rental Benefit If you bring your car in...

Page 449: ...r your vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect Extended Service Plan Ford Protect Extended Service Plan is the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited Depending on the plan you purchase Ford Protect Extended Service Plan provides benefits such as Rental reimbursement Coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against repair costs after your New Vehicle Lim...

Page 450: ... their technicians have received Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Dealerships stock Ford Motorcraft and Ford authorizedbrandedre manufactured replacement parts These parts meet or exceed our specifications Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide 24 month or unlimited mile kilometer parts and labor limited warranty If you do not use Ford authorized parts they may not meet...

Page 451: ...aintenance information We strongly recommend the use of only genuine Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized re manufactured replacement parts engineered for your vehicle Additives and Chemicals This owner s manual and the Ford Workshop Manual list the recommended additives and chemicals for your vehicle We do not recommend using chemicals or additives not approved by us as part of your vehicle s norma...

Page 452: ...ng brake for proper operation Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function Safety warning lamps brake ABS airbag and safety belt for operation Washer spray and wiper operation Clean or replace blades as necessary Multi Point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly This can help identify potential issues and...

Page 453: ...rehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle Your checklist gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Intelligent Oil Life Monitor Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how your vehicle is used By using several important factors in its ca...

Page 454: ...n Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display Change engine oil and filter Rotate the tires Perform a multi point inspection recommended Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level Consult your dealer for requirements Inspect the brake pads rotors hoses and parking brake Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses Inspect the exhaus...

Page 455: ...ge engine coolant 2 At 100000 miles 160000 km Replace spark plugs Every 100000 miles 160000 km Inspect accessory drive belt s 3 Change automatic transmission fluid Every 150000 miles 240000 km Replace accessory drive belt s 4 1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles 4800 kilometers of the last engine oil and filter change Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval 2 Initial ...

Page 456: ...ervice as required Inspect half shaft boots See axle maintenance items under Exceptions Change automatic transmission fluid Every 30000 miles 48000 km Replace spark plugs Every 60000 miles 96000 km Extensive idling or low speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched u...

Page 457: ...does not require any normal scheduled maintenance Taurus SHO vehicles are electronically monitored and notify the driver required by service by displaying a message in the information display The PTU lubricant will be more likely to require a fluid change if the vehicle has extended periods of extreme or severe duty cycle driving Changing or checking the PTU lubricant is not necessary unless the u...

Page 458: ...ne air filter and cabin air filter replacement The life of the engine air filter and cabin air filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended...

Page 459: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 456 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 460: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 457 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 461: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 458 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 462: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 459 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 463: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 460 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 464: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 461 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 465: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 462 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 466: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 463 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 467: ...lti point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order Distance Engine hours optional Multi point inspection recommended Signature Dealer stamp 464 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Scheduled Maintenance ...

Page 468: ...her Rights and Limitations Speech Recognition If the SOFTWARE includes speech recognition component s you should understand that speech recognition is an inherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherent in the process Neither FORD MOTOR COMPANY nor its suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition process It is your responsibility ...

Page 469: ... MOTOR COMPANY third party software and service suppliers its affiliates and or its designated agent may automatically check the version of the SOFTWARE and or its components that you are utilizing and may provide upgrades or supplements to the SOFTWARE that may be automatically downloaded to your DEVICES AdditionalSoftware Services The SOFTWAREmaypermitFORDMOTOR COMPANY third party software and s...

Page 470: ...rms accompanying the upgrade SOFTWARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE including but not limited to any images photographs animations video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the SOFTWARE are owned by FORD MOTOR COMPANY or its affiliates or suppliers The SOFTW...

Page 471: ...and Control Certain functions within the SYNC system may be accomplished using voice commands Using voice commands while driving helps you to operate the system without removing your hands from the wheel or eyes from the road Prolonged Views of Screen Do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen while you are driving Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to ...

Page 472: ...le in violation of applicable law or otherwise driving in an unsafe manner presents a significant risk of distracted driving and should not be attempted under any circumstances b Use of the SOFTWARE at excessive volume poses a significant risk of hearing damage and should not be attempted under any circumstances c The SOFTWARE may not be compatible with new or different versions of an operating sy...

Page 473: ... OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY SHOULD THE SOFTWARE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR THIRD PARTY SERVICES PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSU...

Page 474: ...te or participate in as a party or class member all disputes in court before a judge or jury Instead all disputes will be resolved before a neutral arbitrator whose decision will be final except for a limited right of appeal under the Federal Arbitration Act Any court with jurisdiction over the parties may enforce the arbitrator s award e Classactionwaiver Any proceedings to resolve or litigate an...

Page 475: ...d expenses It will not seek its attorney s fees or expenses from you in any arbitration Fees and expenses are not counted in determining how much a dispute involves h Claims or disputes must be filed within one year To the extent permitted by law any claim or dispute under this EULA to which this Section applies must be filed within one year in small claims court Section c or in arbitration Sectio...

Page 476: ...ncluding as a result of your failure to comply with the directions above 2 Account Information You agree a when registering the TeleNav Software to provide TeleNav with true accurate current and complete information about yourself and b to inform TeleNav promptly of any changes to such information and to keep it true accurate current and complete 3 Software License Subject to your compliance with ...

Page 477: ... TeleNav Software For example but without limitation you agree not to rely on the TeleNav Software for critical navigation in areas where the well being or survival of you or others is dependent on the accuracy of navigation as the maps or functionality of the TeleNav Software are not intended to support such high risk applications especially in more remote geographical areas TELENAV EXPRESSLY DIS...

Page 478: ...judicial action is necessary in connection with the binding arbitration both TeleNav and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the County of Santa Clara California The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply 7 Assignment You may not resell assign or transfer this Agreement or any of your rights or obligations except in...

Page 479: ... be a part of this Agreement and will not be referred to in connection with the construction or interpretation of this Agreement As used in this Agreement the words include and including and variations thereof will not be deemed to be terms of limitation but rather will be deemed to be followed by the words without limitation 9 Other Vendors Terms and Conditions The Telenav Software utilizes map a...

Page 480: ...rictions Exceptwhereyouhavebeen specifically licensed to do so by Telenav and without limiting the preceding paragraph you may not use this Data a with any products systems or applications installed or otherwise connected to or in communication with vehicles capable of vehicle navigation positioning dispatch real time route guidance fleet management or similar applications or b with or in communic...

Page 481: ...xtent that any such export laws rules or regulations prohibit HERE from complying with any of its obligations hereunder to deliver or distribute Data such failure shall be excused and shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement Entire Agreement These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between Telenav and its licensors including their licensors and suppliers and you pertaining...

Page 482: ...ng provi sions apply to the Data for Canada which may include or reflect data from third party licensors Third Party Data including Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada Her Majesty Canada Post Corporation Canada Post and the Department of Natural Resources of Canada NRCan 1 Disclaimer and Limitation Client agrees that its use of the Third Party Data is subject to the following provi sions a Di...

Page 483: ... licensors including Her Majesty Canada Post and NRCan make no guarantees representations or warranties respecting such data either express or implied arising by law or otherwise including but not limited to effectiveness complete ness accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose The licensors including Her Majesty Canada Post and NRCan shall not be liable in respect of any claim demand or action ...

Page 484: ...o the Territory or portion thereof included in such copy Notice Country Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre The foregoing notice requirement for Jordan Data is a material term of the Agreement If Client or any of its permitted Jordan sublicensees if any fail to meetsuchrequirement HERE shall have the right to terminate Client s license with respect to the Jordan Data B Jordan Data Client and its per...

Page 485: ...or the Territory of Czech Republic is conditioned on Client s obtaining prior written consent from Kartografie a s c such license for selling or distributing with respect to Data for the Territory of Switzerland is conditioned on Client s obtaining a permit from Bundesamt für Landestopografie of Switzerland d Client is restricted from using Data for the Territory of France to create paper maps wit...

Page 486: ...andestopographie Switzerland E Respective Country Distribution Client acknowledges that HERE has not received approvals to distribute map data for the following countries in such respective countries Albania Belarus Kyrgyzstan Moldova and Uzbekistan HERE may update such list from time to time The license rights granted to Client under this TL with respect to the Data for such countries are conting...

Page 487: ...th vehicles capable of vehicle navigation positioning dispatch real time route guidance fleet management or similar applications or b with or in communication with any positioning devices or any mobile or wireless connected electronic or computer devices including without limitation cellular phones palmtop and handheld computers pagers and personal digital assistants or PDAs You agree to cease usi...

Page 488: ...ity exclusions may not be permitted under applicable law so to that extent the above exclusion may not apply to you Export Control You agree not to export to anywhere any part of the Data provided to you or any direct product thereof except in compliance with and with all licenses and approvals required under applicable export laws rules and regulations IP Protection The Data are owned by NAV2 or ...

Page 489: ...py transfer or transmit the Gracenote Content Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data except in a Tag associated with a music file to any third party YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE CONTENT GRACENOTE DATA THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR GRACENOTE SERVERS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN You agree that your non exclusive licenses to use the Gracenote Content Gracenote Data the Gracenote So...

Page 490: ...J SYNCG3 L IC 216B SYNCG3 L This device 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 interference that may cause undesired operation Note Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party ...

Page 491: ...nnel We will use reasonable endeavours to provide the SUNA Traffic Channel 24 hours a day 365 days a year The SUNA Traffic Channel may occasionally be unavailable for technical reasons or for planned maintenance We will try to perform maintenance at times when congestion is light We reserve the right to withdraw SUNA Products and or Services at any time Also we cannot assure the uninterrupted rece...

Page 492: ...e road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any hand held device while driving and encourage the use of voice operated systems when possible Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving 489 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Appendices ...

Page 493: ...490 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing ...

Page 494: ...arm 65 Arming the Alarm 65 Disarming the Alarm 65 Appendices 465 Apps 415 415 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link 417 At a Glance 16 Audible Warnings and Indicators 88 Headlamps On Warning Chime 88 Key in Ignition Warning Chime 88 Keyless Warning Alert 88 Parking Brake On Warning Chime 88 Audio Control 67 MEDIA 67 Seek Next or Previous 67 Audio Input Jack 325 Audio System 315 General Information 315 ...

Page 495: ...aning the Exterior 260 Center Console 136 Changing a Bulb 256 Front Fog Lamp 256 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps 256 LED Lamps 256 License Plate Lamp 256 Changing a Fuse 234 Fuses 234 Changing a Road Wheel 291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information 291 Tire Change Procedure 292 Changing the 12V Battery 252 Battery Management System 253 Changing the Engine Air Filter 259 Changing t...

Page 496: ...ment 39 Driving Aids 186 Driving Hints 211 Driving Through Water 212 DRL See Daytime Running Lamps 74 E Economical Driving 211 Emission Control System 150 On Board Diagnostics OBD II 151 Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance I M Testing 151 End User License Agreement 465 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT EULA 465 Engine Block Heater 141 Using the Engine Block Heater 142 Engine Coolant...

Page 497: ...ct Extended Service Plans U S Only 445 Front Passenger Sensing System 40 Fuel and Refueling 143 Fuel Consumption 149 Calculating Fuel Economy 149 Filling the Fuel Tank 149 Fuel Filler Funnel Location 145 Fuel Filter 252 Fuel Quality E85 144 Choosing the Right Fuel Flex Fuel Vehicles 144 Switching Between E85 and Gasoline 145 Fuel Quality Gasoline 145 Choosing the Right Fuel 145 Fuel Shutoff 215 Fu...

Page 498: ...tic Engine Shutdown 99 Automatic High Beam Control 99 Battery and Charging System 100 Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System 101 Brake System 101 Collision Warning System 102 Doors and Locks 102 Driver Alert 102 Fuel 102 Keys and Intelligent Access 103 Lane Keeping System 103 Maintenance 104 MyKey 104 Park Aid 105 Passenger Sensing System Message 105 Power Steering 105 Reminder Mess...

Page 499: ... Intelligent Access Keys 59 Lug Nuts See Changing a Road Wheel 291 M Maintenance 236 General Information 236 Manual Climate Control 109 Manual Seats 121 Lumbar Adjustment 122 Moving the Seat Backward and Forward 121 Recline Adjustment 122 Media Hub 326 Memory Function 125 Easy Entry and Exit Feature 126 Saving a Preset Position 125 Message Center See Information Displays 89 Mirrors See Heated Wind...

Page 500: ...uch Down 78 One Touch Up 78 Window Lock 78 Protecting the Environment 15 R Rear Parking Aid 170 Rear Seat Armrest 128 Rear Seats 126 Split folding Rear Seat 126 Rear View Camera 175 Using the Rear View Camera System 175 Rear View Camera See Rear View Camera 175 Recommended Towing Weights 207 Refueling 147 System Warnings 148 Remote Control 46 Car Finder 48 Integrated Keyhead Transmitter 46 Intelli...

Page 501: ... Mode 430 Vehicle 428 Voice Control 430 Wi Fi 428 Side Airbags 42 Sitting in the Correct Position 119 Snow Chains See Using Snow Chains 286 Special Notices 12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 12 On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector 13 Special Instructions 12 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance 453 Exceptions 454 Speed Control See Cruise Control 178 Stability Control 167 Principle of...

Page 502: ...led 271 What to do when a Tire Is Punctured 269 Tires See Wheels and Tires 267 Towing a Trailer 206 Load Placement 206 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels 210 Emergency Towing 210 Recreational Towing 210 Towing 206 Traction Control 166 Principle of Operation 166 Transmission Code Designation 303 Transmission 153 Transmission See Transmission 153 U Under Hood Overview 2 0L EcoBoost 238 Under Hood Ove...

Page 503: ...Commands 384 Initiating a Voice Session 329 Mobile App Voice Commands 387 Navigation Voice Commands 386 Phone Voice Commands 384 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands 387 System Interaction and Feedback 330 Voice Settings Commands 388 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program Canada Only 222 V Vehicle Care 260 General Information 260 Vehicle Certification Label 303 Vehicle Identificati...

Page 504: ... See Wipers and Washers 70 Waxing 261 Wheel Nuts See Changing a Road Wheel 291 Wheels and Tires 267 General Information 267 Technical Specifications 296 Windows and Mirrors 78 Windshield Washers 71 Windshield Wipers 70 Speed Dependent Wipers 70 Wiper Blades See Checking the Wiper Blades 254 Wipers and Washers 70 501 Taurus CPH Canada United States of America enUSA First Printing Index ...

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