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Owner’s Manual
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December 2012
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Страница 1: ...2013 TAURUS Owner s Manual DG1J 19A321 AA December 2012 Third Printing Owner s Manual Taurus Litho in U S A fordowner com ford ca 2013 TAURUS Owner s Manual ...
Страница 2: ...ld restraint and safety belt maintenance 42 Personal Safety System 43 Supplementary Restraints System 44 Driver and passenger airbags 46 Front passenger sensing system 48 Side airbags 52 Safety canopy curtain airbags 53 Crash sensors and airbag indicator 55 Airbag disposal 56 Keys and Remote Control 57 General information on radio frequencies 57 Remote control 58 Keys 58 Replacing a lost key or re...
Страница 3: ...se 76 Interior luggage compartment release 77 Security 78 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 78 Anti theft alarm 81 Steering Wheel 83 Adjusting the steering wheel 83 Steering wheel controls 85 Pedals 88 Adjustable pedals 88 Wipers and Washers 89 Windshield wipers 89 Rain sensing wipers 89 Windshield washers 90 2 Table of Contents 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 4: ... mirrors 99 Interior mirrors 101 Sun visors 101 Sunshade 102 Moonroof 103 Instrument Cluster 104 Gauges 104 Warning lamps and indicators 105 Audible warnings and indicators 110 Information Displays 111 Controls 111 Trip computer 115 Information messages 125 Audio System 134 MyFord system 136 Auxiliary input jack 143 USB port 145 Satellite radio information 145 Table of Contents 3 2013 Taurus Owner...
Страница 5: ...ventilated seats 171 Universal Garage Door Opener If Equipped 175 HomeLink wireless control system 176 Auxiliary Power Points 180 Storage Compartments 180 Center console 180 Overhead console 181 Starting and Stopping the Engine 182 Ignition switch 183 Engine block heater 187 Fuel and Refueling 189 Fuel quality 190 Running out of fuel 192 Refueling 193 Fuel consumption 195 Transmission 199 Automati...
Страница 6: ...e park assist 219 Rear view camera system 223 Cruise Control 227 Using cruise control 227 Using Adaptive Cruise Control 228 Driving Aids 237 Blind Spot Information System BLIS with Cross Traffic Alert CTA 237 Collision warning system 242 Steering 245 Load Carrying 247 Cargo net 247 Vehicle loading 247 Towing 255 Trailer towing 255 Wrecker towing 259 Recreational towing 260 Table of Contents 5 2013...
Страница 7: ... 280 Fuse specification chart 281 Maintenance 289 General information 289 Opening and closing the hood 290 Under hood overview 291 Engine oil dipstick 294 Engine oil check 294 Engine coolant check 295 Automatic transmission fluid check 300 Brake fluid check 305 Power steering fluid check 305 Fuel filter 305 Washer fluid check 306 Battery 306 Checking the wiper blades 308 Air filter s 309 Adjusting...
Страница 8: ...323 Vehicle storage 323 Wheels and Tires 326 Tire care 326 Using summer tires 340 Using snow chains 341 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 342 Changing a road wheel 346 Temporary mobility kit 352 Technical specifications 361 Wheel lug nut torque 361 Capacities and Specifications 362 Part numbers 367 Vehicle identification number 367 Vehicle certification label 368 Transmission code designation 3...
Страница 9: ...em 507 Appendices 519 Index 539 The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print In the interest of continuous development we reserve the right to change 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 ...
Страница 10: ...sed for different models so they may appear different than your vehicle However the essential information in the illustrations is always correct Note Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations Note Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle This manual may qualify the location of a component as left hand side or rig...
Страница 11: ...void smoking flames or sparks Battery Battery acid Brake fluid non petroleum base Brake system Cabin air filter Check fuel cap Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock Child seat lower anchor Child seat tether anchor Cruise control Do not open when hot Engine air filter Engine coolant Engine coolant temperature Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning Fasten safety belt Front airbag Front fog lamps Fuel pump...
Страница 12: ...ottle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle Additionally when your vehicle is in for service or repair Ford Motor Company Ford of Ca...
Страница 13: ...al crash situation occurs no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information e g name gender age and crash location is recorded see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic Directions and Information privacy below However parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired dur...
Страница 14: ...e sensors to collect the vehicle s current location travel direction and speed vehicle travel information only to help provide you with the directions traffic reports or business searches that you request If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information do not activate the service Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your ve...
Страница 15: ...ehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this owner s manual Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision but accidents do happen Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements...
Страница 16: ...ts should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs However you must not compromise your own or others safety when using such equipment Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularl...
Страница 17: ...ANADA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this owner s manual A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations a...
Страница 18: ...TSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and consulting your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or locate NHTSA on the internet In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for referral to...
Страница 19: ...5 kg if recom mended by child restraint manufac turer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seat back upright 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 seats until...
Страница 20: ...e largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child s size height weight or age Follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provi...
Страница 21: ...protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash WARNING Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle Re straint Type Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by X LATCH lower an chors and top tether an chor LATCH lower anchors only Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LATCH lower anchors and top tether anch...
Страница 22: ...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 8 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 ALL of these questions when the c...
Страница 23: ...ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice 22 Chi...
Страница 24: ...close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster...
Страница 25: ... To avoid risk of injury occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep t...
Страница 26: ...ition the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted Child Safety 25 2013 Taurus Owners Gu...
Страница 27: ...pulled out Note The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode You should not be a...
Страница 28: ...belt 9 Attach the tether strap if the child seat is equipped See Using Tether Straps later in this chapter 10 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 centimeters of movement...
Страница 29: ...wo lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to at...
Страница 30: ...ng position If two child safety seats are installed using the LATCH lower anchors they must be placed in the outboard seating positions only If three child safety seats are installed 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 chi...
Страница 31: ...safety belt the lower anchors of the LATCH system or both you can attach the top tether strap The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors Note If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your ve...
Страница 32: ...hor as shown 5 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child Safety 31 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 33: ...n these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside Insert the key and turn to the lock position key horizontal to engage the childproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key vertical to disengage the childproof locks 32 Child Safety 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 34: ...ldren sit where they can be properly restrained WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a ...
Страница 35: ...ic locking mode except driver safety belt height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position safety belt warning light and chime See Safety belt warning light and indicator chime later in this chapter crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator...
Страница 36: ...t 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 2 To unfasten press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle Safety Belts 35 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 37: ...ould be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest Safety Belt Locking Modes WARNING After any vehicle crash the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly In addition all safety belts should be checked for proper fu...
Страница 38: ...y and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner Automatic Locking Mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat except a booster is insta...
Страница 39: ...ed at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of in...
Страница 40: ...or chime remain off SAFETY BELT MINDER This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light when the driver s or front passenger s seat is occupied and the safety belt is unbuckled The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat p...
Страница 41: ...afety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds repeating for about five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for about one minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph 9 7 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The...
Страница 42: ...elt Minder Also if the Belt Minder has been previously disabled it will be re enabled during the use of MyKey See the MyKey chapter You can activate and deactivate this feature by performing the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that the parking brake is set the transmission selector lever is in position P the ignition is off the driver and front passenger safety belts a...
Страница 43: ...pped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seat back if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a crash Read the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use...
Страница 44: ...ff 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 sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt usage sensors driver seat position sensor front passenger sensing system and indicator lights How Does the Personal Safety System Work The Person...
Страница 45: ...or other injuries WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING...
Страница 46: ...brasions or swelling Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the t...
Страница 47: ...Never place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back The driver and front passenger airbags will deploy during significant frontal and near frontal crashes The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of driver and passenger airbag modules crash sensors and monitoring system with read...
Страница 48: ...et comfortably extended on the floor Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased Children and Airbags WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat Never place a rear facing ch...
Страница 49: ...seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console Check the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag status Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the passenger seat sensing system WARNING Any alteration or modification to the front passenger seat m...
Страница 50: ... the OFF lamp and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the passenger airbag status indicator illuminates the ON lamp then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is desig...
Страница 51: ... seated occupant sits upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with their feet comfortably extended on the floor Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased If...
Страница 52: ...he vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat Remove the obstruction s if found Restart the vehicle Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluster is no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness light in the instrument cluste...
Страница 53: ...y 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 WARNING If the side airbag has deployed the airbag will not function again The side airbag system including the seat must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the airbag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increa...
Страница 54: ...king Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags SAFETY CANOPY CURTAIN AIRBAGS WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying curtain airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a cra...
Страница 55: ...de crashes or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor The Safety Canopy is mounted to the roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner above each row of seats In certain lateral crashes or rollover events the Safety Canopy will be activated regardless of which seats are occupied The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and oc...
Страница 56: ...n of crash and occupant sensors which provide information to the restraints control module which deploys activates the front safety belt pretensioners driver airbag passenger airbag seat mounted side airbags and the Safety Canopy Based on the type of accident frontal impact side impact or rollover the restraints control module will deploy the appropriate safety devices The restraints control modul...
Страница 57: ...s crash severity belt usage were not appropriate to activate these safety devices Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near frontal crashes not rollovers side impacts or rear impacts unless the crash causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal near frontal and side crashes and in rollovers Side airbags are desi...
Страница 58: ...s device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met The typical operating ran...
Страница 59: ...anically unlock your door You can use the mechanical key blade in your intelligent access key to open the driver door in this situation Refer to Remote Control in this chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters Use the key blade...
Страница 60: ...Your vehicle s back up keys came with a security tag that provides important key cut information Keep the tag in a safe place for future reference Replacing the Battery Note Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries Note Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals or on the back surface of the circuit board Note Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter...
Страница 61: ...of the battery Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 5 Reinstall the rubber gasket 6 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Intelligent Access Transmitter 1 Remove the backup key from the transmitter 2 Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden behind the backup key head to remove the battery cover Do not use the backup key to remove the cove...
Страница 62: ...position The seat will move to the final position when the ignition is switched out of off if easy entry feature is enabled Programming Memory to the Transmitter To activate this feature A Type 1 B Type 2 1 Move the memory features to the desired positions using the associated controls located on the side seat panels 2 Press and hold button 1 for five seconds A tone will sound confirming memory po...
Страница 63: ...ff Remote Start If Equipped WARNING To avoid exhaust fumes do not use remote start if your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well ventilated Note Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel Your vehicle has remote start if the transmitter has this button The remote start feature allows you to start your vehicle from outside your vehicle The transmitter has an extended oper...
Страница 64: ...emote start button twice The exterior lamps will flash twice The horn will sound if the system fails to start unless quiet start is on Quiet start will run the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise You can switch it on or off in the information display See the Information Displays chapter Note If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter you must switch the igniti...
Страница 65: ...your vehicle will continue to run now for a total of 15 minutes Wait at least five seconds before remote starting after a vehicle shutdown Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting Press the button once The parking lamps will turn off You may have to be closer to your vehicle than when starting due to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle You can disable or enable the re...
Страница 66: ... inside of the vehicle the vehicle recognizes the admin fob to start the engine If you start your vehicle while using a MyKey your key s programmed restrictions will remain active until you turn the engine off This remains true even if a passenger with an admin key enters your vehicle after you started the engine with a MyKey Standard Settings These settings activate automatically with a programme...
Страница 67: ... Use the information display to create a MyKey 1 Insert the key you want to program into the ignition With a push button start if equipped put the Intelligent Access key in the backup slot see the Starting and Stopping the Engine chapter for the backup slot location 2 Turn the ignition on 3 From the main menu within the information display press OK or the button to navigate through the various scr...
Страница 68: ...key status To clear your MyKey use the information display to do the following 1 Access the main menu and select Settings then MyKey 2 Scroll to Clear All and press the OK button 3 Hold the OK button until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED displays CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS The information display shows the programmed keys status MYKEY DISTANCE Tracks distance when drivers use a restricted key The only way to...
Страница 69: ...e key in the ignition does not have admin privileges No keys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Creating a MyKey I cannot clear the restricted keys The key in the ignition does not have admin privileges No restricted keys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Creating a MyKey I lost the only admin key Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer I lost a key Program spare keys as outlined u...
Страница 70: ...ble or enable two stage unlocking Disabling two stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of the button The turn signals will flash twice to indicate the unlocking mode was changed The unlocking mode applies to the remote control keyless entry keypad and intelligent access Intelligent access at the driver door unlocks all doors when you have disabled two stage unlocking Loc...
Страница 71: ...tly make sure to only touch the lock sensor and not other areas of the door handle At the Trunk Press the exterior trunk release button hidden near the license plate Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle if your key is still in the ignition When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the powe...
Страница 72: ...vehicle with the keyless entry keypad after all doors are closed Press the lock button on another intelligent access key Touch the locking area on the handle with another intelligent access key in your hand When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle using the power door lock control all doors will lock then unlock if the ignition is on or the ignition is off and the transmission is...
Страница 73: ...ate or deactivate the autolock and autounlock features independently of each other You can activate or deactivate these features through an authorized dealer using the information display if equipped with this feature Illuminated Entry The interior lamps parking lamps and puddle lamps illuminate when you use the integrated keyhead transmitter intelligent access key or the keyless entry keypad to u...
Страница 74: ... Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys If Equipped If you leave your vehicle in the run ignition state it will shut off once it detects a certain amount of battery drain or after 45 minutes SECURICODE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD IF EQUIPPED The keypad located near the driver window is invisible until you touch it It then lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons Note If you ente...
Страница 75: ...t recall a driver memory setting Note The factory set code cannot be associated with a memory setting 5 The doors will lock and then unlock to confirm that programming is complete You may also program a personal entry code through the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch system Refer to the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter Tips Do not set a code that uses five of the same number Do not use five ...
Страница 76: ...s To unlock the driver door Enter the factory set 5 digit code or your personal code You must press each number within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illuminate Note All doors will unlock if the two stage unlocking feature is disabled Refer to Locking and Unlocking earlier in this chapter To unlock all doors Enter the factory set code or your personal code then press the 3 4 co...
Страница 77: ...ck the trunk with the remote control or power door lock control The trunk unlocks when you press the release button if the intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet 1 meter of the trunk 2 Press the release button located near the license plate 76 Locks 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 78: ...serious heat related injuries including brain damage Small children are particularly at risk Your vehicle is equipped with a release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults if they become locked inside the luggage compartment Adults should familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle The handle is located inside the luggage compartment either ...
Страница 79: ... you are unable to start the engine with a correctly coded key a malfunction has happened and a message may appear in the information display Automatic Arming Your vehicle arms immediately after you switch the ignition off Automatic Disarming Your vehicle disarms when you switch the ignition on with a coded key Replacement Keys Note Your vehicle comes with two integrated keyhead transmitters or tw...
Страница 80: ...1 Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition 2 Turn the ignition from off to on Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds but no more than 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition 4 After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition off insert the second previously coded key into the ignition 5 Turn the ignitio...
Страница 81: ...s off before beginning this procedure Make sure that all doors are closed before beginning and that they remain closed throughout the procedure Perform all steps within 30 seconds of starting the sequence Stop and wait for at least one minute before starting again if any steps are performed out of sequence Read and understand the entire procedure before you begin 1 Place the new unprogrammed intel...
Страница 82: ...up to a total of 10 times when any door the hood or the luggage compartment is opened without using the keypad the remote control or the intelligent access transmitter if equipped the ignition is turned on with an invalid key Take all keys and remote controls to an authorized dealer if there is any potential alarm problem with your vehicle Arming the Alarm The system is ready to arm whenever the i...
Страница 83: ...ipped with an integrated keyhead transmitter only Press the panic button on the remote control The alarm system will still be armed but this shuts off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding Note If the driver door is unlocked with a key a tone will sound when you open the door and a message will appear in the information display You will have 12 seconds to disarm the alarm using any of...
Страница 84: ...e Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position See Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter 1 Unlock the steering column 2 Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position 3 Lock the steering column Steering Wheel 83 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 85: ...mn will return to the previous setting when you switch the ignition on You can enable or disable this feature in the information display See General Information in the Information Displays chapter Memory Feature The steering column position saves when you do a memory set function You can recall it with the memory feature Refer to the Seats chapter Pressing the adjustment control during memory reca...
Страница 86: ... time it is tilted or telescoped AUDIO CONTROL SEEK Press to select the next or previous stored preset or track Press and hold to select the next or previous frequency or seek through a track MEDIA Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes MUTE Press to silence the radio VOL Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume VOICE CONTROL IF EQUIPPED A Phone mode B Voice recognition Se...
Страница 87: ...CRUISE CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Cruise Control chapter for information on this feature SET RES CNCL ON OFF GAP 86 Steering Wheel 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 88: ...he center control on the faceplate Refer to MyFord system in the Audio Systems chapter MyFord Touch Use this control to adjust the right side of the cluster display Navigate through the screen and press OK to select Refer to the MyFord Touch chapter HEATED STEERING WHEEL IF EQUIPPED See the MyFord Touch chapter Steering Wheel 87 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 89: ...n the left side of the steering column Press and hold the appropriate control to move the pedals A Farther B Closer The pedal positions are saved and recalled with the memory feature if equipped Refer to the Seats chapter The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked A B 88 Pedals 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 90: ...o reduce smearing Note Turn off the wipers before entering a car wash Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity to one of the interval moisture settings The wipers will not cycle until moisture is detected on the windshield The wiper speed will vary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield and the sensitivity setting The wipers will continue to wipe as long as moisture is ...
Страница 91: ...mp to overheat Press the end of the stalk to activate the washer A brief press causes a single wipe without washer fluid A quick press and hold causes the wipers to swipe three times with washer fluid A long press and hold will activate the wipers and washer fluid for up to 10 seconds A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining washer fluid This feature can be turned on an...
Страница 92: ...igh Beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Push the lever toward the instrument panel again or pull the lever towards you to deactivate Headlamp Flasher Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate Lighting 91 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 93: ... You can adjust the time delay using the message center in the instrument cluster See Information displays INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Press repeatedly or press and hold at the first position until the desired level is reached Fully press and hold the top of the control to activate the dome on feature This will turn on the interior courtesy lights Fully press and hold the bottom of the control to t...
Страница 94: ...ls in the instrument cluster See the Information Displays chapter DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS IF EQUIPPED WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a...
Страница 95: ...uster display noting the front camera is blocked Note Typical road dust dirt and water spots will not affect the automatic high beam system s performance However in cold or inclement weather conditions the automatic high beam system s availability may be decreased If the driver wants to change the beam state independently of the system the driver may turn the high beams on or off using the multifu...
Страница 96: ...he system Switch the system on within the information display See Information displays Turn the lighting control to the autolamps position Manually overriding the system When the automatic control has activated high beams pushing or pulling the stalk will provide a temporary override to low beam To permanently deactivate the system use the information display menu or turn the lighting control swit...
Страница 97: ...opened the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off Rear dome reading lamps Your vehicle may have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp s Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the reading lamps The direction of the reading lamps can be adjusted by pressing on the sides of the r...
Страница 98: ...ndow approximately 2 3 inches 5 8 centimeters One Touch Up or Down This feature automatically open or closes the driver s window and passenger s window if equipped with this feature Press or lift the switch completely and release The window will fully open or close Press or lift it again to stop the window Global Opening If Equipped Note The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature mus...
Страница 99: ...al injury Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the window reaching the bounce back position The window will travel up with no bounce back protection The window will stop if you release the switch before the window is fully closed Window Lock Press the control to lock or unlock the rear window controls Accessory Delay You can use the window switches for several minutes after you...
Страница 100: ...h the mirror toward the door window glass Make sure that you fully engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position Heated Exterior Mirror If Equipped The heated exterior mirrors switch on with the heated rear window See Heated Windows and Mirrors in the Climate Control chapter Memory Mirrors If Equipped You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory fun...
Страница 101: ...oulder to verify traffic is clear and carefully change lanes 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 approaches A The image will transition from the main mirror and begin to appear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicle approaches B...
Страница 102: ...nsors on the front and back of the mirror Mirror performance 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 ...
Страница 103: ...rol to move the sunshade up or down Note Do not try to manually move the sunshade The sunshade has a one touch down feature Press and release the control to move the sunshade down To stop motion during one touch operation press the control a second time The sunshade automatically retracts when you move the gearshift lever to position R 102 Windows and Mirrors 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printi...
Страница 104: ...o stop its motion during one touch operation press the control a second time Opening and Closing the Moonroof Press and release the SLIDE control to open the moonroof Pull and release the SLIDE control to close the moonroof Bounce Back The moonroof automatically stops closing and reverses if it detects an obstacle while closing Pull and hold the SLIDE control within two seconds of a bounce back ev...
Страница 105: ...Fuel gauge Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is on The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located A D C B 104 Instrument Cluster 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 106: ...us enough to cause expensive repairs Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work If any light remains on after starting the vehicle refer to the respective system warning light for additional information Note Some warning indicators are reconfigurable telltales RTT These indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a warning light but do ...
Страница 107: ... the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash a malfunction has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine...
Страница 108: ...with the electrical system or a related component Door ajar RTT Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed Engine oil pressure RTT Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range Engine coolant temperature RTT Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehicle as soon as possible switch off the engine and let cool Grade assist if equ...
Страница 109: ... working If the light does not turn on or begins to flash contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Low washer fluid RTT Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low Park lamps Illuminates when the park lamps are on Powertrain malfunction reduced power RTT Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Safety belt ...
Страница 110: ...h could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter the fuel system interior floor coverings or other vehicle components possibly causing a fire Speed control if equ...
Страница 111: ...nd the driver s door is opened Keyless Warning Alert If Equipped Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver s door is opened Headlamps On Warning Chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Parking Brake On Warning Chime Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle ...
Страница 112: ...trolled using the information display controls on the steering wheel Corresponding information is displayed in the information display Information Display Controls Type 1 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 sub menu Press the left arrow button to exit a menu Press the OK button to choose and confirm a...
Страница 113: ...computer later in this section for more information Fuel Economy Distance to E Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel Compass located in lower line of display Note this will also display in other menus Total Odometer located in lower line of display Note this will also display in other menus See Trip and fuel economy computer later in this section for more information 112 Information Displays 2013 Taurus Own...
Страница 114: ...ehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Settings Driver Assist Traction Control Blind Spot Collision Warning Sensitivity High Normal or Low Chimes not selectable if using a MyKey Warning not selectable if using a MyKey Cross Traffic Cruise Control Adaptive or Normal Rear Park Aid Display Language Select your applicable language Units Distance Miles and Gallo...
Страница 115: ...cking All Doors or Driver First Oil life Reset Set XXX Remote Start Climate Control Heater A C Auto or Last Setting Heated Wheel Auto or Off Front Defrost Auto or Off Rear Defrost Auto or Off Driver Seat Auto or Off Passenger Seat Auto or Off Duration 5 10 or 15 minutes Quiet Start System Windows Remote Open Wipers Courtesy Wipe Rain Sensing 114 Information Displays 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd...
Страница 116: ...row buttons to scroll through the list TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip distance time and fuel information Odometer Registers the total accumulated distance for the lifetime of the vehicle This value cannot be reset Trip Odometer Registers the distance of individual journeys Total Time Registers the tota...
Страница 117: ...agnetic zone Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map Information Messages See Information Messages later in this chapter for more information Information Display Controls Type 2 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 sub menu Press the left arrow...
Страница 118: ...ht arrow key or OK to enter into that category Press the left arrow key as needed to exit back to the main menu Display Mode Use the up down arrow buttons to choose between the following display options Display mode Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 XXX mi km to empty X Fuel gauge X X X X Bar tachometer X X Round tachometer X X Engine coolant temp gauge X Information Displays 117 2013 Taurus Own...
Страница 119: ...dicator will change to amber When the fuel level becomes critical ly low the level indicator will change to red Note When a MyKey is in use low fuel warnings will display earlier The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Bar Round tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at th...
Страница 120: ...he vehicle is in P Park the enhanced display is always shown regardless of setting Trip distance shows the accumulated trip distance Elapsed trip time timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicle is restarted Average fuel economy shows the average fuel economy for a given trip Estimated amount of fuel consumed shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip Elapsed trip ...
Страница 121: ...h of your instantaneous fuel economy XX Min Fuel History This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history Driver Assist In this mode you can configure different driver setting choices Note Some items are optional and may not appear Driver Assist Traction Control On default setting Off Blindspot On default on key cycle Off Collision Warning Sensitivity High Normal Low Cross Traffic On default on...
Страница 122: ...tounlock On Off Remote Unlocking All doors Driver s door Oil Life Reset Set to XXX Remote Start Climate Control using this feature allows you to select different climate control modes when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature Heater A C Auto Last Settings Heated Wheel Auto Off Front Defrost Auto Off Rear Defrost Auto Off Driver Seat Auto Off Passenger Seat Auto Off Duration 5 10 1...
Страница 123: ...uel Gauge Fuel Tach Language Select your applicable language Temperature Fahrenheit F Celsius C Settings In this mode you can configure different driver setting choices Note Some items are optional and may not appear Driver Assist Traction Control On default setting Off Blindspot On default on key cycle Off Collision Warning Sensitivity High Normal Low Chimes On default on key cycle Off Warn ON On...
Страница 124: ...lect different climate control modes when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature Heater A C Auto Last Settings Heated Wheel Auto Off Front Defrost Auto Off Rear Defrost Auto Off Driver Seat Auto Off Passenger Seat Auto Off Duration 5 10 15 minutes Quiet Start On Off System Enable Disable Windows Remote Open On Off Wipers Courtesy Wipe On Off Rain Sensing On Off Tire Mobility Kit 1 4...
Страница 125: ...tance Miles GAL L 100km km L Temperature Fahrenheit F Celsius C Information In this mode you can view different vehicle system information and perform a system check Warnings XX Warnings Displays the number of warnings that need immediate attention in red You can only view the warnings from the System Check menu View them immediately by pressing OK and then OK again to enter system check Use the u...
Страница 126: ...isplay Other messages will be removed automatically after a short time Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus Message indicators Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol Adaptive Cruise Control Messages Action Description Adaptive Cruise Malfunction Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging Adaptive Cruise Not Availa...
Страница 127: ...be turned to start or on before the 12 second chime expires AWD Messages Action Description AWD Off Displayed when the AWD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself This is caused by operating the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed or if the system is overheating The AWD system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving a short distance with the road...
Страница 128: ... to Save Battery Displayed when the battery management system determines that the battery is at a low state of charge or the ignition has been in accessory position or on position with the engine off for approximately 45 minutes Turn the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered Tu...
Страница 129: ...ccurred Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Vehicle Coming From X Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert CTA system is operating and senses a vehicle Brake System Messages Action Description Brake Fluid Level Low Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately Check Brake System Displayed when the brake s...
Страница 130: ...ction Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system The system will be disabled Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Collision Warning Display Fault Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system display Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Door Messages Action Description X Door Ajar Displayed when a door...
Страница 131: ...ed during spare key programming when the maximum number of keys have been programmed Press Brake to Start Displayed when the start stop button is pressed without the brake pedal being applied This is a reminder that the brake pedal must be applied when the start stop button is pressed in order to start the engine Restart Now or Key is Needed Displayed when the start stop button is pressed to shut ...
Страница 132: ...n the steering system needs service See your authorized dealer Service Power Steering The power steering system has detected a condition that requires service See your authorized dealer Service Power Steering Now The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system that requires service immediately See your authorized dealer Power Steering Assist Fault The power stee...
Страница 133: ...ey using two existing MyKeys Park Aid Messages Action Description Check Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R Reverse and the park aid is disabled Check Rear Park Aid Displayed when the transmission is in R Reverse and the park aid is disabled Rear Park Aid On Off Displays the rear park aid status Passenger Sensing System Message Action Description Remove Objects Near Passenger Seat Dis...
Страница 134: ...em is malfunctioning If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer Tire Pressure Sensor Fault Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use For more information on how the system operates under these conditions refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Wheels and tires chapter If the warning stays on or continues to...
Страница 135: ...CD units play commercially pressed 4 75 inch 12 centimeter audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Note Do not insert CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed You should use a permanent felt tip marker...
Страница 136: ... file extension and all folders containing MP3 files from F001 folder T001 track to F253 T255 Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation through the disc files If you are burning your own MP3 discs it is important to understand how the system reads the structures you create While various files may be present files with extensions other than mp3 only files with the mp3 exte...
Страница 137: ...re of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving Note Some features such as SIRIUS satellite radio may not be available in your location Check with your authorized dealer A RADIO Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequency bands Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different radio functions B CD Press this but...
Страница 138: ...annel If you select a specific category such as Jazz Rock or News use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the selected category Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction to the next channel or category In CD mode press one of these buttons to select the previous or next track Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction within ...
Страница 139: ...ns may appear slightly different Press MENU Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options Press the right arrow to enter a menu Press the left arrow to exit a menu Press OK to confirm a selection Radio Settings Scan Select for a brief sampling of all available channels Set Category Select to have the system search by certain music categories such as Rock Pop or Country RBDS RDS...
Страница 140: ...cking or unlocking a channel requires your PIN Set Category Select to view channel categories such as Pop Rock or News If you select a category seek and scan functions only stop on channels in that category Alerts Select to turn off or turn on alerts for songs artists or teams The system alerts you when the selection is playing on another channel Save up to 20 alerts Unlock All Stations Use your P...
Страница 141: ...music in the current MP3 folder CD Compression Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level Clock Settings Set Time Select to set the time Set Date Select to set the calendar date 24h Mode Select to view clock time in a 12 hour mode or 24 hour mode Display Settings Dimming Select to change display brightness Language Select to display the language in Englis...
Страница 142: ... all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving Note The MyFord Touch system controls most of the audio features See the MyFord Touch chapter for more information A Eject Press this button to eject a CD B CD Slot Insert a CD C TUNE and TUNE In radio mode press these buttons to manually search through the radio frequency band In SIRIUS mode press these buttons...
Страница 143: ...le 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 laws that may affe...
Страница 144: ...e next or previous available satellite radio station E Power and Volume Press this button to switch the system off and on Turn it to adjust the volume AUXILIARY INPUT JACK 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 take your focus off the road Your primary responsibility i...
Страница 145: ... inch 3 5 millimeter connectors at each end 1 Switch off the engine radio and portable music player Set the parking brake and put the transmission in position P 2 Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the auxiliary input jack 3 Switch the radio on Select either a tuned FM station or a CD 4 Adjust the volume as desired 5 Switch your portable music player on and adjust its vol...
Страница 146: ...ry sticks and charge devices if supported See the SYNC chapter for more information MEDIA HUB IF EQUIPPED The media hub is located in the center console and has the following features A A V inputs B SD card slot C USB ports For more information see the MyFord Touch chapter SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION IF EQUIPPED Satellite Radio Channels SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music news sports weather traf...
Страница 147: ...to change rearrange add or delete programming including 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 SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts a variety of music sports news weather traffic and entertainment programming...
Страница 148: ...or the selected channel No action required This message should disappear shortly Sat Fault SIRIUS system failure There is an internal module or system failure present If this message does not clear shortly or with an ignition key cycle your receiver may have a fault See an authorized dealer for service Invalid Channel The channel is no longer available Tune to another channel or choose another pre...
Страница 149: ... to three minutes Call SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Your satellite service is no longer available Call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to resolve subscription issues None Found Check Channel Guide All the channels in the selected category are either skipped or locked Use the channel guide to turn off the Lock or Skip function on that station Subscription Updated SIRIUS has updated the channels available for you...
Страница 150: ...tem is off outside air cannot enter the vehicle D A C Press to turn air conditioning off and on Air conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air To improve air conditioning when starting your vehicle drive with the windows slightly open for two to three minutes E Recirculated air Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air When the LED on the button is lit the air currently in the...
Страница 151: ...e air distribution to a position listed below Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents demister vents and floor vents Distributes air through the instrument panel vents Distributes air through the instrument panel vents floor vents and demister vents Distributes air through the floor vents I Rear defrost Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on See Heated windows and mirrors l...
Страница 152: ...ature when dual zone operation is disengaged B AUTO Press to turn on fully automatic operation Select the desired temperature using the temperature control The system automatically determines fan speed air distribution A C operation and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature C Air distribution control Press to set the air distribution to a posi...
Страница 153: ...ected or can be turned on manually in any airflow mode except Defrost F PASS TEMP Press and turn to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle G MAX A C Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle This position is more economical and efficient than normal A C H Fan speed control Press or to increase or decrease the volume o...
Страница 154: ...indows and mirrors later in this chapter for more information If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors this button turns them on also C AUTO Press to turn on fully automatic operation Select the desired temperature using the temperature control The system automatically determines fan speed air distribution A C operation and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain...
Страница 155: ...ce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle Note Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A C is selected or can be turned on manually in any airflow mode except Defrost Note For better cooling in hot conditions recirculated air automatically engages when in Panel or Panel Floor modes and the air conditioning is on You can switch to fresh air by pressing the recirculated air button again H...
Страница 156: ...n speed C DUAL Allows the passenger to set their temperature independent of the driver temperature D Recirculated air Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air When the LED on the button is lit the air currently in the passenger compartment is being recirculated Using recirculated air can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicl...
Страница 157: ... button turns them on also I Defrost Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents This setting can also be used to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice GENERAL OPERATING TIPS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather select Defrost Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to impro...
Страница 158: ...ted in the middle of the instrument panel Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather select Defrost Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to improve clearing To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle do not drive with the system off or with recirculated air engaged Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere...
Страница 159: ...ess the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog Press the button again within 10 minutes to switch it off It switches off automatically after 10 minutes or when you switch the ignition off Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage to the heated grid lines Your warran...
Страница 160: ...erior compartment cleanliness Protects the climate control components from particle deposits For more information regarding the interval at which you should replace the cabin air filter see the Scheduled Maintenance chapter For additional cabin air filter information or to replace the filter see an authorized dealer REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION IF EQUIPPED The climate control system adjusts the ...
Страница 161: ...he system is set to 72 F 22 C 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 based on previous settings The rear defroster heated mirrors and heated cooled seats are not automatically turned on In cold weather the system is set to 72 F 22 C The heated seats and heated steering wheel are set to high if a...
Страница 162: ...int safety belt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash We recommend that you follow these guidelines Do not recline the seat back more than 30 degrees from vertical Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible remaining com...
Страница 163: ... it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied WARNING Install the head restraint properly to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash Note Before adjusting any head restraint adjust the seat back to an upright driving or riding position Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned...
Страница 164: ...sleeve adjust and release button C and push down on the head restraint A Remove Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position and then press and hold both the adjust and release button C and the unlock and remove button D then pull up on the head restraint Reinstall Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks A B C D Se...
Страница 165: ...ped The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort To tilt the head restraint do the following 1 Adjust the seat back to an upright driving or riding position 2 Tilt the head restraint forward by gently pulling the top of the head restraint Once it is in its forward most position tilt it forward once more to release it to the upright position Note Do not attempt to force th...
Страница 166: ... WARNING Before returning the seat back to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seat back After returning the seat back to its original position pull on the seat back to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Recline adjustment Lumbar adjustment Seats 165 2013 Taurus Owners G...
Страница 167: ...the seat the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the end of the seat track If the seat encounters an object while moving forward or backward a new stopping position will be set To reset the seat to its normal stopping position 1 After encountering the new stopping position press the power seat control again to override 2 Continue pressing the control until it reaches ...
Страница 168: ...at controls Seat cushion massage Press and release the front portion of the massage control A Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel Seat back 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 t...
Страница 169: ...ng column if equipped A Type 1 B Type 2 Programming a memory position Note A memory position may be programmed at any time To program a position move the memory features to the desired positions using the associated controls Press and hold the desired memory button for at least two seconds A chime will sound confirming that a memory position has been set To program another position repeat the prev...
Страница 170: ...nal position when the key is in the ignition or when the push button start system is put in accessory mode started To program the memory feature to a remote control see the Keys and remote control chapter Easy Entry and Exit Feature If Equipped This feature automatically moves the driver s seat rearward 2 inches 5 centimeters when the transmission is in position N or P the key is removed from the ...
Страница 171: ...rheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the on position Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other li...
Страница 172: ...les or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury The heated seats will only function when the engine is running Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thorough...
Страница 173: ...ear the fan operating inside the seat This is normal Heated and Cooled Seat Air Filter Replacement If Equipped The climate controlled seat system includes air filters You must replace them periodically See the scheduled maintenance information Locate the filters under each front seat and access them from the second row foot well area Move the front seats all the way forward and to the full up posi...
Страница 174: ...e that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seat back After returning the seat back to its original position pull on the seat back to make sure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash You can fold one or both rear seat backs Lower Pull the strap located on the outboard side of the seat back to release it and then fold seat ...
Страница 175: ...sulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if wa...
Страница 176: ...r in this section Note You can program a maximum of three devices To change or replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed you must first erase the current settings See Erasing the function button codes later in this section The universal garage door opener replaces the common hand held garage door opener with a three button transmitter that is integrated into the drive...
Страница 177: ...ing 4 Press and hold the HomeLink button you programmed for five seconds then release You may need to do this twice to activate the door If your garage door does not operate watch the HomeLink indicator light If the indicator light stays on the programming is complete Press and release the programmed HomeLink button and then begin programming your garage door opener See below for Steps 5 7 If the ...
Страница 178: ...ct HomeLink at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing the Function Button Codes Note You cannot erase individual buttons 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 ...
Страница 179: ... on the hand held transmitter and the button on the sun visor you want to program The indicator light on the sun visor will flash rapidly when the programming is successful Note the Genie transmitter will transmit for up to 30 seconds If HomeLink does not program within 30 seconds the Genie transmitter will need to be pressed again If the Genie transmitter LED displays green and red release the bu...
Страница 180: ...e Clearing a HomeLink device To erase programming from the three HomeLink buttons press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begins to flash The LED will begin flashing in 10 to 20 seconds at which time both buttons should be released Programming has now been erased and the LED should blink slowly to indicate the device is in train mode when any one of the three HomeLi...
Страница 181: ...Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Note Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use Run the engine for full capacity use of the power point To prevent the battery from being discharged Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for ext...
Страница 182: ...ering the cupholders and switches Press the doors to open them Some cupholders have a divider Pull up on the divider and move it in the slots to best fit the cup you are using OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of the overhead console will vary according to your option package Press near the rear edge of the door to open it Storage Compartments 181 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 20...
Страница 183: ...checked by an authorized dealer immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes If you disconnect the battery your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for approximately 5 miles 8 kilometers after you connect it This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine You may disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period The powert...
Страница 184: ... On All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate D Start Cranks the engine KEYLESS STARTING IF EQUIPPED Note The keyless starting system may not function if the key is close to metal objects or electronic devices such as cellular phones Note A valid key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start the engine Note When locking yo...
Страница 185: ...he brake pedal press and release the button once from accessory mode Without applying the brake pedal press and release the button twice from off mode Start Starts the engine Press the brake pedal and then press the button for any length of time An indicator light on the button illuminates when then ignition is on and when the engine starts Starting Your Vehicle 1 Fully press the brake pedal 2 Mak...
Страница 186: ...ance The steering will not be locked but higher effort will be required When the ignition is switched off some electrical circuits warning lights and indicators may also be off 1 Press and hold the button for one second or press it three times within two seconds 2 Move the transmission selector lever to position N and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop 3 When your vehicle has stop...
Страница 187: ...e Some warning lights briefly illuminate Note Do not touch the accelerator pedal 1 Fully press the brake pedal 2 Select position P or N 3 Start the engine The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until the vehicle starts If your vehicle is equipped with keyless starting refer to Keyless starting in this chapter Note If the engine does not start on the first try wait for a short per...
Страница 188: ...EATER IF EQUIPPED WARNING Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury WARNING Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters There is a risk of electrical shock Note The heater is most effective when outdoor temperatures are below 0 F 18 C The heater acts as a starting aid by warming the engine coo...
Страница 189: ...d 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 driving your vehicle Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the block heater cord plug when not in use Keep plug terminals clean and free of dirt and corrosion Make sure the he...
Страница 190: ...ames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before refueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if ...
Страница 191: ...mmediately if you experience an adverse reaction FUEL QUALITY Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage and a loss of vehicle performance repairs may not be covered under warranty Choosing the Right Fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 15 ethanol Do not use fuel ethanol E85 diesel fuel fuel methanol leaded fuel or any other fuel...
Страница 192: ...unleaded gasoline with a pump R M 2 octane rating of 87 is recommended Some stations offer fuels posted as Regular with an octane rating below 87 particularly in high altitude areas Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended 3 5L V6 SHO 2 0L EcoBoost engines Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump R M 2 octane rating of 87 is recommended Some stations offer fuels posted as Regular with an...
Страница 193: ...e information on the service engine soon indicator see Warning Lamps and Indicators in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container or aftermarket funnel into the capless fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank which could...
Страница 194: ...are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling Use the follo...
Страница 195: ...ill inlet and turn the key clockwise to lock Note Do not overfill the tank or fuel spillage will occur If the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed a Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may appear on the information display See the Information Displays chapter for more information At the next opportunity do the following 1 Safely pull off the road 2 Turn off the engine 3 Open the fuel filler door and ...
Страница 196: ...e tank is filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Results are most accurate when the filling method is consistent Calculating Fuel Economy Do not measure fuel economy during the first 1000 miles 1600 kilometers of driving this is your engine s break in period a more accurate measurement is obtained after 2000 miles 3000 miles 3200 kilometers 4800 kilometers Also fuel expens...
Страница 197: ...able 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 schedule The schedule...
Страница 198: ...es to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists your authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the service engine soon indicator illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause the service engine soon indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fu...
Страница 199: ...been serviced or the battery has recently run down or been replaced the OBD II system may indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing To determine if the vehicle is ready for I M testing turn the ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing if the ...
Страница 200: ... to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Press the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park R Reverse With the gearsh...
Страница 201: ...peration through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs vehicle acceleration accelerator pedal brake pedal and vehicle speed Gears are selected more quickly and at higher engine speeds SelectShift Automatic Transmission If Equipped Your SelectShift automatic transmission gives you the ability to manually change gears if you d like To use SelectShift move the gears...
Страница 202: ... to the recommended shift speeds according to the following chart Upshifts when accelerating recommended for best fuel economy Shift from 1 2 15 mph 24 km h 2 3 25 mph 40 km h 3 4 40 mph 64 km h 4 5 45 mph 72 km h 5 6 50 mph 80 km h The instrument cluster will show the selected gear you are currently in In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM which may cause it to stall Selec...
Страница 203: ...luminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer as soon as possible Note See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used Use the brake shift interlock lever to move the gearshift lever from the P Park position in the event of an electrical malfunction or if your vehicle has a dead battery Note For some markets this feature will be disabled Apply...
Страница 204: ...mission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation Additionally whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the strategy must be relearned If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow Note Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Note Do not rock the vehicle for more t...
Страница 205: ...rated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip such as deep sand To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible stop the vehicle in a safe location and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes After the engine has been restarted and the AWD system has adequately cooled the AWD Off message will turn off and normal AWD function will return In the event the engine is not stopped the AWD Off ...
Страница 206: ...ll maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability Under severe operating conditions the A C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine Basic operating principles in special conditions Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand water gravel sn...
Страница 207: ...y be beneficial to disengage the AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control system while attempting to rock the vehicle Emergency Maneuvers In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made remember to avoid over driving your vehicle i e turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency Excessive steering will result in less vehicle contr...
Страница 208: ...ion 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 depth avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of the hubs for trucks if possible and proceed slowly If the ignition system gets wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do no...
Страница 209: ...osing traction slipping sideways and possibly rolling over Whenever driving on a hill determine beforehand the route you will use Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side Do not drive in reverse over a hill without the aid of an observer Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline you sho...
Страница 210: ...s or cables then it is critical that you drive cautiously Keep speeds down allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can lead to serious injury or death If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle Note Excessive tire slippage can cau...
Страница 211: ...ble performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts such as lift kits or stabilizer bars or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more lik...
Страница 212: ...ency Gently press the brake pedal a few times when driving from a car wash or standing water to dry the brakes Brake Over Accelerator If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped apply steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal to slow your vehicle and reduce engine power If you experience this condition apply the brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe stop Turn the engine off shift to po...
Страница 213: ...mal The anti lock braking system will not eliminate the dangers inherent when you drive too closely to the vehicle in front of you your vehicle is hydroplaning you take corners too fast the road surface is poor PARKING BRAKE WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated then driving the vehicle could result in reduced braking ability increased stoppi...
Страница 214: ...n other models System indicator lights and messages WARNING If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac system the stability control light will illuminate steadily Verify that the AdvanceTrac system was not manually disabled through using the information display control If the stability control light still illuminates steadily have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately ...
Страница 215: ...m could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death WARNING Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics It is always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of per...
Страница 216: ...s and the traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction See the Traction Control chapter for details on traction control system operation A Vehicle without AdvanceTrac skidding off its intended route B Vehicle with AdvanceTrac maintaining control on a slippery surface Stability Control 215 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 217: ...d Disabled Button pressed twice brakes applied Sport mode SHO with performance pack only On Enabled Enabled Button pressed and held more than 5 seconds brakes applied no throttle AdvanceTrac Disabled SHO with performance pack only On Disabled Disabled Button pressed again after deactivation AdvanceTrac fully enabled Off Enabled Enabled The SHO model is equipped with a sport mode which allows the d...
Страница 218: ...ller objects particularly those close to the ground WARNING Certain add on devices such as large trailer hitches bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the system may create false beeps Note Keep the sensors located on the bumper fascia free from snow ice and large accumulations of dirt If the sensors are covered the system s accuracy can be affected Do ...
Страница 219: ...unds continuously If a stationary or receding object is detected farther than 12 inches 30 centimeters from the side of the vehicle the tone sounds for only three seconds Once the system detects an object approaching the warning sounds again A Coverage area of up to 6 feet 2 meters from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper The system detects certain obj...
Страница 220: ... system may not function correctly if something passes between the front bumper and the parking space i e a pedestrian or cyclist or if the edge of the neighboring parked vehicle is high from the ground i e a bus tow truck or flatbed truck Note The sensors may not detect objects in heavy rain or other conditions that cause disruptive reflections Note The sensors may not detect objects with surface...
Страница 221: ...serve that the selected space remains clear of obstructions at all times in the maneuver Note Vehicles with overhanging loads e g a bus or a truck street furniture and other items may not be detected by active park assist You must ensure the selected space is suitable for parking Note The vehicle should be driven as parallel to other vehicles as possible while passing a parking space Note The syst...
Страница 222: ...d forward in the space are displayed in the touch screen While reversing the touch screen displays a message instructing the driver to check their surroundings for safety reasons and to back up slowly accompanied by a corresponding graphic When you think the vehicle has enough space in front and behind it or you hear a solid tone from the parking aid bring the vehicle to a complete stop When autom...
Страница 223: ...sages may occur in normal operation For recurring or frequent active park assist faults contact an authorized dealer to have your vehicle serviced Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space The traction control system may be off Any door except the driver s may not be completely closed The system does not offer a particular space Something may be contacting the front bumper or...
Страница 224: ...ration has changed detection capabilities A parked vehicle has a high attachment i e salt sprayer snowplow moving truck bed etc The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly i e driving from a heated garage into the cold or after leaving a car wash REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING The rear vie...
Страница 225: ...ile reversing in a straight line This can be helpful when backing into a parking space or aligning the vehicle with another object behind the vehicle Note Do not use the camera system if the trunk is ajar Note If the image comes on while the transmission is not in R have the system inspected by your authorized dealer Note When towing the camera only sees what is being towed behind the vehicle This...
Страница 226: ... is changed while reversing the vehicle might deviate from the original intended path The fixed and active guidelines fade in and out depending on the steering wheel position When the steering wheel position is straight the active guidelines are not shown Always use caution while reversing Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away Objects ar...
Страница 227: ...oom is only available when the transmission is in R Reverse Note When manual zoom is enabled only the centerline is shown Allows the driver to get a closer view of an object behind the vehicle The zoomed image keeps the bumper in the image to provide a reference The zoom is only active while the transmission is in R Reverse When the transmission is shifted out of R Reverse the feature automaticall...
Страница 228: ...riving downhill Note Cruise control will disengage if your vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed while driving uphill The cruise controls are located on the steering wheel Switching Cruise Control On Press the ON control up and release The indicator will appear in the instrument cluster Setting a Speed 1 Accelerate to the desired speed 2 Press the SET control upward...
Страница 229: ...you switch off cruise control Press the OFF control down and release or turn off the ignition USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IF EQUIPPED WARNING Always pay close attention to changing road conditions especially when using adaptive cruise control Adaptive cruise control cannot replace attentive driving Failing to follow any of the warnings below or failing to pay attention to the road may result in ...
Страница 230: ...control or pressing the CNCL control In addition you can temporarily increase the vehicle speed above the current speed by manually pressing on the accelerator pedal The controls for using your cruise control are located on the steering wheel Setting Adaptive Cruise Control 1 Press and release ON The information display will show the gray indicator light current gap setting and SET The system is s...
Страница 231: ...no warning or the warning may be delayed The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary Failing to do so may result in a collision serious injury or death Note The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by the adaptive cruise control system When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane the vehicle speed adjusts to maintain a...
Страница 232: ...elect a gap appropriate to the driving conditions You can decrease or increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you by pressing the GAP control up or down The selected gap will display in the information display as shown by the bars in the graphic Four gap distance settings are available Graphic display bars between vehicles Following distance Following distance at 60 ...
Страница 233: ...tem will resume operation when you release the accelerator pedal The vehicle speed will decrease to the set speed or a lower speed if following a slower vehicle Changing the Set Speed There are three ways to change the set speed Accelerate or brake to the desired speed and press SET upward and release Increase or decrease the speed by holding SET upward or downward until the desired set speed is s...
Страница 234: ...ystem shuts down if it is applying brakes for an extended period of time This allows the brakes to cool down The system will function normally again when the brakes have cooled down You should select a lower gear position when the system is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades for example driving in mountainous areas Your vehicle needs additional engine braking i...
Страница 235: ...driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road In these cases the system may brake late or unexpectedly You should stay alert and intervene when necessary If the front end of your vehicle is hit or damaged the radar sensing zone may be altered causing missed or false vehicle detections See your authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper coverage and operation Adaptive Cruis...
Страница 236: ... a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille A vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the system will not function when the radar signals are obstructed The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed Cause Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the ob...
Страница 237: ...r or clear after a key cycle Switching to Normal Cruise Control WARNING Normal cruise control will not brake due to slower vehicles Always be aware of which mode is selected and apply the brakes when necessary You can manually change from adaptive cruise control to normal cruise control through the information display The cruise control indicator light will replace the adaptive cruise control indi...
Страница 238: ...he driver in detecting vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone A The detection area is on both sides of the vehicle extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet 3 meters beyond the bumper The system alerts you if certain vehicles enter the blind spot zone while driving CTA warns the driver of vehicles approaching from the sides when the transmission is in R Reve...
Страница 239: ...ignal is on CTA detects approaching vehicles from up to 45 feet 14 meters away though coverage decreases when the sensors are blocked Reversing slowly helps increase the coverage area and effectiveness WARNING To help avoid personal injury NEVER use the CTA system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before backing out of a parking space CTA i...
Страница 240: ...cle the approaching vehicle is coming from Note The alert indicator dims when the headlamp switch is not in the off position and nighttime darkness is detected CTA also sounds a series of tones and a message appears in the information display indicating a vehicle is coming from the right or left CTA works with the reverse sensing system which sounds its own series of tones see the Parking Aids cha...
Страница 241: ...scia on each side of the vehicle Do not allow these areas to become obstructed by mud snow or bumper stickers as this can cause degraded system performance If the system detects a degraded performance condition BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE or CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE appear in the information display and the alert indicator illuminates in the appropriate mirror s The information display warning can...
Страница 242: ...hicles entering and exiting the blind zone Vehicles passing through the blind zone at very fast rates When several vehicles forming a convoy pass through the blind zone The following are other situations that may limit the CTA system Adjacently parked vehicles or objects obstructing the sensors Approaching vehicles passing at speeds greater than 15 mph 24 km h Driving in reverse faster than 3 mph ...
Страница 243: ...t back on must also be done at the dealership COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING This system is designed to be a supplementary driving aid It is not intended to replace the driver s attention and judgment or the 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 WARNING The coll...
Страница 244: ...pplies the vehicle s brakes The brake pedal must be pressed just like any typical braking situation The warning system and chime can be turned on and off separately the warning system sensitivity can be adjusted to one of three possible settings by using the information display control Refer to the Information Displays chapter Note If the system cannot be turned off in a vehicle equipped with MyKe...
Страница 245: ...remove the object causing the obstruction The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display Wait a short time It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed Heavy rain spray snow or fog is interfering with the radar signals The collision warning system is temporarily disabled Collision warning should automatically reactivate...
Страница 246: ...al movements are large very active driving style High interior temperatures which may deactivate the illumination or the warning lamps until the interior temperature reduces audible warning still sounds Certain conditions may reduce the visibility of the warning lamp therefore it is recommended to keep the audible warning on If the front end of the vehicle is hit or damaged the radar sensing zone ...
Страница 247: ... fluid reservoir to check or fill If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving or if the ignition is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes for you to steer This occurs to prevent internal overheating and permanent damage to your steering system If this should occur you will neither lose th...
Страница 248: ... a trailer Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all ...
Страница 249: ...arket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry On...
Страница 250: ...and optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Load Carrying 249 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 251: ...towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The label shall be affi...
Страница 252: ...hicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Load Carrying 251 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 253: ...ded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certifi...
Страница 254: ...le cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Suppose your ve...
Страница 255: ...g 12 x 45 kg 635 198 540 103 kg You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb 104 kg If you remove 3 100 lb 45 kg cement bags then the load calculation would be 1 400 2 x 220 9 x 100 1 400 440 900 60 lb Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 9 x 45 kg 635 198 405 32 kg The above calculations...
Страница 256: ...r movement 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 tow bar with t...
Страница 257: ...imum trailer weight lb kg 3 5L TiVCT front wheel drive 1000 454 3 5L TiVCT all wheel drive 1000 454 2 0L GTDI front wheel drive 1000 454 3 5L GTDI front wheel drive No trailer towing permitted 3 5L GTDI all wheel drive No trailer towing permitted ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles 1600 kilometers Con...
Страница 258: ...and adjust them to the manufacturer s specifications The trailer brakes must meet local and federal regulations The rating for the tow vehicle s braking system operation is at the gross vehicle weight rating not the gross combined weight rating Trailer Lamps WARNING Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle s tail lamp wiring this may damage the electrical system resulting in a fire Con...
Страница 259: ...transmission 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 Choc...
Страница 260: ...flatbed equipment to tow your vehicle Do not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure Vehicle damage may occur if towed incorrectly or by any other means Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle It is acce...
Страница 261: ...g forward for towing in a forward direction Place the transmission in position N See Automatic transmission in the Transmission chapter if you cannot move the transmission into N Maximum speed is 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 kilometers Recreational Towing Vehicles Equipped with a 2 0L Engine Note Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes fr...
Страница 262: ...with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer Do not tow your all wheel drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly and the rear wheels on the ground This causes damage to your all wheel drive system If you are using a vehicle transport trailer follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider If yo...
Страница 263: ...peeds without stopping Anticipate stops slowing down may eliminate the need to stop Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Close the windows for high speed driving Drive at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size Use the recommended engine oil Perform all regularly...
Страница 264: ...o the transmission or air intake and can cause internal vehicle damage or cause it to stall Note Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable proceed very slowly Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of t...
Страница 265: ...oss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury Always make sure that the floor mats are properly attached to the retention posts in the carpet that are supplied with your vehicle Floor mats must be properly secured to both retention posts to ensure mats do not shift out of position Never place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle footwell that cannot be properly...
Страница 266: ...en removed for cleaning or replacement Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving Objects that are loose can become trapped 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 loss of control of vehicle To in...
Страница 267: ...s 7 5 liters of gasoline or 5 0 gallons 18 9 liters of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 kilometers of the disablement loca...
Страница 268: ...Using Roadside Assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference In Canada the card is found in the warranty information in the glove box Canadian roadside coverage and benefits may differ from the U S coverage Please see your warranty information or visit our website at www ford ca for information on Canadian services and benefits Cana...
Страница 269: ...a fuel pump shut off feature that stops the flow of fuel to the engine Not every impact will cause a shut off Should your vehicle shut off after a collision you may restart your vehicle by doing the following 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Turn the ignition on 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to re enable fuel pump Note If your vehicle has the push button start system press the stop start button twice to reactiv...
Страница 270: ...peration Preparing Your Vehicle 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 s electrical system 1 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other mo...
Страница 271: ...1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 4 Make the final connection of the negative cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle s engine away from the battery and the c...
Страница 272: ...er cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has ...
Страница 273: ...e made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from Home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing Address Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P O Box 6248 Dearb...
Страница 274: ...able when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identification Number VIN Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and city where located The vehicle s current odometer reading In some states you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state s warranty laws Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states In th...
Страница 275: ...serious bodily injury OR 2 Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use value or safety of the vehicle OR 3 The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days not necessarily all at one time In the case of 1 or 2 above the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the ...
Страница 276: ...where all findings of the BBB Auto Line dispute and decision are admissible in the court action Should you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision Ford is then bound by the decision and must comply with the decision within 30 days of receipt of your acceptance letter BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be...
Страница 277: ...tes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding on both you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all Canadian territories and provinces For more information without charge 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 vehic...
Страница 278: ...ed while you are traveling or living in Puerto Rico contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact FORD MOTOR COMPANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS GLOBAL INITIATIVES Customer Relationship Center 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 Email www ford com pr If your vehicle must be serviced...
Страница 279: ...ly listed Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth Michigan 48170 Attention Customer Service Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00 p m EST Helm Incorporated can also be reache...
Страница 280: ...dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehic...
Страница 281: ...ses before replacing any electrical components Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green ...
Страница 282: ...ms from overloads If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected see Changing the Vehicle Battery in the Maintenance chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Not used 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...
Страница 283: ...Fuel pump ultra relay 16 Not used 17 Not used 18 40A Front blower motor relay 19 30A Starter relay 20 20A Storage bin powerpoint 21 20A Rear heated seat module 22 Not used 23 30A Driver power seat Memory module 24 Not used 25 Not used 26 40A Rear window defrost relay 27 20A Cigar lighter 28 30A Climate controlled seats 29 40A Electric fan relay 1 30 40A Electric fan relay 2 31 25A Electric fan rel...
Страница 284: ...Anti lock brake system valves 44 Not used 45 5A Rain sensor 46 Not used 47 Not used 48 Not used 49 Not used 50 15A Heated mirrors 51 Not used 52 Not used 53 Not used 54 Not used 55 Wiper relay 56 Not used 57 20A Left high intensity discharge headlamp 58 10A Alternator A line 59 10A Brake on off switch 60 Not used 61 Not used 62 10A A C clutch relay 63 Not used Fuses 283 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf...
Страница 285: ...n control module 70 15A A C clutch Fan control relay coils 1 3 Variable air conditioning compressor Auxiliary transmission warmup Turbo charge waste gate control Electronic compressor bypass valve All wheel drive module Positive crankcase ventilation heater 71 Not used 72 Not used 73 Not used 74 Not used 75 Not used 76 Not used 77 Not used 78 20A Right high intensity discharge headlamp 79 5A Adapt...
Страница 286: ...er relay coil Electrical power assist steering module 90 10A Powertrain control module run start 91 10A Adaptive cruise control module 92 10A Anti lock brake system module Adaptive headlamp module 93 5A Rear window defroster relay 94 30A Passenger compartment fuse panel run start 95 Not used 96 Not used 97 Not used 98 A C clutch relay Mini Fuses Cartridge Fuses Fuses 285 2013 Taurus Owners Guide g...
Страница 287: ...t rear smart window motors 2 15A Driver seat switch power 3 30A Right front smart window motor 4 10A Demand lamps battery saver relay and coil 5 20A Audio amplifiers 6 5A Not used spare 7 7 5A Driver seat module logic Left front door zone module Keypad 8 10A Not used spare 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 33 41 42 43 44 45 34 35 36 37 23 24 25 26 27 28 38 46 39 47 29 32 40 ...
Страница 288: ...7 10A Left front low beam 18 10A Start button Keypad illumination Brake shift interlock Powertrain control module wakeup Immobilizer transceiver module 19 20A Audio amplifier 20 20A All lock motor relay Driver lock motor relay 21 10A Not used spare 22 20A Horn relay 23 15A Steering wheel control module logic Instrument cluster 24 15A Steering wheel control module Datalink 25 15A Decklid release re...
Страница 289: ...d humidity sensor Heads up display Traction control switch 36 10A Heated steering wheel 37 10A Not used spare 38 10A Auto dimming mirror without automatic high beam and lane departure module Moonroof module and switch 39 15A High beams 40 10A Rear park lamps 41 7 5A Occupant classification sensor Restraint control module 42 5A Not used spare 43 10A Not used spare 44 10A Not used spare 45 5A Not us...
Страница 290: ...can provide the necessary parts and service Check your warranty information to find out which parts and services are covered Use only recommended fuels lubricants fluids and service parts conforming to specifications 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 n...
Страница 291: ...king brake and shift to positionP 2 Block the wheels OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood 290 Maintenance 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing Decem...
Страница 292: ...r fluid reservoir C Brake fluid reservoir D Battery E Power distribution box F Air filter assembly G Automatic transmission fluid dipstick H Engine oil dipstick I Engine oil filler cap A I H G F B C D E Maintenance 291 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 293: ...Engine oil dipstick H Engine oil filler cap I Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine shield Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero shield under the engine This shield needs to be removed for service including oil and filter changes It is secured with four quick release fasteners A B C D E F G H I 292 Maintenance 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 294: ...ake fluid reservoir C Battery D Power distribution box E Air filter assembly F Engine oil filler cap G Engine oil dipstick H Windshield washer fluid reservoir A H G F E B C D Maintenance 293 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 295: ...s running Note Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage 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 International Lubricants Specification Advisory Council...
Страница 296: ...nd the use of hydrometers or coolant test strips for measuring coolant concentrations Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding Engine Coolant WARNING Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can bur...
Страница 297: ...y be added in order to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained chemically cleaned with Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush and refilled with engine coolant as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol o...
Страница 298: ...overheat protection Engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion and freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Vehicles driven year round in non extreme climates should use prediluted engine coolant for optimum cooling system and engine protection Engine fluid temperature management EcoBoost engine only WARNING To reduce the risk of c...
Страница 299: ...ce engine soon indicator illuminates 1 Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and place the vehicle in P Park 2 Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle moves away from the H range After several minutes if this does not happen follow the remaining steps 3 Turn the engine off and wait for it to cool before checking the coolant level WARNING Never remove the coolant ...
Страница 300: ...n causing steering and braking effort to increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When Fail Safe Mode is Activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engin...
Страница 301: ...engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK 6F35 transmission if equipped Note Transmission fluid should be checked by an authorized dealer If required fluid should be added by an authorized dealer The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick Refer to your scheduled maintenance...
Страница 302: ... or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage 1 Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the parking brake engaged 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 ...
Страница 303: ...ter assembly to the rubber hose 1 3 Remove the bolt cover if equipped 4 Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front of the vehicle 2 5 Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose 1 6 Remove the harness retaining clip by pulling up 3 Do not disconnect the sensor 4 302 Maintenance 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 304: ...d 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 cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 180 F 200 F 82 C 93 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 mil...
Страница 305: ...proved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage If necessary add fluid in 1 2 pint 250 ml increments through the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer Note An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Do not use suppleme...
Страница 306: ... with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accid...
Страница 307: ...or a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service Note If your battery has a cover...
Страница 308: ...tegy Note If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy As a result of this the transmission may shift firmly This operation is considered normal and will not affect function ...
Страница 309: ... away from the arm to remove it 3 Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many ...
Страница 310: ...ir cleaner it is important that no foreign material enter the air induction system The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small particles Refer to Scheduled Maintenance for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element Note Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage The customer warranty may be void for any damage to th...
Страница 311: ...d to ensure good sealing 5 Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are engaged into the slots of the air cleaner hous...
Страница 312: ...meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 millimeter circle on the headlamp lens 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other On ...
Страница 313: ...e temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions These are examples of acceptable condensation Presence of thin mist no streaks drip marks or droplets Fine mist covers less than 50 o...
Страница 314: ...d be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used Headlamp A Front parking lamp turn signal bulb B Low High beam headlamp bulb C Sidemarker bulb Low High beam bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position then open the hood 2 Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors 3 Remove service cap 4 Remove bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning it counterc...
Страница 315: ...ge source These lamps operate at a high voltage When the bulb is burned out the bulb and starter capsule assembly must be replaced by your authorized dealer Replacing stop tail turn and sidemarker lamp bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with a tail lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes LED for the stop tail turn and sidemarker functions If replacement is required see your au...
Страница 316: ...unt brake lamp It is designed to last the life of the vehicle If replacement is required it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the bulb out from the contacts Install new bulb s in reverse order Maintenance 315 2013 T...
Страница 317: ...void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Low series low high beam headlamp 2 HIR2 High series Low high beam headlamp HID 2 D3S Front park turn lamp 2 3457AK amber Sidemarker lamp front 2 194NA Sidemarker lamp rear 2 LED Tail brake lamp 2 LED Rear turn lamp 2 LED Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 C5W High mount brake lamp 1 L...
Страница 318: ...ty Windshield Washer Fluid Canada only CXC 37 A B D or F Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate U S only ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Wash y...
Страница 319: ...t using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo such as Motorcraft Detail Wash Use Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner Apply the product as you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes then wipe off the haze with a clean dry rag Do not apply cleaning product to hot surfaces and do not leave cleaning product on chrome surfaces for a p...
Страница 320: ...roducts CLEANING THE ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal When washing Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motor...
Страница 321: ...treaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaning solution After cleaning rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with w...
Страница 322: ...leaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system Clean the instrument panel and cluster lens with a clean damp white cotton cloth then use a clean and dry white cotton cloth to dry these areas Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirabl...
Страница 323: ... this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth CLEANING LEATHER SEATS IF EQUIPPED Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible For routine cleaning wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth For more thorough cleaning wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Dry the area with a soft cloth If the...
Страница 324: ... detergent To remove tar and grease use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time 30 days or more read the following maintenance recommendations to make sure your vehicle stays in good operating condition All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for reliable regular driving Long term storage under var...
Страница 325: ...eriods of vehicle storage 30 days or more fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation Add a quality gas stabilizer product to the vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 30 days Follow the instructions on the additive label The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system Cooling system Protect against freezing temperat...
Страница 326: ...wipers for any deterioration Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected during storage mice squirrel nests Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected during storage Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label Check brake pedal operation Drive the vehicle 15 feet 4 5 meters back and forth to remove rust build up Check fluid level...
Страница 327: ...s exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use ho...
Страница 328: ...nt tire sizes recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry Tire Identification Number TIN A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant tire size and date of manufacture Also referred to as DOT code Inflation pressure A measure of the amount of air in a tire Standard load A class of P metric or Metric tires d...
Страница 329: ...the tire beads are seated INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall In...
Страница 330: ...n your owner s manual If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law G H Indicates the tire s speed rating The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at differe...
Страница 331: ... number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and the sidewall which include steel nylon polyester and others K Maximum Load Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire See the Safety Compliance Certification Label affixed to either the door hinge pillar door latch ...
Страница 332: ...essure on the vehicle label The tire suppliers may have additional markings notes or warnings such as standard load or radial tubeless Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires These differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire A LT Indicates a tir...
Страница 333: ...to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire C 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall D D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire E 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wh...
Страница 334: ...d accidents A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear Und...
Страница 335: ...To check the pressure in your tire s 1 Make sure the tires are cool meaning they are not hot from driving even a mile Note If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot for example driven more than 1 mile 1 6 kilometers never bleed or reduce air pressure The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures A hot tire at or below recomm...
Страница 336: ...ace 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 damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fai...
Страница 337: ...ars due to aging even if it has not been used U S DOT Tire Identification Number Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of...
Страница 338: ...s located on the B Pillar or edge of the driver s door If this information is not found on these labels then you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Additionally the...
Страница 339: ... tire service professional should do the mounting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 feet 3 66 meters away from the tire wheel assembly Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your ve...
Страница 340: ... immediately reduce your speed Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road Stop and inspect the tires for damage If a tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove the wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and Wheel Alignment A bad j...
Страница 341: ...ur tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life Front wheel drive All wheel drive vehicles front tires at left of diagram Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires USING SUMMER TIRES Your Taurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to provide superior performance on wet and dry roads Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow M S or M S t...
Страница 342: ...elines when using snow tires and chains If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Use only SAE Class S cables or equivalent on P235 60R17 or P235 55R18 tires on the front tires only SAE Class S chains or other conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house and or body Use of optional spike spider type traction devices or equivalent is also acceptable Do not install tire ...
Страница 343: ...at and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pre...
Страница 344: ... Tire Pressure Monitoring System The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle The low tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low Once the light is illuminated your tires are under inflated and need to be inflated to the manufacturer s recommended tire pressure Even if the l...
Страница 345: ...hapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light turns off Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel and tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system function For a description on how t...
Страница 346: ...ssure monitoring system monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase about 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary overnight with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 psi 21 kPa for a d...
Страница 347: ... 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 system sensors See Tire Pressure Monitoring System earlier in this chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible During repairing or replacing of the flat tire have the authorized dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring system sensor for damage Dissimila...
Страница 348: ...ehicle with the dissimilar spare tire use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time use commercial car washing equipment try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather d...
Страница 349: ... dissimilar spare tire and wheel and seek service as soon as possible Tire Change Procedure WARNING When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the transmission selector lever is in position P WARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure to place the transmission se...
Страница 350: ...icle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Park on a level surface set the parking brake and activate the hazard flashers 2 Place the transmission selector lever in position P and turn the engine off 3 Lift the trunk cargo cover and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise 4 Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk 5 Remove the second wing nut that secures t...
Страница 351: ...e Jack at the specified locations to avoid damage to the vehicle 4 Small arrow shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking points 5 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 6 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lo...
Страница 352: ...tire 1 Remove the extension bolt from the exterior pocket of the felt bag 2 Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the jack With the jack in place place the end of the retention bracket over the threaded stud in the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing nut 3 Screw the extension bolt onto the thr...
Страница 353: ...only See your Ford authorized dealer for additional replacement sealant canisters Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary mobility kit located in the spare tire well in the trunk The temporary mobility kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound in a canister that will effectively seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects This kit will provide ...
Страница 354: ...g the vehicle with a tire that has insufficient air pressure Only punctured areas located within the tire tread can be sealed with the temporary mobility kit Do not attempt to repair punctures larger than 1 4 inch 6 millimeters or damage to the tire s sidewall The tire may not completely seal Loss of air pressure may adversely affect tire performance For this reason Note Do not drive the vehicle a...
Страница 355: ...ave the temporary mobility kit unattended when it is operating Sealant compound contains latex Make sure that you use the non latex gloves provided to avoid an allergic reaction Keep the temporary mobility kit away from children Only use the temporary mobility kit when the ambient temperature is between 40 F 40 C and 158 F 70 C Only use the sealing compound before the use by date The use by date i...
Страница 356: ...ARNING If the tire does not inflate to 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 la...
Страница 357: ... 6 Note Start the engine only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well ventilated area 7 Push and turn dial A counterclockwise to the sealant position Turn on the kit by pressing the on button B 8 Inflate the tire to the pressure listed on the Tire Label located on the driver s door or the door jamb area A B 356 Wheels and Tires 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 358: ...y drive the vehicle 4 miles 6 kilometers to distribute the sealant evenly inside the tire Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h Note If you experience any unusual vibration ride disturbance or noise while driving reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side of the road to call for roadside assistance Note Do not proceed to the second stage of this operation 11 After 4 miles 6 kilometers stop...
Страница 359: ...the compressor off by pressing the on off button 6 Unplug the hoses re install the valve cap on the tire and return the kit to the stowage area What to do after the Tire has been Sealed After using the temporary mobility kit to seal your tire replace the sealant canister and clear tube hose Sealing compound and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized Ford Motor Company dealership...
Страница 360: ...rocedure from Second stage Checking tire pressure listed previously Removal of the sealant canister from the temporary mobility kit 1 Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing 2 Press the button located on the temporary mobility kit compressor housing below the canister while pulling up on the sealant canister Wheels and Tires 359 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA ...
Страница 361: ...ant canister with the temporary mobility kit housing 2 Once aligned seat the sealant canister by lightly pushing down until you hear an audible click 3 Wrap the clear tube around the compressor housing 360 Wheels and Tires 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 362: ...or brake disc that contacts the wheel Make sure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control Retighten the ...
Страница 363: ...s 214 214 122 Required fuel See Octane recommendations in the Fuel and Refueling chapter Firing order 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 3 4 2 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 049 0 053 in 1 25 1 35 mm 0 033 0 037 in 0 84 0 94 mm 0 027 0 031 in 0 70 0 80 mm Compression ratio 10 8 1 10 0 1 9 3 1 362 Capacities and Specifications 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing...
Страница 364: ...roove closest to engine except vehicles with electric power assisted steering 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine 3 5L V6 SHO engine 2 0L EcoBoost engine Capacities and Specifications 363 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 365: ...nk and liftgate latches Grease Lithium grease XG 4 or XL 5 or equivalent ESA M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 2 3 10 9 quarts 10 3L 6F50 Motorcraft MERCON LV ATF 2 XT 10 QLV MERCON LV 11 6 quarts 11 0L 6F55 9 0 quarts 8 5L 6F35 Rear differential AWD fluid 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W9...
Страница 366: ... engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 Motor Oil or equivalent WSS M2C946 A 5 2 0L EcoBoost engine 5 7 quarts 5 4L Motorcraft SAE 5W 30 Motor Oil or equivalent WSS M2C946 A 5 Engine coolant 6 3 5L V6 engine 11 1 quarts 10 5L Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze Coolant Prediluted VC 3DIL B US CVC 3DIL B Canada WSS M97B44 D2 3 5L V6 SHO engine 11 4 quarts 10 8L 2 0L EcoBoost engine 11 6 quarts 11 0L ...
Страница 367: ...e dry fill capacity Actual amount may vary during fluid changes 3 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 4 See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling 5 Your engine has been de...
Страница 368: ...r the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Note Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number is located on the driver s...
Страница 369: ...ERTIFICATION LABEL The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar the door latch post or the edge of the door near the door latch next to t...
Страница 370: ...Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code 6 speed automatic transmission 6F50 J 6 speed automatic transmission 6F55 C 6 speed automatic transmission 6F35 6 Capacities and Specifications 369 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 371: ...t damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12000 miles 20000 kilometers whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Exterior style Moon roof deflector Rear spoiler Chrome mirror caps Side window deflector Splash guard...
Страница 372: ...ific weight information The Federal Communications Commission FCC and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified servi...
Страница 373: ...verage With over 500 covered components this plan is so complete that we generally only discuss what s not covered 2 ExtraCARE Covers 113 components and includes many high tech items 3 BaseCARE Covers 84 components 4 PowertrainCARE Covers 29 critical components Ford ESP is honored by all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the United States and Canada It is the only Extended Service Plan authorized and ba...
Страница 374: ...proving resale value Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all scheduled maintenance and select items that routinely wear out The coverage is prepaid so you never have to worry about affording vehicle maintenance It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventative care and replacement items that require periodic attention f...
Страница 375: ...s Rental reimbursement Coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against repair costs after your New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage expires Roadside Assistance benefits There are several Ford Extended Service Plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement for towing and rental When...
Страница 376: ...t Your Dealership Factory Trained Technicians Service technicians participate in extensive factory sponsored certification training to help them become experts on the operation of your vehicle Ask your dealership about the training and certification their technicians have received Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement Parts Dealerships stock Ford Motorcraft and Ford authorized branded remanufact...
Страница 377: ...e year or 10000 miles 16000 kilometers between oil change intervals Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex performance systems Every manufacturer develops these systems using different specifications and performance features That is why it is important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenanc...
Страница 378: ...g a Ford approved flushing chemical Owner Checks and Services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed every month or at six month intervals Check every month Engine oil level Function of all interior and exterior lights Tires including spare for wear and proper pressure Windshield washer fluid level Check every six months Battery connections Clean if necessary Body and...
Страница 379: ...id levels fill if necessary Windshield for cracks chips or pits For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation Brake coolant recovery reservoir manual and automatic transmission with an underhood dipstick power steering if equipped and window washer If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister Replace as needed Be...
Страница 380: ...Scheduled Maintenance 379 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 381: ...lay The following table is intended to provide examples of vehicle use and its impact on engine oil change intervals it is provided as a guideline only Actual engine oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity of use When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message Miles km Vehicle use and examples 7500 10000 12000 16000 Normal Normal commuting with highway dr...
Страница 382: ... and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect rear axle and U joints Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings All wheel drive vehicles Inspect half shaft boots if equipped Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends driveshaft and U joints Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise wear looseness or drag Do no...
Страница 383: ... transmission fluid and filter Change manual transmission fluid Replace accessory drive belt s if not replaced within the last 100000 miles 160000 km 1 Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3000 miles 4800 kilometers of the last oil change Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval 2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles 160000 kilometers then every three year...
Страница 384: ... HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 383 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA f...
Страница 385: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE 384 Scheduled Maintenance 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 386: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 385 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 387: ...30000 mile 48000 kilometer automatic transmission fluid replacement Example 2 The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on but the odometer reads 30000 miles 48000 kilometers perform the engine air filter replacement i e Intelligent Oil Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles 40000 kilometers Towing a trailer or using a camper or car top carrier As required Change engine oil and filter as indicat...
Страница 388: ...d Replace cabin air filter if equipped Replace engine air filter Every 5000 miles 8000 km Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise wear looseness or drag Rotate tires inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Every 5000 miles 8000 km or six months Change engine oil and filter Perform multi point inspection Every 30000 miles 48000 km Change automatic transmission fluid exce...
Страница 389: ...E RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE 388 Scheduled Maintenance 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 U...
Страница 390: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 389 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3rd Printing December 2012 USA fus ...
Страница 391: ...led with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL M2C192 A part number FITZ 19580 B or equivalent Add four ounces 118 mL of additive friction modifier XL 3 EST M2C118 A or equivalent for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water California fuel filter replacement If the vehicle is registered in Califor...
Страница 392: ...t of the engine air filter and cabin air filter ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change Six years or 100000 miles 160000 km whichever comes first After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles 80000 km Engine Coolant Change Log DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDAT...
Страница 393: ...ist Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Services Traffic Directions Information if equipped Use applications such as Pandora and Stitcher via SYNC AppLink if applicable Access phonebook contacts and music via voice commands Stream music from your connected phone Text message Use the advanced voice recognition system USB device charging if your device supports this 392 SYNC 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf 3...
Страница 394: ...ownloads available for SYNC Access to customer support for any questions you may have Driving Restrictions For your safety certain features are speed dependent and restricted when your vehicle is traveling over 3 mph 5 km h Safety Information WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when usi...
Страница 395: ...he 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 development log of approximately 10 minutes of all recent system activity The log profile and other system data may be used to improve the system and help diagnose any problems that may occur The cellular profile media device index and development l...
Страница 396: ...t the level of voice interaction and feedback Vehicle Health Report Run a vehicle health report Services Access the SYNC Services portal Mobile apps Access mobile applications Help Hear a list of voice commands available in the current mode If equipped U S only System Interaction and Feedback The system provides feedback through audible tones prompts questions and spoken confirmations depending on...
Страница 397: ... simply makes a best guess as to what you requested and you may still occasionally be asked to confirm settings Confirmation prompts on Confirmation prompts off The system creates candidate lists when it has the same confidence level of several options based on your voice command When turned on you may be prompted with as many as four possibilities for clarification For example Say 1 after the ton...
Страница 398: ...TH YOUR PHONE Hands free calling is one of the main features of SYNC While the system supports a variety of features many are dependent on your cellular phone s functionality At a minimum most cellular phones with Bluetooth wireless technology support the following functions Answering an incoming call Ending a call Using privacy mode Dialing a number Redialing Call waiting notification Caller ID O...
Страница 399: ...imary phone the phone SYNC automatically tries to connect with first upon vehicle start up downloading your phone book etc Pairing Subsequent Phones Note To scroll through the menus press the up and down arrows on your audio system Note Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and that the transmission is in position P 1 Press the phone button and scroll until System Settings is sele...
Страница 400: ...enu 2 3 Join Call name at home 1 Call name at work OR Call name in office 1 Dial 1 4 Phone book name 2 Phone book name at work OR Phone book name at office 2 Call history incoming 2 Connections 2 Go to privacy Hold 1 These commands do not require you to say Phone first 2 These commands are not available until phone information is completely downloaded using Bluetooth 3 See MENU table below 4 See D...
Страница 401: ...one book commands When you ask SYNC to access a phone book name number etc the requested information appears in the display to view Press the phone button and say Call to call the contact DIAL 411 four one one 911 nine one one etc 700 seven hundred seven hundred 800 eight hundred eight hundred 900 nine hundred nine hundred pound slash number 0 9 Asterisk Clear deletes all entered digits Delete del...
Страница 402: ...ring an active call you have additional menu features which become available such as putting a call on hold joining calls etc Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the menu options To access 1 Press MENU during an active call 2 When Active Call Menu is selected press OK 3 Scroll to cycle through the following options When you select You can Mute Call Mute the call Privacy Switch a call from an a...
Страница 403: ...the desired number appears in the display then press OK a tone sounds as confirmation Repeat as necessary Phonebook Access your phonebook contacts 1 Press OK to select then scroll through your phonebook contacts 2 Press OK again when the desired selection appears in the display 3 Press the phone button Call History Access your call history log 1 Press OK to select then scroll through your call his...
Страница 404: ...lect from Call History Incoming Call History Outgoing or Call History Missed Press OK make your selection 3 Press OK or the phone button to call the desired selection Note The system attempts to automatically re download your phone book and call history each time your phone connects to SYNC if the auto download feature is on and your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone supports this feature Phonebook...
Страница 405: ...ith SYNC capable mobile applications on your smartphone System Settings Access Bluetooth Devices menu listings add connect set as primary on off delete as well as Advanced menu listings prompts languages defaults master reset install application and system information Exit Phone Menu Exit the phone menu by pressing OK 1 This is a phone dependent feature 2 This is a phone dependent and speed depend...
Страница 406: ... then scroll through the list of pre defined messages to send Forward Text Message Press OK to forward the message to anyone in your Phonebook or Call History You can also choose Enter Number Sending Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages Text messaging is a phone dependent feature If your phone is compatible SYNC allows you to receive send download and delete text messages 1 Press the phone ...
Страница 407: ...o to send the message to 4 Scroll to cycle through Phonebook or Call History entries You can also select Enter Number to audibly enter a desired number 5 Press OK to enter the desired menu and scroll to select the specific contact 6 Press OK when the contact appears and press OK again to confirm when the system asks if you would like to send the message Each text message is sent with the following...
Страница 408: ...select and scroll to view the information When done press OK again to return to the phone status menu Set Ringer Select which ring tone sounds during an incoming call one of the system s or your phone s 1 Press OK to select and scroll to hear Ringer 1 Ringer 2 Ringer 3 and Phone Ringer 2 Press OK to select Note If your phone supports in band ringing your phone s ringer sounds when Phone Ringer is ...
Страница 409: ...nd press OK again when Confirm Download appears Auto Download Automatically download your phone book each time your phone connects to SYNC Press OK to select When Auto Download On appears press OK to have your phonebook automatically downloaded each time Select Off to NOT download your phonebook every time your phone connects to SYNC Your phonebook call history and text messages can only be access...
Страница 410: ...pears and select OK 4 Scroll to select from the following options If you select You can Add Bluetooth Device See Using SYNC with your phone earlier in this chapter for pairing instructions Connect Bluetooth Device Connect a previously paired Bluetooth enabled phone 1 Press OK to select and view a list of previously paired phones 2 Scroll until the desired device is chosen then press OK to connect ...
Страница 411: ...t feature Advanced Menu Options This menu allows you to access settings such as prompts languages defaults perform a master reset install an application and view system information 1 Press the phone button to enter the Phone Menu 2 Scroll until System Settings appears and press OK 3 Scroll until Advanced appears and select OK 4 Scroll to select from the following options If you select You can Prom...
Страница 412: ...es 1 Press OK to select and then press OK again when Restore Defaults appears in the display 2 Press OK to confirm Master Reset Completely erase all information stored on SYNC phonebook call history text messages and paired devices and return to the factory default settings Press OK to select The display indicates when complete and SYNC takes you back to the Advanced menu Install Application Insta...
Страница 413: ...rself 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 WARNING Always place your phone in a secure location in the vehicle so it does not become a projectile or get damaged in a crash Failure to ...
Страница 414: ...s 5 Press OK when the desired option appears in the radio display Set On or Set Off appears in the display as confirmation Off selections include Off with reminder and Off without reminder Off with reminder provides a display and voice reminder at phone connection at vehicle start Off without reminder provides a display reminder only without a voice reminder at phone connection To make sure that 9...
Страница 415: ...ant s in the vehicle is able to talk with the operator Be prepared to provide your name phone number and location immediately because not all 911 systems are capable of receiving this information electronically 911 Assist May Not Work If Your cellular phone or 911 Assist hardware was damaged in a crash The vehicle s battery or SYNC system has no power The phone s paired and connected to the system...
Страница 416: ...th Report privacy notice Note In order to allow a break in period for your vehicle you may not be able to create a Vehicle Health Report until your vehicle odometer has reached 200 miles Register for Vehicle Health Report and set your report preferences at www SYNCMyRide com After registering you can request a Vehicle Health Report inside your vehicle Return to your account at www SYNCMyRide com t...
Страница 417: ...ort of your vehicle s diagnostic systems and send the results to Ford where it is combined with scheduled maintenance information open recalls and other field service actions and unserviced vehicle inspection items from your authorized dealer Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice When you run a Vehicle Health Report Ford Motor Company may collect your cellular phone number to process your report re...
Страница 418: ...neuver if you would be placed in an unsafe situation or if you would be directed into an area that you consider unsafe Maps used by this system may be inaccurate because of errors changes in roads traffic conditions or driving conditions Note When you connect the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle s current location travel direction and speed to help pr...
Страница 419: ...or help say Help Receiving Turn by Turn Directions 1 When connected to SYNC Services say Directions or Business search To find the closest business or type of business to your current location just say Business search and then Search near me If you need further assistance in finding a location you can say Operator at any time within a Directions or Business search to speak with a live operator You...
Страница 420: ...e favorite information like sports teams or a news category To learn more log onto www SYNCMyRide com Push to interrupt Press the voice button at any time while you are connected to SYNC TDI Services to interrupt a voice prompt or an audio clip such as a sports report wait for the listening tone and say your voice command Portable Your subscription is associated with your Bluetooth enabled cellula...
Страница 421: ...vehicle s USB port 2 Press the voice icon and when prompted say USB 3 You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate voice commands See the media voice commands To connect using the system menu 1 Plug the device into the vehicle s USB port 2 Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu 3 Scroll until Select Source appears and press OK 4 Scroll to select USB and press OK 5 Depending on ...
Страница 422: ...play on Phone Media Bluetooth Connections Pause Play Play album name 1 3 Play all Play artist name 1 3 Play genre name 1 3 Play next folder 2 Play next track Play playlist name 1 3 Play previous folder 2 Play previous track Play song name 1 Play track name 1 3 Refine album name 1 3 Refine artist name 1 3 Refine song name 1 Refine track name 1 3 Repeat off Repeat on Search album name 1 3 Search art...
Страница 423: ...l been indexed Indexing times can vary from device to device and also with regard to the number of songs being indexed Search Play Genre The system searches all the data from your indexed music and if available begins to play the chosen type of music You can only play genres of music which are present in the GENRE metadata tags that you have on your digital media player Similar Music The system co...
Страница 424: ...ions Pause Play Play next track Play previous track Media Menu Features The media menu allows you to select your media source how to play your music by artist genre shuffle repeat etc and also to add connect or delete devices 1 Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu 2 Scroll to cycle through When you select You can Play Menu Play your music by artist album genre playlists tracks similar m...
Страница 425: ...able of indexing thousands of average size media and notifies you if the maximum indexing file size is reached Bluetooth Audio This is a phone dependent feature which allows you to stream music playing on your Bluetooth enabled phone If supported by your device you can press SEEK to play the previous or next track SYNC Line In Press OK to select and play music from your portable music player over ...
Страница 426: ...ay All in the Play Menu and then select Shuffle Repeat Press OK to repeat any song Autoplay Press OK to listen to music which has already been randomly indexed during the indexing process Mobile Apps Interact with SYNC capable mobile applications on your smart phone See SYNC AppLink earlier in this chapter for more information System Settings Access Bluetooth Device menu listings add connect set a...
Страница 427: ...track title appears in the display Artists Sort all indexed media by artist Once selected the system lists and then play all artists and tracks alphabetically If there are less than 255 indexed artist they are listed alphabetically in flat file mode If there are more they are categorized in alphabetical categories 1 Press OK to select You can select to play All Artists or any indexed artist 2 Scro...
Страница 428: ...es Press OK to select Then scroll to select the desired playlist and press OK Tracks Search for and play a specific track which has been indexed SYNC lists your tracks alphabetically in flat file mode If there are more than 255 SYNC automatically organizes them into alphabetical categories Press OK to select Then scroll to select the desired track and press OK Explore USB Explore all supported dig...
Страница 429: ...nition 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 Unknowns are placed into any unpopulated metadata tag Return Exit the current menu System Settings System settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices and Advanced menu features The Bluetooth Devic...
Страница 430: ... prompted on your phone s six digit display enter the PIN Connect Bluetooth Device Connect a previously paired Bluetooth enabled phone 1 Press OK to select and view a list of devices 2 Scroll until the desired device is chosen and press OK to connect the device Set Bluetooth On Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off Press OK and scroll to toggle between On and Off When the desired selection is ...
Страница 431: ...rancais and Espanol The displays and prompts are in the selected language 1 Press OK to select and then scroll through the languages 2 Press OK when the desired selection appears in the 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 Factory Defaults Return to the factory default settings This sel...
Страница 432: ...tion s Excessive background noise during a phone call The audio control settings on your phone may be affecting SYNC performance Review your phone s user guide regarding audio adjustments During a call I can hear the other person but they cannot hear me Possible phone malfunction Try turning off the device resetting the device removing the device s battery then trying again SYNC is not able to dow...
Страница 433: ...he website to review your phone s compatibility Try turning off the device resetting the device or removing the device s battery then trying again Try deleting your device from SYNC deleting SYNC from your device and trying again Check the security and auto accept prompt always settings relative to the SYNC Bluetooth connection on your phone Update your device s software firmware Turn off the Auto...
Страница 434: ...limitation Make sure you are not leaving the device in your vehicle during very hot or cold temperatures Bluetooth audio does not stream This is a phone dependent feature OR The device is not connected Make sure the device is connected to SYNC and that you have pressed play on your device SYNC does not recognize music that is on my device Your music files may not contain the proper artist song tit...
Страница 435: ... in and change it back to your preferred dealer and retrieve the report I am unable to submit a report This could be due to your phone s compatibility OR Bad signal strength OR Your phone may not be activated on the website Update your mobile number in your account on the website Make sure you have full signal strength and that your Bluetooth volume level has been turned up Try deleting your phone...
Страница 436: ...s OR You may not be saying the name exactly as it is saved OR The system may not be reading the name the same way you are saying it Review the media voice commands at the beginning of the media section 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 Make sure you are saying the...
Страница 437: ...book contacts may be saved in CAPS Review the phone voice commands at the beginning of the phone section Make sure you are saying the contacts exactly as listed For example if a contact is saved as Joe Wilson say Call Joe Wilson The system works better if you list full names such as Joe Wilson rather than Joe Do not use special characters such as 123 or ICE as the system does not recognize them If...
Страница 438: ...able local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving A Phone B Navigation or Information if your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation C Climate D Settings E Home F Information G Entertainment This system uses a four corner strategy to provide quick access several vehicle features and settings The touchscreen provides easy interaction with your cellular phone multimedia cl...
Страница 439: ...king and Receiving Calls Quick Dial Phonebook Call History Text Messaging Settings NAVIGATION Press to select any of the following My Home Favorites Previous Destinations Point of Interest Emergency Street Address Intersection City Center Map Edit Route Cancel Route CLIMATE Press to select any of the following Driver Settings Recirculated Air Auto Dual Passenger Settings A C Defrost 438 MyFord Tou...
Страница 440: ...s may also be limited depending on your market Check with your authorized dealer for availability INFORMATION Press to select any of the following SYNC Services SIRIUS Travel Link Alerts Calendar SYNC Apps If the icon is yellow see Alerts in the Information section of this chapter ENTERTAINMENT Press to select any of the following AM FM SIRIUS CD USB BT Stereo SD Card A V In MyFord Touch If Equipp...
Страница 441: ...ject a CD from the entertainment system SOURCE Touch the word repeatedly to see all available media modes The screen does not change but you see the media change in the lower left status bar SOUND Touch the word to access the Sound menu where you can adjust settings such as Bass Treble Midrange Balance and Fade THX Deep Note Demo DSP Digital Signal Processing Occupancy Mode and Speed Compensated V...
Страница 442: ...conditions as it could cause them damage See your device s manual for further information Do not attempt to service or repair the system See your authorized dealer For your safety some SYNC functions are speed dependent Their use is limited to when your vehicle is traveling at speeds under 3 mph 5 km h Make sure that you review your device s manual before using it with SYNC Speed restricted Featur...
Страница 443: ... route Adding or Editing Address Book entries or Avoid Areas Privacy Information When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC the system creates a profile within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone This profile is created in order to offer you more cellular features and to operate more efficiently Among other things this profile may contain data about your cellular phone book text mes...
Страница 444: ...ny and Ford of Canada For further privacy information see the sections on 911 Assist Vehicle Health Report and Traffic Directions and Information ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHT VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY IF EQUIPPED The display is located on the right side of your instrument cluster You can use your steering wheel controls to view and make minor adjustments to active modes witho...
Страница 445: ...ments within the chosen mode Press OK to confirm your selection Note If your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation Compass appears in the display instead of Navigation If you press the right arrow to go into the Compass menu you can see the compass graphic The compass displays the direction in which the vehicle is traveling not true direction i e if the vehicle is traveling west the middle of th...
Страница 446: ...status of the voice session such as Listening Success Failed Paused or Try Again How to Use Voice Commands with Your System Press the voice icon After the tone speak your command clearly These commands can be said at any time Cancel Exit Go back List of commands Main menu Next page Previous page What can I say Help What Can I Say To access the available voice commands for the current session do on...
Страница 447: ...steering wheel control press the voice icon After the tone speak your command clearly Voice command list Audio list of commands Bluetooth audio list of commands Browse list of commands CD list of commands Climate control list of commands List of commands Navigation list of commands Phone list of commands Radio list of commands SD card list of commands Sirius satellite list of commands Travel link ...
Страница 448: ...lists of possible results from your voice commands The system creates these lists when it has the same confidence level of several options based on your voice command To access these settings using the touchscreen 1 Press the Settings icon Settings Voice Control 2 Select from Interaction Mode Confirmation Prompts Media Candidate Lists Phone Candidate Lists Voice Control Volume To access these sett...
Страница 449: ...nnot use the buttons not outlined in blue as voice commands If they are touched during a voice session the voice session ends For example you can choose from the following on the Navigation home screen My Home Favorites Previous Destinations Point of Interest POI Emergency Street Address Intersection Cancel Route Some of the voice commands that are available while viewing this screen are DESTINATI...
Страница 450: ...nds that are available while viewing this screen are POINTS OF INTEREST or POI Destination POI category name Search by name Search by category Change search area Note These are just a sample of the voice commands available within the Points of Interest section the categories themselves are also technically voice commands If you choose Intersection from the navigation screen you can choose from the...
Страница 451: ...ice session where you would be able to touch the line item or say Line 2 If the system does not understand a voice command or there are multiple options the system displays a voice command list for you ENTERTAINMENT A AM 1 AM 2 and AM AST B FM 1 FM 2 and FM AST C SIRIUS D CD E USB F Touch this button to scroll down for more options such as SD Card BT Stereo A V In A B C D E F G H 450 MyFord Touch ...
Страница 452: ...without having to change sources For example if you are currently listening to audio on an SD card you can browse all the artists that are stored on your USB device Press the voice icon on the steering wheel When prompted you can say BROWSE within Devices Browse Browse league games Browse Sirius category channels Browse CD track list Browse Sirius channel guide Browse SD card Browse USB Help If yo...
Страница 453: ...the top level of the voice session no matter which current audio source you are listening to such as a USB device or SIRIUS satellite radio Note This is only available when your MyFord Touch system language is set to North American English AM 530 1710 FM 87 7 107 9 530 1710 87 7 107 9 0 233 Channel name Play genre name Play playlist name Play artist name Play song name Play album name Play name so...
Страница 454: ...to go to the next strong AM or FM radio station The light on the button illuminates when the feature is on Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for Bass Midrange Treble Balance and Fade DSP Digital Signal Processing Occupancy Mode Speed Compensated Volume Note Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings Set PTY for Seek Scan allows you to select a category of music you would...
Страница 455: ...o the analog broadcasts it already receives Digital broadcasts provide a better sound quality than analog broadcasts with free crystal clear audio and no static or distortion For more information and a guide to available stations and programming please visit www hdradio com When HD Radio is on and you tune to a station broadcasting HD Radio technology you may notice the following indicators on you...
Страница 456: ...ide ca or www syncmaroute ca When HD Radio broadcasts are active you can access the following functions Scan allows you to hear a brief sampling of all available stations This feature still works when HD Radio reception is on although it does not scan for HD2 HD7 channels You may see the HD logo appear if the station has a digital broadcast Memory presets allow you to save an active channel as a m...
Страница 457: ...n aside from HD2 HD7 multicast stations it first plays the station in the analog version Once the receiver verifies the station is an HD Radio station it shifts to the digital version Depending on the station quality you may hear a slight sound change when the station changes from analog to digital Blending is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to analog sound In order to provi...
Страница 458: ...equired The station is not available in your current location Text information does not match currently playing audio Data service issue by the radio broadcaster Fill out the station issue form at website listed below There is no text information shown for currently selected frequency Data service issue by the radio broadcaster Fill out the station issue form at website listed below HD2 HD7 statio...
Страница 459: ...art RADIO 87 9 107 9 FM autoset preset 87 9 107 9 HD 1 FM preset 530 1710 FM1 AM FM 1 preset AM 530 1710 FM2 AM autoset FM 2 preset AM autoset preset HD 1 AM preset Preset Browse 2 Radio off FM Radio on FM 87 9 107 9 Set PTY FM 87 9 107 9 HD 1 Tune 3 FM autoset Help 1 If available 2 If you have said Browse see Browsing device content earlier in this section 3 If you have said Tune see the followin...
Страница 460: ...ERT Save the current song artist or team as a favorite The system alerts you when it plays again on any channel Replay Replay audio on the current channel You can replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as long as you have remained tuned to the current station Changing stations erases the previous audio While in replay mode Press and release the seek buttons to hear the previous or next song Pres...
Страница 461: ...d Teams that you would like the system to alert you to when they are playing on other channels Press Edit Alerts to delete or turn off alerts You can also set all alerts to on or off When an alert appears on the screen you can choose to Tune to the channel to Cancel the alert or to Disable Alerts If you are listening to a sporting event you can save your favorite teams so that the system can alert...
Страница 462: ...utton on the steering wheel control When prompted say any of the commands in the following chart If you are not listening to SIRIUS satellite radio press the voice button and after the tone say Sirius then any of the commands in the following chart SIRIUS 0 233 SAT 3 Channel name SAT 3 preset Preset SAT preset SAT Sirius off SAT 1 Sirius on SAT 1 preset Sports game SAT 2 Tune SAT 2 preset Help If ...
Страница 463: ...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 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 limited subs...
Страница 464: ...otential Satellite Radio Reception Issues Antenna obstructions For optimal reception performance keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build up and keep luggage and other materials as far away from the antenna as possible Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings bridges tunnels freeway overpasses parking garages dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload...
Страница 465: ...74 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel No Signal The signal is lost from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to your vehicle antenna The signal is blocked When you move into an open area the signal should return Updating Update of channel programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes Call SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Your satellite service is no l...
Страница 466: ...ff if already on Scan Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of all available tracks More Info Touch this button to see disc information Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for Bass Midrange Treble Balance and Fade DSP Digital Signal Processing Occupancy Mode Speed Compensated Volume Note Your vehicle may not have all these sound settings Compression allows you to turn the com...
Страница 467: ... only SD Card Slot and USB Port SD Card Slot Note Your SD card slot is spring loaded To remove the SD card press the card in and the system ejects it Do not attempt to pull the card to remove it as this could cause damage Note The navigation system also uses this card slot See Navigation system later in this chapter for more information The slot is located either in the center console or behind a ...
Страница 468: ... options Repeat replays the currently playing song or album Shuffle plays music on the selected album or folder in random order Similar Music allows you to choose music similar to what is currently playing More Info displays information such as current track artist name album and genre Options allows you to view and adjust various media settings Sound Settings allows you to adjust settings for Bas...
Страница 469: ...y USB or SD card then any of the commands in the following chart USB or SD CARD Browse Play podcast episode name Next Play previous song Pause Play similar music Play Play song name Play album name Play TV show name Play all Play TV show episode name Play artist name Play video name Play audiobook name Play video podcast episode name Play author name Play video playlist name Play composer name Pre...
Страница 470: ...une plays from device players and most USB drives Supported audio formats include MP3 WMA WAV and AAC It is also able to organize your indexed media from your playing device by metadata tags Metadata tags which are descriptive software identifiers embedded in the media files provide information about the file If your indexed media files contain no information embedded in these metadata tags SYNC m...
Страница 471: ...e 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 WARNING For safety reasons do not connect or adjust ...
Страница 472: ...parking brake and put the transmission in position P 2 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end into the adapter in one of the two left A V input jacks white or red inside the center console 3 Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen Select either a tuned FM station or a CD if there is a CD already loaded into the system 4 Adjust th...
Страница 473: ...sic player volume down If the problem persists replace or recharge the batteries in the portable media player Control the portable media player in the same manner when used with headphones as the auxiliary input jack does not provide control such as Play or Pause over the attached portable media player PHONE A Phone B Quick Dial C Phonebook D History E Messaging F Settings Hands free calling is on...
Страница 474: ...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 The first thing you must do to use the phone features of SYNC is to pair your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone with SYNC This allows you to use your phone in a h...
Страница 475: ...when the pairing is successful The system asks you if you want to download your phonebook SYNC may prompt you with more phone options For more information on your phone s capability see your phone s user guide and visit the website Making Calls Press the voice button on your steering wheel controls When prompted say Call name or say Dial then the desired number To end the call or exit phone mode p...
Страница 476: ...om Phonebook On Certain smart phones may support transferring street addresses when listed with phone book contact information If your phone supports this feature you can select and use these addresses as destinations and save them as favorites History After you connect your Bluetooth enabled phone to SYNC you can access any previously dialed received or missed calls You can also choose to save th...
Страница 477: ... Composing a Text Message Note This is a speed dependent feature It is unavailable when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph 5 km h Note Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are phone dependent features 1 Touch the top left corner of the display to access the Phone menu 2 Touch Messaging Send Text 3 Enter a phone number or choose from your phone book 4 You can select fro...
Страница 478: ...name and ID if supported by your phone You can press View to view the text message Listen for SYNC to read the message to you Dial to call the contact Ignore to exit the screen Note If you select View and your vehicle is traveling over 5 mph 8 km h the system offers to read the message to you instead of allowing you to view it while driving Phone Settings Press Phone Settings Bluetooth Devices Tou...
Страница 479: ...Choose from possible system alert tones text to speech or silent Internet Data Connection If your phone is compatible use this screen to adjust your internet data connection Select to make your connection profile with the personal area network or to turn off your connection You can also choose to adjust your settings or have the system always connect never connect when roaming or query on connect ...
Страница 480: ...Call name on other Pair phone Call voicemail Privacy on Dial Reply to text messages Do not disturb off Turn ringer off Do not disturb on Turn ringer on Forward text messages Unmute call Go to hands free Help These commands are only available during an active call If you have said Messages see the following Messages chart MESSAGES Call Forward text messages Listen to text message Listen to text mes...
Страница 481: ...MyRide com to register and check your eligibility for complimentary services Standard phone and message rates may apply Subscription may be required You must also have the active SYNC Services Bluetooth enabled cellular phone paired and connected to the system in order to connect to and use SYNC Services See Phone earlier in this chapter for pairing instructions Note This feature does not function...
Страница 482: ...communications For more information see SYNC Services Terms and Conditions at www SYNCMyRide com If you do not want Ford or its service providers to collect your vehicle travel information or other information identified in the Terms and Conditions do not subscribe or use the service SYNC Services uses advanced vehicle sensors integrated GPS technology and comprehensive map and traffic data to giv...
Страница 483: ...any time within a Directions or Business search to speak with a live operator The system may prompt you to speak with an operator when it has difficulty matching your voice request The live operator can assist you by searching for businesses by name or by category residential addresses by street address or by name or specific street intersections Operator Assist is a feature of your SYNC Services ...
Страница 484: ...uicker access to your most used or favorite information You can save address points such as work or home You can also save favorite information like sports teams such as Detroit Lions or a news category You can learn more about personalization by logging onto www SYNCMyRide com Push to interrupt Press the voice button at any time while connected to SYNC TDI Services to interrupt a voice prompt or ...
Страница 485: ...y 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 Note In order to use SIRIUS Travel Link your vehicle must be equipped with navigation and your navigation SD card must...
Страница 486: ...near any of your favorite places if programmed Fuel Prices Touch this button to view fuel prices at stations close to your vehicle s location or on an active navigation route Movie Listings Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and their show times if available Weather Touch this button to view the nearby weather current weather or the five day forecast for the chosen area Select Map to ...
Страница 487: ...s scores you may say any of the commands in the Sports headlines Sports schedules and Sports scores commands chart If you have said Travel Link you may say any of the commands in the Travel Link chart Sports headlines sports schedules and sports scores voice commands Baseball My teams College basketball NBA College football NFL Golf NHL MLS WNBA Motor sports TRAVEL LINK 5 day weather forecast Golf...
Страница 488: ...ation touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab Press Alerts and then choose from any of the following services View the message Delete the message Delete All messages This screen displays any system messages such as an SD card fault Note The system alerts you to any messages by turning the information icon yellow After you read or delete the messages the icon returns to white Calenda...
Страница 489: ... sure that you read the 911 Assist privacy notice later in this section for important information Note If any user turns 911 Assist on or off that setting applies for all paired phones If 911 Assist is turned off either a voice message plays or a display message or icon comes on or both when your vehicle is started after a previously paired phone connects Note Every phone operates differently Whil...
Страница 490: ...a territory in which 911 is the emergency number In the Event of a Crash Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate the fuel pump shut off which would trigger 911 Assist however SYNC tries to contact emergency services if 911 Assist triggers If a connected phone sustains damage or loses connection to SYNC SYNC searches for and tries to connect to any available previously paired phone and tries t...
Страница 491: ...e and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect Vehicle Health Report supplements but cannot replace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection Vehicle Health Report only monitors certain systems electronically monitored by your vehicle and will not monitor or report the status of any other system such as brake lining wear Failure to perform scheduled maintenance and regularly inspect your ...
Страница 492: ... button to access these features If your vehicle is not equipped with Navigation touch the corner of the touchscreen with the green tab If you want to run a report by using the touchscreen touch Apps Vehicle Health Report To run a report by voice command press the voice button on the steering wheel and when prompted say Vehicle health report Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice When you create a V...
Страница 493: ...nal it may take a few minutes for the update to display the correct time 1 Press the Settings icon Clock 2 Press and to adjust the time From this screen you can also make other adjustments such as 12 or 24 hour mode activate GPS time synchronization and have the system automatically update for daylight savings time and new time zones You can also turn the outside air temperature display on and off...
Страница 494: ...en display the default photo or upload your own Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper Note You cannot load photos directly from your camera You must access the photos either from your USB mass storage device or from an SD card Note Photographs with extremely large dimensions i e 2048 x 1536 may not be compatible and appear as a blank black image on the display Your system allows you to u...
Страница 495: ... system displays directions for you regarding the active park assist process For complete information on this system see Active park assist in the Driving Aids chapter Ambient Lighting If Equipped When activated ambient lighting illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of colors To access and make adjustments 1 Press the Settings icon Vehicle Ambient Lighting 2 Touch the desired color 3 ...
Страница 496: ...mera This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera Press the Settings icon Vehicle Rear View Camera then select from the following settings Rear Camera Delay Visual Park Aid Alert Guidelines Enable Valet Mode Note If the system locks and you need to reset the PIN enter 3681 and the system unlocks Valet mode allows you to lock the system No information is accessible until the sy...
Страница 497: ...e of voice prompts from the system Touch Screen Button Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made through the touchscreen Touch Panel Button Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm button choices made through the climate or audio system Keyboard Layout Have the touchscreen keyboard display in QWERTY or ABC format Install Applications Install any downloaded applications or v...
Страница 498: ...ven with confirmation prompts turned off the system may occasionally ask you to confirm settings Media Candidate Lists Candidate lists are possible results from your voice commands The system simply makes a best guess at your request with these turned off Phone Candidate Lists Candidate lists are possible results from your voice commands The system simply makes a best guess at your request with th...
Страница 499: ...device as your favorite so that the system automatically attempts to connect to that device at every ignition cycle Gracenote Database Info This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database Gracenote Mgmt With this feature on the Gracenote Database supplies metadata information for your music files This overrides information from your device This feature defaults to off Cover Art...
Страница 500: ...e system use guidance prompts Have the system automatically fill in State Province information Traffic Preferences Have the system display areas where roadwork occurs Have the system display incident icons Have the system display areas where difficult driving conditions may occur Have the system display areas where snow and ice on the road may occur Have the system display any smog alerts Have the...
Страница 501: ...ech or have it be silent Text Message Notification Select the type of notification for text messages alert tone beep text to speech or have it be silent Internet Data Connection If compatible with your phone you can adjust your internet data connection Select to make your connection profile with the personal area network or to turn off your connection You can also choose to adjust your settings or...
Страница 502: ...turn it on for connectivity purposes Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previously stored wireless network You can categorize by alphabetical listing priority and signal strength You can also choose to search for a network connect to a network disconnect from a network receive more information prioritize a network or delete a network Gateway Access Point Mode makes SYNC an access point ...
Страница 503: ...ountry Carrier Phone Number User Name and Password Bluetooth Settings Shows you the currently paired devices as well as giving you your typical Bluetooth options to connect disconnect set as favorite delete and add device Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Prioritize Connection Methods Choose your connection methods and change them as needed You can select to Change Order and...
Страница 504: ... are not accessible when your vehicle is moving 911 Assist Turn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature See 911 Assist in the SYNC applications and services section In Case of Emergency ICE Speed Dial allows you to save up to two numbers as ICE contacts for quick access if there is an emergency Select Edit to access your phonebook and then select the desired contacts The numbers then appear as opti...
Страница 505: ...ed Touch or to adjust fan speed D Recirculated air Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which May reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior May help reduce odors from reaching the interior Engages automatically when MAX A C is selected May be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost May turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A C to reduce fog potential E MAX A...
Страница 506: ...utside air to reduce window fogging Panel Distributes air through the instrument panel vents Panel and Floor Distributes air through the instrument panel vents demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents Floor Distributes air through the demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents K Driver settings Depending on your vehicle and option package you may have the following features T...
Страница 507: ...then when the system is ready to listen you may say any of the following commands Additional climate control voice commands Automatic Panel off A C off Panel on A C on Rear defrost off Defrost off Rear defrost on Defrost on Recirc off Dual off Recirc on Fan decrease Temperature Fan increase Temperature 15 5 29 5 degrees Floor on Temperature 60 85 degrees Max A C off Temperature decrease Max A C on...
Страница 508: ... green corner of your touchscreen then Dest when it appears See Setting a destination later in this chapter To view the navigation map and your vehicle s current location touch the green bar in the upper right hand corner of the touchscreen or press Dest Map See Map mode later in this chapter Setting a Destination Press the green corner of your touchscreen then Dest when it appears Choose any of t...
Страница 509: ...ute Uses the most fuel efficient route You can cancel the route or have the system demo the route for you Select Route Prefs to set route preferences like avoiding freeways tollroads ferries and car trains as well as to use or not use high occupancy vehicle lanes High occupancy vehicle lanes also known as carpool or diamond lanes People who ride in buses vanpools or carpools use these lanes Note I...
Страница 510: ...e are subcategories which contain more listings Subcategories Restaurant Golf Parking Home Garden Personal Care Services Automobile Dealership Government Office Public Transit Education To expand these listings press the in front of the point of interest listing When programming a point of interest destination the system allows you to sort the resulting lists alphabetically by distance or by citys...
Страница 511: ...cation and information appear such as address and phone number If cityseekr lists the point of interest more information is available such as a brief description hotel check in and checkout times or restaurant hours Press More Information for a longer review a list of services and facilities the average room or meal price as well as the website link This screen displays point of interest icons suc...
Страница 512: ...ness Center Fitness Center Handicap Facilities Internet Access Laundry Pool Refrigerator Wi Fi For restaurants cityseekr can provide information such as star rating average cost review handicap access hours of operation and website address For hotels cityseekr can provide information such as star rating price category review check in and check out times hotel service icons and website address MyFo...
Страница 513: ...get close to your destination This may not be very useful in dense areas and may clutter the map when other points of interest display Route Preferences Choose to have the system display the shortest route fastest route or most ecological route Avoid freeways toll roads ferries and car trains when planning your route Use high occupancy vehicle lanes if available Navigation Preferences Choose promp...
Страница 514: ...rea s if possible for all routes To delete a selection choose the listing on the screen When the screen changes to Avoid Areas Edit you can press Delete at the bottom right of the screen Map Mode Press the green bar in the upper right area of the touchscreen to view map mode Map mode shows advanced viewing comprised of both 2D city maps as well as 3D landmarks when available 2D city maps show deta...
Страница 515: ...e rotated 180 degrees by dragging your finger along the shaded bar with arrows at the bottom of the map Re center the map by pressing this icon whenever you scroll the map away from your vehicle s current location Auto Zoom Press the green bar to access map mode then select the or zoom button to bring up the zoom level and Auto buttons on the touchscreen When you press Auto Auto Zoom turns on and ...
Страница 516: ...Address Book as your Home entry You cannot change this icon POI Point Of Interest icons indicate locations of any point of interest categories you choose to display on the map You can choose to display about 56 point of interest subcategories on the map at one time Starting point indicates the starting point of a planned route Waypoints indicates the location of a waypoint on the map The number in...
Страница 517: ...Route Access these features when a route is active View route Edit destination waypoints Edit turn list Detour Edit route preferences Edit traffic preferences Cancel route Navteq is the digital map provider for the navigation application If you find map data errors you may report them directly to Navteq by going to http mapreporter navteq com Navteq evaluates all reported map errors and responds w...
Страница 518: ...OI Voice on Destination play nametags Voice volume decrease Destination POI Voice volume increase Destination POI category Where am I Destination previous destination Zoom in Destination street address Zoom out Detour 1 Help 1 These commands are only available when a navigation route is active 2 If you have said the command Destination you may say any of the above commands or commands in the follo...
Страница 519: ...Street Address If your vehicle is equipped with the SD card navigation feature you have the ability to enter in a street address using a feature called one shot destination street address When you say either Navigation destination street address or Destination street address the system asks you to say the full address The system displays an example on screen You can then speak the address naturall...
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Страница 523: ... nor their designated agent are responsible for i the contents of any third party sites any links contained in third party sites or any changes or updates to third party sites or ii webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any third party sites If the SOFTWARE provides links to third party sites those links are provided to you only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link d...
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Страница 526: ...the Windows Automotive based system may be accomplished using only voice commands Using voice commands while driving allows you to operate the system without removing your hands from the wheel 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 access a function of the system r...
Страница 527: ...y local traffic regulations or your personal judgment or knowledge of safe driving practices Route Safety Do not follow the route suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe or illegal maneuver if you would be placed in an unsafe situation or if you would be directed into an area that you consider unsafe The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and therefore...
Страница 528: ...gal maneuver places you in an unsafe situation or directs you into an area that you consider to be unsafe do not follow such instructions c do not input destinations or otherwise manipulate the TeleNav Software unless your vehicle is stationary and parked d do not use the TeleNav Software for any illegal unauthorized unintended unsafe hazardous or unlawful purposes or in any manner inconsistent wi...
Страница 529: ...r structure of the TeleNav Software without the prior express written consent of TeleNav c remove from the TeleNav Software or alter any of TeleNav s or its suppliers trademarks trade names logos patent or copyright notices or other notices or markings d distribute sublicense or otherwise transfer the TeleNav Software to others except as part of your permanent transfer of the TeleNav Software or e...
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Страница 537: ...oftware from Gracenote the Gracenote Software enables this device to do disc and music file identification and obtain music related information including name artist track and title information Gracenote Data from online servers Gracenote Servers and to perform other functions You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End User functions of this device This device may contain content...
Страница 538: ...acy Policy THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE EACH ITEM OF GRACENOTE DATA AND THE GRACENOTE CONTENT ARE LICENSED TO YOU AS IS NEITHER GRACENOTE MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF ANY GRACENOTE DATA FROM THE GRACENOTE SERVERS OR GRACENOTE CONTENT GRACENOTE COLLECTIVELY AND SEPARATELY RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DELETE DATA AND OR CONTENT FROM THE COMPANIES RESPECTIVE ...
Страница 539: ...itions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Indu...
Страница 540: ...l heating and air conditioning system 149 Air filter cabin 159 All Wheel Drive AWD driving off road 204 Ambient mood lighting 494 495 AM FM 453 Antifreeze see Engine coolant 295 Anti lock brake system see Brakes 212 Anti theft system 78 81 arming the system 78 81 disarming a triggered system 81 Audio system Single CD 136 141 142 Audio system see Radio 136 141 142 Automatic transmission driving an ...
Страница 541: ...ine compartment 319 instrument panel 321 interior 320 plastic parts 318 washing 317 waxing 319 wheels 323 wiper blades 320 Climate control see Air conditioning or Heating 149 Climate voice commands 506 Clock 136 492 Collision Warning System 242 Compass Display 115 Console 180 overhead 181 Coolant 295 checking and adding 295 refill capacities 364 specifications 364 Cross Traffic Alert 237 Cruise co...
Страница 542: ...ns 367 refill capacities 364 specifications 364 Event data recording 12 Exhaust fumes 187 F Fail safe cooling 298 Fleet MyKey programming 65 Flexible Fuel Vehicle FFV 189 Floor mats 264 Fluid capacities 364 Four Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road 205 Fuel cap 194 capacity 364 choosing the right fuel 190 filler funnel 192 filling your vehicle with fuel 194 filter specifications 305 367 fuel pump...
Страница 543: ...eaning 321 cluster 105 Intelligent Access Key 59 J Jack 346 positioning 346 storage 346 Joining two calls multiparty conference call 401 Jump starting your vehicle 268 K Keyless entry system autolock 71 keypad 74 locking and unlocking doors 75 programming entry code 74 Keys 58 78 positions of the ignition 183 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart 316 headlamps flash to pass 91 interior lam...
Страница 544: ...r phones 398 474 Pairing your phone 473 Pairing your phone for the first time 398 473 Parental MyKey programming 65 Park Assist 219 Parking brake 212 Parts see Motorcraft parts 367 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 48 Phone Bluetooth menu options adding connecting deleting turning on off 409 Phone redial 403 Phone settings 477 500 Phone voice commands 479 Playing music by artist album genre...
Страница 545: ...Maintenance 42 Safety belts see Safety restraints 35 38 Safety defects reporting 279 Safety information 393 441 Safety restraints 35 36 38 Belt Minder 39 extension assembly 38 for adults 35 36 for children 19 24 Occupant Classification Sensor 48 safety belt maintenance 42 seat belt maintenance 42 warning light and chime 39 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 28 Safety seats for children 19 24 Safety C...
Страница 546: ...l 83 controls 85 tilting 83 84 Sunshade 102 Supplemental Restraint System SRS see airbags 46 Supported media file types 469 Supported player media formats and metadata information 469 SYNC customer support 393 440 SYNC Services 417 480 System settings 496 T Temperature control see Climate control 149 151 153 155 504 Temporary mobility kit 352 Text messaging 404 476 Text messaging sending downloadi...
Страница 547: ... Turn signal 96 U USB port 145 466 Using privacy mode 401 V Vehicle health report 415 490 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 367 Vehicle loading 247 Ventilating your vehicle 187 Voice commands in media mode 421 Voice commands in phone mode 399 Voice recognition 445 W Warning lights see Lights 105 Washer fluid 305 Water Driving through 263 Windows power 97 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 89 check...
