Table Of Contents - Ford Taurus 2010 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Introduction4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Export Unique Vehicle Specifice Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon Light12
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System Light13
Airbag Readiness Light14
Safety Belt Light14
Charging System (Rtt) Light14
Engine Oil Pressure (Rtt) Light14
Door Ajar (Rtt)15
Advancetrac /Traction Control Light15
Overdrive Cancel And Grade Assist15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Light16
Speed Control Light16
Throttle Control/Transmission Light16
Heads Up Display16
Gauges17
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime17
Headlamps On Warning Chime17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Fuel Gauge18
Tachometer18
Odometer18
Trip Odometer18
Message Center19
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization21
Reset For System Check21
Oil Life Display21
Auto High Beam22
Autolamp (Sec)22
Autolock22
Collision Warn Gap22
Collision Warn System23
Blind Spot23
Easy Entry23
Rear Park Aid23
Language = English/Spanish/French24
Door Ajar Warning24
Park Brake Engaged24
Entertainment Systems31
Am/Fm Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System31
Accessory Delay31
Setting The Clock32
Am/Fm Radio32
Direct32
Memory Presets32
Rds Radio33
Cat (Category)/Fold (Folder)33
Cd/Mp3 Player34
Load34
Eject34
Seek35
Scan35
Text35
Shuffle35
Satellite Radio36
Sirius36
Tune36
Seek, Scan36
Memory Presets (0-9)37
Satellite Radio Menu37
Sound Adjustments39
Extra Features (Satellite Radio)40
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)40
Entertainment Systems Troubleshooting42
Usb Port42
General Audio Information43
Radio Frequencies43
Radio Reception Factors43
Cd/Cd Player Care44
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure45
Sample Mp3 Structure46
Satellite Radio Channels46
Satellite Radio Reception Factor46
Satellite Radio Information46
Sirius Satellite Radio Service47
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)47
Radio Display Messages48
Navigation System49
Sync49
Climate Controls50
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System50
Temperature Conversion: To Switch Between Fahrenheit And Celsius50
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode52
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Panel Or Panel/Floor Modes52
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather52
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control53
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Navigiation Based)55
Navigation System Based Climate Control55
Touchscreen Function (Temperature Control)57
Voice Commands In Climate Mode58
Rear Window Defroster59
For Maximum Cooling Performance59
Cabin Air Filter60
Lights61
Headlamp Control61
Autolamp Control61
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay61
High Beams62
Auto High Beams62
Enabling/Disabling Auto High Beams63
Setting Auto High Beam Sensitivity64
Automatic High Beam Troubleshooting64
Flash-To-Pass65
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)65
Panel Dimmer Control66
Aiming The Headlamps66
Vertical Aim Adjustment66
Turn Signal Control68
Interior Lamps68
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps68
Bulb Replacement69
Ambient Lighting69
Lamp Assembly Condensation69
Using The Right Bulbs70
Replacing Headlamp (Low/High Beam) Bulbs71
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs71
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs71
Replacing Rear Brake/Tail/Turn And Side Marker Lamp Bulbs72
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs73
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs74
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs74
Replacing Supplemental Park Lamp Bulbs74
Driver Controls75
Mulfi-Function Lever75
Windshield Wiper Control75
Rain Sensing Wipers Control75
Windshield Washer Control76
Courtesy Wipe Feature76
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature76
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel77
Illuminated Visor Mirror77
Slide-On-Rod Feature77
Steering Wheel Adjustment77
Overhead Console78
Storage Compartment78
Electronic Compass78
Compass Zone Adjustment79
Compass Calibration Adjustment79
Center Console80
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)81
Power Windows82
Rear Window Buffeting82
Global Open Windows82
One-Touch Up Or Down82
Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up Or Down Windows Only)84
Security Override84
Window Lock84
Power Rear Sunshade85
Interior Mirror85
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror85
Power Side View Mirrors86
Automatic Dimming Feature86
Heated Mirrors86
Blind Spot Mirrors86
Speed Control87
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals87
Fold-Away Mirrors87
Memory Feature87
Using Speed Control88
Setting Speed Control88
Disengaging Speed Control88
Resuming A Set Speed88
Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)89
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control89
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control89
Turning Off Speed Control89
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control90
Following A Vehicle91
Setting The Gap Distance92
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control93
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control93
Changing The Set Speed93
Resuming The Set Speed94
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation94
Hilly Condition Usage94
Turning Off Cruise Control95
Detection Issues95
Acc Not Available96
Blocked Sensor96
Steering Wheel Controls98
Radio Control Features98
Navigation System Hands-Free Control Features98
Moon Roof99
Sync System Hands-Free Control Feature99
Navigation System/Sync Hands-Free Control Features99
Universal Garage Door Opener100
To Open/Close The Moon Roof100
Bounce-Back100
To Vent The Moon Roof100
Car2U Home Automation System101
Homelink Wireless Control System101
Programming Homelink102
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming103
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System104
Erasing Homelink Buttons104
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button104
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)105
Rolling Code Programming106
Fixed Code Programming108
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons109
Interior Trunk Control111
Cargo Area Features111
Cargo Net111
Locks And Security112
Keys112
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)112
Intelligent Access Key (Ia Key)113
Mykey114
Create A Mykey115
Programming Mykey Optional Settings115
Disable Mykey116
Check Mykey System Status116
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems116
Vehicles Equipped With Traditional Keys117
Vehicles Equipped With An Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)117
Mykey Troubleshooting118
Power Door Locks120
Smart Unlocks120
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys (Ia Key)120
Central Unlocking/Two-Stage Unlocking For Intelligent Access Keys121
Autolock Feature121
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature121
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure122
Keyless Entry Keypad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure123
Autounlock Feature123
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature123
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure124
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure125
Childproof Door Locks125
Interior Luggage Compartment Release126
Remote Entry System127
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters127
Intelligent Access Key128
Intelligent Access129
Activating Intelligent Access at the Driver's Door129
Activating Intelligent Access At The Trunk129
Push Button Start130
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock130
Opening Front Windows And Moon Roof130
Locking The Doors130
Car Finder131
Sounding A Panic Alarm131
Opening The Trunk131
Memory Feature (Seat, Mirrors And Adjustable Pedals)131
Deprogramming Memory Feature From The Transmitter132
Replacing The Battery (Transmitter)133
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (Ikt)133
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts) Or Intelligent Access Keys (Ia Keys)134
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts) Or Intelligent Access Keys (Ia Keys)134
Illuminated Entry134
Illuminated Exit135
Battery Saver135
Accessory Mode Battery Saver For Intelligent Access Keys With Push Button Start135
Securicode Keyless Entry System136
Erasing Personal Code137
Anti-Scan Feature137
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry137
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System138
Anti-Theft Indicator139
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikt) Or Intelligent Access Keys140
Programming Spare Keys140
Programming Spare Intelligent Access Keys141
Perimeter Alarm System143
Triggering The Anti-Theft System144
Adjustable Head Restraints145
Seating And Safety Restraints145
Using The Manual Lumbar Support148
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat148
Multi-Contour Seat149
Adjusting The Front Power Seat150
Using The Power Lumbar Support152
Dual Setting Heated Seats152
Three-Position Heated And Cooled Seats153
Heated Seats153
Cooled Seats154
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement154
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals156
Easy Entry/Exit Feature157
Rear Seats157
Non-Adjustable Second-Row Outboard Head Restraints157
Adjustable Second Row Center Head Restraint159
Split-Folding Rear Seat161
Seat-Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment162
Rear Heated Seats163
Safety Restraints164
Personal Safety System164
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?164
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints165
Front Crash Severity Sensor165
Driver's Seat Position Sensor165
Front Passenger Sensing System165
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors166
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners166
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors166
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational166
Safety Belt Precautions167
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts168
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard169
Vehicle Sensitive Mode169
Automatic Locking Mode169
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode170
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode170
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode171
Safety Belt Height Adjustment171
Safety Belt Pretensioner171
Safety Belt Extension Assembly172
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime172
Belt-Minder173
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature175
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)177
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions178
Children And Airbags179
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?180
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit185
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational186
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?187
Safety Canopy System188
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?189
Determining If The System Is Operational191
Sos Post-Crash Alert System191
Safety Restraints For Children192
Important Child Restraint Precautions192
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children193
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children194
Transporting Children196
Safety Seats For Children197
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats197
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts197
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments200
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats203
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps203
Child Booster Seats204
When Children Should Use Booster Seats205
Types Of Booster Seats206
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts207
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance208
Tires, Wheels And Loading209
Uniform Tire Quality Grading209
Treadwear209
Traction Aa A B C209
Tire Information209
Temperature A B C210
Glossary Of Tire Terminology210
Inflating Your Tires211
Tire Inflation211
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure212
Tire Care213
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems213
Tire Wear214
Damage214
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)215
Tire Replacement Requirements215
Safety Practices216
Highway Hazards217
Tire And Wheel Alignment217
Tire Rotation217
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall219
Information on "P" Type Tires219
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires222
Information on "T" Type Tires223
Location Of The Tire Label223
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)224
Changing Tires With Tpms225
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)226
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed226
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly227
When Inflating Your Tires228
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure228
Snow Tires And Chains229
Summer Tires230
Vehicle Loading - With Or Without A Trailer230
Base Curb Weight230
Vehicle Curb Weight230
Payload231
Cargo Weight232
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)233
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)233
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)233
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)233
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)235
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)235
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight235
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit235
Trailer Towing237
Preparing To Tow237
Hitches237
Safety Chains237
Trailer Brakes238
Trailer Lamps238
Driving While You Tow238
Recreational Towing239
Servicing After Towing239
Trailer Towing Tips239
Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles240
All-Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles240
Driving241
Starting241
Positions Of The Ignition241
Important Safety Precautions When Starting242
Starting The Engine243
Push Button Start System244
Ignition Modes244
Back-Up Method Of Starting245
Fast Restart Feature246
Switching The Vehicle Off When Not In Park246
Absence Of The Intelligent Access Key246
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes246
Engine Block Heater247
Important Ventilating Information247
Brakes248
How To Use The Engine Block Heater248
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)249
Brake Assist249
Abs Warning Lamp249
Parking Brake250
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System251
Traction Control System (Tcs)253
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)253
Switching Off Advancetrac254
Advancetrac Features255
Advancetrac Sport Mode256
Steering256
Brake-Shift Interlock257
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning259
Gearshift Positions Of The 6–Speed Automatic Transmission With Transmission Control Switch259
P (Park)259
Transmission Operation259
R (Reverse)260
N (Neutral)260
D (Drive) With Overdrive260
D (Drive) With Grade Assist260
Gearshift Positions Of The 6–Speed With Selectshift Automatic Transmission (Sst)261
Paddle Shifters262
Recommended Shift Speeds263
Reverse Sensing System263
Rearview Camera System265
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Rear View Mirror266
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Navigation Screen266
Collision Warning System267
Night Time And Dark Area Use267
Collision Warning System Limitations268
Blind Spot Information System (Blis) With Cross Traffic Alert (Cta)270
Activating/Deactivating Collision Warning System270
Blis Detection Limitations272
Blis False Alerts272
Cross Traffic Alert (Cta) System Operation272
Cta Detection Limitations274
Cta False Alerts274
Cta And Reverse Sensing System (Rss) Interaction274
Blis And/Or Cta On/Off And Disable Operation274
Blis And/Or Cta Fault Operation275
Trailer Tow False Alerts276
Day And Night Brightness276
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System277
Driving On Slippery Surfaces With Awd Vehicles278
Basic Operating Principles278
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement278
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck278
Emergency Maneuvers279
Awd Systems279
Sand280
Mud And Water280
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain281
Driving On Snow And Ice282
Driving Through Water283
Roadside Emergencies284
Getting Roadside Assistance284
Hazard Flasher Control285
Fuel Pump Shut-Off286
Fuses And Relays286
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color287
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel288
Fuses Codes Table288
Power Distribution Box291
High-Current Fuses Codes Table292
Changing Tires294
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information295
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle297
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack297
Tire Change Procedure297
Stowing The Tire And Jack300
Temporary Mobility Kit301
If You Are Stowing The Flat Tire301
Tips For Use Of The Temporary Mobility Kit303
What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured304
Reinflating The Tire With Sealing Compound And Air304
Checking Tire Pressure306
What To Do After The Tire Has Been Sealed307
Removal Of The Sealant Canister From The Temporary Mobility Kit308
Installation Of The Sealant Canister To The Temporary Mobility Kit308
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications309
Running Out Of Fuel310
Jump Starting311
Connecting The Jumper Cables312
Jump Starting Procedure314
Removing The Jumper Cables314
Wrecker Towing316
Emergency Towing317
Customer Assistance318
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)324
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)324
Cleaning325
Washing The Exterior325
Exterior Chrome325
Waxing326
Paint Chips326
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers326
Engine Cleaning327
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning329
Windows And Wiper Blades Cleaning329
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens330
Interior Cleaning330
Leather Seats Cleaning331
Underbody Cleaning331
Maintenance And Specifications333
Service Recommendations333
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle333
Opening The Hood334
Engine Compartment Components335
Engine Shield337
Windshield Washer Fluid337
Changing The Wiper Blades338
Checking The Engine Oil338
Adding Engine Oil340
Battery341
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil341
Checking Engine Coolant344
Adding Engine Coolant345
Recycled Engine Coolant347
Coolant Refill Capacity347
Severe Climates347
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling348
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated348
Fuel Filter349
Fuel Information349
Refueling351
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System352
Choosing The Right Fuel353
Octane Recommendations353
Fuel Quality354
If You Have Run Out Of Fuel354
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container355
Fuel Economy356
Fuel Measuring Techniques356
Filling The Tank356
Calculating Fuel Economy357
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits358
Emission Control System359
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates359
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)360
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing361
Power Steering Fluid (Except Sho Engine)362
Brake Fluid363
Transmission Fluid363
Low Fluid Level366
Correct Fluid Level366
High Fluid Level366
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels367
Air Filter368
Motorcraft Part Numbers369
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities370
Engine Data373
Engine Drivebelt Routing373
Identifying Your Vehicle374
Safety Compliance Certification Label374
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)375
Transmission Code Designations376
Accessories377
Ford Extended Service Plan379
Index382