Table Of Contents - Ford Taurus 2015 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Protecting The Environment10
Introduction10
Symbol Glossary11
Data Recording13
Service Data Recording13
Event Data Recording13
California Proposition 6515
Perchlorate Material15
Ford Credit15
Replacement Parts Recommendation15
Collision Repairs16
Special Instructions16
Mobile Communications Equipment17
Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information17
General Information18
Child Safety18
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children19
Child Seat Positioning20
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children21
Booster Seats22
Types Of Booster Seats23
Installing Child Seats25
Child Seats25
Using Lap And Shoulder Belts25
Using Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)29
Child Seat Positioning For Latch Lower Anchors30
Using Tether Straps31
Child Safety Locks33
Principles Of Operation34
Safety Belts34
Fastening The Safety Belts36
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy36
Safety Belt Locking Modes37
Vehicle Sensitive Mode37
Automatic Locking Mode38
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode38
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode38
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode38
Safety Belt Height Adjustment39
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime39
Conditions Of Operation39
Safety Belt-Minder40
Deactivating And Activating The Belt-Minder Feature41
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance42
Personal Safety System43
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?43
Supplementary Restraints System44
Sos Post-Crash Alert System45
Driver And Passenger Airbags46
Proper Driver And Front Passenger Seating Adjustment47
Children And Airbags47
Front Passenger Sensing System48
Side Airbags52
Safety Canopy Curtain Airbags53
Crash Sensors And Airbag Indicator55
Airbag Disposal56
Keys And Remote Control57
General Information On Radio Frequencies57
Intelligent Access57
Remote Control58
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)58
Intelligent Access Key58
Keys58
Replacing The Battery59
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter59
Intelligent Access Transmitter60
Memory Feature60
Programming Memory To The Remote Control61
Deactivating Memory From The Remote Control61
Car Finder61
Sounding A Panic Alarm62
Remote Start62
Remote Starting The Vehicle63
Extending The Vehicle Run Time64
Turning The Vehicle Off After Remote Starting64
Replacing A Lost Key Or Remote Control64
Non-Configurable Settings65
Configurable Settings65
Settings, Mykey65
Creating A Mykey66
Programming/Changing Configurable Settings66
Clearing All Mykeys67
Checking Mykey System Status67
Mykey Distance67
Number Of Mykey(S)67
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems68
Remote Start, Mykey68
Troubleshooting, Mykey68
Locking And Unlocking69
Power Door Locks69
Unlocking The Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)69
Locking The Doors70
Opening The Trunk70
Activating Intelligent Access70
At The Front Doors70
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter71
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys71
Autolock Feature72
Autounlock Feature72
Enabling Or Disabling72
Illuminated Entry72
Illuminated Exit73
Battery Saver73
Accessory Mode Battery Saver For Intelligent Access Keys73
Securicode Keyless Entry Keypad73
Programming A Personal Entry Code74
Erasing A Personal Code75
Anti-Scan Feature75
Unlocking And Locking The Doors75
Displaying The Factory-Set Code76
Trunk Release76
From Inside Your Vehicle76
Vehicles With Intelligent Access76
Interior Luggage Compartment Release77
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System78
Replacement Keys78
Programming A Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter79
Programming A Spare Intelligent Access Key80
Anti-Theft Alarm81
Arming The Alarm81
Disarming The Alarm81
Adjusting The Steering Wheel82
Power Tilt And Telescope Steering Column83
Easy Entry And Exit Feature83
Audio Control84
Voice Control84
Steering Wheel Controls84
Cruise Control85
Information Display Control85
Cluster Display Control Features86
Heated Steering Wheel86
Adjustable Pedals87
Windshield Wipers88
Rain-Sensing Wipers88
Wipers And Washers88
Windshield Washers89
Lighting Control90
High Beams90
Headlamp Flasher90
Autolamps91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer92
Headlamp Exit Delay92
Daytime Running Lamps93
Automatic High Beam Control93
Activating The System94
Direction Indicators95
Manually Overriding The System95
Interior Lamps96
Front Row Map Lamps96
Rear Dome/Reading Lamps96
Power Windows97
Rear Window Buffeting97
One-Touch Up Or Down97
Global Opening97
Windows And Mirrors97
Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up Or Down Windows Only)98
Overriding The Bounce-Back Feature98
Window Lock98
Accessory Delay98
Exterior Mirrors99
Power Exterior Mirrors99
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors99
Heated Exterior Mirror99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors100
Blind Spot Information System (Blis®) With Cross Traffic Alert100
Interior Mirror101
Auto-Dimming Mirror101
Sun Visors101
Slide-On-Rod101
Sunshade102
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror102
Moonroof103
Opening And Closing The Moonroof103
Bounce-Back103
Venting The Moonroof103
Gauges104
Instrument Cluster104
Fuel Gauge105
Low Fuel Reminder105
Warning Lamps And Indicators106
Adaptive Cruise Control (Rtt)107
Airbag Readiness107
Anti-Lock Brake System107
Brake System Warning Light107
Charging System (Rtt)108
Door Ajar (Rtt)108
Engine Oil Pressure (Rtt)108
Engine Coolant Temperature (Rtt)108
Low Fuel (Rtt)109
Low Tire Pressure Warning109
Low Washer Fluid (Rtt)109
Park Lamps109
Service Engine Soon110
Speed Control (Rtt)110
Audible Warnings And Indicators111
Stability Control System111
Stability Control System Off111
Turn Signal111
Information Display Controls112
Menu112
Fuel Economy113
Information113
Trip And Fuel Economy Computer116
Resetting The Trip Computer116
Odometer116
Trip Odometer116
Main Menu117
Display Mode118
Driver Assist120
Information Messages123
Message Indicators123
Manual Climate Control132
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning132
Automatic Climate Control133
Dual Automatic Temperature Control133
Automatic Climate Control (With Sony Audio System)135
Automatic Climate Control (With Mytemp)136
General Operating Tips138
Heating The Interior Quickly139
Recommended Settings For Heating139
Cooling The Interior Quickly139
Recommended Settings For Cooling140
Side Window Defogging In Cold Weather140
Heated Windows And Mirrors141
Heated Rear Window141
Heated Exterior Mirrors141
Cabin Air Filter141
Rear Window Defroster141
Manual Climate Systems142
Automatic Settings142
Sitting In The Correct Position143
Seats143
Head Restraints144
Rear Seat Center Head Restraint145
Tilting Head Restraints146
Front Manual Seats146
Recline Adjustment147
Lumbar Adjustment147
Power Seats148
Power Lumbar149
Multi-Contour Active Motion Seat149
Memory Function150
Programming A Memory Position150
Recalling A Memory Position150
Heated Seats151
Recalling A Memory Position With The Remote Control151
Climate Controlled Seats152
Heated And Ventilated Seats152
Cooled Seats153
Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter Replacement153
Rear Seats154
Split-Folding Rear Seat154
To Remove An Air Filter154
To Install A Filter154
Rear Heated Seats155
Rear Seat Armrest156
Homelink Wireless Control System (If Equipped)157
Programming157
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)157
Universal Garage Door Opener158
Erasing The Function Button Codes159
Reprogramming A Single Button159
Programming Homelink To A Genie Intellicode 2 Garage Door Opener159
Programing The Transmitters160
Programming Homelink To The Genie Intellicode Garage Door Opener Motor161
Clearing A Homelink Device161
Auxiliary Power Points162
Locations162
Storage Compartments163
Center Console163
Overhead Console164
Starting And Stopping The Engine165
Ignition Switch166
Keyless Starting166
Ignition Modes167
Starting A Gasoline Engine167
Vehicles With An Ignition Key168
Vehicles With Keyless Start168
Fast Restart (Vehicles With Keyless Start)169
Failure To Start169
Automatic Engine Shutdown169
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override169
Stopping The Engine When Your Vehicle Is Stationary170
Stopping The Engine When Your Vehicle Is Moving170
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes171
Important Ventilating Information171
Engine Block Heater171
Using The Engine Block Heater172
Safety Precautions173
Fuel And Refueling173
Fuel Quality175
Choosing The Right Fuel (Gasoline Engines)175
Choosing The Right Fuel With A Flex Fuel Vehicle175
Running Out Of Fuel176
Octane Recommendations176
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container177
Refueling178
Easy Fuel No Cap Fuel System179
Fuel Consumption181
Filling The Tank181
Calculating Fuel Economy181
Emission Control System182
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)183
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing184
Automatic Transmission185
Transmission Automatic Transmission185
Selectshift Automatic Transmission186
Paddle Shifters186
Brake-Shift Interlock187
Upshift To Recommended Shift Speeds According To The Following Chart187
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning189
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow189
Using Your All Wheel Drive (Awd) System190
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)190
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (Awd)191
Basic Operating Principles In Special Conditions191
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement191
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck192
Emergency Maneuvers192
Sand193
Mud And Water193
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain194
Driving On Snow And Ice195
Maintenance And Modifications196
Brakes197
Brake Over Accelerator197
Brake Assist197
Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes198
Parking Brake198
Traction Control199
Using Traction Control199
System Indicator Lights And Messages199
Stability Control200
Using Advancetrac202
Parking Aids203
Sensing System203
Using The Rear Sensing System204
Active Park Assist205
Using Active Park Assist206
Automatic Steering Into Parking Space207
Deactivating The Park Assist Feature208
Troubleshooting The System209
The System Does Not Look For A Space209
The System Does Not Offer A Particular Space209
The System Does Not Position The Vehicle Where I Want In The Space209
Rear View Camera System210
Using The Rear View Camera System211
Guidelines And The Centerline212
Enhanced Park Aids213
Manual Zoom213
Rear Camera Delay213
Using Cruise Control214
Switching Cruise Control On214
Setting A Speed214
Changing The Set Speed215
Canceling The Set Speed215
Using Adaptive Cruise Control215
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control216
Following A Vehicle217
Setting The Gap Distance218
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control218
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control218
Resuming The Set Speed219
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation219
Hilly Condition Usage219
Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control220
Detection Issues220
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available221
Blocked Sensor221
Switching To Normal Cruise Control222
Driver Alert223
Switching The System On And Off223
System Warnings223
Driving Aids223
System Display224
Resetting The System224
Lane Keeping System225
Blind Spot Information System (Blis) With Cross Traffic Alert (Cta)229
Using The Systems230
System Lights And Messages231
System Sensors232
System Limitations233
False Alerts233
System Errors234
Switching The Systems Off And On234
Collision Warning System234
Using The Collision Warning System235
Blocked Sensors236
Electric Power Steering237
Steering Tips238
Load Carrying239
Cargo Net239
Vehicle Loading239
Payload240
Cargo Weight241
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)242
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)242
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)242
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit245
Towing A Trailer247
Load Placement247
Trailer Towing247
Recommended Towing Weights248
Essential Towing Checks248
Hitches249
Safety Chains249
Trailer Brakes249
Trailer Lamps249
When Towing A Trailer250
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat Or Personal Watercraft (Pwc)250
Transporting The Vehicle251
Wrecker Towing251
Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels252
Emergency Towing252
Recreational Towing252
Vehicles Equipped With A 3.5L Engine253
Driving Hints254
Breaking-In254
Economical Driving254
Driving Through Water255
Floor Mats256
Roadside Emergencies258
Getting Roadside Assistance258
Hazard Warning Flashers260
Fuel Shutoff260
Fuel Cut-Off Switch260
Jump-Starting The Vehicle261
Preparing Your Vehicle261
Connecting The Jumper Cables262
Jump Starting263
Removing The Jumper Cables263
Customer Assistance264
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)271
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)271
Changing A Fuse272
Fuse Specification Chart272
Power Distribution Box272
High-Current Fuses273
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel278
Maintenance281
Working With The Engine Off281
Working With The Engine On281
Opening And Closing The Hood282
Under Hood Overview283
3.5L V6 Engine283
3.5L V6 Sho Engine284
Engine Shield285
2.0L Ecoboost Engine286
Engine Oil Dipstick287
Engine Oil Check287
Adding Engine Oil288
Engine Coolant Check288
Checking The Engine Coolant288
Adding Engine Coolant289
Recycled Engine Coolant290
Severe Climates290
Engine Fluid Temperature Management (Ecoboost Engine Only)291
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling292
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works292
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated293
6F35 Transmission294
6F50/6F55 Transmission294
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check294
Moving The Air Filter Assembly (Ecoboost Engine)295
Low Fluid Level297
Correct Fluid Level297
High Fluid Level297
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels297
Brake Fluid Check298
Power Steering Fluid Check298
Fuel Filter299
Washer Fluid Check299
Changing The Vehicle Battery299
Battery Relearn300
Battery Management System301
Electrical Accessory Installation302
Checking The Wiper Blades302
Changing The Wiper Blades303
Air Filter Check303
Changing The Air Filter Element304
Adjusting The Headlamps305
Vertical Aim Adjustment305
Changing A Bulb306
Lamp Assembly Condensation306
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs307
Headlamp307
Low/High Beam Bulbs307
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs308
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn And Sidemarker Lamp Bulbs308
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs308
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs309
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs309
Bulb Specification Chart310
Replacing Supplemental Park Lamp Bulbs310
Vehicle Care311
Cleaning Products311
Cleaning The Exterior311
Stripes Or Graphics312
Exterior Chrome312
Underbody312
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts312
Waxing313
Repairing Minor Paint Damage313
Cleaning The Engine313
Cleaning The Windows And Wiper Blades314
Cleaning The Interior315
Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Instrument Cluster Lens315
Cleaning Leather Seats316
Cleaning The Alloy Wheels317
Vehicle Storage318
Removing Vehicle From Storage320
Wheels And Tires321
Tire Care321
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading321
Treadwear321
Traction Aa A B C322
Temperature A B C322
Glossary Of Tire Terminology322
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall323
Information On P Type Tires324
Additional Information Contained On Tire Sidewall For Lt Type Tires327
Information On T Type Tires328
Location Of The Tire Label328
Inflating Your Tires329
Maximum Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's Maximum330
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems331
Tire Wear331
Damage332
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number332
Tire Replacement Requirements333
Safety Practices335
Highway Hazards335
Tire And Wheel Alignment335
Tire Rotation336
Using Summer Tires336
Using Snow Chains337
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)338
Changing Tires With A Tire Pressure Monitoring System339
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System339
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed339
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly340
When Inflating Your Tires341
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure341
Changing A Road Wheel342
Dissimilar Spare Tire And Wheel Assembly Information342
Tire Change Procedure344
Vehicle Jacking346
Stowing The Flat Tire348
Temporary Mobility Kit349
Tips For Use Of The Temporary Mobility Kit350
What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured351
First Stage: Reinflating The Tire With Sealing Compound And Air351
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure353
What To Do After The Tire Has Been Sealed354
Installation Of The Sealant Canister To The Temporary Mobility Kit358
Technical Specifications359
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications359
Capacities And Specifications360
Engine Specifications360
Engine Drivebelt Routing361
Part Numbers367
Vehicle Identification Number367
Vehicle Certification Label368
Transmission Code Designation369
Accessories370
Exterior Style370
Interior Style370
Lifestyle370
Extended Service Plan372
Rental Car Reimbursement372
Transferable Coverage373
Radio Frequencies And Reception Factors375
Cd And Cd Player Information375
Audio System375
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure376
Myford System377
Menu Structure379
Am/Fm/Cd Premium Audio System382
Am/Fm/Cd Sony Audio System383
Hd Radio Information384
Satellite Radio Information388
Satellite Radio Channels388
Satellite Radio Reception Factors388
Sirius Satellite Radio Service388
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)389
Troubleshooting389
Auxiliary Input Jack390
Usb Port392
Media Hub392
Sync393
Sync Owner Account394
Driving Restrictions394
Privacy Information395
When Using Sync395
Using Voice Recognition396
Initiating A Voice Session396
System Interaction And Feedback396
Adjusting The Interaction Level397
Helpful Hints397
Using Sync With Your Phone398
Pairing A Phone For The First Time398
Pairing Subsequent Phones399
Phone Voice Commands399
Making Calls401
Receiving Calls401
Phone Options During An Active Call401
Phone Book Commands401
Accessing Features Through The Phone Menu403
Text Messaging404
Receiving A Text Message405
Sending, Downloading And Deleting Your Text Messages405
Pre-Defined Text Message Options406
Accessing Your Phone Settings407
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options409
Advanced Menu Options411
Sync Applications And Services412
911 Assist412
Setting 911 Assist On413
In The Event Of A Crash414
911 Assist May Not Work If415
911 Assist Privacy Notice415
Vehicle Health Report415
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice417
Sync Services417
Connecting To Sync Services Using Voice Commands418
Connecting To Sync Services Using The Phone Menu418
Receiving Turn-By-Turn Directions419
Disconnecting From Sync Services420
Sync Services Quick Tips420
Sync Applink421
To Access Using The Phone Menu421
To Access Using The Media Menu421
To Access Using The Navigation Screen421
Using Sync With Your Media Player422
To Access Using Voice Commands422
Connecting Your Digital Media Player Via The Usb Port422
What's Playing?423
Media Voice Commands423
Voice Command Guide424
Media Menu Features425
Accessing Your Play Menu427
System Settings429
Myford Touch® (If Equipped)441
Settings443
Home443
Using The Touch-Sensitive Controls On Your System444
Using Your Steering Wheel Controls444
Cleaning The Touchscreen Display445
Support445
Safety Information445
Speed-Restricted Features446
Accessing/Adjusting Modes Through Right Vehicle Information Display448
Audio Sources And Memory Presets449
Voice Recognition449
How To Use Voice Commands With Your System450
Accessing A List Of Available Commands451
Voice Command List451
Voice Settings451
Using Voice Commands With The Touchscreen Options452
Confirmation Prompts452
Phone/Media Candidate Lists452
Voice Settings Using Voice Commands452
Entertainment453
Listening To Music453
Browsing Device Content454
"BROWSE" Within Devices454
Am And Fm455
Memory Presets455
Hd Radio455
Scan456
Options456
Direct Tune456
Hd Radio Reception And Station Troubleshooting458
Potential Station Issues459
Radio Voice Commands460
Sirius Satellite Radio461
Presets461
Alert461
Replay461
Satellite Radio Voice Commands462
Sirius Satellite Radio Information464
Potential Satellite Radio Reception Issues464
Sirius Troubleshooting Tips465
Cd Voice Commands467
Sd Card Slot And Usb Port467
Playing Music From Your Device468
Sd Card And Usb Voice Commands469
Supported Media Players, Formats And Metadata Information471
Bluetooth Audio471
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands471
A/V Inputs471
Phone Features474
Pairing Your Phone For The First Time475
Phone Menu Options476
Quick Dial477
Phonebook477
History477
Composing A Text Message478
Manage Phonebook480
Roaming Warning480
Information Menu481
Connecting To Sync Services Using The Touchscreen483
Sync Services Voice Commands485
Sirius Travel Link485
Traffic On Route And Traffic Nearby486
Movie Listings486
Weather486
Sports Info486
Sirius Travel Link Voice Commands487
Travel Link Voice Commands487
Alerts488
Calendar488
To Make Sure That 911 Assist Works Properly490
Sound495
Ambient Lighting495
Door Keypad Code496
Camera Settings496
Enable Valet Mode496
Media Player499
Navigation500
Wireless & Internet502
Climate Features506
Climate Control Voice Commands508
Navigation System509
Setting A Destination510
Destination Selections510
Point Of Interest (Poi) Categories511
Main Categories511
Subcategories511
Cityseekr512
Hotel Services And Facilities513
Setting Your Navigation Preferences514
Map Preferences514
Route Preferences514
Navigation Preferences515
Traffic Preferences515
Avoid Areas515
Map Mode515
Auto Zoom517
Map Icons517
Quick-Touch Buttons518
Set As Waypoint518
Save To Favorites518
Poi Icons518
View/Edit Route519
Navigation Map Updates519
Navigation Voice Commands519
One-Shot Destination Street Address521
Phone Issues522
Sync End User License Agreement (Eula)528
Appendices528
Description Of Other Rights And Limitations529
Scheduled Maintenance547
Oils, Fluids And Flushing549
Owner Checks And Services549
Multi-Point Inspection550
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log552
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor552
Maintenance Schedule Log555
Special Operating Conditions558
Special Operating Condition Log560
Exceptions562
California Fuel Filter Replacement562
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals562
Engine Coolant Change Record562
Engine Coolant Change Log563
Index564