Ford Taurus 2010 Full-size Sedan Manuals

Ford Taurus 2010 Full-size Sedan Manuals

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Ford Taurus 2010 Owner's Manual

Ford Taurus 2010 Owner's Manual (389 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

12
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  12
  - Service Engine Soon Light
    12
  - Brake System Warning Light
    13
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Light
    13
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    14
  - Safety Belt Light
    14
  - Charging System (RTT) Light
    14
  - Engine Oil Pressure (RTT) Light
    14
  - Door Ajar (RTT)
    15
  - Advancetrac /Traction Control Light
    15
  - Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist
    15
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning
    15
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Light
    16
  - Speed Control Light
    16
  - Throttle Control/Transmission Light
    16
  - Heads up Display
    16
- Gauges
  17
  - Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
    17
  - Headlamps on Warning Chime
    17
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    17
  - Fuel Gauge
    18
  - Tachometer
    18
  - Odometer
    18
  - Trip Odometer
    18
- Message Center
  19
  - System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
    21
  - Reset for System Check
    21
  - Oil Life Display
    21
  - Auto High Beam
    22
  - Autolamp (Sec)
    22
  - Autolock
    22
  - Collision Warn Gap
    22
  - Collision Warn System
    23
  - Blind Spot
    23
  - Easy Entry
    23
  - Rear Park Aid
    23
  - Language = English/Spanish/French
    24
  - Door Ajar Warning
    24
  - Park Brake Engaged
    24
  - Accessory Delay
    31
  - AM/FM CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
    31
Entertainment Systems

31
- AM/FM Radio
  32
- Direct
  32
- Memory Presets
  32
- Setting the Clock
  32
- CAT (Category)/Fold (Folder)
  33
- RDS Radio
  33
- CD/MP3 Player
  34
- Eject
  34
- Load
  34
- Scan
  35
- Seek
  35
- Shuffle
  35
- Text
  35
- Satellite Radio
  36
- Seek, Scan
  36
- Sirius
  36
- Tune
  36
- CAT (Category)/Fold (Folder)
  37
- Memory Presets (0-9)
  37
- Satellite Radio Menu
  37
- Sound Adjustments
  39
- Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
  40
  - Extra Features (Satellite Radio)
    40
  - Entertainment Systems Troubleshooting
    42
- USB Port
  42
  - General Audio Information
    43
  - Radio Frequencies
    43
  - Radio Reception Factors
    43
  - CD/CD Player Care
    44
  - MP3 Track and Folder Structure
    45
  - Sample MP3 Structure
    46
  - Satellite Radio Channels
    46
- Satellite Radio Information
  46
- Navigation System
  49
- Sync
  49
Climate Controls

50
Lights

61
- Auto High Beams
  62
- High Beams
  62
- Enabling/Disabling Auto High Beams
  63
- Automatic High Beam Troubleshooting
  64
- Setting Auto High Beam Sensitivity
  64
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  65
- Flash-To-Pass
  65
- Aiming the Headlamps
  66
- Panel Dimmer Control
  66
- Vertical Aim Adjustment
  66
- Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
  68
- Interior Lamps
  68
- Turn Signal Control
  68
- Ambient Lighting
  69
- Bulb Replacement
  69
Driver Controls

75
- Mulfi-Function Lever
  75
- Rain Sensing Wipers Control
  75
- Windshield Wiper Control
  75
- Courtesy Wipe Feature
  76
- Windshield Washer Control
  76
- Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature
  76
- Illuminated Visor Mirror
  77
- Slide-On-Rod Feature
  77
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  77
  - Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
    77
  - Electronic Compass
    78
  - Overhead Console
    78
  - Storage Compartment
    78
  - Compass Calibration Adjustment
    79
  - Compass Zone Adjustment
    79
  - Center Console
    80
  - Auxiliary Power Point (12VDC)
    81
  - Global Open Windows
    82
  - One-Touch up or down
    82
- Power Windows
  82
  - Rear Window Buffeting
    82
  - Bounce-Back (One-Touch up or down Windows Only)
    84
  - Security Override
    84
  - Window Lock
    84
  - Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
    85
  - Interior Mirror
    85
  - Power Rear Sunshade
    85
  - Automatic Dimming Feature
    86
  - Blind Spot Mirrors
    86
  - Heated Mirrors
    86
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    86
  - Fold-Away Mirrors
    87
  - Memory Feature
    87
  - Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
    87
- Speed Control
  87
  - Disengaging Speed Control
    88
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    88
  - Setting Speed Control
    88
  - Using Speed Control
    88
  - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
    89
  - Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
    89
  - Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
    89
  - Turning off Speed Control
    89
  - Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
    90
  - Following a Vehicle
    91
  - Setting the Gap Distance
    92
  - Changing the Set Speed
    93
  - Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control
    93
  - Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control
    93
  - Hilly Condition Usage
    94
  - Low Speed Automatic Cancellation
    94
  - Resuming the Set Speed
    94
  - Detection Issues
    95
  - Turning off Cruise Control
    95
  - ACC Not Available
    96
  - Blocked Sensor
    96
  - Navigation System Hands-Free Control Features
    98
  - Radio Control Features
    98
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    98
- Moon Roof
  99
  - Navigation System/Sync Hands-Free Control Features
    99
  - SYNC System Hands-Free Control Feature
    99
  - Bounce-Back
    100
  - To Open/Close the Moon Roof
    100
  - To Vent the Moon Roof
    100
  - Universal Garage Door Opener
    100
  - Car2U Home Automation System
    101
  - Homelink Wireless Control System
    101
  - Programming Homelink
    102
  - Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
    103
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    104
  - Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
    104
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    104
  - Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
    105
  - Rolling Code Programming
    106
  - Fixed Code Programming
    108
  - Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
    109
  - Cargo Area Features
    111
  - Cargo Net
    111
  - Interior Trunk Control
    111
Locks and Security

112
- Keys
  112
Seating and Safety Restraints

145
Tires, Wheels and Loading

209
- Tire Information
  209
  - Traction AA a B C
    209
  - Treadwear
    209
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    209
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    210
  - Temperature a B C
    210
  - Inflating Your Tires
    211
- Tire Inflation
  211
  - Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
    212
  - Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
    213
  - Tire Care
    213
  - Damage
    214
  - Tire Wear
    214
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    215
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    215
  - Safety Practices
    216
  - Highway Hazards
    217
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    217
  - Tire Rotation
    217
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    219
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    219
  - Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
    222
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    223
  - Location of the Tire Label
    223
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  224
  - Changing Tires with TPMS
    225
  - Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    226
  - When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
    226
  - When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
    227
  - How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
    228
  - When Inflating Your Tires
    228
  - Snow Tires and Chains
    229
  - Base Curb Weight
    230
  - Summer Tires
    230
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    230
  - Vehicle Loading - with or Without a Trailer
    230
  - Payload
    231
  - Cargo Weight
    232
  - 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 Weight
    235
  - Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    235
  - Hitches
    237
  - Preparing to Tow
    237
  - Safety Chains
    237
- Trailer Towing
  237
  - Driving While You Tow
    238
  - Trailer Brakes
    238
  - Trailer Lamps
    238
- Recreational Towing
  239
  - Servicing after Towing
    239
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    239
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles
    240
  - Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles
    240
Driving

241
- Starting
  241
  - Positions of the Ignition
    241
  - Important Safety Precautions When Starting
    242
  - Starting the Engine
    243
  - Push Button Start System
    244
  - Ignition Modes
    244
  - Back-Up Method of Starting
    245
  - Fast Restart Feature
    246
  - Switching the Vehicle off When Not in Park
    246
  - Absence of the Intelligent Access Key
    246
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    246
  - Engine Block Heater
    247
  - Important Ventilating Information
    247
- Brakes
  248
  - How to Use the Engine Block Heater
    248
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    249
  - Brake Assist
    249
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    249
  - Parking Brake
    250
  - Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
    251
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    253
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    253
  - Switching off Advancetrac
    254
  - Advancetrac Features
    255
  - Advancetrac Sport Mode
    256
  - Steering
    256
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    257
  - Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
    259
  - Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed Automatic Transmission with Transmission Control Switch
    259
  - P (Park)
    259
- Transmission Operation
  259
  - R (Reverse)
    260
  - N (Neutral)
    260
  - D (Drive) with Overdrive
    260
  - D (Drive) with Grade Assist
    260
  - Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed with Selectshift Automatic Transmission (SST)
    261
  - Paddle Shifters
    262
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    263
- Reverse Sensing System
  263
  - Rearview Camera System
    265
  - Image Delay if Displayed through the Rear View Mirror
    266
  - Image Delay if Displayed through the Navigation Screen
    266
  - Collision Warning System
    267
  - Night Time and Dark Area Use
    267
  - Collision Warning System Limitations
    268
  - Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
    270
  - Activating/Deactivating Collision Warning System
    270
  - BLIS Detection Limitations
    272
  - BLIS False Alerts
    272
  - Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) System Operation
    272
  - CTA Detection Limitations
    274
  - CTA False Alerts
    274
  - CTA and Reverse Sensing System (RSS) Interaction
    274
  - BLIS And/Or CTA On/Off and Disable Operation
    274
  - BLIS And/Or CTA Fault Operation
    275
  - Trailer Tow False Alerts
    276
  - Day and Night Brightness
    276
  - All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    277
  - Driving on Slippery Surfaces with AWD Vehicles
    278
  - Basic Operating Principles
    278
  - If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
    278
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
    278
  - Emergency Maneuvers
    279
  - AWD Systems
    279
  - Sand
    280
  - Mud and Water
    280
  - Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
    281
  - Driving on Snow and Ice
    282
  - Driving through Water
    283
Roadside Emergencies

284
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  284
- Hazard Flasher Control
  285
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off
  286
- Fuses and Relays
  286
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    287
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    288
  - Fuses Codes Table
    288
  - Power Distribution Box
    291
  - High-Current Fuses Codes Table
    292
- Changing Tires
  294
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    295
  - Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
    297
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
    297
  - Tire Change Procedure
    297
  - Stowing the Tire and Jack
    300
- Temporary Mobility Kit
  301
- Jump Starting
  311
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    312
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    314
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    314
- Wrecker Towing
  316
  - Emergency Towing
    317
  - Customer Assistance
    318
Customer Assistance

324
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  324
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
  324
Cleaning

325
- Exterior Chrome
  325
- Washing the Exterior
  325
- Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
  326
- Paint Chips
  326
- Waxing
  326
- Engine Cleaning
  327
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning
  329
- Windows and Wiper Blades Cleaning
  329
- Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
  330
- Interior Cleaning
  330
- Leather Seats Cleaning
  331
- Underbody Cleaning
  331
Maintenance and Specifications

333
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  333
- Service Recommendations
  333
- Opening the Hood
  334
- Engine Compartment Components
  335
- Engine Shield
  337
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  337
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  338
- Checking the Engine Oil
  338
- Adding Engine Oil
  340
- Battery
  341
  - Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
    341
  - Checking Engine Coolant
    344
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    345
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    347
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    347
  - Severe Climates
    347
  - What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
    348
  - When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
    348
  - Fuel Filter
    349
- Fuel Information
  349
  - Refueling
    351
  - Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
    352
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    353
  - Octane Recommendations
    353
  - Fuel Quality
    354
  - If You Have Run out of Fuel
    354
  - Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
    355
  - Filling the Tank
    356
  - Fuel Economy
    356
  - Fuel Measuring Techniques
    356
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    357
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    358
  - Emission Control System
    359
  - EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
    359
  - On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    360
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    361
  - Power Steering Fluid (Except SHO Engine)
    362
  - Brake Fluid
    363
  - Transmission Fluid
    363
  - Correct Fluid Level
    366
  - High Fluid Level
    366
  - Low Fluid Level
    366
  - Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
    367
  - Air Filter
    368
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    369
- Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
  370
- Engine Data
  373
  - Engine Drivebelt Routing
    373
  - Identifying Your Vehicle
    374
  - Safety Compliance Certification Label
    374
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    375
  - Transmission Code Designations
    376
Accessories

377
Ford Extended Service Plan

379
Index

382

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