2012 FORD TAURUS Quick Reference Guide

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Fan Speed Press + to increase or – to
decrease fan speed.
deFro St Distributes outside air
through the windshield
defroster and demister
vents. Can be used to
clear thin ice or fog from
the windshield.
rear de Fro St Press to activate and
clear the rear window and
side heated mirrors of thin
ice and fog. Press again
to deactivate.

power/driver
temperature Press to turn on/off. Turn
to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver
side of the vehicle (when
PASS TEMP is active)
or for the entire vehicle
cabin (when PASS TEMP
is not active).

Heated and Cooled
driver/ pa SS enger
Seat S (iF equipped) Press repeatedly to cycle
through various settings and turn the feature off.
Note: When the heated/
cooled front seat is active,
you will be able to hear the
fan operating inside the
seat. This is normal.
Heated rear Seat S
(i F equipped)The controls are on the back
of the center console. Press
the left side of the control
for minimum heat or press
the right side for maximum
heat. Press again to turn off.

manual override Control Press repeatedly to
cycle through various
airflow options. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for
more information.

auto Press to activate automatic
temperature control. The
system will automatically
determine fan speed,
airflow location, A/C (on
or off) and outside or
recirculated air, to heat or
cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
Press again to deactivate.
ma X a/C Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument
panel vents to cool the
vehicle. This mode is more
economical and efficient.
May also help reduce
undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
re C ir Culated airUsing this mode may
reduce the amount of
time needed to cool down
the interior of the vehicle
and may also help reduce
undesirable odors from
reaching the interior
of the vehicle.

pa SS temp Press to activate the
passenger side climate
control (dual zone). Turn
the control to increase/
decrease temperature on
the passenger side. Press
again to turn off and return
to single zone where the
driver side temperature
control determines the
temperature for the
entire vehicle.
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Headlamp Control S Turns the headlamps off. Turns on parking,
instrument panel, license
plate and tail lamps.
Turns on low
beam headlamps.
Autolamps: Automatically
turns the exterior lamps
on/off based on
available daylight.
Servi Ce engine Soon lig HtIlluminates briefly when
the ignition is turned on. If
it remains on or is blinking
after the engine is started,
the on-board diagnostics
system (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction.
Drive in a moderate fashion
and contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
aBS warning ligHt Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If the
light remains on or continues
to flash, a malfunction has
been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible and have the system
serviced. Normal braking (less
ABS) is still functional unless
the brake warning light
is
also illuminated.
air Bag readine SS
lig HtIlluminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If this
light fails to illuminate, remains
on or continues to flash after
the engine is started, contact
your authorized dealer for
service as soon as possible.
A chime will also sound if
there is a malfunction in the
indicator light.
paddle SH iF ter S (i F equ i ppe d)Your SelectShift Automatic™
transmission (if equipped)
gives you the ability to
manually change gears
without taking your hands
off the wheel. To use,
move the gearshift lever
from D (Drive position) to
M (Manual position). To
downshift, simply press the
paddle shifters forward.
To upshift, pull the paddle
shifters rearward. For more
information, refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
multi-Fun Ction
leverRotate the end of the control
up/down to increase/decrease
the speed of the wipers. Push
the end of the stalk:
• quickly for a single swipe
without fluid.
• and hold briefly for three
swipes with washer fluid.
• and hold for a longer
wash cycle.
rai n-Se n Si ng wi pe r S (iF equ i ppe d)These wipers automatically
activate when moisture is
present on the windshield and
the control is set to any setting
except OFF. The wiper speed
will vary based on the amount
of moisture detected on the
windshield. Ensure that the
control is turned to OFF prior
to entering a car wash. Note:
For optimal wiper performance,
clean your blades and glass
regularly. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for
more information.
me SS age CenterDisplays important vehicle
information through a
constant monitoring of
vehicle systems. The system
will notify you of potential
problems with a display of
warnings followed by a long
indicator chime. Use the
INFO, SETUP and RESET
buttons to access various
menus and settings within
the message center. Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
Ste e r i ng wH e e l
Control S
To set the speed:
1. Press ON.
2. Accelerate to the
desired speed.
3. Press SET + or SET -
and take your foot off
the accelerator.
• To set a higher speed, press
and hold SET + or press
SET + repeatedly until the
desired speed is reached.
• To set a lower speed, press
and hold SET – or press
SET – repeatedly until the
desired speed is reached.
• To return to a previously set
speed, press RESUME.
• To turn off, press OFF or turn
off the ignition.
VOL: Press to increase/
decrease volume levels.
: Press to access the
previous/next radio station,
CD track or preset satellite
radio channel.
: Press to access voice
recognition, if equipped.

: Press to access
SYN C® phone features,
if equipped.
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Se Control (iF equipped)Allows you to set a ‘gap
distance’ between yourself
and the vehicle in front
of you in the same lane
when your cruise control
is active. Once you select
one of three possible gap
distances (Sporty, Normal
or Comfort), the vehicle will
then automatically adjust your
speed to maintain the chosen
distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you.
Note: Driving aids do not
replace the need to watch
where the vehicle is moving
and break where necessary.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for safety information, more
detail and limitations.
Colli Sion warning Sy Stem (iF equipped) Uses a radar sensor to
detect if vehicles ahead of
you, moving in the same
direction, may be a collision
risk. The system will alert
you with an audible chime
and red warning light which
will appear above the
dash. If the risk of collision
increases, the system then
increases brake support to
help reduce collision speed.
The system is active at
speeds above approximately
5 mph (8 km/h). For more
information on activating
and deactivating the system,
refer to Message center
in the Instrument Cluster
chapter. Note: Driving aids
do not replace the need to
watch where the vehicle is
moving and brake where
necessary. The system will
not brake without the driver
pressing the brake pedal.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety information,
more detail and limitations.
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SH Button
Start (i F equipped)The push button start
system allows you to start
your vehicle by simply
pressing the ENGINE
START button while
pressing the brake pedal,
provided your intelligent
access key is present inside
the vehicle or in the trunk.
Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for medical and safety
information, more details
and limitations.
BaC kup metH od oF StartingIn the event that the battery is
low in your intelligent access
key (IA key), or if there is
excessive radio frequency
interference, you can start the
car by placing the IA key in
the backup slot in your center
console utility compartment.
Insert the IA key into the slot
with buttons facing out and
with key ring up. Then press
the ENGINE START button
and brake pedal to start your
vehicle as usual. The IA key
can be removed from the
backup slot once the vehicle
is started, if desired.
Hazard Fla SH er
advan Cetra C® StaBility
en Han Cement
Sy StemHelps you maintain
stability and steerability
of your vehicle during a
variety of road conditions.
If your vehicle becomes
stuck, try turning off the
AdvanceTrac
® system (by pressing the control) to
allow wheel spin and help
increase momentum to help
dig the vehicle out. Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
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Bient lig Hting (iF equipped) Press repeatedly to turn
the feature on, cycle through
several color options and turn
the feature off. Press the
other side of the control to
adjust the color intensity.
When activated, the foot
well areas and cup holders
will illuminate with the
chosen color.
power rear
Sun SHade (iF equipped)The power rear sunshade
covers the rear window of
the vehicle and is equipped
with an automatic, one-touch,
auto down feature. To move
the shade up or down, press
. To stop motion at any
time, press the control again.
N ote: The sunshade will
automatically retract when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
interior trunk
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navigation SyStem (iF equipped)The mobile media
navigation system
allows you to record
CDs, listen to your saved
music, play DVDs, access
climate control options
as well as navigate the
vehicle. Refer to your
Navigation supplement
for more information.
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dire CtPress DIRECT and then,
using the memory presets
(0-9), enter in the desired
radio station, track number,
MP3 folder number (if in
MP3 mode), or satellite
radio channel.
power/volume Press to turn the system
on/off. Turn to increase/
decrease the volume.

am /Fm Press repeatedly to cycle
through AM, FM1 or FM2
frequency bands.
Siriu SPress repeatedly to cycle
through SAT1, SAT2 and
SAT3 (satellite radio modes,
if equipped). Press MENU
when active and then OK
to enter the satellite radio
menu and access more
options.
Cd Press to enter CD/MP3
mode. If a disc is already
present in the system, CD
play will begin where it last
ended.

tune Turn to access the
next/previous satellite radio channel, or to go up/down
the radio band frequency in
individual increments.
Sound Press repeatedly to
access: Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fade, Speed
compensated volume

and DSP mode (if
equipped). Press
SEEK to adjust.
CloCk To set the time, press
CLOCK. Use the memory
preset numbers to enter the
desired time and press OK.
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SYN C® (if equipped): SYNC® is a hands-free communications and entertainment system
with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC®
Supplement, the SYNC® section in the Navigation Supplement (if equipped) or visit
www.SyncMyRide.com.
SIRIUS
® satellite radio broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. For more information and a
complete list of SIRIUS® satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.siriuscanada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS® at 1–888–539–7474. Satellite radio is only available with a valid SIRIUS® radio subscription.
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide. Use extreme caution with any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Ford
recommends against the use of any hand-held device while driving and tha\
t you comply with
all applicable laws. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
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2 0 12Ta u r u sThis Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace
your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more
detailed information concerning the features of your
vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed
to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your
passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide
carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle
and refer to the appropriate sections when questions
arise. All information contained in this Quick Reference
Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We
reserve the right to change features, operation and/
or functionality of any vehicle specification at any
time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most
current information. For detailed operating and safety
information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Ford Motor CoM panyCusto Mer relationship Centerp.o. Box 6248
dear Born, M i 481211-800-392-3673 (Ford)(tdd For the hearing iM paired:
1-800-232-5952)
www.fordowner.com
www.ford.ca
May 2011
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide Ford Taurus
Litho in U.S.A.
AdditionAlf e a t u r e s
intelligent aCC eSS key (iF equipped) Intelligent access keys allow you to unlock the vehicle door
(or trunk) and start the car without using a key (provided your
intelligent access key is within approximately three feet). To unlock
the driver’s door, simply have the intelligent key within range (in your
pocket or purse, for example) and press any button on the keyless
entry keypad. To unlock the trunk, have the intelligent key within
range and press the exterior trunk release button located below the
license plate. To start the car, have the intelligent key inside the car
or trunk and press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START button
next to the steering wheel. The intelligent access key also contains a
mechanical key blade which can be used to unlock the driver door.
Simply press the release button on the back of the transmitter and
slide the key blade out.
moon roo F (iF equipped)
Your moon roof is
equipped with an
automatic one-touch
express opening, closing
and venting feature.
• To open: Press
and release the
SLIDE control.
• To close: Pull
and release the
SLIDE control.
• To vent: Press
and release the
TILT control. •
To close from a venting
position: Pull and hold
the TILT control.
Se C uriCode™

keyle SS entry
Sy Stem Allows you to lock or
unlock the doors as well
as open the trunk without
a key. Ensure that you
have your five-digit
factory code, located on
your owner’s wallet card
in the glove box.
integrated key Head tran Smitter (ikt ) and intelligent aCC eSS remote entry iC on S • Press once to lock all doors. Press again within three seconds to
confirm all doors are closed.
• Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. Press again within three
seconds to unlock all doors.
• Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press again or turn on
the ignition to deactivate.
• Press
twice within three seconds to open the trunk.
• Car finder: Press twice within three seconds to locate
your vehicle. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. •
To unlock the driver’s door,
enter your five-digit factory
code or personal code.
•
To unlock all doors, enter
your five-digit factory code
or personal code and, within
five seconds, press 3-4.
• To open the trunk, enter your
five-digit factory code or
personal code and, within
five seconds, press 5-6.
• To lock all vehicle doors,
press and hold 7-8 and 9-0
at the same time (you do not
need to enter your factory
code first).
rearview Camera (iF equipped) This system provides a visual
display of the area behind
the vehicle. The display
automatically appears on
the navigation screen (if
equipped) or in the rearview
mirror when the vehicle is in
R (Reverse) and uses colors
(green, yellow and red) to
alert you of your proximity
to objects. Note: Visibility
aids do not replace the need
to watch where the vehicle
is moving. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for safety
information, more detail and
limitations.
Blind Spot
in Formation Sy Stem (B liS®) wit H CroSS
tra FFiC alert (C ta),
(i F equipped)
BLIS® uses radar sensors
to help you determine if a
vehicle may be in your blind
spot zone when driving on
roads and freeways. The CTA
feature alerts you if a car is
coming towards you when you are backing out of a parking

space. Note: Visibility aids do
not replace the need to watch
where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for safety information, more
detail and limitations.
Blind Spot mirror S
(i F equipped)
These exterior mirrors have
integrated convex spotter
mirrors built into the upper
corner, and are designed to
help you see a vehicle which
may be in your blind spot.
As a vehicle approaches, its
image will transition from the
large mirror to the smaller
convex spotter mirror.
rever Se Sen Sing
Sy Stem (iF equipped) The reverse sensing system
may warn you if there is an
object behind the vehicle. A
warning tone will sound which
increases in frequency as the
object gets closer and then
will sound continuously when
the object is less than 10
inches away. The system is
active when the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) and traveling less
than 3 mph (5 km/h). Note:
Visibility aids do not replace
the need to watch where the
vehicle is moving. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for safety
information, more detail and
limitations.
mykey® Allows you to program
certain driving restrictions
on any standard key in order
to promote good driving habits. When MyKey
® is
programmed, the following
features are adjusted:
• Belt-Minder
® will sound
continuously and the audio
will be muted until the safety
belt is buckled.
• Audible and visual low
fuel warnings are provided.
• Certain features cannot
be turned off such as, the
reverse sensing system,
Blind spot information
system (BLIS™) with Cross
traffic alert (if equipped) and
collision warning system
(if equipped).
• Audio volume is limited.
• Vehicle speed is limited.
• Audible and visual
speed warnings at
preselected speeds.
• AdvanceTrac
®
cannot be
programmed off.
multi-Contour
Front Seat S witH
aC tive motion™

(iF equipped)
Your driver and passenger
seats may have a massage
feature. Push and release the
front portion of the massage
control (1) to activate the
cushion massage feature. Push
and release the rear portion
of the massage control (1) to
activate the back massage
feature. To deactivate, press
(1) again or press the lumbar
control (2). To adjust the
lumbar setting, press the
lumbar control (2) up or down
to select either the top, middle
or bottom part of the seat
back. Push and hold the front
portion of the lumbar control
(2) to increase firmness and
the rear portion to decrease
firmness. Please allow a few
seconds for your selection to
activate. The back and cushion
massage features do not
function at the same time.
Note: The massage system
will turn off after 20 minutes.
Sele CtSH iF t
automati C™

tran Smi SS ion (iF equipped)This automatic transmission
gives you the ability to
manually change gears
without using a clutch. To
use, move the gearshift lever
from the D (Drive) position
to the M (Manual) position.
To downshift, press the
paddle shifters forward.
To upshift, pull the paddle
shifters rearward.
improved Fuel
eC onomy wH ile
CoaS ting or
de C eleratingYour vehicle has been
designed to improve fuel
economy by reducing fuel
usage while coasting or
decelerating. This may
be perceived as a light to
medium braking sensation
when removing your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
eaS y Fuel® Sy
Stem
With this system, you simply
press open the fuel filler door,
insert the nozzle and begin
fueling. Ensure that you wait
five seconds from the time
the refueling nozzle is shut-off
until the nozzle is pulled back
out of the fill pipe to allow
residual fuel in the nozzle to
drain into the tank. The Easy
Fuel
® system is self-sealing
and therefore protected
against dust, dirt, water, snow
and ice. To use a portable
fuel container, slowly insert
the fuel funnel (located in the
spare tire compartment), and
pour the fuel into the funnel.
When done, clean the funnel
or properly dispose of it. Extra
funnels can be purchased
from your authorized dealer.
Do not use aftermarket
funnels as they will not work
with the Easy Fuel
® system
and may cause damage.
Fuel tank CapaC ity/Fuel inFo Your vehicle has a fuel tank
capacity of 19.0 gallons
(71.9L). Use only “Regular”
gasoline with an octane rating
of 87. Do not use E85 fuels
because your vehicle was not
designed to run on fuels with
more than 10% ethanol.
tire pre SSure
Check your tire pressure
at least once a month and
before long trips (including
spare, if equipped). The recommended specifications
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label or Tire
Label located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver’s
door. As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire

pressure warning light

when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-
inflated. Refer to the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter
in your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
lo Cation o F Spare
tire and tool SYour vehicle is either
equipped with a spare tire or
a temporary mobility kit,
both of which are located
in the spare tire well in
the trunk, under the floor
panel. The tire is designed
for emergency use only
and should be replaced as
soon as possible. The kit
contains an air compressor
to re-inflate the tire and a
sealing compound that will
seal most punctures caused
by nails or similar objects. Do
not attempt to repair large
punctures or damage to the
tire’s sidewall. The mobility
kit provides a temporary
seal allowing you to drive up
to 120 miles (200 km) at a
maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve
stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized
Ford dealer. Note: The
sealant in the canister is to
be used for one tire only. See
your authorized dealer for
replacement canisters. For
complete information, refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
road
Side
aSS iS tan CeYour new Ford Taurus
comes with the assurance
and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside
assistance. To receive
roadside assistance in the
United States, call
1 (800) 241-3673.
In Canada, call
1 (800) 665-2006.
So S poSt-CraSH
alert Sy Stem™
This system provides audible
and visual alarms when a
crash causes the deployment
of airbags or the activation of
the safety belt pretensioners.
The turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound. To
deactivate, press the hazard
flasher control
, or the
panic button on your
remote transmitter.
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