2013 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

Introduction 10
Child Safety 18
Child seats...........................................20
Child seat positioning...................................20
Booster seats.........................................22
Installing child seats with lap and shoulder belts................25
Installing child safety seats with lower anchors and tethers for
children.............................................28
Installing child safety seats with tether straps..................30
Child safety locks......................................32
Safety Belts 33
Fastening the safety belts................................35
Safety belt height adjustment.............................38
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................38
Safety belt-minder.....................................39
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................41
Personal Safety System 42
Supplementary Restraints System 43
Driver and passenger airbags..............................45
Front passenger sensing system............................46
Side airbags..........................................50
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................51
Crash sensors and airbag indicator..........................53
Airbag disposal........................................54
Keys and Remote Control 55
General information on radio frequencies.....................55
Remote control........................................56
Keys...............................................56
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................62
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MyKey 63
Settings, MyKey.......................................63
Creating.............................................64
Clearing.............................................65
System status.........................................65
Remote start, MyKey...................................65
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................67
Locks 69
Locking and unlocking..................................69
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................73
Trunk release.........................................75
Interior luggage compartment release.......................76
Security 77
SecuriLockpassive anti-theft system.......................77
Anti-theft alarm.......................................80
Steering Wheel 81
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................81
Steering wheel controls..................................83
Pedals 86
Adjustable pedals......................................86
Wipers and Washers 87
Windshield wipers......................................87
Rain-sensing wipers....................................87
Windshield washers.....................................87
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Lighting 89
Lighting control.......................................89
Autolamps...........................................90
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................90
Headlamp exit delay....................................90
Daytime running lamps..................................91
Automatic high beam control..............................91
Directionindicators ....................................93
Interior lamps.........................................94
Windows and Mirrors 95
Power windows.......................................95
Exteriormirrors.......................................96
Interiormirrors........................................99
Sun visors...........................................99
Sunshade...........................................100
Moonroof...........................................101
Instrument Cluster 102
Gauges.............................................102
Warning lamps and indicators............................103
Audible warnings and indicators..........................108
Information Displays 109
Controls............................................109
Trip computer........................................112
Information messages..................................120
Audio System 128
MyFord™ system.....................................130
Auxiliary input jack....................................137
USBport ...........................................138
Satellite radio information...............................139
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Climate Control 142
Manual heating and air conditioning........................142
Dual automatic temperature control........................144
Rear window defroster.................................151
Cabin air filter.......................................152
Seats 154
Sitting in the correct position............................154
Head restraints.......................................155
Front manual seats....................................157
Power seats.........................................158
Memory function......................................161
Heated seats.........................................162
Heated and cooled seats................................163
Universal Garage Door Opener 168
HomeLinkwireless control system........................168
Auxiliary Power Points 173
Storage Compartments 174
Center console.......................................174
Overhead console.....................................175
Starting and Stopping the Engine 176
Ignition switch.......................................177
Keyless starting......................................177
Engine block heater...................................180
Fuel and Refueling 182
Fuel quality.........................................183
Running out of fuel....................................184
Refueling ...........................................186
Fuel consumption.....................................187
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Transmission 192
Automatic transmission.................................192
All-Wheel Drive 197
All wheel drive.......................................197
Brakes 204
Brakes.............................................204
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................205
Parking brake........................................205
Traction Control 206
TractionControl™ ....................................206
Stability Control 207
AdvanceTrac........................................209
Parking Aids 210
Sensing system.......................................210
Active park assist.....................................212
Rear-view camera system...............................216
Cruise Control 220
Using cruise control...................................220
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................221
Driving Aids 229
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................229
Collision warning system................................234
Steering............................................238
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Load Carrying 240
Cargo net...........................................240
Vehicle loading.......................................240
Towing 248
Trailertowing........................................248
Wrecker towing.......................................250
Recreational towing....................................251
Driving Hints 253
Economical driving....................................253
Floormats..........................................255
Roadside Emergencies 257
Getting roadside assistance..............................257
Hazard warning flashers................................258
Fuel cut-off switch....................................259
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................259
Customer Assistance 263
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................270
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................270
Fuses 271
Changing a fuse......................................271
Fuses and relays......................................271
Fuse specification chart.................................272
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Maintenance 280
General information...................................280
Opening and closing the hood............................281
Under hood overview..................................282
Engine oil dipstick....................................286
Engine oil check......................................286
Engine coolant check..................................287
Automatic transmission fluid check........................292
Brake fluid check.....................................297
Power steering fluid check..............................297
Fuel filter...........................................297
Washer fluid check....................................298
Battery.............................................298
Checking the wiper blades...............................300
Air filter(s)..........................................300
Adjusting the headlamps................................302
Changing a bulb......................................304
Bulb specification chart.................................308
Vehicle Care 309
Cleaning products.....................................309
Cleaning the exterior...................................309
Waxing.............................................311
Repairing minor paint damage............................311
Cleaning the engine...................................311
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................312
Cleaning the interior...................................312
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......313
Cleaning leather seats..................................314
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................314
Vehicle storage.......................................315
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Wheels and Tires 318
Tire care...........................................318
Using summer tires....................................334
Using snow chains.....................................334
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....................335
Changing a road wheel.................................339
Temporary mobility kit.................................345
Technical specifications.................................353
Wheel lug nut torque..................................353
Capacities and Specifications 354
Part numbers........................................360
Vehicle identification number.............................360
Vehicle certification label................................361
Transmission code designation............................362
Accessories 363
Accessories..........................................363
Ford Extended Service Plan 366
Scheduled Maintenance 370
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................375
SYNC389
Pairing your phone for the first time.......................394
911 Assist™.........................................408
Vehicle Health Report..................................411
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