2014 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

2014 TAURUS Owner’s Manual
EG1J 19A321 AA | April 2013 | First Printing | Owner’s Manual | Taurus | Litho in U.S.A.
2014 TAURUS Owner’s Manual
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 17
Child seat positioning...................................19
Booster seats.........................................21
Installing child seats....................................24
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...........................47
Side airbags..........................................51
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................52
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................54
Airbag disposal........................................55
Keys and Remote Control 56
General information on radio frequencies.....................56
Remote control.......................................57
Keys...............................................57
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................63
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MyKey 64
Settings, MyKey.......................................64
Creating.............................................65
Clearing.............................................66
System status.........................................66
Remote start, MyKey...................................67
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................67
Locks 68
Locking and unlocking..................................68
SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad.........................72
Trunk release.........................................75
Interior luggage compartment release.......................76
Security 77
SecuriLock® passive 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....................................88
Lighting 89
Lighting control.......................................89
Autolamps...........................................90
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................90
Headlamp exit delay....................................91
Daytime running lamps..................................91
Automatic high beam control.............................92
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Directionindicators ....................................94
Interior lamps........................................94
Windows and Mirrors 96
Power windows.......................................96
Exteriormirrors.......................................98
Interior mirrors......................................100
Sun visors..........................................100
Sunshade...........................................101
Moonroof...........................................102
Instrument Cluster 103
Gauges.............................................103
Warning lamps and indicators............................104
Audible warnings and indicators..........................109
Information Displays 110
Controls............................................110
Trip computer.......................................114
Information messages..................................121
Climate Control 130
Manual heating and air conditioning........................130
Dual automatic temperature control........................131
Rear window defroster.................................138
Cabin air filter.......................................138
Seats 141
Sitting in the correct position............................141
Head restraints.......................................142
Front manual seats....................................145
Power seats.........................................146
Memory function.....................................148
Heated seats........................................149
Heated and ventilated seats..............................150
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Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 155
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................155
Auxiliary Power Points 160
Storage Compartments 161
Center console.......................................161
Overhead console.....................................162
Starting and Stopping the Engine 163
Ignition switch.......................................164
Engine block heater...................................168
Fuel and Refueling 170
Fuel quality.........................................171
Running out of fuel....................................172
Refueling...........................................174
Fuel consumption.....................................176
Transmission 181
Automatic transmission.................................181
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 186
All wheel drive.......................................186
Brakes 193
Brakes.............................................193
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................194
Parking brake........................................194
Traction Control 195
TractionControl™ ....................................195
Stability Control 196
AdvanceTrac®.......................................197
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Parking Aids 199
Sensing system.......................................199
Active park assist.....................................200
Rear-view camera system...............................205
Cruise Control 209
Using cruise control...................................209
Using Adaptive Cruise Control............................210
Driving Aids 219
Driveralert .........................................219
Lane keeping system...................................221
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) .............................................225
Collision warning system................................230
Steering............................................233
Load Carrying 235
Cargo net...........................................235
Vehicle loading.......................................235
Towing 243
Trailertowing........................................243
Wrecker towing......................................247
Recreational towing...................................248
Driving Hints 250
Economical driving....................................250
Driving through water..................................251
Floormats..........................................252
Roadside Emergencies 254
Getting roadside assistance..............................254
Hazard warning flashers................................255
Fuel cut-off switch....................................255
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................256
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Customer Assistance 259
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................266
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................266
Fuses 267
Changing a fuse......................................267
Fuse specification chart................................268
Maintenance 276
General information...................................276
Opening and closing the hood............................277
Under hood overview..................................278
Engine oil dipstick....................................282
Engine oil check......................................282
Engine coolant check..................................283
Automatic transmission fluid check........................288
Brake fluid check.....................................293
Fuel filter...........................................293
Washer fluid check....................................294
Battery ............................................294
Checking the wiper blades..............................296
Air filter(s).........................................296
Adjusting the headlamps................................298
Changing a bulb......................................300
Bulb specification chart.................................304
Vehicle Care 305
Cleaning products.....................................305
Cleaning the exterior..................................305
Waxing.............................................307
Repairing minor paint damage............................307
Cleaning the engine...................................307
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................308
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Cleaning the interior...................................309
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......309
Cleaning leather seats..................................310
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................311
Vehiclestorage.......................................311
Wheels and Tires 314
Tire care...........................................314
Using summer tires....................................329
Using snow chains....................................329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................330
Changing a road wheel.................................335
Temporary mobility kit.................................341
Technical specifications.................................349
Wheel lug nut torque..................................349
Capacities and Specifications 350
Part numbers........................................356
Vehicle identification number............................357
Vehicle certification label...............................358
Transmission code designation............................358
Accessories 359
Accessories.........................................359
Ford Extended Service Plan 361
Audio System 364
MyFord™ system.....................................366
Satellite radio information...............................377
Auxiliary input jack...................................379
USBport...........................................381
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