Page 347 of 550

Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING:The power plug may get hot after use and should be
handled carefully while unplugging.
Check the air pressure of your tires as follows:
1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve.
2. Unhook the black hose from the side of the compressor and fasten
firmly on the valve stem by turning clockwise.
WARNING:If you are proceeding from theFirst stage:
Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and airsection
and have injected sealant in the tire and the pressure is below 20 psi
(1.4 bar), stop and call roadside assistance. If tire pressure is above
20 psi (1.4 bar), continue to the next step.
3. Turn the dial clockwise to the air position. Turn on the kit by pressing
the on/off button.
4. Adjust the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
from the tire label located on the
driver’s door or door jamb area.
Pressing the deflation button near
the sealant canister removes air
from the tire.
Note:The tire pressure has to be
checked with the compressor in the
off position to get the correct tire
pressure reading.
5. Turn the compressor off by pressing the on/off button.
6. Unplug the hoses, re-install the valve cap on the tire and return the
kit to the stowage area.
PSI
BAR
346Wheels and Tires
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)
Page 353 of 550
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake fluid
1
Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoirMotorcraft® DOT 4 LV
High Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20 /
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO
4925 Class 6
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary hood
latch, seat tracks,
trunk and liftgate
latches—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)Motorcraft XL-5 (aerosol)
Multi-Purpose Grease
ESA-M1C93-B /
CRC® Multi-Purpose Grease
SL3151
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic
transmission fluid
2,3
10.9 quarts
(10.3L)
(6F50)
Motorcraft
MERCON LV ATF
2
XT-10-QLV /
MERCON® LV 11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
(6F55)
9.0 quarts
(8.5L)
(6F35)
Rear differential
(AWD) fluid2.4 pints
(1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
352Capacities and Specifications
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)
Page 361 of 550

Peace of mind
•Remote start
•Wheel locks
•Locking fuel plug for capless fuel system
•Bumper mounted parking sensors*
•Vehicle security
*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed and
developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been designed or
tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements. Contact your
authorized Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the Ford Licensed Accessories product limited
warranty offered by the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms — that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by a qualified service technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the amateur radio antennas in the
area of the driver’s side hood.
•Any non-Ford custom electrical or electronic accessories or
components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or
the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability,
and may also adversely affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
360Accessories
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)
Page 363 of 550

Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance
•Travel Expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford Extended Service Plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner.
Whenever you sell your vehicle, prospective buyers may have a higher
degree of confidence that vehicle was properly maintained with Ford
ESP, thereby improving resale value!
Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all
scheduled maintenance, and select items that routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventative care and replacement items that require periodic attention
for normal wear:
•Windshield Wiper Blades
•Spark Plugs (except in California)
•The clutch Disc
•Brake pads and linings
•Shock Absorbers
•Belts and Hoses
•Diesel Exhaust Fluid Replenishment
Contact your selling dealership today so they can customize a Genuine
Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget.
362Ford Extended Service Plan
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)
Page 368 of 550

C.Memory presets:
•In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
•In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select a track.
D.Function buttons:Select different functions of the audio system
depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
E.TUNE:
•In radio mode, turn the control to manually search the frequency
band.
•In satellite radio mode, turn the control to tune to the next or
previous channel.
F.Reverse and Fast Forward; AM/FM/CD Seek:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction
to the next strong radio station or memory preset.
•In Sirius mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or
next channel. If you select a specific category (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category. Press and hold one of these buttons to move
quickly in that direction to the next channel or category.
•In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or next
track. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that
direction within the current track.
G.OK and arrow buttons:
•Press the up and down or left and right arrow buttons to browse
menu selections.
•PressOKto confirm menu selections.
H.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
I.Power and Volume:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
J.CLOCK:Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center
arrow controls to change the hours and minutes.
K.SOUND:Press this button to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass,
Balance and Fade.
L.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
SeeMenu structurelater in this section.
Audio System367
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)
Page 370 of 550

SIRIUS
Channel GuideSelect to view available satellite radio
channels. PressOKtoopenalistofthe
following options for this channel: Tune
Channel, Skip Channel or Lock Channel. Once
you skip or lock a channel, you can only access
it by pressing Direct and entering the channel
number. Locking or unlocking a channel
requires your PIN.
Set CategorySelect to view channel categories (such as
Pop, Rock or News). If you select a category,
seek and scan functions only stop on channels
in that category.
AlertsSelect to turn off or turn on alerts for songs,
artists or teams. The system alerts you when
the selection is playing on another channel.
Save up to 20 alerts.
Unlock All StationsUse your PIN to unlock previously locked
stations.
Skip No StationsRemove the skip feature from all the channels
you previously skipped.
Parental Lock (PIN)Select to create a PIN, which allows you to
lock or unlock channels. Your initial PIN is
1234.
Audio Settings
Spd. Comp. Vol.Automatically adjusts the volume to
compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between 0 and +7.
SoundSelect to adjust settings for Treble, Middle,
Bass, Fade and Balance.
Occupancy ModeSelect to optimize sound quality for the chosen
seating position.
Audio System369
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)
Page 371 of 550
CD Settings
Scan AllSelect to scan all disc selections.
Scan FolderSelect to scan all music in the current MP3
folder.
CD CompressionSelect to bring soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level.
Clock Settings
Set TimeSelect to set the time.
Set DateSelect to set the calendar date.
24h ModeSelect to view clock time in a 12–hour mode or
24–hour mode.
Display Settings
DimmingSelect to change display brightness.
LanguageSelect to display the language in English,
French or Spanish.
Temp. SettingSelect to display the outside temperature in
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
A
ED
BC
370Audio System
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)
Page 380 of 550

Radio display Condition Possible action
Unsubscribed Channel Your subscription does
not include this
channel.Contact Sirius at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal The signal is lost from
the Sirius satellite or
Sirius tower to your
vehicle antenna.The signal is blocked.
When you move into
an open area, the
signal should return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required.
The process may take
up to three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Your satellite service is
no longer available.Call Sirius at
1–888–539–7474 to
resolve subscription
issues.
None Found. Check
Channel Guide.All the channels in the
selected category are
either skipped or
locked.Use the channel guide
to turn off the Lock or
Skip function on that
station.
Subscription Updated Sirius has updated the
channels available for
your vehicle.No action required.
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
Audio System379
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)