2014 FORD TAURUS radio controls

1. cR uise c ontRol
To set your cruise
control speed:
1. Press the ON control
up and release.
2. Accelerate to the
desired speed.
3. Press the SET control
up and release, then
take your foot off the
accelerator. After you
set your speed, you
can press SET +/- to
adjust cruise speed.
To disable, press the
OFF control down.
Ad Aptive cR uise
contR ol*
Allows you to set a
‘gap distance’ between
yourself and the vehicle
in front of you during
highway driving. When
your cruise control is
active, press ga P up
or down to select the
gap distance. Four gap
distance settings are
available. Refer to the
Cruise Control chapter
of your Owner’s Manual
for more information. 2.
p oweR tilt/
t elescope s teeRinG
c olumn*/
Adjust Able ped Als*
Two separate controls
allow you to tilt/telescope
the steering column, and
adjust the accelerator
and brake pedals to
the desired position.
3. left vehicle
infoRmA tion
displA y*
Use the left-hand, 5-way
controls located on your
steering wheel to scroll
through information
such as fuel usage, trip
odometer, trip timer and
other features. You can
also personalize various
vehicle settings to match
your preferences. Refer
to the Information
Displays chapter of your
Owner’s Manual for
more information.
4. seR vice enGine
soon liGht
Illuminates briefly
when the ignition is
turned on. If it remains on or is blinking after the
engine is started, the
On-Board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has
detected a malfunction.
Drive in a moderate
fashion and contact
your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
5. Audio contR ols
Press VOl +/- to
increase/decrease
volume levels. Press
SEEK
to access
the next/previous radio
station preset, CD track
or preset satellite
radio channel*.

Press to
access SYNC®
phone features.

Press to access
voice recognition.
6. RiGht vehicle
infoRmA tion
displA y*
Displays information
about Entertainment,
Phone and Navigation*.
Use the right-hand,
5-way controls located
on your steering wheel to scroll through,
highlight and make
minor adjustments
within a selected menu.
Refer to the
MyFord
®
Touch chapter in your
Owner’s Manual for
more information.
7. p ush-button st ARt*
Allows you to start your
vehicle by pressing
the ENgiNE ST arT/
STOP button, while
fully pressing down on
the brake pedal. Press
the button again to
turn the engine off.

Note: Your intelligent
access key must be inside
the vehicle for the ignition
to start.
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intelliGent Access key*
Note: Your intelligent access key
must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of the
vehicle for intelligent access to
function properly.
To unlock a front door, pull a front
exterior door handle. To lock the doors,
press and hold the door handle lock
sensor. Once your vehicle is unlocked,
you can press the exterior trunk
release button near the license plate. The intelligent access key also
contains a mechanical key blade,
which can be used to unlock the driver
door or lock the glovebox (if your
vehicle is equipped with a locking
glovebox), if necessary.
See the Locks chapter in your Owner’s
Manual for more details.
Glob
Al openinG*
You can use the global opening
feature by pressing and holding the
lock button to vent the windows and
moonroof*. Release the button once
the motion starts. The windows and
moonroof will continue opening.
Press the lock or unlock button on the
remote control to stop motion.
mykey® MyKey allows you to program certain
driving restrictions in order to promote
good driving habits. You can program
speed restrictions, limited volume
levels, safety belt reminders and more.
For complete information, refer to the
MyKey chapter in your Owner’s Manual.
Remote s tAR t* Remote start allows you to start the
engine from outside your vehicle. To
start, press
and then press twice
within three seconds. Your vehicle will
run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, depending
on the setting. See the Information
Displays chapter to select the duration
of the remote start system.
Once inside, apply the brake while
pressing the ENgiNE ST arT/STOP
button. Shift into d (Drive) and go.
If you have an integrated keyhead
transmitter, simply insert the key into
the ignition and turn the ignition on as
you normally would before driving. To
turn the engine off from outside the
vehicle after using your remote start,
press
once.
R Ain-sensinG wipeR s*
If activated, your wipers will
automatically turn on when moisture
is present on the windshield. The
wiper speed will vary based on the
amount of moisture detected and on
the sensitivity setting. To deactivate,
turn your wiper controls off.
Note: Make sure that this feature is
turned off before entering a car wash.
S yNc® wITh mYF Ord TOuCh®*
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climA te
SYNC with MyFord Touch controls
the temperature, airflow direction, fan
speed, and activates other climate
features, such as heated/cooled front
seats for you and your passenger. To use
voice commands to operate climate,
say a voice command like “Climate
temperature 72 degrees” and MyFord
Touch will make that adjustment.
Set Your Temperature
» Touch the lower-right, blue Climate
corner on the touchscreen.
» Set your exact, desired temperature
by using the + or - buttons.
enteR tAinment
No matter how you store your music,
SYNC makes it yours to enjoy when
you’re behind the wheel. Just press
the lower-left, red corner of the
touchscreen. From here, you can
easily go between AM/FM, Sirius
and other media sources.
Set Your r adio Presets
» Touch the Entertainment corner
on the touchscreen.
» Touch FM.
» Touch Direct Tune.
» Enter the desired station and
touch Enter.
» Touch Presets and then touch and
hold one of the memory preset
buttons to save it. The sound will
mute briefly and return once the
station is saved.





Bring in Your Own music
Gain access to any audio source
by voice and even control how
each operates,
like changing radio
stations, CD tracks or music on
one of the following devices:
» USB
» Bluetooth
® Streaming
» SD Card
» A/V In
For additional support, refer to your
Owner’s Manual, visit the website
or call the toll-free number. See
the inside front cover of this guide
for details.
*if equipped*if equipped