2015 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

Extended Service Plan
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS
WITH A FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners have discovered the powerful
protection of Ford Extended Service Plan. It is the only extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides peace of mind
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four Extended Service Plans with different levels of coverage.
Ask your authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 1,000
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S. and Canada. It is the only extended service plan authorized and
backed by Ford Motor Company.
That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service at any Ford or Lincoln dealership
• Repairs performed by factory trained technicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement transportation if your vehicle is at
your authorized dealer for same day covered repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs, you are eligible for
rental car coverage, including bumper to bumper warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
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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 Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Ford Extended Service Plan also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan
that covers all scheduled maintenance, and selected wear items. The
coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording your
vehicle’s maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine inspections,
preventive care and replacement of select 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 authorized Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they
can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving
lifestyle and budget.
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Interest Free Finance Options Available
Take advantage of our interest free installment payment plan. Just a 10%
down payment will provide you with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the security and benefits Ford ESP
has to offer while paying over time. You are pre-approved with no credit
checks, no hassles! To learn more, call our Ford ESP specialists at
800-367-3377.
Ford ESP
P.O. Box 8072
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a Ford
Extended Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending
on the plan you purchase, Ford Extended Service Plan provides benefits
such as:
•Rental reimbursement
• Coverage for certain maintenance and wear items
• Protection against repair costs after your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Coverage expires
• Roadside Assistance benefits
There are several Ford Extended Service Plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations. Each plan is tailored to fit your
own driving needs, including reimbursement for towing and rental. When
you purchase Ford Extended Service Plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout Canada and the United States,
provided by a network of participating authorized Ford Motor Company
dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada and the United States are
not eligible for Ford Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For more information, visit your
local Ford of Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the Ford Extended
Service Plan that is right for you.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors
Distance and
strength The further you travel from an FM station,
the weaker the signal and the weaker the
reception.
Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages,
dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with the reception.
Station overload When you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and result in the audio
system muting.
CD and CD Player Information
Note: CD units play commercially pressed 4.75-inch (12 centimeter)
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly
when used in Ford CD players.
Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels into
the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become
jammed. You should use a permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs. Ballpoint pens may damage
CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.
Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.
Always handle discs by their edges only. Clean the disc with an approved
CD cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the disc toward the edge. Do
not clean in a circular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods.
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MP3 Track and Folder Structure
Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks
and folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track
mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode.
• MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255. Note:The maximum
number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure
of the CD and exact model of radio present.
• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level
of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
• Creating discs with only one level of folders helps with navigation
through the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand
how the system reads the structures you create. While various files may
be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the
.mp3 extension are played; other files are ignored by the system. This
enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work
computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays and plays the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in a specific
folder). In folder mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files in the
current folder.
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MyFord® SYSTEM
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.
Note: Some features, such as Sirius satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with an authorized dealer.
A. RADIO: Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio
frequency bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to
select different radio functions.
B. CD: Press this button to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons
below the radio screen to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.
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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:
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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.
• Press OKto 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, Midrange,
Bass, Balance and Fade.
L. MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features.
See Menu structure later in this section.
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M.PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC
system. See the SYNCchapter for more information.
N. AUX: Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch
between devices you plug into the input jack or USB port. See Auxiliary
input jack later in this chapter.
O. SIRIUS: Press this button to listen to Sirius satellite radio.
Menu Structure
Note: Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly
different.
Press MENU.
Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options.
Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a menu.
Press OKto confirm a selection.
Radio Settings
Scan Select for a brief sampling of all available
channels.
Set Category Select to have the system search by certain
music categories (such as Rock, Pop or
Country).
RBDS/RDS Text Select to view additional broadcast data, if
available. This feature defaults to off. RBDS
must be on for you to set a category.
SIRIUS
Scan Select for a brief sampling of all available
channels.
Show ESN Select to view your satellite radio electronic
serial number (ESN). You need this number
when communicating with Sirius to activate,
modify or track your account.
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