2015 FORD TAURUS climate settings

Extended Service Plan368
Audio System 371
MyFord™ system .....................................373
Satellite radio information ...............................383
Auxiliary input jack ...................................386
USB port ...........................................387
SYNC® 389
Pairing your phone for the first time .......................394
911 Assist™ .........................................408
Vehicle Health Report ..................................411
MyFord Touch® (If Equipped) 434
Infotainment display ...................................441
Voice recognition .....................................442
Listening to music ....................................446
Phone features .......................................467
Information Menu .....................................475
Settings............................................487
Climatefeatures......................................499
Navigation system .....................................502
Appendices 514
Scheduled Maintenance 533
Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................538
Index 550
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Settings
Convenience Auto Engine Off — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Auto Highbeam — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Compass Display — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
DTE Calculation Normal or Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled (default) /
uncheck disabled
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Remote Unlock All Doors orDriver First
Oil life Reset Set XXX% — Hold OK to Reset
Remote Start Climate Control Auto or Last Setting
Seats and Wheel
or Front Seats Automatic or
Off
Duration (5, 10 or 15 minutes)
System — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open or Close
Wipers Courtesy Wipe — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
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Settings
Vehicle Auto Engine Off — check enabled / uncheck disabled DTE Calculation Normal / Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled / uncheck disabled
Lighting Auto highbeam — check enabled(default) / uncheck disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number ofseconds
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Remote
UnlockingAll doors /
Driver’s door
Oil Life Reset Set to XXX % — Hold OK to Reset
Remote Start Climate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)
Auto / Last
Setting
Seats & Wheel or
Front Seats Auto / Off
Duration 5/10
/15 minutes
System — check enabled (default)
/ uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open or Close
Wipers Courtesy Wipe — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (WITH MyTemp)
Note:You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
See Settings in theMyFord Touch orMyLincoln Touch chapter.
A. MyTemp: Allows you to quickly adjust to a frequently used setting
with a single touch.
Press +or -to increase and decrease the temperature.
Touch and hold MyTempto save the current temperature. To access the
setting again, touch the MyTempindicator again.
B. Power/Fan speed control: Press the button to turn the system on
and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air
from entering the vehicle.
Turn to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
C. DUAL: Press the button to allow the passenger to set their
temperature independent of the driver temperature.
D. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed
to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented
from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/Cto reduce risk
of fogging.
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Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust
the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot
or cold is not necessary. The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool
the cabin to your selected temperature as quickly as possible. For the
system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
Note: If you select AUTOduring cold outside temperatures, the system
directs airflow to the windshield and side window vents. In addition, the
fan may run at a slower speed until the engine warms up.
Note: If you select AUTOduring hot outside temperatures, or when the
inside of the vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses recirculated air
to maximize interior cooling. When the interior reaches the selected
temperature, the system automatically switches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicles with manual climate
control Vehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the highest speed setting. Press the
AUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
3 Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution
buttons.
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Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicles with manual climatecontrol Vehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. Press the
AUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot
settings. Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting. Use 72°F
(22°C) as a starting point, then
adjust the setting as necessary.
3 Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution
buttons.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicles with manual climate control Vehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the temperature control to the MAX A/C position. Press the
MAX A/C button.
2 Drive with the windows open for 2-3 minutes.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
Vehicles with manual climate control Vehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. Press the
AUTObutton.
2 Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold
settings. Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting. Use 72°F
(22°C) as a starting point, then
adjust the setting as necessary.
3 Select the instrument panel air vents using the air distribution
buttons.
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REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
The remote start feature allows you to pre-condition the interior of your
vehicle. The climate control system works to achieve comfort according
to your previous settings.
Note:You cannot adjust the system during remote start operation.
Turn the ignition on to return the system to its previous settings. You
can now make adjustments normally, but you need to turn certain
vehicle-dependent features back on, such as:
• Heated seats.
• Cooled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
You can adjust the default remote start settings using the information
display controls. See the Information Displayschapter.
Manual Climate Systems
In hot weather, the climate control system is set to MAX A/C.
In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based on
previous settings). The rear defroster and heated mirrors are not
automatically turned on.
In cold weather, maximum heat is provided in floor/defrost mode. The
rear defroster and heated mirrors are automatically turned on.
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The cooled seats are
set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information
display).
In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based on
previous settings). The rear defroster, heated mirrors and heated seats
do not automatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F (22°C). The heated seats are
set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the information
display). The rear defroster and heated mirrors automatically turn on.
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Seats
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element
which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.
The heated seats will only function when the engine is running.
Note: Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat
• Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various
heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by
more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the heated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to reactivate it.
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