2015 FORD TAURUS interior lights

Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when you use the
integrated keyhead transmitter, intelligent access key or the keyless
entry keypad to unlock the vehicle.
The system will turn off the lights if:
•you switch the ignition on
• you press the lock button on the remote control
• you lock your vehicle using the keyless entry keypad
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
• you turn them on with the dimmer control
• any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps illuminate when all doors
are closed and you switch the ignition off and remove the key from the
ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter only).
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain closed and:
• 25 seconds elapse
• you insert the key in the ignition (integrated keyhead transmitter
only)
• you press the START/STOP button (intelligent access key only).
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, dome lamps or headlamps on, the
battery saver shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch the ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
(If Equipped)
If you leave your vehicle in the run ignition state, it will shut off once it
detects a certain amount of battery drain or after 45 minutes.
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten or dim all
interior lit components
incrementally.
• Press and hold the top of the
control to activate the “dome on”
feature. This will turn on the
interior courtesy lights. Fully
press and hold the bottom of the control to turn off the interior
courtesy lights.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
You can set the delay time to keep the headlamps on for up to three
minutes after the ignition is turned off.
Follow the steps below to change the delay time (Steps 1 through 6
must be done within 10 seconds):
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the lighting control to the autolamp position.
3. Turn the lighting control to the off position.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Turn the ignition off.
6. Turn the lighting control to the autolamp position. The headlamps and
parking lamps will turn on.
7. Turn the lighting control to the off position when the desired delay
time has been reached. The headlamps and parking lamps will turn off.
You can set the headlamp exit delay to one of the following settings:
• Off
• 10 seconds
• 20 seconds
• 120 seconds
Note: You can also adjust the time delay using the display controls in
the instrument cluster. See the Information Displayschapter.
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INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
Slide-On-Rod
Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.
Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if
necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as
necessary.
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H
Hazard flashers .........................258
HD Radio™ ...............................449
Headlampsaiming ......................................303
bulb specifications ..................308
flash to pass ..............................89
high beam ...........................89, 92
replacing bulbs .......................305
Head restraints .........................143
Heated steering wheel ..............499
Heating ..............130–131, 133, 135
Help ............................................498
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................156
Hood ..........................................281
How to use voice commands ...442
I
Ignition ...............................165, 356
Illuminated visor mirror ...100–101
Information displays .................110
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................182
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................313
cluster ......................................105
Intelligent Access Key ................57
J
Jack ............................................339 positioning ...............................339 storage .....................................339
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....398
Jump-starting your vehicle ......260
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................71
keypad .......................................73
locking and unlockingd oors ....74
programming entry code .........73
Keys .......................................57, 77 positions of the ignition .........165
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ................308
headlamps, flash to pass ..........89
interior lamps ...........................95
replacing bulbs .......................305
Lane keeping system ................224
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and
indicator ....................................105
Listening to music ....................446
Load limits .................................239
Locks autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................32
doors ..........................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........358
Lug nuts ....................................355
Index 553
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