2015 FORD TAURUS roof rack

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING:Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and wheel or tire size may change the handling
characteristics of your vehicle and may adversely affect the
performance of the AdvanceTrac® system. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the
AdvanceTrac® system. Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far
as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front
seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering with the
AdvanceTrac® sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of the
AdvanceTrac® system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING: Remember that even advanced technology cannot
defy the laws of physics. It is always possible to lose control of a
vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your
vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the AdvanceTrac® system is an indication that at least
some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator’s ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting
in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If
your AdvanceTrac® system activates, SLOW DOWN.
The AdvanceTrac system helps you keep control of your vehicle when on
a slippery surface. The electronic stability control portion of the system
helps avoid skids and lateral slides and the traction control system helps
avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction. See the Traction Control
chapter for details on traction control system operation.
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ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:This system is designed to be a supplementary park
aid. It may not work in all conditions and is not intended to
replace the driver’s attention and judgment. The driver is responsible
for avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe distance and speed, even
when the system is in use.
Note: The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening if required.
The system detects an available parallel parking space and automatically
steers the vehicle into the space (hands-free) while you control the
accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system visually and/or audibly
instructs the driver to park the vehicle.
The system may not function correctly if something passes between the
front bumper and the parking space (i.e. a pedestrian or cyclist) or if the
edge of the neighboring parked vehicle is high from the ground (i.e. a
bus, tow truck or flatbed truck).
Note: The sensors may not detect objects in heavy rain or other
conditions that cause disruptive reflections.
Note: The sensors may not detect objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves.
Note: After a tire change the system will go through a relearning
procedure. During this time the system performance may deteriorate.
The system should not be used if:
• a foreign object (i.e. bike rack or trailer) is attached to the front or
rear of the vehicle or at another location close to the sensors.
• an overhanging object (i.e. surfboard) is attached to the roof.
• the front bumper or side sensors are damaged (i.e. in a collision) or
obstructed by a foreign object (i.e. front bumper cover).
• a mini-spare tire is in use.
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Making and receiving calls .......469
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................469
Map icons ..................................510
Map mode ..................................508
Map preferences .......................506
Map updates ..............................511
Massage seats ............................148
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................424
Message center .........................110warning messages ...........114, 121
Mirrors .................................98, 100 fold away ...................................98
programmable memory ............59
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft® parts .............309, 363
Multi-contour seats ...................148
MyFord Touch™ system ..........434
MyKey ..........................................64
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Navigation features ...................502
Navigation voice commands ....512
Notifications ..............................482
O
Octane rating ............................174
P
Pairing other phones ........395, 469 Pairing your phone ...................468
Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................394, 468
Parental MyKey programming ...64
Park Assist ................................203
Parking brake ............................196
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........363
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................47
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................405
Phone redial ..............................399
Phone settings ..................472, 494
Phone voice commands ............474
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................421
POI categories ...........................504
Point of Interest (POI) .............504
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................271
Power door locks ........................68
Power mirrors .............................98
Powerpoint ................................161
Power steering ..........................237
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacity ................358
fluid, specifications .................358
Power Windows ...........................96
Privacy information ..........391, 440
Push button start system .........165
Putting a call on/off hold .........398
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