2016 FORD TAURUS coolant temperature

At this time, you may notice your engine
coolant temperature gauge needle move
toward the H and the POWER REDUCED
TO LOWER TEMP message may appear
in the information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power.
In order to manage the engine fluid
temperatures, your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
many factors such as vehicle loading,
towing, grade and ambient temperature.
If this occurs, there is no need to pull off
the road. You can continue to drive your
vehicle while this message is active.
The air conditioning may also cycle on and
off during severe operating conditions to
protect overheating of the engine. When
the engine coolant temperature decreases
to a normal operating temperature, the air
conditioning will turn on once again.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
moves fully into the red (hot) area, or if the
coolant temperature warning or service
engine soon messages appear in your
information display:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and shift the transmission into
P
.
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
moves away from the red (hot) area.
After several minutes, if the
temperature does not drop, follow the
remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool before checking the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is normal, restart your engine and continue. 5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, and
restart the engine. See Adding Engine
Coolant
or How Fail-Safe Cooling
Works in this chapter for more
information.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
6F35 Transmission
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
The automatic transmission does not
consume fluid. If the transmission is not
working correctly, for example, the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or there
are signs of fluid leakage, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter at the correct service interval.
Do not use supplemental automatic
transmission fluid additives because they
are unnecessary and could lead to
transmission damage that may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK - 3.5L DURATEC/
3.5L ECOBOOST™
6F50/6F55 Transmission (If Equipped) WARNINGS
The dipstick cap and surrounding
components may be hot, use gloves.
Use gloves when moving the air filter
assembly. Components will be hot.
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•
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Using Stability Control...............................163
Using Summer Tires...................................283
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................352
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 357
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 352
Media Menu Features...................................... 355
Media Voice Commands................................ 354
System Settings................................................. 359
What's Playing?................................................. 353
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............329
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 333
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 338
Making a Call....................................................... 332
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 329
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................330
Phone Options during an Active Call.........332
Phone Voice Commands................................ 330
Receiving Calls.................................................... 332
System Settings................................................. 339
Text Messaging................................................... 336
Using Traction Control.................................161 Switching the System Off................................ 161
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 161
Using a Switch...................................................... 161
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 161
Using Voice Recognition...........................326 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 326
System Interaction and Feedback...............327
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................220
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................257
General Information.......................................... 257
Vehicle Certification Label
......................300
Vehicle Identification Number...............299 Vehicle Storage
.............................................262
Battery................................................................... 263
Body........................................................................\
262
Brakes.................................................................... 263
Cooling system................................................... 263
Engine.................................................................... 262
Fuel system.......................................................... 263
General.................................................................. 262
Miscellaneous..................................................... 263
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................263
Tires........................................................................\
263
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 106
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............299
Voice Control
...................................................65
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................82
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 82
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 82
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 82
Battery...................................................................... 82
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 82
Brake System......................................................... 83
Cruise Control........................................................ 83
Direction Indicator............................................... 83
Door Ajar.................................................................. 83
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 83
Engine Oil................................................................ 83
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 83
Front Airbag............................................................ 83
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 83
Heads Up Display................................................ 84
High Beam.............................................................. 84
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 84
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 84
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 84
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 84
Parking Lamps...................................................... 84
Powertrain Fault................................................... 84
Service Engine Soon........................................... 84
Stability Control................................................... 85
Stability Control Off............................................ 85
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
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