2016 FORD TAURUS seat adjustment

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................31
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
................................................33
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................35 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags
.....................................................39
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................43
Remote Control..............................................43
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................47
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation..................................48
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
.........................................................52
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................59
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
..........................61
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................63
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................63
Audio Control..................................................64
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Pregnant women should always wear their
safety belt. The lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt should
be positioned low across the hips below
the belly and worn as tight as comfort will
allow. The shoulder belt should be
positioned to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.
Safety Belt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the safety
belt system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all safety belts should be checked
for proper function. The belt and retractor assembly
must be replaced if the safety belt
assembly automatic locking retractor
feature or any other safety belt function is
not operating properly when checked by
an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in crashes. All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver safety belt has the first type of
locking mode, and the front outboard
passenger and rear seat safety belts have
both types of locking modes described as
follows: Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph (8
km/h) or more, the combination safety
belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If
this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
pull webbing out again in a slow and
controlled manner.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
This mode should be used any time a child
safety seat, except a booster, is installed
in passenger front or rear seating positions.
Children 12 years old and under should be
properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. See Child
Safety (page 15).
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How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled
out.
Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
indicates the safety belt is now in the
automatic locking mode.
How to Disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and turn on the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING
Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
If the safety belt is too short when fully
extended, you can obtain a safety belt
extension assembly from an authorized
dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the
same supplier as the safety belt.
Manufacturer identification is on a label
located either at the end of the webbing
or on the retractor behind the trim. Also,
use the safety belt extension only if the
safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height
adjusters so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the safety belt properly
could reduce the effectiveness of the
safety belt and increase the risk of injury in
a crash. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height:
1. Press the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.
2. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS
WARNINGS
Never place your arm or any objects
over an airbag module. Placing your
arm over a deploying airbag can
result in serious arm fractures or other
injuries. Objects placed on or over the
airbag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the airbag into
your face and torso causing serious injury. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Never place a rear-facing
child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back. The driver and front passenger airbags will
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
• Front passenger sensing system. · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator (page 41). Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance
of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters)
between an occupant’ s chest and the
driver airbag module. To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
•
Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on safety belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seat back, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
Children and Airbags WARNING
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. Never place a rear-facing
child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat
in the front seat, move the seat upon which
the child seat is installed all the way back. 36
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Recline Adjustment
WARNING
Before returning the seatback to its
original position, make sure that
cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the
seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to make sure that it has fully
latched. An unlatched seat may become
dangerous in the event of a sudden stop
or crash. Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)
POWER SEATS
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the front seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. This may result in sudden
seat movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
6-way
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Coolant Check
See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........41
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................188 False Alerts............................................................ 191
Switching the System Off and On................191
System Errors........................................................ 191
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 190
System Limitations........................................... 190
Using the System............................................... 188
Cruise Control..................................................65 Principle of Operation....................................... 173
Type 1........................................................................\
65
Type 2....................................................................... 65
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 173
Customer Assistance
...................................217
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Driver Alert.......................................................181 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................ 181
USING DRIVER ALERT...................................... 181
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driving Aids......................................................181
Driving Hints
..................................................209
Driving Through Water................................210
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 71
E
Economical Driving
.....................................209 Emission Control System..........................146
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 147
End User License Agreement.................394 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 394
Engine Block Heater....................................138 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 139
Engine Coolant Check...............................240 Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 241
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 241
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 242
Severe Climates................................................. 242
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 242
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Engine Oil Check
..........................................239
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 239
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................239
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................239
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................294
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 295
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................295
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 295
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks
..........................205
Before Towing a Trailer................................... 206
Hitches.................................................................. 205
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 206
Safety Chains...................................................... 205
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 205
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 205
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 206
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 214
Jump Starting....................................................... 215
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 214
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 215
K
Keyless Entry...................................................58
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 58
Keyless Starting
............................................134
Ignition Modes..................................................... 135
Keys and Remote Controls.........................43
L
Lane Keeping System.................................182 Switching the System On and Off...............183
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying.................................................195
Load Limit
.......................................................195
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 202
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 195Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 55
Autolock.................................................................. 56
Autounlock.............................................................. 57
Battery Saver......................................................... 58
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 57
Illuminated Entry................................................... 57
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 57
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 54
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........54
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........55
Power Door Locks................................................ 54
Remote Control.................................................... 54
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 56
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 56
Locks...................................................................54
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
M
Maintenance..................................................234 General Information......................................... 234
Manual Climate Control
............................106
Manual Seats..................................................118
Lumbar Adjustment........................................... 119
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 118
Recline Adjustment............................................ 119
Media Hub
......................................................323
Memory Function..........................................122 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 123
Saving a Preset Position................................... 122
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 86
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............114
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 75
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Moonroof...........................................................79 Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............79
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 79
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Roadside Assistance...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 213
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 213
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 209
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................142
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 142
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 142
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions......................................140
Satellite Radio...............................................319
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 320
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............320
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 320
Troubleshooting.................................................. 321
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........383
Scheduled Maintenance...........................375
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Seats
..................................................................116
Security...............................................................61
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position...................116
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 283Special Notices................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................381
Exceptions............................................................ 382
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 173
Stability Control
............................................162
Principle of Operation....................................... 162
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 134
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................135
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 137
Failure to Start...................................................... 137
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................138
Important Ventilating Information...............138
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 138
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 137
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 135
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 136
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........134 General Information.......................................... 134
Steering.............................................................191 Electric Power Steering..................................... 191
Steering Wheel
...............................................63
Storage Compartments.............................133
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 79
Sun Shades
......................................................78
Sun Visors.........................................................78
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 78
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................342
911 Assist............................................................... 342
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)................................................... 346
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 344
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................350
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 350
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