2016 FORD TAURUS windshield wipers

Voice Control...................................................65
Cruise Control..................................................65
Information Display Control.......................65
Heated Steering Wheel...............................65
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................66
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Autowipers........................................................67
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Lighting
General Information.....................................69
Lighting Control..............................................69
Autolamps........................................................70
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.......................71
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................71
Daytime Running Lamps
..............................71
Automatic High Beam Control..................72
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Interior Lamps..................................................73
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................75
Global Opening
...............................................76
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Interior Mirror
....................................................78
Sun Visors
.........................................................78
Sun Shades
......................................................78
Moonroof...........................................................79
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................80
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................82
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85 Information Displays
General Information.....................................86
Information Messages
.................................95
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
............................106
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display............107
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................108
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
......................110
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................112
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114
Cabin Air Filter.................................................114
Remote Start...................................................115
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................116
Head Restraints
.............................................116
Manual Seats
..................................................118
Power Seats
....................................................119
Memory Function..........................................122
Rear Seats.......................................................123
Heated Seats
..................................................124
Climate Controlled Seats
..........................125
Rear Seat Armrest........................................126
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................127
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................132
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................133
Overhead Console........................................133
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades. See Changing
the Wiper Blades (page 251).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Rotate the end of the control:
•
Away from you to increase the wiper
speed.
• Toward you to decrease the wiper
speed.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS
(If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash. Note:
Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades. See
Changing
the Wiper Blades (page 251).
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing. In these conditions, you can do
the following to help keep your windshield
clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off.
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor,
located in the area around the interior
mirror. The rain sensor monitors the
amount of moisture on the windshield and
automatically turns on the wipers. It
adjusts the wiper speed by the amount of
moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield.
Note: This autowiper feature is
automatically set to on and remains on until
you switch it off in the information display.
You can also switch the feature back on at
any time. See
General Information (page
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Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the wipers
will turn on when the rain sensor detects
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. Set the control to high
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when
the rain sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield.
Note:
When you set the wiper system to
intermittent wipe and the autowiper system
is on, the autowiper sensitivity setting
adjusts the wiper speed according to the
moisture on the windshield only. Use the
wiper lever to wipe the windshield
on-demand.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the area
around the mirror is dirty, then the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat. Press the end of the wiper lever to activate
the washer:
•
A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.
• A quick press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe the windshield three
times with washer fluid.
• A long press and hold activates the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds.
A wipe occurs a few seconds after washing
to clear any remaining washer fluid. You
can switch this feature on and off through
the information display. See General
Information (page 86).
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Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING
The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Make sure the headlamps are
switched to auto or on, as appropriate,
during all low visibility conditions. Failure
to do so may result in a crash. When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps
automatically turn on in low light situations
or when the wipers activate. If equipped, the following also activate
when the lighting control is in the
autolamps position and you switch them
on in the information display:
•
Configurable daytime running lamps.
• Automatic high beam control.
• Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See Information Displays
(page 86).
Note: With the headlamps in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
high beam headlamps on until the
autolamps system turns the low beam
headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate.
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•
Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage. •
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
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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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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............244
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 244
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Power Points................................132 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 132
Locations................................................................ 132
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 152
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 249
Blind Spot Information System..............186 Switching the System Off and On...............188
System Errors....................................................... 188
Using the System............................................... 186
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
Booster Seats..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Brake Fluid Check........................................248
Brakes...............................................................159 General Information.......................................... 159
Breaking-In....................................................209
Bulb Specification Chart...........................254
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................114
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................301
Specifications...................................................... 301
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................304
Specifications..................................................... 305
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Specifications..................................................... 308
Capacities and Specifications................294
Cargo Nets......................................................195
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 257
Center Console
..............................................133 Changing a Bulb...........................................253
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 253
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps........253
LED Lamps........................................................... 253
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................232 Fuses....................................................................... 232
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................288
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 288
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 289
Changing the 12V Battery.........................249 Battery Management System...................... 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter
................256
Changing the Wiper Blades......................251
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 251
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................251
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................261
Cleaning Products
........................................257
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Cleaning the Engine
....................................259
Cleaning the Exterior...................................257 Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 258
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 258
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 258
Underbody........................................................... 258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................260
Cleaning the Interior...................................260
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................259
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control
............................................106
Climate Controlled Seats..........................125
Cooled Seats........................................................ 125
Collision Warning System
.........................192
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 192
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Washers
See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 257
See: Wipers and Washers..................................67
Waxing.............................................................258
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................264 General Information......................................... 264
Technical Specifications................................. 293
Windows and Mirrors....................................75
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 67
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 251
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 207
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