2017 FORD TAURUS air filter

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................66
Audio Control...................................................67
Voice Control...................................................68
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control......................68
Heated Steering Wheel...............................68
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................69
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Autowipers........................................................70
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Lighting
General Information......................................72
Lighting Control...............................................72
Autolamps.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................74
Daytime Running Lamps.............................74
Automatic High Beam Control..................75
Direction Indicators........................................76
Interior Lamps.................................................76
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................78
Global Opening...............................................79
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Interior Mirror....................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81
Sun Shades.......................................................81
Moonroof...........................................................82
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................83
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88
Information Displays
General Information.....................................89
Information Messages.................................98
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................109
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWithout: Touchscreen Display.............110
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Premium AM/FM/CD....................111
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Sony Audio System.......................113
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................115
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117
Cabin Air Filter.................................................117
Remote Start..................................................118
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................119
Head Restraints.............................................119
Manual Seats..................................................121
Power Seats....................................................122
Memory Function..........................................125
Rear Seats.......................................................126
Heated Seats..................................................127
Climate Controlled Seats..........................128
Rear Seat Armrest........................................128
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............130
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................135
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................136
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216
Post-Crash Alert System...........................218
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................219
In California (U.S. Only)............................220
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................221
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................222
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................222
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................223
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................224
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................224
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................226
Changing a Fuse...........................................234
Maintenance
General Information...................................236
Opening and Closing the Hood..............236
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 3.5LDuratec........................................................239
Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™................................................240
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5LEcoboost™.................................................241
Engine Oil Check...........................................241
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................243
Engine Coolant Check...............................243
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -2.0L EcoBoost™......................................247
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™...........247
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Power Steering Fluid Check......................251
Washer Fluid Check.....................................251
Fuel Filter........................................................252
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................254
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255
Changing a Bulb...........................................256
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................260
Cleaning Products......................................260
Cleaning the Exterior.................................260
Waxing..............................................................261
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................262
Cleaning the Interior...................................263
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................263
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............264
Cleaning the Wheels..................................264
Vehicle Storage............................................265
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................267
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................267
Tire Care...........................................................273
Using Summer Tires...................................286
Using Snow Chains.....................................286
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287
Changing a Road Wheel............................291
Technical Specifications..........................296
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Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicle with automatic climate controlVehicle with manual climate control
Press the defrost button.Select the windshield air vents using theair distribution buttons.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Press the A/C button if the indicator isoff.2
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.3
Adjust the fan speed to the highestsetting.4
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note:Make sure the engine is runningbefore operating the heated windows.
Press the button to clear theheated rear window of thin iceand fog. The heated rear windowwill automatically turn off after a shortperiod of time. Start the engine before youswitch the heated rear window on.
Note:Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors willautomatically turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin airfilter, which gives you and your passengersthe following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
You can locate the cabin air filter behindthe glove box.
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 447).
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For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
REMOTE START (If Equipped)
The system adjusts the interiortemperature depending on your chosensettings during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate controlsetting during remote start operation.When you switch the ignition on, theclimate control system will return to theprevious settings. You can now makeadjustments.
You need to switch on certainvehicle-dependent features, such as:
•Heated seats.
•Cooled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
Note:Passenger heated and cooled seatsonly remain on during remote start if theywere on when you switched the vehicle off(if equipped).
You can adjust the default remote startsettings using the information displaycontrols. See Information Displays(page 89).
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high(if available, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display).
In moderate weather, the system eitherheats or cools (based on pre-selectedsettings). The rear defroster, heatedmirrors and heated or cooled seats do notautomatically switch on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The heated seats and heatedsteering wheel are set to high (if available,and selected to AUTO in the informationdisplay). The rear defroster and heatedmirrors automatically switch on.
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Climate Control

CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(If Equipped)
Heated Seats
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must use caution when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that may block theheat, such as a blanket or cushion. This cancause the heated seat to overheat. Do notpuncture the seat with pins, needles orother pointed objects. This damages theheating element and can cause the heatedseat to overheat. An overheated seat maycause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the seat heater if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seats only function when theengine is running.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM whilethe heated seats are on, the feature willturn itself off. You will need to reactivateit.
Cooled Seats
The cooled seats only function when theengine is running.
Press the cooled seat symbol to cyclethrough the various cooling settings andoff. More indicator lights indicate coolersettings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM whilethe cooled seats are on, the feature willturn itself off. You will need to reactivateit.
Climate Controlled Seat Air FilterReplacement
Your vehicle has lifetime air filters that areintegrated with the seats. You do not needto regularly maintain or replace them.
REAR SEAT ARMREST (If Equipped)
WARNING
Use only soft cups in the cupholder.Hard objects can injure you in a crash.
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•Transmissions give their best fueleconomy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressureon the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (ifequipped) is less fuel efficient thantwo-wheel-drive operation.
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deepwater as you may lose control of yourvehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the frontrocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction maybe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that aredesigned to fit the foot well of yourvehicle. Only use floor mats thatleave the pedal area unobstructed. Onlyuse floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip outof position and interfere with the pedalsor impair safe operation of your vehicle inother ways.
Pedals that cannot move freely cancause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personalinjury.
Always make sure that the floormats are properly attached to theretention posts in the carpet that aresupplied with your vehicle. Floor mats mustbe properly secured to both retention poststo make sure mats do not shift out ofposition.
Never place floor mats or any othercovering in the vehicle foot well thatcannot be properly secured toprevent them from moving and interferingwith the pedals or the ability to control thevehicle.
Never place floor mats or any othercovering on top of already installedfloor mats. Floor mats should alwaysrest on top of vehicle carpeting surface andnot another floor mat or other covering.Additional floor mats or any other coveringwill reduce the pedal clearance andpotentially interfere with pedal operation.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 243).A
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive). See Brake Fluid Check (page 251).B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 241).C
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 241).D
Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive). See Brake Fluid Check (page 251).E
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 252).F
Power distribution box. See Fuses (page 226).G
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 259).H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 251).I
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