2017 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

Collision Warning System
ActionMessage
There is a system malfunction with the collision warningsystem. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Collision WarningMalfunction
The collision warning system radar is blocked because of poorradar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in frontof the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning NotAvailable SensorBlocked See Manual
There is a system malfunction with the collision warningsystem. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Collision Warning NotAvailable
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
Displays when a door is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
Displays when the trunk is not completely closed.Trunk Ajar
Driver Alert
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning RestNow
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning RestSuggested
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Information Displays

Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.To START Press Brake
Displays if the system does not detect the intelligent accesskey in the following three scenarios:No Key Detected
When you press the start/stop button in an attempt to eitherstart the engine or cycle through the ignition states.When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed.When the vehicle’s speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) for thefirst time after starting.
When you press the Start Stop button to shut off the engine,the system does not detect an Intelligent Access key insideyour vehicle.
Restart Now or Key isNeeded
Displays when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Accessory Power isActive
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Contactan authorized dealer for service.Starting System Fault
Displays during spare key programming, when you programan intelligent access key to the system.Key Programmed x KeysTotal
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to thesystem.Max Number of KeysLearned
Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys.Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.Front Camera Tempor-arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires a cleanwindshield to operate properly.Front Camera Low Visib-ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunc-tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.Keep Hands on SteeringWheel
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Maintenance
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Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on with your engine running, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine OilCheck (page 241).Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 241).Oil Change Required
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant OverTemperature
The washer fluid is low and needs refilling.Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Transport Mode ContactDealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Factory Mode ContactDealer
MyKey
ActionMessage
You cannot program a MyKey during key programming.MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is on.Speed Limited to XXMPH/km/h
When a MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
MyKey is active.Check Speed DriveSafely
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is active.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio
You attempted to program a spare key using two existingMyKeys.Could Not ProgramIntegrated Key
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Information Displays

Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the parkaid is disabled.Check Park Aid
Displays when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the rearpark aid is disabled.Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Passenger Sensing System Message
ActionMessage
Displays when objects are by the passenger seat. After youmove the objects away from the seat, if the warning stays onor continues to come on contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects Near PassengerSeat
Reminder Messages
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.Shift to Park
Displayed when the engine is on, the vehicle is in park and thedriver’s door is opened.Engine ON
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering malfunctionService now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicleat a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Service Power SteeringNow
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system, or passive entry or passive startsystem requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Power Steering AssistFault
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Remote Start
ActionMessage
A reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift buttonto drive your vehicle after a remote start.To Drive: Press Brakeand Gear Shift Button
Seats
ActionMessage
A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.Memory Recall NotPermitted While Driving
Shows where you have saved your memory setting.Memory {0} Saved
Starting System
ActionMessage
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle.To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.Engine Start PendingPlease Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 287).Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 287).
Tire Pressure MonitorFault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire isin use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contactan authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 287).
Tire Pressure SensorFault
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Information Displays

Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control (page 166).Traction Control Off
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control (page 166).Traction Control On
Transmission
ActionMessage
Contact an authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunc-tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.Transmission OverTemperature StopSafely
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
Contact an authorized dealer.Transmission ServiceRequired
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too HotPress Brake
The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.See Automatic Transmission (page 153).Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.Transmission WarmingUp Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the trans-mission.Press Brake Pedal
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
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Information Displays

ActionMessage
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission Adapt-Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup Off
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Information Displays

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.A
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
B
Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, itprevents outside air from entering the vehicle.C
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
D
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
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Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
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