2017 FORD TAURUS brake

ADJUSTING THE PEDALS
WARNING
Never use the controls while yourfeet are on the accelerator and brakepedals and the vehicle is moving.
You can find the control on the left side ofthe steering column. Press and hold theappropriate side of the control to move thepedals.
A. Farther
B. Closer
You can save and recall the pedal positionswith the memory feature. See MemoryFunction (page 125).
Note:Adjust the pedals only when yourvehicle is in P (Park).
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•It may take a short time for the needleto reach full after leaving the gasstation. This is normal and dependsupon the slope of pavement at the gasstation.
•The fuel amount dispensed into thetank is a little less or more than thegauge indicated. This is normal anddepends upon the slope of pavementat the gas station.
•If the gas station nozzle shuts offbefore the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle.
•There is a small reserve left in the tankwhen the fuel gauge reaches empty.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when thedistance to empty reaches 75 miles (120km), 50 miles (80 km), 25 miles (40 km),10 miles (20 km) and 0 miles (0 km) .
Variations:
Note:The low fuel warning anddistance-to-empty warning can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp, but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The speed control systemindicator light changes color toindicate what mode the systemis in. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 179).
On (white light): Illuminates when youswitch on the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenyou engage the adaptive cruise controlsystem. Turns off when you disengage thespeed control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You continue tohave the normal braking system (withoutABS) unless the brake system warninglamp is also illuminated. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
Automatic High Beam Control
It will illuminate when thisfeature is on. See AutomaticHigh Beam Control (page 75).
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the system checkedby an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthis feature off or in conjunctionwith a message. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 191).
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Brake System
It illuminates when you engagethe parking brake with theignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by an authorizeddealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It will take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. Drivingextended distances with the parking brakeengaged can cause brake failure and therisk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthis feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when you switch onthe left or right directionindicator or the hazard warningflasher. If the indicators stay on or flashfaster, check for a burned out bulb. SeeChanging a Bulb (page 256).
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.See Engine Oil Check (page 241).
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 241).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by an authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a chimesounds to remind you to fastenyour seatbelt. See SeatbeltReminder (page 34).
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checkedby an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
Lights when you switch the frontfog lamps on.
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The service engine soon indicator lightilluminates when you first switch on theignition before engine start to check thebulb and to indicate whether the vehicleis ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)testing.
Normally, the service engine soon lightstays on until you crank the engine, thenturns itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eight times,it means that the vehicle is not ready forI/M testing. See Emission ControlSystem (page 150).
Stability Control
It flashes when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem switches off. Have the systemchecked by an authorized dealerimmediately. See Using StabilityControl (page 168).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switchthe system off. It goes out whenyou switch the system back onor when you switch the ignition off. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 168).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you leave the key in theignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Keyless Warning Alert
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parkinglamps are on, the ignition is off (the key isnot in the ignition) and the driver’s door isopened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you leave the parking brakeon and drive your vehicle. If the warningchime remains on after you release theparking brake, have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible. See Blind Spot Information System(page 191).
Blindspot Not AvailableSensor Blocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 191).Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alertsystem sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 191).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-able Sensor Blocked SeeManual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Cross Traffic SystemFault
Brake System
ActionMessage
The brake fluid level is low. Check the brake system immedi-ately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 251).Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.Check Brake System
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you driveyour vehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stayson after you release the parking brake, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
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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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Information Displays

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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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