2017 FORD TAURUS climate settings

Action and DescriptionMenu ItemItem
This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to currentsystem activities including climate settings, voicecommands and phone functions such as text messages.
Status BarA
This button is available on the main screens. Pressing ittakes you to the home screen view.HomeB
This shows the current time. You can set the clock manuallyor have it controlled by the vehicle's GPS location. SeeSettings (page 418).
ClockC
This displays the current outside temperature.OutsideTemperatureD
You can touch any of the buttons on this bar to select afeature.Feature BarE
The touchscreen allows you quick accessto all of your comfort, navigation,communication and entertainmentoptions. Using the status and feature baryou can quickly select the feature you wantto use.
Note:Your system is equipped with afeature that allows you to access andcontrol audio features for 10 minutes afteryou switch the ignition off (and no doorsopen).
The Status Bar
Additional icons also display in the statusbar depending on market, vehicle optionsand current operation. If a feature is notactive, the icon does not display. Certainicons may move to the left or rightdepending on what options are active.
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•Power: Switch the audio system onand off.
•VOL: Control the volume of playingaudio.
•Seek and Tune: Use as you normallywould in audio modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from the audiosystem.
•SOURCE or MEDIA: Press repeatedlyto advance through available mediamodes.
•SOUND: Press to access the Soundmenu where you can adjust sound andother audio settings.
•1-6: Press and hold to store or press toselect an AM, FM or SIRIUS memorypreset. See Audio System (page 315).
•DISP: Switch the display on or off. Youcan also touch the screen to switch thedisplay back on.
•Temperature, fan and climatecontrol buttons: Control thetemperature, fan speed or settings ofthe climate control system. SeeClimate Control (page 109).
911 Assist
WARNINGS
Unless the 911 Assist setting is set onbefore a crash, the system will notdial for help which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing therisk of serious injury or death after a crash.setting is set on before a crash, the systemwill not dial for help which could delayresponse time, potentially increasing therisk of serious injury or death after a crash.
WARNINGS
Do not wait for 911 Assist to make anemergency call if you can do ityourself. Dial emergency servicesimmediately to avoid delayed responsetime which could increase the risk ofserious injury or death after a crash. If youdo not hear 911 Assist within five secondsof the crash, the system or phone may bedamaged or non-functional.
Always place your phone in a securelocation in your vehicle so it does notbecome a projectile or get damagedin a crash. Failure to do so may causeserious injury to someone or damage thephone which could prevent 911 Assist fromworking properly.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature must beset on before the incident.
Note:The SYNC 911 Assist feature onlyoperates in the U.S., Canada or in a territoryin which 911 is the emergency number.
Note:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
Note:If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is switched off and the phone isconnected to SYNC, an icon displays on thestatus bar.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
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SYNC™ 3

DescriptionVoice command
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___
For USB audio only, you can say the name of anartist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec-tion. Your system must finish indexing before thisoption is available. For example you can say"Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".
Browse ___
1 This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands
You can control the temperature of thevehicle using voice commands.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that forclimate voice commands it can be thedesired degrees for the temperaturesetting.
To adjust the temperature, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F(15.5–29.5°C).Climate Set Temperature ___
Climate Help
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connectyour Bluetooth-enabled phone to thesystem.
To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See Settings (page 418).Pair Phone
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Voice Settings Commands
You can say the following commands to access the voice settings:
DescriptionVoice command
Allows you to enter the voice settings functionality.Voice Settings
Sets standard prompting with longer prompts.Interaction ModeStandard
Sets advanced prompting with shorter prompts.Interaction ModeAdvanced
Allows the system to confirm before making a phone call.Phone Confirmation On
The system does not confirm before placing a call.Phone Confirmation Off
The system displays a short list of available commands.Voice Command Lists On
The system does not display the list of commands.Voice Command Lists Off
You can use the volume control to adjustthe volume of the system voice prompts.While prompt is active, adjust the volumecontrol up or down to your desired setting.
Note:Depending on the current climatecontrol settings, the fan speed mayautomatically go down while issuing voicecommands or while making and receivingphone calls via SYNC to reduce the amountof background noise in the vehicle. The fanspeed will automatically return to normaloperation once the voice session ends. Fanspeed can also be adjusted normally duringa voice session, simply press fan buttons (orturn fan knob) to increase or decrease fanspeed to desired setting.
To disable this automatic fan speedreduction feature during voice sessions,press and hold the climate control AC andRecirculated air buttons simultaneously,release and then increase fan speed within2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeatthe above sequence.
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SYNC™ 3

Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in themedia files, provide information about thefile.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10devices.
CLIMATE
Climate is optional for your vehicle.
Touch the climate button on thetouchscreen to access your climate controlfeatures. Depending on your vehicle lineand option package, your climate screenmay look different from one of the screensshown below. Your screen may not containall of the features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 418).
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Climate............................................................399Climate Control............................................109Climate Controlled Seats..........................128Cooled Seats........................................................128Heated Seats........................................................128Collision Warning System..........................197PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................197Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................243Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44Creating a MyKey............................................52Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................52Cross Traffic Alert.........................................193False Alerts...........................................................196Switching the System Off and On...............196System Errors.......................................................196System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts..................................................................195System Limitations............................................195Using the System...............................................193Cruise Control.................................................68Principle of Operation.......................................178Type 1........................................................................68Type 2.......................................................................68Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................178Customer Assistance..................................219
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps.............................74Direction Indicators........................................76Doors and Locks..............................................57Driver Alert......................................................186PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................186Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39Children and Airbags..........................................39Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................39Driving Aids.....................................................186Driving Hints.....................................................211Driving Through Water................................212
DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................74
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Economical Driving.......................................211Emission Control System..........................150On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................151Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................151End User License Agreement.................465VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ................................465Engine Block Heater.....................................141Using the Engine Block Heater......................142Engine Coolant Check................................243Adding Coolant..................................................244Coolant Change.................................................245Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement..................................................246Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................245Recycled Coolant...............................................245Severe Climates.................................................245Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Engine Oil Check...........................................241Adding Engine Oil...............................................242Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................241Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5LEcoboost™..................................................241Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................297Drivebelt Routing...............................................297Engine Specifications - 3.5LDuratec..........................................................297Drivebelt Routing...............................................298Engine Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................298Drivebelt Routing...............................................298Entertainment..............................................389AM/FM Radio......................................................390Apps.......................................................................398Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................397CD (If equipped)................................................396HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable)........................................................393
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................215Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................255Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74Head Restraints.............................................119Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................120Tilting Head Restraints .....................................121Heated Seats..................................................127Rear Heated Seats..............................................127Heated Steering Wheel...............................68Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117Heated Exterior Mirror........................................117Heated Rear Window..........................................117HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................109Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................115Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................116General Hints.........................................................115Heating the Interior Quickly.............................115Recommended Settings for Cooling............116Recommended Settings for Heating...........116Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................117Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................164Home Screen.................................................381Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
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Ignition Switch................................................137In California (U.S. Only)............................220Information Display Control......................68Information Displays....................................89General Information...........................................89Information Messages.................................98Adaptive Cruise Control....................................98AdvanceTrac™.....................................................99Alarm........................................................................99All Wheel Drive...................................................100Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................99Automatic High Beam Control.......................99Battery and Charging System.......................100Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System.....................................................101Brake System........................................................101
Collision Warning System...............................102Doors and Locks.................................................102Driver Alert............................................................102Fuel..........................................................................102Keys and Intelligent Access............................103Lane Keeping System.......................................103Maintenance........................................................104MyKey.....................................................................104Park Aid..................................................................105Passenger Sensing System Message.........105Power Steering....................................................105Reminder Messages..........................................105Remote Start.......................................................106Seats.......................................................................106Starting System..................................................106Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106Traction Control...................................................107Transmission........................................................107Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................22Using Tether Straps.............................................23Instrument Cluster........................................83Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................76Front Row Map Lamps.......................................76Second Row Map Lamps...................................77Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................62Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................216Jump Starting.......................................................217Preparing Your Vehicle......................................216Removing the Jumper Cables.........................217
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Using Cruise Control....................................178Switching Cruise Control Off..........................179Switching Cruise Control On..........................178Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................55Using Snow Chains.....................................286Using Stability Control...............................168Using Summer Tires...................................286Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................349Accessing Your Play Menu.............................354Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................349Media Menu Features.......................................352Media Voice Commands..................................351System Settings.................................................356What's Playing?.................................................350Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............332Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................336Accessing Your Phone Settings.....................341Making a Call.......................................................335Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................332Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................333Phone Options during an Active Call.........335Phone Voice Commands................................333Receiving Calls....................................................335System Settings.................................................342Text Messaging...................................................339Using Traction Control...............................166Switching the System Off...............................166System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................166Using a Switch.....................................................166Using the Information DisplayControls.............................................................166Using Voice Recognition...........................329Audio Voice Commands.................................383Climate Voice Commands.............................384Initiating a Voice Session................................329Mobile App Voice Commands......................387Navigation Voice Commands.......................386Phone Voice Commands................................384SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................387System Interaction and Feedback..............330Voice Settings Commands............................388
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................222
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Vehicle Care..................................................260General Information.........................................260Vehicle Certification Label.......................303Vehicle Identification Number................302Vehicle Storage............................................265Battery...................................................................266Body........................................................................265Brakes....................................................................266Cooling system...................................................266Engine....................................................................265Fuel system.........................................................266General..................................................................265Miscellaneous.....................................................266Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266Tires........................................................................266VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................109VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............302Voice Control...................................................68
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................85Adaptive Cruise Control....................................85Anti-Lock Braking System................................85Automatic High Beam Control.......................85Battery......................................................................85Blind Spot Monitor..............................................85Brake System........................................................86Cruise Control.......................................................86Direction Indicator...............................................86Door Ajar.................................................................86Engine Coolant Temperature..........................86Engine Oil................................................................86Fasten Seatbelt....................................................86Front Airbag...........................................................86Front Fog Lamps..................................................86Heads Up Display.................................................87High Beam...............................................................87Lane Keeping Aid..................................................87Low Fuel Level.......................................................87Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................87
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