2017 FORD TAURUS remote control

Second Row Map Lamps
Reading lamps.A
The second row lamps light when:
•Any door is open.
•You press and hold the top of theinstrument lighting dimmer switch pastthe first detent.
•You press any of the remote entrycontrols and the ignition is in the offposition.
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GLOBAL OPENING (If Equipped)
You can use the remote control to operatethe windows with the ignition off.
Note:You can enable or disable this featurein the information display, or see anauthorized dealer. See GeneralInformation (page 89).
Note:To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can open the windows for a short timeafter you unlock your vehicle with theremote control. After you unlock yourvehicle, press and hold the remote controlunlock button to open the windows andvent the moonroof. Release the buttononce movement starts. Press the lock orunlock button to stop movement.
Note:Only the front windows are operatedduring global opening.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving.
Left-hand mirrorA
Adjustment controlB
Right-hand mirrorC
To adjust a mirror:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control will illuminate.
2. Adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror switch again.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page117).
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 125).
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver’s exterior mirror willautomatically dim when the interiorauto-dimming mirror is activated.
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Settings
DisplayCompass
Normal or TowingDTE calcula-tion
Easy Entry/Exit
AutolockLocksConvenience
Autounlock
All Doors or Driver FirstRemote Unlock
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil LifeReset
Auto or Last SettingsClimate ControlRemoteStartAutomatic or OffSeats and Wheel orFront Seats
5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration
System
Remote OpenWindows
Remote Close
Courtesy WipeWipers
Rain Sensing
1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years or 4 YearsTire MobilityKit
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreateMyKeyMyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
TractionCtrl
80 mph (130 km/h) or OffMax Speed
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Information Displays

Driver Assist
Traction Control
Blindspot
High, Normal or LowSensitivityCollision Warn
Cross Traffic Alert
Adaptive or NormalCruise Control
Driver AlertDriver Alert
Driver Alert Disp.
Front Park Aid
Alert, Aid or BothModeLane Keeping
High, Normal or LowIntensity
Rear Park Aid
Settings
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Settings
Auto Engine Off
Normal or TowingDTE Calcula-tion
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto HighbeamLighting
Off or number of secondsAutolamp Delay
AutolockLocksVehicle
Autounlock
All Doors or Driver's DoorRemote unlock
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil LifeReset
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Settings
Auto or Last SettingsClimate ControlRemoteStartAutomatic or OffSeats and Wheel orFront Seats
5, 10 or 15 minutesDuration
System
1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years or 4 YearsTire MobilityKit
Remote Open or CloseWindows
Courtesy WipeWipers
Rain Sensing
MyKeys / Admin KeysMyKeyStatus
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreateMyKeyMyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
TractionControl
80 mph (130 km/h) or OffMax Speed
Choose desired speed or offSpeedMinder
On or OffVolumeLimiter
Always On or User SelectableDo NotDisturb
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClearMyKeys
Miles & Gal., km/L or L/100kmDistanceDisplay
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Information Displays

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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MEMORY FUNCTION (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Before activating the memory seat,make sure that the area immediatelysurrounding the seat is clear ofobstructions and that all occupants areclear of moving parts.
Do not use the memory functionwhen your vehicle is moving.
This function automatically recalls theposition of these features.
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power adjustable pedals.
•Optional power steering column.
The memory control is on the side seatpanel.
Type 1A
Type 2B
Saving a Preset Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the features to your desiredpositions.
3. Press and hold the desired presetbutton until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to two preset memorypositions. You can save a memory presetat any time.
Recalling a Preset Position
Press and release the desired memorypreset button to recall a saved memoryposition.
Note:You can recall a programmedmemory position:
•In any gearshift position if you haveswitched the ignition off.
•Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if youhave switched the ignition on.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourintelligent access key fob if it is linkedto a preset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked key fob is present.
•Entering a personal entry code on theSecuricode keypad. See Doors andLocks (page 57).
Note:When the ignition is off, a linked fobused to recall your memory position movesthe seat and steering column to the EasyEntry position if you enable the Easy Entryand Exit feature in the information display.
Note:During a memory recall, pressing anyseat, steering column, mirror or memorybutton cancels the operation.
Linking a Preset Position to YourRemote Control or Intelligent AccessKey
You can save the preset memory positionsfor up to three remote controls orintelligent access (IA) keys.
1.With the ignition on, move the memorypositions to the desired positions.
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2. Press and hold the desired presetbutton for five seconds. A tone soundsafter about two seconds. Continueholding until you hear a second tone.
3. Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in Step 3, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If
Equipped)
If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it automatically moves the driverseat position rearward up to 2 in (5 cm)and the steering column up and forwardwhen you switch the ignition off.
When you switch the ignition on, the driverseat and steering column return to theprevious position.
You can enable or disable this feature inthe information display. See InformationDisplays (page 89).
REAR SEATS
Split-folding Rear Seat
WARNING
Before returning the seatback to itsoriginal position, make sure thatcargo or any objects are not trappedbehind the seatback. After returning theseatback to its original position, pull on theseatback to make sure that it has fullylatched. An unlatched seat may becomedangerous in the event of a sudden stopor crash.
You can fold one or both rear seatbacks.
Pull the strap located on the outboard sideof the seatback to release it, then fold theseatback down. Pull up on the seat andpush it back until you hear it latch intoplace.
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