2017 FORD TAURUS door lock

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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Website
owner.ford.com
Website
www.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Cell phone issues
Possible solutionPossible causeIssue
Refer to your device's manual about audioadjustments.
The audio controlsettings on your cellphone may be affectingSYNC 3 performance.
There is back-ground noiseduring a phonecall.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.Possible cell phonemalfunction.
During a call, Ican hear theother personbut they cannothear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC3 is not set to off. Look for the microphoneicon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down theengine, open and close the door, and thenlock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is blackand the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need tobe restarted.
During a call, Icannot hear theother personand they cannothear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.This is a cell phone-dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is notable to down-load my phone-book.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.
Possible cell phonemalfunction.You must switch on your cell phone andthe automatic phonebook downloadfeature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resettingit or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrievecontacts from your phone. Refer to yourcell manual.Limitations on your cellphone's capability.
The systemsays "Phone-book down-loaded" but mySYNC 3 phone-book is empty oris missingcontacts.
If the missing contacts are stored on yourSIM card, move them to your cell phone'smemory.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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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SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................391Sources.................................................................389Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information................................398USB Ports.............................................................398Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks..........................208Before Towing a Trailer....................................209Hitches..................................................................208Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................209Safety Chains.....................................................208Trailer Brakes......................................................208Trailer Lamps......................................................208When Towing a Trailer.....................................209Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................79Auto-Dimming Feature......................................79Blind Spot Monitor..............................................80Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................79Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................79Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80Memory Mirrors.....................................................79Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79Puddle Lamps.......................................................80
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................32Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Floor Mats........................................................212Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................69Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................445Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................446Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................445Front Passenger Sensing System............40Fuel and Refueling.......................................143
Fuel Consumption.......................................149Calculating Fuel Economy..............................149Filling the Fuel Tank...........................................149Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................145Fuel Filter........................................................252Fuel Quality - E85........................................144Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles.............................................................144Switching Between E85 andGasoline............................................................145Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................145Choosing the Right Fuel...................................145Fuel Shutoff....................................................215Fuses................................................................226Fuse Specification Chart..........................226Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........231Power Distribution Box....................................226
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener...........130Gauges...............................................................83Fuel Gauge.............................................................84Information Display.............................................84Type 1........................................................................83Type 2.......................................................................84General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46Intelligent Access.................................................46General Maintenance Information........447Multi-Point Inspection.....................................449Owner Checks and Services.........................448Protecting Your Investment...........................447Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................447Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................447Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................222Getting the Services You Need................219Away From Home...............................................219Global Opening...............................................79Opening the Windows........................................79
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................165
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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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Keyless Entry...................................................60SECURICODE™ Keyless EntryKeypad................................................................60Keyless Starting.............................................137Ignition Modes.....................................................138Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lane Keeping System.................................187Switching the System On and Off...............188Lighting Control...............................................72Headlamp Flasher................................................73High Beams.............................................................72Lighting...............................................................72General Information............................................72Load Carrying...............................................200Load Limit......................................................200Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................205Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................200Locking and Unlocking.................................57Activating Intelligent Access...........................58Autolock..................................................................59Autounlock.............................................................59Battery Saver.........................................................60Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock........................................................59Illuminated Entry.................................................60Illuminated Exit.....................................................60Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade............................................................57Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........57Opening the Luggage Compartment...........58Power Door Locks.................................................57Remote Control.....................................................57Smart Unlocks for Integrated KeyheadTransmitter........................................................58Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys......................................................................59Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................291
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Maintenance.................................................236General Information.........................................236Manual Climate Control............................109Manual Seats..................................................121Lumbar Adjustment...........................................122Moving the Seat Backward andForward...............................................................121Recline Adjustment............................................122Media Hub......................................................326Memory Function..........................................125Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................126Saving a Preset Position..................................125Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................89MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors................117See: Windows and Mirrors................................78Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Moonroof...........................................................82Bounce-Back.........................................................82Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82Venting the Moonroof........................................82Motorcraft Parts - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................299Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300Motorcraft Parts - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................301MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55MyKey™..............................................................51Principle of Operation..........................................51
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Navigation......................................................407cityseeker...............................................................414Destination Mode.............................................409Map Mode............................................................407Navigation Map Updates.................................415Navigation Menu.................................................412SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................415Waypoints.............................................................413Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........450Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................450Normal Maintenance Intervals......................451
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................243Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................241Opening and Closing the Hood..............236Closing the Hood................................................237Opening the Hood.............................................236Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................223Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........224Overhead Console........................................136
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Parking Aids....................................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170Parking Brake.................................................165Passive Anti-Theft System........................64SecuriLock®...........................................................64PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Pedals................................................................69Perchlorate.........................................................11Personal Safety System™..........................37How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................37Phone..............................................................402During a Phone Call.........................................405Making Calls........................................................404Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime..................................................................402Phone Menu........................................................403Receiving Calls...................................................405Smartphone Connectivity.............................406Text Messaging..................................................406Post-Crash Alert System...........................218Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................57Power Seats....................................................122Multi-Contour Front Seats With ActiveMotion ...............................................................124Power Lumbar.....................................................124Power Steering Fluid Check......................251Power Windows..............................................78Accessory Delay....................................................78Bounce-Back.........................................................78One-Touch Down.................................................78
One-Touch Up.......................................................78Window Lock.........................................................78Protecting the Environment........................15
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Rear Parking Aid............................................170Rear Seat Armrest........................................128Rear Seats.......................................................126Split-folding Rear Seat.....................................126Rear View Camera........................................175Using the Rear View Camera System..........175Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................175Recommended Towing Weights............207Refueling..........................................................147System Warnings...............................................148Remote Control..............................................46Car Finder................................................................48Integrated Keyhead Transmitter....................46Intelligent Access Key.........................................47Memory Feature...................................................50Remote Start.........................................................49Replacing the Battery.........................................47Sounding the Panic Alarm................................49Remote Start..................................................118Automatic Settings.............................................118Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............264Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................50Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................224Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................224Roadside Assistance...................................214Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................214Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage..................215Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................215
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