2017 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

2000-2007 Gracenote. GracenoteSoftware, copyright © 2000-2007Gracenote. This product and service maypractice one or more of the following U.S.Patents 5,987,525; 6,061,680; 6,154,773;6,161,132; 6,230,192; 6,230,207; 6.240,459;6,330,593 and other patents issued orpending. Some services supplied underlicense from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.Patent 6,304,523.
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Gracenote® End User License Agreement(EULA)
This device contains software fromGracenote, Inc. of 2000 Powell StreetEmeryville, California 94608("Gracenote").
The software from Gracenote (the"Gracenote Software") enables this deviceto do disc and music file identification andobtain music-related information, includingname, artist, track, and title information("Gracenote Data") from online servers("Gracenote Servers"), and to performother functions. You may use GracenoteData only by means of the intended EndUser functions of this device. This devicemay contain content belonging toGracenote's providers. If so, all of therestrictions set forth herein with respect toGracenote Data shall also apply to suchcontent and such content providers shallbe entitled to all of the benefits andprotections set forth herein that areavailable to Gracenote. You agree that youwill use the content from Gracenote("Gracenote Content") , Gracenote Data,the Gracenote Software, and GracenoteServers for your own personal,non-commercial use only. You agree notto assign, copy, transfer or transmit theGracenote Content, Gracenote Software
or any Gracenote Data (except in a Tagassociated with a music file) to any thirdparty. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OREXPLOIT GRACENOTE CONTENT,GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTESOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS,EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTEDHEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive licensesto use the Gracenote Content, GracenoteData, the Gracenote Software, andGracenote Servers will terminate if youviolate these restrictions. If your licensesterminate, you agree to cease any and alluse of the Gracenote Content, GracenoteData, the Gracenote Software, andGracenote Servers.
Gracenote, respectively, reserve all rightsin Gracenote Data, the GracenoteSoftware, and the Gracenote Servers andGracenote Content, including all ownershiprights. Under no circumstances will eitherGracenote become liable for any paymentto you for any information that you provide,including any copyrighted material ormusic file information. You agree thatGracenote may enforce its respectiverights, collectively or separately, under thisagreement against you, directly in eachcompany's own name.
Gracenote uses a unique identifier to trackqueries for statistical purposes. Thepurpose of a randomly assigned numericidentifier is to allow Gracenote to countqueries without knowing anything aboutwho you are. For more information, see theweb page at www.gracenote.com for theGracenote Privacy Policy.
THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, EACH ITEMOF GRACENOTE DATA AND THEGRACENOTE CONTENT ARE LICENSEDTO YOU "AS IS". NEITHER GRACENOTEMAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ORWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF ANYGRACENOTE DATA FROM THE
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GRACENOTE SERVERS OR GRACENOTECONTENT. GRACENOTE COLLECTIVELYAND SEPARATELY RESERVE THE RIGHTTO DELETE DATA AND/OR CONTENTFROM THE COMPANIES' RESPECTIVESERVERS OR, IN THE CASE OFGRACENOTE, CHANGE DATACATEGORIES FOR ANY CAUSE THATGRACENOTE DEEMS SUFFICIENT. NOWARRANTY IS MADE THAT EITHERGRACENOTE CONTENT OR THEGRACENOTE SOFTWARE ORGRACENOTE SERVERS ARE ERROR-FREEOR THAT THE FUNCTIONING OF THEGRACENOTE SOFTWARE ORGRACENOTE SERVERS WILL BEUNINTERRUPTED. GRACENOTE IS NOTOBLIGATED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ANYENHANCED OR ADDITIONAL DATA TYPESTHAT GRACENOTE MAY CHOOSE TOPROVIDE IN THE FUTURE AND IS FREETO DISCONTINUE ITS ONLINE SERVICESAT ANY TIME. GRACENOTE DISCLAIM ALLWARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, ANDNON-INFRINGEMENT. NEITHERGRACENOTE WARRANTS THE RESULTSTHAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USEOF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANYGRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILLGRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANYCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTALDAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITSOR LOST REVENUES FOR ANY REASONWHATSOEVER. © Gracenote 2007.
Radio Frequency Statement
FCC ID: ACJ-SYNCG3-L
IC: 216B-SYNCG3-L
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna used for this transmitter mustnot be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.
SUNA TRAFFIC CHANNEL – TERMSAND CONDITIONS
By activating, using and/or accessing theSUNA Traffic Channel, SUNA Predictive orother content or material provided byIntelematics (together,SUNA Productsand/or Services), you must acceptcertain terms and conditions. The followingis a brief summary of the terms andconditions that apply to you. To view thefull terms and conditions relevant to youruse of the SUNA Products and/or Services,please consult:
Website
www.sunatraffic.com.au/termsandcon-ditions/
1. Acceptance
By using SUNA Products and/or Services,you will be deemed to have accepted andagreed to be bound by the terms andconditions fully detailed at:
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Website
www.sunatraffic.com.au/termsandcon-ditions/
2. Intellectual Property
SUNA Products and/or Services are foryour personal use. You may not record, orretransmit the content, nor use the contentin association with any other trafficinformation or route guidance service ordevice not approved by Intelematics. Youobtain no right of ownership in anyIntellectual Property Rights (includingcopyright) in the data that is used toprovide SUNA Products and/or Services.
3. Appropriate Use
SUNA Products and/or Services areintended as an aid to personal motoringand travel planning, and do not providecomprehensive or accurate information onall occasions. On occasions, you mayexperience additional delay as a result ofusing SUNA Products and/or Services. Youacknowledge that it is not intended, orsuitable, for use in applications where timeof arrival or driving directions may impactthe safety of the public or yourself.
4. Use of SUNA Products and Serviceswhile driving
You, and other authorised drivers of thevehicle in which SUNA Products and/orServices are available or installed andactive, remain at all times responsible forobserving all relevant laws and codes ofsafe driving. In particular, you agree to onlyactively operate SUNA Products and/orServices when the Vehicle is at a completestop and it is safe to do so.
5. Service Continuity and Reception ofthe SUNA Traffic Channel
We will use reasonable endeavours toprovide the SUNA Traffic Channel 24 hoursa day, 365 days a year. The SUNA TrafficChannel may occasionally be unavailablefor technical reasons or for plannedmaintenance. We will try to performmaintenance at times when congestion islight. We reserve the right to withdrawSUNA Products and/or Services at anytime.
Also, we cannot assure the uninterruptedreception of the SUNA Traffic ChannelRDS-TMC signal at any particular location.
6. Limitation of Liability
Neither Intelematics (nor its suppliers orthe manufacturer of your device (the“Suppliers”)) shall be liable to you or toany third party for any damages eitherdirect, indirect, incidental, consequentialor otherwise arising out of the use of orinability to use SUNA Products and/orServices even if Intelematics or a Supplierhas been advised of the possibility of suchdamages. You also acknowledge that theneither Intelematics nor any Supplierguarantees nor make any warranties thatrelate to the availability, accuracy orcompleteness of SUNA Products and/orServices, and to the extent which it islawful to do so, both Intelematics and eachSupplier excludes any warranties whichmight otherwise be implied by any Stateor Federal legislation in relation to SUNAProducts and/or Services.
7. Please Note
Great care has been taken in preparing thismanual. Constant product developmentmay mean that some information is notentirely up-to-date. The information in thisdocument is subject to change withoutnotice.
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................109About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................164ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................164Accessories....................................................443Exterior Style.......................................................443Interior Style........................................................443Lifestyle.................................................................443Peace of Mind.....................................................443AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............179Active Park Assist...........................................171Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace..................................................................173Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........173Troubleshooting the System..........................174Using Active Park Assist...................................172Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................256Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................255Adjusting the Pedals....................................69Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................67End of Travel Position.........................................67Memory Feature....................................................67Airbag Disposal...............................................45Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................109Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................65All-Wheel Drive..............................................157
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65Arming the Alarm.................................................65Disarming the Alarm...........................................65Appendices....................................................465Apps..................................................................415...................................................................................415SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................417At a Glance........................................................16Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................88Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................88Keyless Warning Alert........................................88Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88Audio Control...................................................67MEDIA.......................................................................67Seek, Next or Previous........................................67Audio Input Jack...........................................325Audio System.................................................315General Information..........................................315Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD....................................................................316Menu Structure...................................................318Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD..................................................320Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD............................................................321Autolamps.........................................................73Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................73Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Premium AM/FM/CD......................111Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Sony Audio System........................113Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWithout: Touchscreen Display..............110Automatic High Beam Control..................75Activating the System.........................................75Manually Overriding the System....................76Automatic Transmission............................153Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................155Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................154If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................155SelectShift Automatic™Transmission...................................................153Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission.............................153
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -2.0L EcoBoost™........................................2476F35 Transmission............................................247Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............2476F50/6F55 Transmission...............................247Autowipers........................................................70Auxiliary Power Points................................13512 Volt DC Power Point.....................................135Locations...............................................................135AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive..........................................157
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................252Blind Spot Information System...............191Switching the System Off and On...............193System Errors.......................................................193System Limitations............................................193Using the System................................................192Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236Booster Seats..................................................25Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check.........................................251Brakes...............................................................164General Information..........................................164Breaking-In.......................................................211Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................117California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................304Specifications.....................................................304Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LDuratec.........................................................307Specifications.....................................................308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™...................................................311Specifications........................................................311Capacities and Specifications................297Cargo Nets.....................................................200
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................260Center Console..............................................136Changing a Bulb...........................................256Front Fog Lamp..................................................256High-Intensity DischargeHeadlamps.....................................................256LED Lamps...........................................................256License Plate Lamp..........................................256Changing a Fuse...........................................234Fuses......................................................................234Changing a Road Wheel............................291Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................291Tire Change Procedure....................................292Changing the 12V Battery.........................252Battery Management System.......................253Changing the Engine Air Filter................259Changing the Wiper Blades.....................254Changing the Windshield WiperBlades...............................................................254Checking MyKey System Status...............54Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Restraint Positioning..........................27Child Safety.......................................................18General Information.............................................18Child Safety Locks.........................................28Left-Hand Side......................................................29Right-Hand Side...................................................29Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264Cleaning Products......................................260Materials...............................................................260Cleaning the Engine....................................262Cleaning the Exterior.................................260Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................261Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................261Stripes or Graphics.............................................261Underbody............................................................261Under Hood..........................................................261Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................263Cleaning the Interior...................................263Cleaning the Wheels..................................264Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................262Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
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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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