2017 FORD TAURUS warning

Information
Information
MyKey® Dist. (if key is programmed) — Distance traveled when a programmed key isin use.
MyKey® Info — Number of MyKeys and admin keys programmed
Coolant Temp. — The engine coolant indicator will change colors indicating: blue forcool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and letthe engine cool.
Settings
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Settings
Traction CtrlDriver Assist
Blindspot
High, Normal or LowSensitivityCollisionWarnChimes
Warning
Cross Traffic
Adaptive or NormalCruiseControl
Rear Park Aid
Select your applicable languageLanguageDisplay
Miles & Gal, km/L or L/100kmDistanceUnits
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)Temperature
Auto Engine Off
Auto Highbeam
Off or number of secondsAutolampDelay
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Display Mode
XXX mi (km) to empty, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 1
Round tachometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 2
Round tachometer, Engine coolant temp gauge, Fuel gauge and TotalodometerOption 3
Digital speedometer, Fuel gauge and Total odometerOption 4
Regardless of display mode chosen, when you use the SelectShift Automatic™ trans-mission (SST), the cluster will change to the round tachometer if not already selected.
XXX mi (km) to empty
Shows approximate fuel level before thefuel tank reaches empty. The value isdynamic and can change (raise or lower)depending on driving style.
Fuel gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gaugeindicates approximately how much fuel isin the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuelpump symbol shows the fuel filler doorside of your vehicle. When the fuel levelbecomes low, the level indicator changesto amber. When the fuel level becomescritically low, the level indicator changesto red.
Note:The fuel gauge level may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or when drivingon a slope.
Note:When a MyKey is in use, low fuelwarnings display earlier.
Round tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutionsper minute. Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine. During SelectShiftAutomatic™ transmission (SST) use, thecurrently selected gear appears in thedisplay.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator is in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Trip 1 & 2
You can access the menu using theinformation display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
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All Wheel Drive
ActionMessage
Displays if the AWD system disables to protect itself. Thismay occur if you operate the vehicle after installing thecompact spare tire, if the system is overheating or if there isan issue with another vehicle system that prevents the AWDsystem from operating. The AWD system resumes normaloperation and clears this message after you install the roadtire and you switch the ignition on and off, or after you allowthe system to cool. If this message remains on, have a quali-fied technician service your vehicle to repair other vehiclesystems.
AWD OFF
Displays in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmis-sion/AWD light when the AWD system is not operating prop-erly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contactyour authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check AWD
Displays when the AWD system needs its power transfer unitlubrication changed. This message may be set if a vehicleexperiences extended periods of extreme/severe duty cycledriving. See your authorized dealer for service. (Taurus SHOPerformance Package Only)
Change AWD PowerTransfer Unit Lube
Battery and Charging System
ActionMessage
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays onor continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soonas possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended lowvoltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various featuresto help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electricalloads as soon as possible to improve the system voltage.Once the system voltage recovers, the disabled features willoperate as normal.
Low Battery FeaturesTemporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Switch the ignition off as soon aspossible to protect the battery. This message clears once youstart the vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows faster batterystate-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To SaveBattery
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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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Collision Warning System
ActionMessage
There is a system malfunction with the collision warningsystem. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Collision WarningMalfunction
The collision warning system radar is blocked because of poorradar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in frontof the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning NotAvailable SensorBlocked See Manual
There is a system malfunction with the collision warningsystem. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Collision Warning NotAvailable
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
Displays when a door is not completely closed.X Door Ajar
Displays when the trunk is not completely closed.Trunk Ajar
Driver Alert
ActionMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver Alert Warning RestNow
Take a rest soon.Driver Alert Warning RestSuggested
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on with your engine running, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine OilCheck (page 241).Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine Oil Check (page 241).Oil Change Required
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine Coolant OverTemperature
The washer fluid is low and needs refilling.Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Transport Mode ContactDealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Factory Mode ContactDealer
MyKey
ActionMessage
You cannot program a MyKey during key programming.MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKeyspeed limit is on.Speed Limited to XXMPH/km/h
When a MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and yourvehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
MyKey is active.Check Speed DriveSafely
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is active.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio
You attempted to program a spare key using two existingMyKeys.Could Not ProgramIntegrated Key
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Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the parkaid is disabled.Check Park Aid
Displays when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the rearpark aid is disabled.Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Passenger Sensing System Message
ActionMessage
Displays when objects are by the passenger seat. After youmove the objects away from the seat, if the warning stays onor continues to come on contact your authorized dealer assoon as possible.
Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects Near PassengerSeat
Reminder Messages
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.Shift to Park
Displayed when the engine is on, the vehicle is in park and thedriver’s door is opened.Engine ON
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering malfunctionService now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicleat a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.Service Power SteeringNow
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system, or passive entry or passive startsystem requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Power Steering AssistFault
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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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