2017 FORD TAURUS service

Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST.
Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST.
In the United States, call 1-800-392-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673.
Times are subject to change due toholidays.
SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
•Required to activate Vehicle HealthReport and to view the reports online.
•Required to activate thesubscription-based SYNC Services andto personalize your Saved Points andFavorites.
•Essential for keeping up with the latestsoftware downloads available forSYNC.
•Access to customer support for anyquestions you may have.
Driving Restrictions
For your safety, certain features arespeed-dependent and restricted when yourvehicle is traveling over 3 mph (5 km/h).
Safety Information
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.
When using SYNC:
•Do not operate playing devices if thepower cords or cables are broken, splitor damaged. Place cords and cablesout of the way, so they do not interferewith the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in yourvehicle during extreme conditions as itcould cause them damage. See yourdevice's manual for further information.
•Do not attempt to service or repair thesystem. See an authorized dealer.
Privacy Information
When a cellular phone is connected toSYNC, the system creates a profile withinyour vehicle that is linked to that cellularphone. This profile is created in order tooffer you more cellular features and tooperate more efficiently. Among otherthings, this profile may contain data aboutyour cellular phone book, text messages(read and unread), and call history,including history of calls when your cellularphone was not connected to the system.In addition, if you connect a media device,the system creates and retains an index ofsupported media content. The system alsorecords a short development log ofapproximately 10 minutes of all recentsystem activity. The log profile and othersystem data may be used to improve thesystem and help diagnose any problemsthat may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,and development log will remain in thevehicle unless you delete them and aregenerally accessible only in the vehiclewhen the cellular phone or media playeris connected. If you no longer plan to usethe system or the vehicle, we recommendyou perform a Master Reset to erase allstored information.
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If you want the system to carry out the followingVoice command
Adjust the level of voice interaction and feedback.Voice Settings | VoicePreferences
Hear a list of voice commands available in the current mode.Help
You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets thatare separated by |. For example, where (cancel | stop | exit) appears you say; cancel orstop or exit.
You must say any of the voice commands that appear outside of open and close brackets.For example, where mobile (apps | applications) appears, you must say mobile followedby either apps or applications.
You do not need to say words that appear within square brackets. For example, for where(USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3 [player]) appears, you can say USB or USB stick.
Note:SYNC Services and Vehicle health report are only available in the United States ofAmerica.
System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback throughaudible tones, prompts, questions andspoken confirmations depending on thesituation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings). You cancustomize the voice recognition system toprovide more or less instruction andfeedback.
The default setting is to a higher level ofinteraction in order to help you learn to usethe system. You can change these settingsat any time.
Adjusting the Interaction Level
Initiate a voice session bypressing the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. SeeVoice Control (page 68).
When prompted say the following:
If you want the system to carry out the followingVoice command
Voice Settings | Voice Preferences
Followed by either of the following:
Provide more detailed interaction and guidance.Interaction ModeStandard
Provide less audible interaction and more tone prompts.Interaction ModeAdvanced
The system defaults to the standard interaction mode.
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Action and DescriptionMessage
1. Press the phone button.
2.Access the desired contact through SYNC or use voice commandsto place the second call. Once actively in the second call, pressMENU.
3.Scroll to Join Calls, and press the OK button. Wait until the followingmessage appears.
Press the OK button.JOIN CALLS
Enter tones such as numbers for passwords. Scroll until the desirednumber appears in the display, then press OK; a tone sounds asconfirmation. Repeat as necessary.
ENTER TONES
To access your phonebook contacts.PHONEBOOK
1. Press the OK button to select, and then scroll through yourphonebook contacts.
2. Press the OK button again when the desired selection appears inthe display.
3. Press the phone button to call the contact.
To access your call history log.CALL HISTORY
1.Press the OK button to select, then scroll through your call historyoptions (incoming, outgoing or missed).
2. Press the OK button when the desired selection appears in thedisplay.
3. Press the phone button to call the selection.
Exit the current menu.RETURN
Accessing Features Through thePhone Menu
The phone menu allows you to redial anumber, access your call history andphonebook and sends text messages aswell as access cell phone and systemsettings. You can also access advancedfeatures, for example 911 Assist, VehicleHealth Report and SYNC Services.
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Action and DescriptionMessage
Repeat entering letters to narrow yoursearch. When you are satisfied withyour entry press the right arrow key onthe bezel.SYNC will jump to the phonebookcontact name that matches your entry.Press OK.In addition to the Phonebook entryname, the phone number label (Work,Cell, Home or Other) shows on thedisplay. If there are multiple phonenumber entries for a particular Phone-book name, you can scroll through thedifferent phone labels at this time.Once you have the desired phone labelon the screen press OK.The phone number that is stored underthe selected label will be shown on thedisplay. Press OK to dial this number.
Press the OK button to send, download, read and delete text
messages.1TEXT MESSAGE
View your cell phone's status, set ring tones, select your messagenotification, change phonebook entries and automatically download
your cell phone content among other features.1
PHONE SETNGS
Access the SYNC Services portal where you can request various
types of information, for example traffic reports and directions.3SYNC Services
Automatically place an emergency call to a 911 operator following
a crash.4911 Assist
Create and receive a diagnostic report card on your vehicle.3Vehicle Health
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on your smart-phone.APPLICATIONS
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Action and DescriptionMessage
Press OK to select. You only need to pressthe OK button once. SYNC will be unre-sponsive for 2-4 minutes while it isrebooting. Wait 2-4 minutes beforeattempting to execute a SYNC command
CONFIRM REBOOT?
Install applications you have downloaded.INSTALL APPPress the OK button and scroll to select. Press the OK button toconfirm.
Access the Auto Version number as well as the FDN number.SYSTEM INFOPress the OK button to select.
Exit the current menu.RETURN
SYNC™ APPLICATIONS AND
SERVICES (If Equipped)
In order for the following features to work,your cell phone must be compatible withSYNC. To check your phone'scompatibility, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
•911 Assist: Can alert 911 in the event ofan emergency.
911 Assist (If Equipped)
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.
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:Before setting this feature on, makesure that you read the 911 Assist PrivacyNotice later in this section for importantinformation.
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Note:If any user turns 911 Assist on or off,that setting applies for all paired phones. If911 Assist is turned off, either a voicemessage plays or a display message (oricon) comes on (or both) when your vehicleis started after a previously paired phoneconnects.
Note:Every phone operates differently.While SYNC 911 Assist works with mostcellular phones, some may have troubleusing this feature.
If a crash deploys an airbag (excludingknee airbags and rear inflatable safetybelts [if equipped]) or activates the fuelpump shut-off, your SYNC-equippedvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a paired andconnected Bluetooth-enabled phone. Youcan learn more about the 911 Assistfeature, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,www.SYNCMyRide.ca orwww.syncmaroute.ca.
See Supplementary Restraints System(page 38). Important information aboutairbag deployment is in this chapter.
See Roadside Emergencies (page 214).Important information about the fuel pumpshut-off is in this chapter.
Switching 911 Assist On or Off
Press the phone button to enter the phone menu and scroll to:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Press the OK button to confirm and enter the 911 Assist menu.911 Assist
Press the OK button when the desired option appears in theradio display.On
Off
Off selections include:
Action and DescriptionMessage
Provides a display and voice reminder at phone connectionat vehicle start.Off with reminder:
Provides a display reminder only without a voice reminder atphone connection.Off without reminder:
To make sure that 911 Assist workscorrectly:
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth-enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have the ability to make andmaintain an outgoing call at the timeof the incident.
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•A connected Bluetooth-enabled phonemust have adequate network coverage,battery power and signal strength.
•The vehicle must have battery powerand be located in the U.S., Canada orin a territory in which 911 is theemergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (thetriggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cellphone sustains damage or loses itsconnection to SYNC during a crash, SYNCwill search for and try to connect to apreviously paired cell phone; SYNC willthen attempt to call the emergencyservices.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash.
•The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•The phone(s) thrown from your vehicleare the ones paired and connected tothe system.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you turn on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot turn the feature on.
SYNC™ APPLINK™
SYNC Mobile Apps
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port in order to start theapplication.
Note:The AppLink feature is not availableif your vehicle is equipped with the MyFordTouch system.
Note:Depending on your display type, youcan access AppLink from the media menu,the phone menu, or by using voicecommands. Once an app is running throughAppLink, you can control main features ofthe app through voice commands andsteering wheel controls.
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Vehicle Health Report and Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) issues
Possible solution(s)Possible cause(s)Issue
This is a free feature, but youmust first register online touse it.
You did not activate youraccount on the website.You may have the wrongVIN (vehicle identificationnumber) listed.
I received a text that I didnot activate Vehicle HealthReport.Make sure that your VIN iscorrectly listed in youraccount.
When you register youraccount, you must choose apreferred dealer. If it alreadylists a dealer, try selectinganother dealer and loggingout. Log back in, change itback to your preferreddealer, and retrieve thereport.
The preferred dealerinformation did not loadcorrectly.
I am unable to retrieve thereport on the website, or Ireceive a system error.
Update your cellular numberin your account on thewebsite.
This could be due to yourphone's compatibility.Bad signal strength.
I am unable to submit areport.
Make sure you have fullsignal strength and that yourBluetooth volume level hasbeen turned up.
You did not register yourphone correctly on thewebsite.
Make sure the currentlyconnected phone isregistered on yourSYNCMyRide account.Try deleting your phone andperforming a clean pairing.
This is a free feature, but youmust first register online touse it.
You did not activate thisphone for this service.Your phone has ID blockeractive.
I heard a commercial whenI tried to use Traffic, Direc-tions and Information.Turn off ID blocker on yourphone as the system recog-nizes you by your phonenumber.Make sure the currentlyconnected phone is thesame one that is registeredon your SYNCMyRideaccount.
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