2017 FORD TAURUS MPG

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.
Trip 1 & 2
Digital Speedometer
Hold OK to ResetTrip Odometer
Trip Timer
Average Fuel
•Digital Speedometer - Shows a digitaldisplay of your vehicle speed.
•Trip Odometer — Registers thedistance of individual journeys.
•Trip Timer — The timer stops when youturn your vehicle off and restarts whenyou restart your vehicle.
•Average Fuel — Shows the average fueleconomy for a given trip.
Note:Press and hold OK on the currentscreen to reset the respective trip, distance,time and fuel information.
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Dist to empty
Inst Fuel Econ
Average Fuel
•Distance to Empty - Shows theapproximate distance your vehicle cantravel before running out of fuel.
•Instantaneous Fuel Economy - Showsa visual graph of your instantaneousfuel economy along with your Avg MPGsince the function was last reset.
•Average MPG — Shows the averagefuel economy since last reset.
Note:You can reset your average fueleconomy by pressing and holding the OKbutton on the left hand steering wheelcontrols.
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Information Displays

Trip 1 & 2
Trip distanceTrip 1 & 2
Elapsed trip time
Average fuel economy
Hold OK to Reset
•Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance.
•Elapsed trip time— timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when thevehicle is restarted.
•Average fuel economy — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Note:You can reset your trip information by pressing and holding the OK button on the lefthand steering wheel controls.
Fuel Economy
Use the left or right arrow buttons tochoose the desired fuel economy display.
Fuel Economy
30 Min Fuel HistoryInst Fuel EconomyFuel Economy
-XInstantaneous fuel usage
X-Fuel usage over a 30 minutetime span
Always PresentAverage MPG
Always PresentXXX mi (km) to E
•Inst Fuel Economy - This display shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fueleconomy.
•30 Min Fuel History - This display shows a bar chart of your fuel history.
Note:You can reset your average fuel economy by pressing and holding the OK button onthe left hand steering wheel controls.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
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Information Displays

5. Insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuelfiller funnel provided with your vehiclein to the fuel tank filler pipe opening.This action should dislodge any debristhat may be preventing the fuel fillerinlet from fully closing.
Note: If this action corrects the problemthe message may not reset immediately. Ifthe message remains and the service enginesoon warning lamp appears in theinformation display, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The advertised capacity is the indicatedcapacity and the empty reserve combined.In addition, the fuel tank contains an emptyreserve. Empty reserve is the amount offuel in the fuel tank after the fuel gaugeindicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the emptyreserve varies and should not be relied uponto increase driving range.
•The usable capacity of the fuel tank isthe amount of fuel that you can add tothe fuel tank when the fuel gaugeindicates empty, before the first fuelfiller nozzle automatic shutoff event.
•The advertised capacity is equal to thevolumetric difference between actualfuel fill before the first fuel filler nozzleautomatic shutoff event and the fuelquantity when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 297). It is theusable capacity minus the emptyreserve.
•Due to the empty reserve, you may beable to add more fuel than theadvertised capacity of the fuel tankwhen the fuel gauge indicates empty.
Filling the Fuel Tank
For consistent results when refueling:
•Turn the ignition off before fueling; aninaccurate reading results if the engineis left running.
•Use the same fill rate(low-medium-high) each time the tankis filled.
•Allow no more than one automaticshut-off when refueling.
Results are most accurate when the fillingmethod is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during thefirst 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this isyour engine’s break-in period). A moreaccurate measurement is obtained after2,000 mi (3,200 km) to 3,000 mi(4,800 km). Also, fuel expense, frequencyof fill ups or fuel gauge readings are notaccurate ways to measure fuel economy.
1.Fill the fuel tank completely and recordthe initial odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill the fuel tank, recordthe amount of fuel added.
3. After at least three fill ups, fill the fueltank and record the current odometerreading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer readingfrom the current odometer reading.
To calculate L/100 km (liters per 100kilometers) fuel consumption, multiply theliters used by 100, then divide by kilometerstraveled. To calculate MPG (miles pergallon) fuel consumption, divide milestraveled by gallons used.
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Fuel and Refueling

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). Duringthis time, your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first1,000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speedfrequently and change up through thegears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by severalthings, such as how you drive, theconditions you drive under, and how youmaintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy bykeeping these things in mind:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds withoutstopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down mayeliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimizestop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (travelingat 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% lessfuel than traveling at 65 mph [105km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and useonly the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance.
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fueleconomy:
•Sudden accelerations or hardaccelerations.
•Revving the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on coldmornings.
•Use the air conditioner or frontdefroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal whiledriving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow atrailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] islost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] ofweight carried).
•Driving with the wheels out ofalignment.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing atrailer may reduce fuel economy at anyspeed.
•Adding certain accessories to yourvehicle (for example bug deflectors,rollbars, light bars, running boards, skiracks or luggage racks) may reducefuel economy.
•To maximize the fuel economy, drivewith the tonneau cover installed (ifequipped).
•Using fuel blended with alcohol maylower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lowertemperatures during the first 8–10miles (12–16 kilometers) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improvedfuel economy as compared to drivingon hilly terrain.
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Driving Hints