2017 FORD TAURUS windshield wipers

Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................66
Audio Control...................................................67
Voice Control...................................................68
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control......................68
Heated Steering Wheel...............................68
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................69
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Autowipers........................................................70
Windshield Washers.......................................71
Lighting
General Information......................................72
Lighting Control...............................................72
Autolamps.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................74
Daytime Running Lamps.............................74
Automatic High Beam Control..................75
Direction Indicators........................................76
Interior Lamps.................................................76
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................78
Global Opening...............................................79
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Interior Mirror....................................................81
Sun Visors..........................................................81
Sun Shades.......................................................81
Moonroof...........................................................82
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................83
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88
Information Displays
General Information.....................................89
Information Messages.................................98
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................109
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWithout: Touchscreen Display.............110
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Premium AM/FM/CD....................111
Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Sony Audio System.......................113
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................115
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117
Cabin Air Filter.................................................117
Remote Start..................................................118
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................119
Head Restraints.............................................119
Manual Seats..................................................121
Power Seats....................................................122
Memory Function..........................................125
Rear Seats.......................................................126
Heated Seats..................................................127
Climate Controlled Seats..........................128
Rear Seat Armrest........................................128
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............130
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................135
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................136
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Air vent.A
Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 70).B
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 76).C
Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 68).D
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 83).E
Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 68).F
Audio system. See Audio System (page 315).G
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 215).H
Information and entertainment display. See Information Displays (page 89).I
Passenger airbag indicator light. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page40).J
Luggage compartment switch. See Locking and Unlocking (page 57).K
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 109).L
Keyless start button. See Keyless Starting (page 137).M
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeyou switch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Note:Clean the windshield and wiperblades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,install new wiper blades. See Changingthe Wiper Blades (page 254).
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Rotate the end of the control:
•Away from you to increase the wiperspeed.
•Toward you to decrease the wiperspeed.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeswitching on the windshield wipers.
Note:Make sure you switch off thewindshield wipers before entering a carwash.
Note:Clean the windshield and wiperblades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,install new wiper blades. See Changingthe Wiper Blades (page 254).
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,snow or salty road mist can causeinconsistent and unexpected wiping orsmearing. In these conditions, you can dothe following to help keep your windshieldclear:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing.
•Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
•Switch the autowipers off.
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor,located in the area around the interiormirror. The rain sensor monitors theamount of moisture on the windshield andautomatically turns on the wipers. Itadjusts the wiper speed by the amount ofmoisture that the sensor detects on thewindshield.
Note:This autowiper feature isautomatically set to on and remains on untilyou switch it off in the information display.You can also switch the feature back on atany time. See General Information (page89).
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Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the rain sensor. Set thecontrol to low sensitivity, and the wiperswill turn on when the rain sensor detectsa large amount of moisture on thewindshield. Set the control to highsensitivity, and the wipers will turn on whenthe rain sensor detects a small amount ofmoisture on the windshield.
Note:When you set the wiper system tointermittent wipe and the autowiper systemis on, the autowiper sensitivity settingadjusts the wiper speed according to themoisture on the windshield only. Use thewiper lever to wipe the windshieldon-demand.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the areaaround the mirror is dirty, then the wipersmay operate if dirt, mist or insects hit thewindshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Note:Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
Press the end of the wiper lever to activatethe washer:
•A brief press causes a single wipewithout washer fluid.
•A quick press and hold causes thewipers to swipe the windshield threetimes with washer fluid.
•A long press and hold activates thewipers and washer fluid for up to 10seconds.
A wipe occurs a few seconds after washingto clear any remaining washer fluid. Youcan switch this feature on and off throughthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 89).
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Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING
The autolamps switch position maynot activate the headlamps in all lowvisibility conditions, such as daytimefog. Make sure the headlamps areswitched to auto or on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failureto do so may result in a crash.
When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, the headlampsautomatically turn on in low light situationsor when the wipers activate.
If equipped, the following also activatewhen the lighting control is in theautolamps position and you switch themon in the information display:
•Configurable daytime running lamps.
•Automatic high beam control.
•Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjustthe period of time that the headlampsremain on. See Information Displays(page 89).
Note:With the headlamps in theautolamps position, you cannot switch thehigh beam headlamps on until theautolamps system turns the low beamheadlamps on.
Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlampsturn on within 10 seconds when you switchthe windshield wipers on and the lightingcontrol is in the autolamps position. Theyturn off approximately 60 seconds afteryou switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on by wiperactivation:
•During a mist wipe.
•When the wipers are on to clear washerfluid during a wash condition.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch autolamps andautowipers on, the headlamps willautomatically turn on when the windshieldwipers continuously operate.
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•Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsto apply and remove the wax.
•Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.
•Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint shouldfeel smooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner. Whencleaning the interior of the windshield,avoid getting any glass cleaner on theinstrument panel or door panels. Wipeany glass cleaner off these surfacesimmediately.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
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Vehicle Care

•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant,oil and gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
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Vehicle Care

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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