2018 FORD TAURUS ECO mode

Note:
: Data, e.g. the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN), SIM Card ID, and data plan
usage, is shared between Ford and the
vehicle network carrier to provide the
Vehicle Hotspot service in accordance with
your vehicle network carrier agreement,
coverage and availability, and may be used
to enable a seamless transition from an old
to new embedded modem and to confirm
any updates are successfully delivered.
Note: : For your convenience data usage
may be available for monitoring under
Settings but may not reflect actual or
current usage. The vehicle network carrier
is responsible for providing information
about your account. Please contact the
vehicle network carrier for more information.
Note: : Ford may need to update operating
system software on your vehicle, including
security updates and bug fixes, to keep
connected services current, like Vehicle
Hotspot, without prior notice to you.
Note: If you do not have an active vehicle
hotspot data plan, open your web browser
and go to a website using the HTTP protocol
to be automatically redirected to the vehicle
network carrier landing page where you can
purchase data. Websites using HTTPS will
not automatically redirect. Ambient Lighting (If Equipped)
Tap a color once to active ambient lighting.
This sets the color to the highest intensity.
You can drag the colors up and down to
increase or decrease the intensity.
To switch ambient lighting off, press the
active color once or drag the active color
all the way down to zero intensity.
Vehicle
Note: Your vehicle may not have all of
these features.
You can select the following features to
update their settings.
Door Keypad Code (If equipped)
Select this button to add or erase a
personal door keypad code. To add or
erase a personal code, you first need to
enter the five-digit factory set code. You
can find this code on the owner's wallet
card in the glove box or from your
authorized dealer.
Camera Settings
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Message
Camera Settings
Then select from the following: When the reverse sensing system detects an object, it displays red,
yellow and green highlights at the top of the image.
Enhanced Park
Aids
You can enable or disable this option using the slider.
Rear Camera
Delay
You can find more information on the rear-view camera system in the parking aids chapter
of your owner manual.
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Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows you the ESN number for your
system. You need this number for certain
registrations such as Satellite Radio.
Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Brightness
You can select:
Mode
The screen automatically switches between day and
night modes based on the outside light level.
Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhance
daytime viewing.
Day
The screen displays with a darker background to make
nighttime viewing easier.
Night
The screen goes black and does not display anything.
To switch the screen back on, simply tap the screen.
Off
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based
on ambient lighting conditions.
Auto Dim
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settings
by selecting the following options. Menu Item
Enable this option to remove additional voice prompts
and confirmations.
Advanced Mode
Enable this option to have the system confirm a contacts
name with you before making a call.
Phone Confirmation
Enable this option to have the system display a list of
available voice commands when the voice button is
pressed.
Voice Command List
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Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system.
No information is accessible until the
system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
When you select valet mode a pop up
appears informing you that a four digit
code must be entered to enable and
disable valet mode. You can use any PIN
you chose but you must use the same PIN
to disable valet mode. The system asks
you to input the code.
Note:
If the system is locked and you
cannot remember the PIN, please contact
the Customer Relationship Center.
United States: 1-800-392-3673
Canada: 1-800-565-3673 To enable valet mode, enter your chosen
PIN. The system then asks to confirm your
PIN by reentering it. The system then locks.
To unlock the system, enter the same pin
number. The system reconnects to your
phone and all of your options are available
again.
SYNC™ 3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC 3 system is easy to use.
However, should questions arise, please
refer to the tables below.
To check your cell phone's compatibility,
refer to the regional Ford or Lincoln
website.Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio
adjustments.
The audio control
settings on your cell
phone may be affecting
SYNC 3 performance.
There is back-
ground noise
during a phone
call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person
but they cannot
hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC
3 is not set to off. Look for the microphone
icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the
engine, open and close the door, and then
lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is black
and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to
be restarted.
During a call, I
cannot hear the
other person
and they cannot
hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not
able to down-
load my phone-
book. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
•Press the blue circle to the right of the
device named with your vehicle make
and model to enter the next menu.
• Turn Show Notifications on.
• Disconnect then reconnect your iPhone
from the SYNC 3 system to activate this
settings update.
Your iPhone is now set up to forward
incoming text messages to SYNC 3.
Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3
vehicle that you connect. Your iPhone will
only forward incoming text messages to
SYNC 3 if the iPhone is not unlocked in the
messaging application.
Replying to text messages using SYNC 3 is
not supported by iPhone.
Text messages from WhatsApp and Face-
book Messenger are not supported.
Your cell phone must support downloading
text messages through Bluetooth to receive
incoming text messages.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
Audible text
messages do
not work on my
cell phone. Because each cell phone is different, refer
to your device's manual for the specific cell
phone you are pairing. In fact, there can be
differences between cell phones due to
brand, model, service provider and software
version.
This is a cell phone limita-
tion.
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints all wheel drive only.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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Taiwan Territory
Note: In accordance with the management
approach of low-power radio wave
radiation motors:
Article 12: For approved and certified
low-power radiation motor models,
companies, firms or users must not alter
the frequency, increase the power or
change the characteristics and functions
of the original design without authorization.
Article 14: The usage of low-power
radio-frequency motors must not affect
aviation safety and interfere with legal
telecommunications. Should interference
be detected, immediately stop using the
device and only resume usage after
ensuring that there is no longer any
interference. For the legal
telecommunication and wireless
telecommunication of the telco, the
low-power radio frequency motor must be
able to tolerate legal limits of interference
from telecommunication, industrial,
scientific and radio wave equipment.
SUNA TRAFFIC CHANNEL – TERMS
AND CONDITIONS
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SUNA Traffic Channel, SUNA Predictive or
other content or material provided by
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SUNA Products
and/or Services), you must accept
certain terms and conditions. The following
is a brief summary of the terms and
conditions that apply to you. To view the
full terms and conditions relevant to your
use 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 and
agreed to be bound by the terms and
conditions fully detailed at: Website
www.sunatraffic.com.au/termsandcon- ditions/
2. Intellectual Property
SUNA Products and/or Services are for
your personal use. You may not record, or
retransmit the content, nor use the content
in association with any other traffic
information or route guidance service or
device not approved by Intelematics. You
obtain no right of ownership in any
Intellectual Property Rights (including
copyright) in the data that is used to
provide SUNA Products and/or Services.
3. Appropriate Use
SUNA Products and/or Services are
intended as an aid to personal motoring
and travel planning, and do not provide
comprehensive or accurate information on
all occasions. On occasions, you may
experience additional delay as a result of
using SUNA Products and/or Services. You
acknowledge that it is not intended, or
suitable, for use in applications where time
of arrival or driving directions may impact
the safety of the public or yourself.
4. Use of SUNA Products and Services
while driving
You, and other authorised drivers of the
vehicle in which SUNA Products and/or
Services are available or installed and
active, remain at all times responsible for
observing all relevant laws and codes of
safe driving. In particular, you agree to only
actively operate SUNA Products and/or
Services when the Vehicle is at a complete
stop and it is safe to do so.
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................298
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
Entertainment...............................................391 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 392
Apps....................................................................... 400
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 399
CD (If equipped)................................................ 398
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 395
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 393
Sources.................................................................. 392
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information............................... 400
USB Ports............................................................ 400
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................207 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 208
Hitches................................................................... 207
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 208
Safety Chains...................................................... 207
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 207
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 207
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 208
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................79
Auto-Dimming Feature..................................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 80
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267 Floor Mats.........................................................211
Foot Pedals
See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 70
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................450 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 451
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 450
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................140
Fuel Consumption.......................................146 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 147
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142
Fuel Filter
........................................................252
Fuel Quality - E85........................................140 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 140
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........141
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................142 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 142
Fuel Shutoff....................................................214
Fuses................................................................226
Fuse Specification Chart..........................226 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........231
Power Distribution Box.................................... 226
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............129
Gauges...............................................................83 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 84
Type 1........................................................................\
83
Type 2....................................................................... 84
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 152
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information........452 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 454
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 453
Protecting Your Investment........................... 452
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 452
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Interior Mirror....................................................81
Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................215 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 215
Jump Starting....................................................... 216
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 215
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 216
K
Keyless Entry...................................................60
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 60
Keyless Starting
.............................................135
Ignition Modes..................................................... 136
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lane Keeping System.................................187 Switching the System On and Off...............188
Lighting Control
...............................................73
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 73
Lighting...............................................................73 General Information............................................ 73
Load Carrying
...............................................200
Load Limit......................................................200
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 204
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 200
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 58
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry................................................. 60
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 57
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........57
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........58 Power Door Locks.................................................
57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 59
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 59
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
M
Maintenance..................................................237 General Information.......................................... 237
Manual Climate Control............................109
Media Hub......................................................329
Memory Function
..........................................124
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 125
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 124
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 89
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................117
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof...........................................................82 Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 82
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................299
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................301
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation.....................................................409 cityseeker.............................................................. 416
Destination Mode................................................ 411
Map Mode............................................................ 409
Navigation Map Updates................................. 417
Navigation Menu................................................. 414
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 417
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 416
Waypoints............................................................. 415
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