2018 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

Collision Warning System
Action
Message
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning
system. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning
Malfunction
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 Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
There is a system malfunction with the collision warning
system. The system is disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not
Available
Doors and Locks Action
Message
Displays when a door is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
Displays when the trunk is not completely closed.
Trunk Ajar
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
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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Keys and Intelligent Access
Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
Displays if the system does not detect the intelligent accesskey in the following three scenarios:
No Key Detected
When you press the start/stop button in an attempt to eitherstart the engine or cycle through the ignition states.
When the engine is running and a door is opened then closed. When the vehicle ’s speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h) for the
first time after starting.
When you press the Start Stop button to shut off the engine, the system does not detect an Intelligent Access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Displays when the vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Accessory Power is
Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. Contact
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
Displays during spare key programming, when you programan intelligent access key to the system.
Key Programmed x Keys
Total
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to the system.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires a cleanwindshield to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See General
Maintenance Information (page 452).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
See General Maintenance
Information (page 452).
Oil Change Required
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
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 an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey during key programming.
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/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
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Action
Message
MyKey is active.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
A MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is active.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
You attempted to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key
Park Aid Action
Message
Displays when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the park aid 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 Action
Message
Displays when objects are by the passenger seat. After you
move the objects away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Reminder Messages Action
Message
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
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Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering malfunction
Service now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicleat a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Service Power Steering
Now
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system, or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Power Steering Assist
Fault
Remote Start Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake and push the gearshift buttonto drive your vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Gear Shift Button
Seats Action
Message
A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.
Memory Recall Not
Permitted While Driving
Shows where you have saved your memory setting.
Memory {0} Saved
Starting System Action
Message
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 Pending
Please Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.
Pending Start Cancelled
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
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 an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 287).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is
in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 287).
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 166).
Traction Control Off
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 166).
Traction Control On
Transmission Action
Message
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Over
Temperature Stop Safely
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
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Action
Message
The transmission has overheated and has limited functionality.See Automatic Transmission (page 152).
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the trans-mission.
Press Brake Pedal
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.
Transmission Adapt-
Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.
Transmission Indicat-
Mode Lockup Off
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjusts the
volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
A
Defrost: Press to distribute air
through the windshield air vents
and de-mister. Air distribution to
the instrument panel and
footwell vents turns off. You can
also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
B
Power:
Press to switch the
system on and off. When the
system is off, it prevents outside
air from entering the vehicle.
C
A/C:
Press to switch the air
conditioning on or off. Use A/C
with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and
efficiency.
D Recirculated air:
Press to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently
in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the
time needed to cool the interior
(when used with A/C) and
reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
E
Note:
Recirculated air may turn
off (or prevent you from
switching on) in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging.
Recirculation may also turn on
and off in Panel or Panel/Floor
air flow modes during hot
weather in order to improve
cooling efficiency.
Temperature control:
Adjusts
the temperature of the air
circulated in your vehicle.
F
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