2019 FORD TAURUS maintenance

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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13
Export Unique Options .................................
13
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
14
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ........................
15
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
17
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
18
Booster Seats .................................................
24
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
26
Child Safety Locks ........................................
28
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
29
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
30
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime .............................................................
32
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
33
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
34
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
35
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
36 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
38
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
39
Side Airbags .....................................................
41
Safety Canopy ™............................................
42
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
44
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
45
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
46
Remote Control .............................................
46
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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50
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ..................................
51
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
52
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
52
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
53
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
53
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................
53
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
55
Keyless Entry ..................................................
58
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
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60
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
62
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
63
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
64
Audio Control .................................................
64
Voice Control ..................................................
64
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
..................................210
Hazard Flashers .............................................
211
Fuel Shutoff ....................................................
211
Jump Starting the Vehicle .........................
212
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
214
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
214
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
216
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
217
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
218
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
219
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
219
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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221
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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221
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
223
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
232
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
234
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
234
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
235
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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237
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
238
Engine Oil Check .........................................
238
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
239
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
240
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ .........
244Brake Fluid Check
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247
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
248
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
248
Fuel Filter .......................................................
248
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
248
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
250
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
251
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
251
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
252
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
253
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
255
Cleaning Products ......................................
255
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
255
Waxing .............................................................
257
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
257
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
257
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
258
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
260
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
260
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
260
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
263
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ...................
263
Tire Care .........................................................
269
Using Summer Tires ..................................
282
Using Snow Chains ....................................
282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
283
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
287
Technical Specifications ...........................
291
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
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293
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
293
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
294
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
295
Vehicle Identification Number ..............
296
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
297
Transmission Code Designation ...........
297
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec .......................................................
298
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
302
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
307
Audio System
General Information ..................................
308
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC ........
309
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
314
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System .........................................................
315
Satellite Radio ..............................................
316
Audio Input Jack ...........................................
318
USB Port .........................................................
319
Media Hub ......................................................
319
SYNC™
General Information ...................................
321
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
323
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
326
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
339
SYNC™ AppLink ™.....................................
341
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
342
SYNC™ Troubleshooting .........................
352
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
361
Home Screen ................................................
373Using Voice Recognition
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374
Entertainment ..............................................
381
Climate ............................................................
391
Phone ..............................................................
393
Navigation .....................................................
399
Apps ................................................................
407
Settings ...........................................................
410
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
424
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
438
Ford Protect
Ford Protect .................................................
440
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......
442
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
445
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
448
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
450
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ............
460
End User License Agreement ................
462
Declaration of Conformity ......................
488
Type Approvals ...........................................
488
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen.
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts. Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford
Warranty may not cover damage caused
to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts. For additional information,
refer to the terms and conditions of the
Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle
’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
see the Warranty Manual that is provided
to you along with your Owner ’s Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNING: You risk death or
serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury. WARNING:
NEVER use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.
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Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature
WARNING: While the system
allows you to deactivate it, this system
is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an
accident. We recommend you leave the
system activated for yourself and others
who may use the vehicle.
Note: The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.
Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot
disable Belt-Minder. Also, if the Belt-Minder
has been previously disabled, it will be
re-enabled during the use of MyKey. See
MyKey ™
(page 51).
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
• The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
vehicle.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 20 seconds. 3. For the seating position you are
switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt three times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the safety belt warning
light turns on.
4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the
safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt
warning light flashes for confirmation.
• This will switch the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.
• This will switch the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
restraint systems periodically to make sure
they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt
buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback
(if equipped), rear inflatable seatbelts (if
equipped), child restraint LATCH and
tether anchors, and attaching hardware,
should be inspected after a crash. Read
the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions for additional inspection and
maintenance information specific to the
child restraint.
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While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a
deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
a possibility as a result of the noise
associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are otherwise out of
position at the time of airbag deployment.
Thus, it is extremely important that
occupants be properly restrained as far
away from the airbag module as possible
while maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS
WARNING: Do not place your arms
on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury. WARNING: Keep the areas in front
of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden
stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Airbags can kill or
injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front
of an active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back. The driver and front passenger airbags will
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
• Front passenger sensing system. · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator
(page 44).
Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING:
National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least
10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.
To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
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CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of the vehicle
(including frame, bumper, front end body
structure and tow hooks) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify the front end of the vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the front seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, seat mounted side airbags and the
Safety Canopy. Based on the type of crash,
the restraints control module will deploy
the appropriate safety devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following: The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.
• The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired. If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The seatbelt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to
deploy a safety device.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
•
The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
• The design of the seatbelt
pretensioners is to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes and in
rollovers.
• The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes.
Side airbags may activate in other
types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation.
• The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if the vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.
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Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or an AWD
fault. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after you start the engine, it
indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Law (page 145).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately. WARNING:
Under engine misfire
conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter, the fuel system,
interior floor coverings or other vehicle
components, possibly causing a fire.
Have an authorized dealer service your
vehicle immediately.
The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch on the
ignition before engine start to check the
bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Law (page 145).
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