2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

2018 TAURUS Owner’s Manual

2018 TAURUS Owner’s Manual

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September 2017 First Printing Owner’s Manual Taurus Litho in U.S.A.

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Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2017 All rights reserved. Part Number: 201708 20170814113602

Table of Contents

Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Ford Credit..........................................................11 Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12 Special Notices................................................12 Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13 Export Unique Options..................................13 Environment Protecting the Environment........................15 At a Glance Instrument Panel Overview........................16 Child Safety General Information.......................................18 Installing Child Restraints............................19 Booster Seats..................................................25 Child Restraint Positioning..........................27 Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Seatbelts Principle of Operation..................................30 Fastening the Seatbelts................................31 Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32 Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................33 Seatbelt Reminder.........................................33 Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................35 Seatbelt Extension........................................35 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................37

Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation..................................38 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39 Front Passenger Sensing System............40 Side Airbags.....................................................42 Safety Canopy™............................................43 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...........................................................50 MyKey™ Principle of Operation...................................51 Creating a MyKey............................................52 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53 Checking MyKey System Status...............54 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................55 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55 Doors and Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................57 Keyless Entry...................................................60 Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................62 Security Passive Anti-Theft System........................64 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65 SteeringWheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column..........................................................66

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column..........................................................66 Audio Control...................................................67 Voice Control...................................................68 Cruise Control.................................................68 Information Display Control......................68 Heated Steering Wheel...............................68 Pedals Adjusting the Pedals....................................69 Wipers andWashers Windshield Wipers.........................................70 Autowipers........................................................70 Windshield Washers.......................................71 Lighting General Information......................................72 Lighting Control...............................................72 Autolamps.........................................................73 Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73 Headlamp Exit Delay....................................74 Daytime Running Lamps.............................74 Automatic High Beam Control..................74 Direction Indicators........................................75 Interior Lamps.................................................76 Windows andMirrors Power Windows...............................................77 Global Opening...............................................78 Exterior Mirrors................................................78 Interior Mirror...................................................80 Sun Visors.........................................................80 Sun Shades......................................................80 Moonroof............................................................81 Instrument Cluster Gauges...............................................................82 Warning Lamps and Indicators................84

Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Information Displays General Information.....................................88 Information Messages..................................97 Climate Control Manual Climate Control............................108 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD.....................................109 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................110 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.......................112 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................113 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................116 Cabin Air Filter................................................116 Remote Start...................................................117 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position...................118 Head Restraints.............................................118 Manual Seats.................................................120 Power Seats.....................................................121 Memory Function.........................................124 Rear Seats.......................................................125 Heated Seats..................................................126 Climate Controlled Seats...........................127 Rear Seat Armrest........................................127 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener...............129 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................133 Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................134

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Stability Control Principle of Operation.................................167 Using Stability Control...............................168 Parking Aids Principle of Operation.................................170 Rear Parking Aid............................................170 Active Park Assist...........................................171 Rear View Camera........................................175 Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................179 Using Cruise Control....................................179 Using Adaptive Cruise Control................180 Driving Aids Driver Alert......................................................186 Lane Keeping System.................................187 Blind Spot Information System..............192 Cross Traffic Alert.........................................194 Steering............................................................197 Collision Warning System..........................197 Load Carrying Load Limit......................................................200 Towing Towing a Trailer............................................205 Recommended Towing Weights...........206 Essential Towing Checks..........................207 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......209 Driving Hints Breaking-In......................................................210 Economical Driving......................................210 Driving Through Water.................................211 Floor Mats.........................................................211

Overhead Console........................................134 Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information....................................135 Ignition Switch...............................................135 Keyless Starting.............................................135 Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................136 Engine Block Heater....................................138 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions......................................140 Fuel Quality - E85........................................140 Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................142 Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142 Running Out of Fuel.....................................142 Refueling..........................................................144 Fuel Consumption.......................................146 Engine Emission Control Emission Law.................................................148 Catalytic Converter......................................149 Transmission Automatic Transmission............................152 All-Wheel Drive Using All-Wheel Drive.................................156 Brakes General Information....................................163 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................163 Parking Brake.................................................164 Hill Start Assist..............................................164 Traction Control Principle of Operation................................166 Using Traction Control...............................166

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Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance...................................213 Hazard Flashers.............................................214 Fuel Shutoff....................................................214 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................215 Post-Crash Alert System............................217 Transporting the Vehicle............................217 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need................219 In California (U.S. Only)............................220 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................221 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................222 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................222 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................223 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................224 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................224 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart..........................226 Changing a Fuse...........................................235 Maintenance General Information....................................237 Opening and Closing the Hood...............237 Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................239 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec.......................................................240 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................241 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................242 Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™................................................242 Engine Oil Check..........................................242

Oil Change Indicator Reset......................244 Engine Coolant Check...............................244 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™......................................248 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..........248 Brake Fluid Check........................................252 Power Steering Fluid Check.....................252 Washer Fluid Check....................................252 Fuel Filter........................................................253 Changing the 12V Battery.........................253 Checking the Wiper Blades......................255 Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255 Adjusting the Headlamps........................256 Changing a Bulb...........................................257 Bulb Specification Chart..........................258 Changing the Engine Air Filter................260 Vehicle Care General Information....................................261 Cleaning Products........................................261 Cleaning the Exterior...................................261 Waxing.............................................................262 Cleaning the Engine....................................263 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................263 Cleaning the Interior...................................264 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................264 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................265 Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265 Cleaning the Wheels..................................265 Vehicle Storage............................................266 Wheels and Tires General Information...................................268 Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................268 Tire Care..........................................................274 Using Summer Tires...................................287 Using Snow Chains.....................................287

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........288 Changing a Road Wheel...........................292 Technical Specifications...........................297 Capacities and Specific- ations Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™...............................................298 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................298 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................299 Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.....300 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec..............301 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......302 Vehicle Identification Number................303 Vehicle Certification Label.......................304 Transmission Code Designation............304 Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™...............................................305 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.......................................................308 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................313 Audio System General Information....................................318 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD...................................................................319 AudioUnit - VehiclesWith: PremiumAM/ FM/CD..........................................................324 AudioUnit - VehiclesWith: SonyAM/FM/ CD..................................................................325 Satellite Radio...............................................327 Audio Input Jack...........................................329 USB Port.........................................................330 Media Hub......................................................330 SYNC™ General Information...................................332 Using Voice Recognition...........................334 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............337

SYNC™ Applications and Services......350 SYNC™ AppLink™......................................352 Using SYNC™With Your Media Player...........................................................354 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................364 SYNC™3 General Information....................................373 Home Screen................................................386 Using Voice Recognition...........................387 Entertainment..............................................394 Climate............................................................403 Phone...............................................................407 Navigation.......................................................412 Apps.................................................................420 Settings...........................................................423 SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................437 Accessories Accessories.....................................................451 Ford Protect Ford Protect...................................................453 ScheduledMaintenance General Maintenance Information.......455 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........458 Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................461 Scheduled Maintenance Record...........463 Appendices End User License Agreement..................473

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ABOUT THISMANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.

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SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Air conditioning system

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Air conditioning system lubricant type Anti-lock braking system

E231157

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based Brake system

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Cabin air filter

Front airbag

E67017

Front fog lamps

Check fuel cap

Fuel pump reset

Child safety door lock or unlock

Fuse compartment

Child seat lower anchor

Hazard warning flashers

Child seat tether anchor

Heated rear window

Cruise control

E71340

Heated windshield

Do not open when hot

Interior luggage compartment release Jack

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Keep out of reach of children

Engine coolant temperature

E161353

Lighting control

Engine oil

Low tire pressure warning

Explosive gas

Maintain correct fluid level

Fan warning

Note operating instructions

Fasten seatbelt

E71880

Panic alarm

Flammable

E231160

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DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes informationabout the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or withother informationwemay have about you, (for example, your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFordMobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide

Parking aid

E139213

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

Requires registered technician

E231159

Safety alert

See Owner's Manual

See Service Manual

E231158

Service engine soon

Side airbag

Shield the eyes

E167012

Stability control

E138639

Windshield wash and wipe

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This data can help provide a better understandingofthecircumstancesin which crashes and injuries occur. Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituationoccurs; nodata is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal dataor information(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To readdata recordedbyanevent data recorder,specialequipmentisrequired, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehiclemanufacturer, other parties, suchas lawenforcement, that havesuchspecial equipment,canread the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformationwithoutobtaining consent,unlesspursuanttocourtorder orwhere requiredby lawenforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other partiesmay seek to access the information independently of FordMotor Company and Ford of Canada.

services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™ (page 332). Event Data Recording This vehicle is equippedwith an event data recorder. Themain purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to recorddatarelatedtovehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • Howvarioussystemsinyourvehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and • Howfast the vehiclewas traveling; and • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

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CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65 WARNINGS Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit: Web Address www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate FORD CREDIT US Only Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business. hands after handling. PERCHLORATE

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) isenabled(setON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide themost appropriateemergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 332). Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors tocollect thevehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™ (page 332).

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We offer a number of convenient ways for you to contact us, and to manage your account. Call 1-800-727-7000. For more information about Ford Credit and access to Account Manager, go to www.ford.com/finance. 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 andMotorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. ScheduledMaintenance 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 awhole 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 andMotorcraft 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-Fordparts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES NewVehicle LimitedWarranty 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. WARNINGS 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. 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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On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector WARNING Do not connect wireless plug-in devices to the data link connector. Unauthorized thirdparties could gain access to vehicle data and impair the performance of safety related systems. Only allow repair facilities that follow our service and repair instructions to connect their equipment to the data link connector. Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunctionwith a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. Usingmobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhancepersonal safety and securitywhen appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehiclemay be equippedwith features and options that are different fromthe features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,

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recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listedas standardmay be different on units built for export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information andwarnings.

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Environment

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. For details about FordMotor Company'ssustainabilityprogressand initiatives visit: Web Address www.sustainability.ford.com

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

E231247

A

Air vent.

Wiper lever. See WindshieldWipers (page 70). B Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 75). C Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 68). D Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 82). E Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 68). F Audio system. See Audio System (page 318). G Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 214). H Information and entertainment display. I Passenger airbag indicator light. See FrontPassengerSensingSystem (page 40). J Luggage compartment switch. See Locking and Unlocking (page 57). K Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 108). L Keyless start button. See Keyless Starting (page 135). M

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Audio control. See Audio Control (page 67).

N

Horn. O Steering wheel adjustment See Adjusting the SteeringWheel (page 66). P Hood release. See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 237). Q Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 179). R Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 72). S

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Child Safety

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. WARNINGS Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, base their recommendations for child restraints on probable child height, age and weight thresholds, or on the minimum requirements of the law. We recommend that you check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety

WARNINGS Technician (CPST) to make sure that you properly install the child restraint in your vehicle and that you consult your pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child. To locate a child restraint fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in child restraints made especially for their height, age and weight, may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.

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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children

Child

Child size, height, weight, or age

Recommended restraint type Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).

Infants or toddlers

Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger).

Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom- mended by child restraintmanufacturer).

Use a belt-positioning booster seat.

Small children

Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright.

Larger children

• You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 40).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS Child Seats

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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS 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. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Properly restrain children 12 and under in the rear seat whenever possible. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure occupants only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a click and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child restraint and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

• Place the vehicle seat upon which the child restraint will be installed in the upright position. • Put the seatbelt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. Perform the following steps when installing the child restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child restraint illustrated is a forward facing child restraint, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child restraint.

E142528 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.

E142529

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2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.

E142875 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you pull all of the belt out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.

E142530 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

E142531 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a click and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

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Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS Do not attach two child safety restraints to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety restraint attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure occupants only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors where the seatback and seat cushionmeet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor behind that seating position. LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use seatbelts to attach the child restraint. However, you can still use the seatbelt to attach the child restraint. For forward-facing child restraints, you must also attach the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child restraint.

8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat downwith extraweight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that exists once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle provides extra help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).

E142534 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back tomake sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.

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Child Restraint Positioning for LATCH Lower Anchors All of the LATCH lower anchors are equally spaced, 11 in (28 cm) apart, allowing for the following child restraint positioning: • If you install a single child restraint using the LATCH lower anchors, you can install it at any rear seating position. • If you install two child safety seats using the LATCH lower anchors, you must place them in the outboard seating positions only. • If you install three child safety seats, you can install two using the LATCH lower anchors by placing them in each outboard seating position and the third in the center using the lap and shoulder belt, OR you can use the LATCH lower anchors for the center child safety seat and the lap and shoulder belts for the other two child safety seats in the outboard positions. Use the tether anchors if applicable. CombiningSeatbelt and LATCHLower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the seatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child restraint. Using Tether Straps

E173197 Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child restraint installation at the seating positions marked with the child restraint symbol.

E224433 The LATCH anchors are at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback below the symbols as shown. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child restraint with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. See Using Tether Straps later in this chapter. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child restraint only to the anchors shown.

Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.

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Contact the manufacturer of your child restraint for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle. Once you install the child safety seat using either the seatbelt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):

E173198 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position.

E142537 Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: Note: If you install a child restraint with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child restraint off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child restraint. Keeping the child restraint just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the seatback.

E173199 3. Open the tether anchor cover.

E173200 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown.

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5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. If your child restraint system has a tether strap, and the child restraintmanufacturer recommends its use, we also recommend its use. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING Do not put the shoulder section of the seatbelt or allow the child to put the shoulder section of the seatbelt under their armor behind their back. Failure to follow this instruction could reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety restraint (generally children who are less than 57 in (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age 4 and less than age 12, andbetween40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat:

E142595 • Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat backrestwith knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt. Types of Booster Seats

E68924 • Backless booster seats

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