2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

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Introduction10
About This Manual10
Symbols Glossary10
Data Recording12
California Proposition 6514
Perchlorate14
Ford Credit14
Replacement Parts Recommendation15
Special Notices15
Mobile Communications Equipment16
Export Unique Options16
Environment18
Protecting the Environment18
At a Glance19
Instrument Panel Overview19
Child Safety21
General Information21
Installing Child Restraints22
Booster Seats28
Child Restraint Positioning30
Child Safety Locks31
Seatbelts33
Principle of Operation33
Fastening the Seatbelts34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime36
Seatbelt Reminder36
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance38
Seatbelt Extension38
Personal Safety System™40
Personal Safety System™40
Supplementary Restraints System41
Principle of Operation41
Driver and Passenger Airbags42
Front Passenger Sensing System43
Side Airbags45
Safety Canopy™46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator47
Airbag Disposal48
Keys and Remote Controls49
General Information on Radio Frequencies49
Remote Control49
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control53
MyKey™54
Principle of Operation54
Creating a MyKey55
Clearing All MyKeys56
Checking MyKey System Status57
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems58
MyKey Troubleshooting58
Doors and Locks60
Locking and Unlocking60
Keyless Entry63
Interior Luggage Compartment Release65
Security67
Passive Anti-Theft System67
Anti-Theft Alarm68
Steering Wheel69
Adjusting the Steering Wheel69
Adjusting the Steering Wheel69
Audio Control70
Voice Control71
Cruise Control71
Information Display Control71
Heated Steering Wheel71
Pedals72
Adjusting the Pedals72
Wipers and Washers73
Windshield Wipers73
Autowipers73
Windshield Washers74
Lighting75
General Information75
Lighting Control75
Autolamps76
Instrument Lighting Dimmer76
Headlamp Exit Delay77
Daytime Running Lamps77
Automatic High Beam Control77
Direction Indicators78
Interior Lamps79
Windows and Mirrors80
Power Windows80
Global Opening81
Exterior Mirrors81
Interior Mirror83
Sun Visors83
Sun Shades83
Moonroof84
Instrument Cluster85
Gauges85
Warning Lamps and Indicators87
Audible Warnings and Indicators90
Information Displays91
General Information91
Information Messages100
Climate Control111
Manual Climate Control111
Automatic Climate Control112
Automatic Climate Control113
Automatic Climate Control115
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate116
Heated Windows and Mirrors119
Cabin Air Filter119
Remote Start120
Seats121
Sitting in the Correct Position121
Head Restraints121
Manual Seats123
Power Seats124
Memory Function127
Rear Seats128
Heated Seats129
Climate Controlled Seats130
Rear Seat Armrest130
Universal Garage Door Opener132
Universal Garage Door Opener132
Auxiliary Power Points136
Auxiliary Power Points136
Storage Compartments137
Center Console137
Overhead Console137
Starting and Stopping the Engine138
General Information138
Ignition Switch138
Keyless Starting138
Starting a Gasoline Engine139
Engine Block Heater141
Fuel and Refueling143
Safety Precautions143
Fuel Quality143
Fuel Quality145
Fuel Filler Funnel Location145
Running Out of Fuel145
Refueling147
Fuel Consumption149
Engine Emission Control151
Emission Law151
Catalytic Converter152
Transmission155
Automatic Transmission155
All-Wheel Drive159
Using All-Wheel Drive159
Brakes166
General Information166
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes166
Parking Brake167
Hill Start Assist167
Traction Control169
Principle of Operation169
Using Traction Control169
Stability Control170
Principle of Operation170
Using Stability Control171
Parking Aids173
Principle of Operation173
Rear Parking Aid173
Active Park Assist174
Rear View Camera178
Cruise Control182
Principle of Operation182
Using Cruise Control182
Using Adaptive Cruise Control183
Driving Aids189
Driver Alert189
Lane Keeping System190
Blind Spot Information System195
Cross Traffic Alert197
Steering200
Collision Warning System200
Load Carrying203
Load Limit203
Towing208
Towing a Trailer208
Recommended Towing Weights209
Essential Towing Checks210
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels212
Driving Hints213
Breaking-In213
Economical Driving213
Driving Through Water214
Floor Mats214
Roadside Emergencies216
Roadside Assistance216
Hazard Flashers217
Fuel Shutoff217
Jump Starting the Vehicle218
Post-Crash Alert System220
Transporting the Vehicle220
Customer Assistance222
Getting the Services You Need222
In California (U.S. Only)223
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)224
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)225
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada225
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature226
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)227
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)227
Fuses229
Fuse Specification Chart229
Changing a Fuse238
Maintenance240
General Information240
Opening and Closing the Hood240
Under Hood Overview242
Under Hood Overview243
Under Hood Overview244
Engine Oil Dipstick245
Engine Oil Dipstick245
Engine Oil Check245
Oil Change Indicator Reset247
Engine Coolant Check247
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check251
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check251
Brake Fluid Check255
Power Steering Fluid Check255
Washer Fluid Check255
Fuel Filter256
Changing the 12V Battery256
Checking the Wiper Blades258
Changing the Wiper Blades258
Adjusting the Headlamps259
Changing a Bulb260
Bulb Specification Chart261
Changing the Engine Air Filter263
Vehicle Care264
General Information264
Cleaning Products264
Cleaning the Exterior264
Waxing265
Cleaning the Engine266
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades266
Cleaning the Interior267
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens267
Cleaning Leather Seats268
Repairing Minor Paint Damage268
Cleaning the Wheels268
Vehicle Storage269
Wheels and Tires271
General Information271
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit271
Tire Care277
Using Summer Tires290
Using Snow Chains290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System291
Changing a Road Wheel295
Technical Specifications300
Capacities and Specifications301
Engine Specifications301
Engine Specifications301
Engine Specifications302
Motorcraft Parts303
Motorcraft Parts304
Motorcraft Parts305
Vehicle Identification Number306
Vehicle Certification Label307
Transmission Code Designation307
Capacities and Specifications308
Capacities and Specifications311
Capacities and Specifications316
Audio System321
General Information321
Audio Unit322
Audio Unit327
Audio Unit328
Satellite Radio330
Audio Input Jack332
USB Port333
Media Hub333
SYNC™335
General Information335
Using Voice Recognition337
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone340
SYNC™ Applications and Services353
SYNC™ AppLink™355
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player357
SYNC™ Troubleshooting367
SYNC™ 3376
General Information376
Home Screen389
Using Voice Recognition390
Entertainment397
Climate406
Phone410
Navigation415
Apps423
Settings426
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting440
Accessories454
Accessories454
Ford Protect456
Ford Protect456
Scheduled Maintenance458
General Maintenance Information458
Normal Scheduled Maintenance461
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance464
Scheduled Maintenance Record466
Appendices476
End User License Agreement476

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