2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

Information Displays

All Wheel Drive

Message AWD OFF

Action

Displays if the AWD system disables to protect itself. This may occur if you operate the vehicle after installing the compact spare tire, if the system is overheating or if there is an issue with another vehicle system that prevents the AWD system from operating. The AWD system resumes normal operation and clears this message after you install the road tire and you switch the ignition on and off, or after you allow the system to cool. If this message remains on, have a quali- fied technician service your vehicle to repair other vehicle systems. Displays in conjunction with the Throttle Control/Transmis- sion/AWD light when the AWD system is not operating prop- erly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displays when the AWD system needs its power transfer unit lubrication changed. This message may be set if a vehicle experiences extended periods of extreme/severe duty cycle driving. See your authorized dealer for service. (Taurus SHO Performance Package Only) The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. The battery management system detects an extended low voltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various features to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve the system voltage. Once the system voltage recovers, the disabled features will operate as normal. Thebatterymanagement systemdetermines that thebattery is at a low state of charge. Switch the ignition off as soon as possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you start the vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows faster battery state-of-charge recovery. Action

Check AWD

Change AWD Power Transfer Unit Lube

Battery and Charging System

Message

Check Charging System

Low Battery Features Temporarily Turned Off

Turn Power Off To Save Battery

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