ECO mode FORD TAURUS 2013 6.G Owner's Manual

Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
and de-mister vents.
Distributes air through the floor vents.
D.A/C:Press the button to turn air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note:A/C turns on automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and Floor/Defrost.
E.Recirculated air:Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When the LED on the button is lit, the air currently in
the passenger compartment is being recirculated. Using recirculated air
can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected
or can be turned on manually in any airflow mode except Defrost.
F.PASS TEMP:Press and turn to increase or decrease the air
temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
G.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C.
H.Fan speed control:Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume
of air circulated in your vehicle.
I.Heated seat controls (if equipped):Turn the driver or passenger
heated seats on and off. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeatschapter for
more information.
J.Rear defrost:Turns the heated rear window on and off. Refer to
Heated rear windowlater in this chapter for more information. If your
vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, this button turns them on also.
K.Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and
de-mister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
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Note:Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected
or can be turned on manually in any airflow mode except Defrost.
F.A/C:Press the button to turn air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
Note:A/C turns on automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost and Floor/Defrost.
G.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C.
H.DUAL:Allows the passenger to set their temperature independent of
the driver temperature.
Press + or - to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passenger
side of the vehicle when in dual zone mode.
I.Fan speed control:Press + or - to increase or decrease the volume of
air circulated in your vehicle.
J.Driver temperature control:Press + or - to increase or decrease the
air temperature inside the vehicle.
This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone
operation is disengaged.
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During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position (vehicles
equipped with an automatic transmission) to continue to receive cool air
from your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance MAX A/C in AUTO, press MAX A/C.
1. Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes:
1. Move temperature control to the coolest setting.
2. Select A/C and recirculated air to provide colder airflow.
3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select Floor/Panel.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the
vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select
Defrost. Temperature and/or fan speed can also be increased to
improve clearing.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out.
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
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During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position (vehicles
equipped with an automatic transmission) to continue to receive cool air
from your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance MAX A/C in AUTO, press MAX A/C.
For maximum cooling performance MAX A/C in manual override control
1. Choose Panel, A/C, and recirc controls.
2. Set the temperature to LO.
3. Set the fan to the highest blower setting.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold or humid weather:
1. Select Floor/Panel.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the
vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
Note:The ignition must be on to use this feature.
Press the control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the
control again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It turns off automatically
after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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Power lumbar (if equipped)
Multi-contour Active Motion™ Seat (if equipped)
Note:The massage system will turn off after 20 minutes.
Note:The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory
mode to activate the seats.
Note:Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. The seatback
and cushion massage cannot function at the same time.
A. Cushion and seatback massage
control
B. Lumbar control
C. Power seat controls
•Seat cushion massage:Push and release the front portion of the
massage control (A). Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control
to cancel.
•
Seatback massage:Push and release the rear portion of the massage
button (A). Press again to cancel or press the lumbar control to cancel.
•Lumbar selection:Press either up or down on the lumbar control
(B) to select the top, middle, or bottom part of the seat back.
•Lumbar adjust:Push and hold the front of the lumbar control (B) to
increase the firmness of the selected portion of the seatback or push
and hold the rear of the lumbar to decrease the firmness.
•Power seat controls (C)
We recommend first selecting the lumbar to the desired setting and then
selecting the back or cushion massage setting.
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Erasing the Function Button Codes
Note:You can not erase individual
buttons.
1. Press and hold the outer two
function buttons simultaneously for
approximately 20 seconds until the
indicator lights above the buttons
flash rapidly.
2. When the indicator lights flash,
release the buttons. The codes for
all buttons are erased.
Reprogramming a single button
To program a device to a previously trained button, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired button.Do NOTrelease the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, follow Step 1 in theProgrammingsection.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkat www.homelink.com or
1-800-355-3515.
Programming HomeLinkto a Genie Intellicode2 garage door
opener
Note:The Genie Intellicode 2transmitter must already be programmed
to operate with the garage door opener.
Programing the transmitters
To program HomeLinkto the transmitter you must first put the
transmitter into programming mode. To do this
A. Red LED
B. Green LED
1. Press and hold one of the buttons on the transmitter for 10 seconds.
The LED light will change from green to green and red.
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2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change to Programming
mode. If done properly the LED light will appear red.
3. Hold the transmitter within 1–3 inches (2–8 cm) of the HomeLink
button.
4. Press and hold the both the programmed Genie button and the
HomeLinkbutton you want to program. The HomeLinkLED will flash
rapidly when the programming is successful.
Note:the Genie transmitter will transmit for up to 30 seconds. If
HomeLinkdoes not program within 30 seconds the Genie transmitter
will need to be pressed again. If the Genie transmitter LED displays
green and red, release the button until the LED turns off before pressing
the button again.
Once HomeLinkhas been programmed successfully, the Genie
transmitter must be changed out of program mode. To do this:
1. Press and hold the previously programmed Genie button for
10 seconds. The LED will change from red to red and green.
2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change. If done correctly
the LED will turn green.
Programming HomeLinkto the Genie Intellicodegarage door
opener motor
Note:You may need a ladder to access the garage door opener motor.
To program HomeLinkto the
garage door opener motor.
1. Press and hold the PROGRAM
button on the Garage door opener
motor until both blue LED’s turn on.
2. Release the PROGRAM button.
Only the smaller round LED should
be on.
3. Press and release the program
button. The larger purple LED will
flash
Note:The next two steps must be completed in 30 seconds.
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4. Press and release the Genie Intellicode2 transmitter’s previously
programmed button. Both LED’s on the garage door opener motor unit
should now flash purple.
5. Press and hold the previously programmed HomeLinkbutton for two
seconds. Repeat this step up to three times until the garage door moves.
At this point programming is complete.
Clearing a HomeLinkdevice
To erase programming from the three HomeLinkbuttons press and hold
the two outer HomeLinkbuttons until the indicator light begins to flash.
The led will begin flashing in 10 to 20 seconds, at which time both
buttons should be released. Programming has now been erased, and the
led should blink slowly to indicate the device is in train mode when any
of the three HomeLink buttons are pressed.
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance can void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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USING ADVANCETRAC
The system automatically is enabled when you start your engine. The
ESC portion of the system is disabled when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) or, on SHO models, if the AdvanceTracswitch is pressed and
held for more than five seconds when the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is at a stop. The traction control portion of the system can be
turned off independently. See theTraction Controlchapter.
AdvanceTracFeatures
Button
functionsMode
icon
statusESC TCS
Default at
start-up—On during
bulb
checkEnabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarilyTraction
control offOn Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
twice; brakes
appliedSport mode
(SHO with
performance
pack only)On Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
and held more
than 5 seconds;
brakes applied;
no throttleAdvanceTrac
Disabled
(SHO with
performance
pack only)On Disabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivationAdvanceTrac
fully enabledOff Enabled Enabled
The SHO model is equipped with a sport mode which allows the driver to
reduce normal AdvanceTracsystem intervention and provide a more
spirited driving experience. To enter sport mode, press the stability
control button twice rapidly with the brakes applied. The message
appears in the information display that the system is now in sport mode.
Note:Sport mode is not intended to be used on public roadways.
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BREAKING-IN
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive
continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of
new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a
trailer.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since
these additives may prevent piston ring seating.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speed driving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may not want to do because they may
reduce your fuel economy:
•Sudden or hard accelerations.
•Rev the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
•Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
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