FORD TAURUS 2010 6.G Quick Reference Guide

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Fan Speed Press + to increase or – to
decrease fan speed.
de Fro StDistributes outside air
through the windshield
defroster and demister
vents. Can be used to
clear thin ice or fog from
the windshield.
rear de Fro StPress to activate and
clear the rear window
and side heated mirrors of
thin ice and fog. Press again
to deactivate
. power/ driver
temperature Press to turn on/off. Turn
to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver
side of the vehicle (when
PASS TEMP is active) or
for the entire vehicle
cabin (when PASS TEMP
is not active).
Heated and Cooled
driver/ pa SS enger
Seat S (iF equipped)
Push once to activate high
heat/cool (two indicator
lights), press twice to
activate low heat/cool (one
indicator light), press again
to deactivate.
Heated rear Seat S
(i F equipped)The controls are on the back
of the center console. Press
the left side of the control for
minimum heat or press the
right side for maximum heat.
Press again to turn off.

manual
override ControlPress repeatedly to
cycle through various
airflow options. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for
more information.

auto Press to activate automatic
temperature control. The
system will automatically
determine fan speed,
airflow location, A/C (on
or off) and outside or
recirculated air, to heat or
cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
Press again to deactivate.
ma X a/C Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument
panel vents to cool the
vehicle. This mode is more
economical and efficient.
May also help reduce
undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle
.
reC ir Culated airUsing inside air mode
may reduce the amount
of time needed to cool down
the interior of the vehicle
and may also help reduce
undesirable odors from
reaching the interior
of the vehicle.
pa SS temp Press to activate the
passenger side climate
control (dual zone). Turn
the control to increase/
decrease temperature on
the passenger side. Press
again to turn off and return to
single zone where the driver
side temperature control
determines the temperature
for the entire vehicle.

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Headlamp Control S Turns the headlamps off. Turns on parking,
instrument panel, license
plate and tail lamps.
Turns on low
beam headlamps.
Autolamps (if equipped):
Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on/off based
on available daylight.
panel dimmer
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ontrolPress or until the desired
lighting level is reached. Press
and hold
to turn on the
interior courtesy lights. Press
the bottom of the control to
turn off.
Servi Ce engine
Soon lig HtIlluminates briefly when
the ignition is turned on. If
it remains on or is blinking
after the engine is started,
the On Board Diagnostics
System (OBD-II) has
detected a malfunction.
Drive in a moderate fashion
and contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
aBS warning
ligHt Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If the
light remains on or continues
to flash, a malfunction has
been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible and have the system
serviced. Normal braking (less
ABS) is still functional unless
the brake warning light
is
also illuminated.
air Bag readine SS
lig HtIlluminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If this light
fails to illuminate, remains on
or continues to flash after the
engine is started, contact your
authorized dealer for service
as soon as possible. A chime
will also sound if a malfunction
in the supplemental restraint
system is detected.
low pr e SSu r e ti r e war n i ngIlluminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the light
remains on, the tire pressure
should be checked. If the
light does not turn on at
ignition or begins to flash,
contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
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Rotate the end of the control
up/down to increase/decrease
the speed of the wipers. Push
the end of the stalk:
• Quickly for a single swipe
without fluid
• And hold briefly for three
swipes with washer fluid
• And hold for a longer
wash cycle
rai n Se n Si ng wi pe r S (iF equ i ppe d)These wipers automatically
activate when moisture is
present on the windshield
and the control is set to any
setting except OFF. The wiper
speed will vary based on the
amount of moisture detected
on the windshield as well as
the current interval setting.
Ensure that the control is
turned to OFF prior to entering
a car wash. Note : For optimal wiper performance, clean your
blades and glass regularly.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for more information.
me
SS age CenterDisplays important vehicle
information through a
constant monitoring of
vehicle systems. The system
will notify you of potential
problems with a display of
warnings followed by a long
indicator chime. Use the
INFO, SETUP and RESET
buttons to access various
menus and settings within the
message center. Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
Ste e r i ng wH e e l
C
ontrol S
To set the speed:
1. Press ON.
2. Accelerate to the
desired speed.
3. Press SET + or SET -
and take your foot off
the accelerator.
• To set a higher speed, press
and hold SET + or press
SET + repeatedly until the
desired speed is reached.
• To set a lower speed, press
and hold SET – or press
SET – repeatedly until the
desired speed is reached.
• To return to a previously set
speed, press RESUME.
• To turn off, press the brake
pedal or press OFF.
VOL: Press to increase/
decrease volume levels.
: Press to access the
previous/next radio station,
CD track or preset satellite
radio channel.
Press to access voice
recognition, if equipped.
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SYNC
® phone features,
if equipped.
adaptive Crui Se
Control (i F equipped)Allows you to set a ‘gap
distance’ between yourself
and other vehicles on the
road while your cruise control
is active. Once you select
one of three possible gap
distances (Sporty, Normal
or Comfort), the vehicle
will then automatically
apply the brakes when
necessary to ensure that the
specified distance is kept.
For complete information
on setting and using the
Adaptive Cruise Control as
well as detection issues, refer
to Adaptive cruise control in
the Driver Controls chapter
of your Owner’s Guide.
Colli Sion warning
Sy Stem (iF equipped)
Uses a radar sensor to
detect if vehicles ahead of
you which are moving in
the same direction may be
a collision risk. The system
will alert you with an audible
chime and red warning light
which will appear above the
dash. If the risk of collision
increases, the system then
increases brake support to
help reduce collision speed.
The system is active at
speeds above approximately
5 mph (8 km/h). For more
information on activating and
deactivating the system, refer
to Message Center in the
Instrument Cluster chapter.
For more information on the
collision warning system
and limitations, refer to
Collision warning system in
the Driving chapter of your
Owner’s Guide.
pu SH Button
Start (iF equipped)Your vehicle may be
equipped with a Push
Button Start which allows
you start your vehicle by
simply pressing the ENGINE
START button while
pressing the brake pedal,
provided your Intelligent
Access Key (IA, if equipped)
is present inside the vehicle
or in the trunk.
BaC kup metH od oF StartingIn the event that the battery is
low in your IA key, or if there
is excessive radio frequency
interference, you can start the
car by placing the IA key in
the backup slot in your center
console utility compartment.
Insert the IA Key into the slot
with buttons facing out and
with key ring up. Then use
the START button and brake
pedal to start your vehicle
as usual. The IA key can be
removed from the backup
slot once the vehicle is
started, if desired.
Hazard Fla SH er
advan Cetra C® StaBility
en Han Cement
Sy StemHelps you maintain
stability and steerability
of your vehicle during a
variety of road conditions.
If your vehicle becomes
stuck, try turning off the
AdvanceTrac
® system (by
pressing the control) to
allow wheel spin and help
increase momentum to help
dig the vehicle out. Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
am Bient lig Hting (iF equipped) Press repeatedly
to turn the feature on,
cycle through several
color options and turn
the feature off. Press the
right side of the control to
adjust the color intensity.
When activated, the
foot well areas and cup
holders illuminate with the
chosen color.
power rear
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un SHade
(iF equipped)The power rear sunshade
covers the rear window of
the vehicle and is equipped
with an automatic, one-touch,
auto down feature. To move
the shade up or down, press
. To stop motion at any
time, press the control again.
N ote : The sunshade will
automatically retract when
the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
interior trunk
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navigation SyStem
(iF equipped)The Mobile Media
Navigation System
allows you to record
CDs, listen to your saved
music, play DVDs, access
climate control options
as well as navigate the
vehicle. Refer to your
Navigation supplement for
more information.
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dire CtPress DI R ECT and then,
using the memory presets
(0-9), enter in the desired
radio station, track number,
M P3 folder number (if in
M P3 mode), or satellite
radio channel.
power/volume Press to turn the system
on/off. Turn to increase/
decrease the volume.

am /Fm Press repeatedly to cycle
through AM, FM1 or FM2
frequency bands.
Siriu SPress repeatedly to cycle
through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 (satellite radio
modes, if equipped).
Press MENU when active
and then OK to enter the
satellite radio menu and
access more options.
CD Press to enter CD/ M P3
mode. If a disc is already
present in the system, CD
play will begin where it
last ended.

tune/SCan Turn to access the
next/previous satellite radio channel, or to go up/down
the radio band frequency
in individual increments.
Sound Press repeatedly to
access: B ass, Treble,
B alance, Fade, Speed
compens ated volume and
All seats (Occupancy
mode, if equipped) menu
options. Press

SEEK to adjust.
CloCk To set the time, press
CLOCK. Use the memory
preset numbers to enter the
desired time.
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SYNC® (if equipped): SYNC® is a hands-free communications and entertainment system
with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC®
Supplement, the SYNC® section in the Navigation Supplement (if equipped) or visit
www.SyncMyRide.com.
SIRIUS
® satellite radio broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. For more information and a
complete list of SIRIUS® satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS® at 1–888–539–7474. Satellite radio is only available with a valid SIRIUS® radio subscription.
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide. Use extreme caution with any device or feature that may take your attention off the road.
Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. Only use non-essential
devices or features when it is safe to do so.
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2 01 0Ta u r u sThis Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace
your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more
detailed information concerning the features of your
vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed
to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your
passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide
carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle
and refer to the appropriate sections when questions
arise. All information contained in this Quick Reference
Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We
reserve the right to change features, operation and/
or functionality of any vehicle specification at any
time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most
current information. For detailed operating and safety
information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
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intelligent aCC eSS key (iF equipped) Intelligent Access Keys allow you to unlock the vehicle door
(or trunk) and start the car without using a key (provided your
Intelligent Access Key is within approximately three feet). To unlock
the driver’s door, simply have the intelligent key within range (in your
pocket or purse, for example) and press any button on the keyless
entry keypad. To unlock the trunk, have the intelligent key within range
and press the exterior trunk release button located above the license
plate. To start the car, have the intelligent key within range, press the
brake pedal and press the START button next to the steering wheel.
The Intelligent Access Key also contains a mechanical key blade
which can be used to unlock the driver door if the battery runs low
in the transmitter. Simply press the release button on the back of the
transmitter and slide the key blade out.
moon roo F (iF equipped)
Your moon roof is
equipped with an
automatic one-touch
express opening, closing
and venting feature.
• To open: Press and
release the rear portion
of the control.
• To close: Press
and release the
front portion
of
the control.
• To vent: When the
glass panel is closed, press and release the
front portion
of
the control.
• To close from a venting
position: Press and
hold the rear portion

of the control until the
glass stops moving.
Se C uriCode™

keyle SS entry
Sy Stem Allows you to lock or
unlock the doors as
well as open the trunk
integrated key Head tran Smitter (ikt ) and intelligent aCC eSS remote entry iC on S • Press once to lock all doors. Press again to confirm all
doors are closed.
•
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to
unlock all doors.
•
Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press again or turn on
the ignition to deactivate.
•
Press
twice within three seconds to open the trunk.
•
Car finder: Press twice within three seconds to locate
your vehicle. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. without a key. Ensure that
you have your five-digit
factory code located on your
owner’s wallet card in the
glove box.
•
To unlock the driver’s
door, enter your five-digit
factory code.
• To unlock all doors, enter
your five-digit factory code
and, within five seconds,
press 3-4.
• To open the trunk, enter
your five-digit factory code
and, within five seconds,
press 5-6.
• To lock all vehicle doors,
press and hold 7-8 and 9-0
for two seconds at the same
time (you do not need to
enter your factory code first).
rearview Camera (iF equipped) This system provides a
visual display of the area
behind the vehicle. The
display automatically
appears on the navigation
screen (if equipped) or in
the rearview mirror when the
vehicle is in Reverse (R) and
uses colors (green, yellow
and red) to alert you of your
proximity to objects. Note:
Visibility aids do not replace
the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
safety information, more
detail and limitations.


Blind Spot
in Formation Sy Stem (B liS®) wit
H CroSS
tra FFiC alert (C ta),
(i F equipped) BLIS® uses radar sensors
to help you determine if a
vehicle may be in your blind
spot zone when driving on
roads and freeways. The CTA
feature alerts you if a car is
coming towards you when
you are backing out of a
parking space. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
rever Se Sen Sing
Sy Stem (iF equipped) The reverse sensing system
may warn you if there is an
object behind the vehicle
that may be too low for you
to see. A warning tone will
sound which increases in
frequency as the object gets
closer and then will sound
continuously when the object
is less than 10 inches away.
The system is active when
the vehicle is in Reverse (R)
and traveling less than 3
mph (5 km/h). Note: Visibility
aids do not replace the need
to watch where the vehicle
is moving. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for safety information, more detail
and limitations.


mykey™ Allows you to program
certain driving restrictions
on any standard key in order
to promote good driving
habits. When MyKey
™ is
programmed, the following
features are adjusted.
• Belt-Minder
® will sound
continuously and the audio
will be muted until the safety
belt is buckled.
• Audible and visual low
fuel warnings are provided.
• Certain features cannot
be turned off such as, The
Parking aid, Blind spot
information system (BLIS
™)
with Cross traffic alert
(if equipped) and Forward
collision warning.
• Audio volume is limited.
• Vehicle speed is limited.
• Audible and visual
speed warnings at
preselected speeds.
• AdvanceTrac
®
cannot be
turned off.
multi-Contour Seat (i F equipped)
Your driver and passenger
seats may have a massage
feature. Press the front portion
of the massage control (1) to
activate the cushion massage
feature. Press the rear portion
of the massage control (1) to
activate the back massage
feature. To deactivate, press
(1) again or press the lumbar
control (2). To adjust the
lumbar setting, press the
lumbar control (2) up or down
to select either the top, middle
or bottom part of the seat
back. Press the front portion
of the lumbar control (2) to
increase firmness and the rear
portion to decrease firmness.
Sele CtSH iF t™

tran Smi SS ion (iF equipped)This automatic transmission
gives you the ability to
manually change gears without using a clutch. To
use, move the gearshift lever
from the Drive position (D)
to the Manual (M) position.
Press the paddle shifters
on the steering wheel
control forward to upshift.
Pull the paddle shifters on
the steering wheel control
toward you to downshift. For
more information, refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
improved Fuel
eC onomy wH ile
CoaS ting or
de C eleratingYour vehicle has been
designed to improve fuel
economy by reducing fuel
usage while coasting or
decelerating. This may be
perceived as a light to
medium braking sensation
when removing your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
eaS y Fuel™ ‘no
Cap’ Fuel Sy Stem With this system, you simply
open the fuel filler door, insert
the nozzle and begin fueling.
Ensure that you wait five
seconds from the time the
refueling nozzle is shut-off
until the nozzle is pulled back
out of the fill pipe to allow
residual fuel in the nozzle to
drain into the tank. The Easy
Fuel™ system is self-sealing
and therefore protected
against dust, dirt, water, snow
and ice. To use a portable
fuel container, slowly insert
the fuel funnel (located in the
spare tire compartment), and
pour the fuel into the funnel.
When done, clean the funnel
or properly dispose of it. Extra
funnels can be purchased
from your authorized dealer.
Do not use aftermarket
funnels as they will not work
with the Easy Fuel™ system
and may cause damage.
Fuel tank CapaC ity/Fuel inFo Your vehicle has a fuel tank
capacity of 19.0 gallons
(71.9L). Use only “Regular”
gasoline with an octane rating
of 87. Do not use E85 fuels
because your vehicle was not
designed to run on fuels with
more than 10% ethanol.
tire pre SSure
Check your tire pressure at
least once a month and before long trips (including spare, if
equipped). The recommended
specifications are on the Safety
Compliance Certification
Label or Tire Label located
on the B-Pillar or the edge of
the driver’s door. As an added
safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure warning light
when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-
inflated. Refer to the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter
in your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
lo
Cation o F Spare
tire and tool SYour vehicle is either
equipped with a spare tire
or a temporary mobility kit,
both of which are located
in the spare tire well in
the trunk, under the floor
panel. The tire is designed
for emergency use only
and should be replaced as
soon as possible. The kit
contains an air compressor
to re-inflate the tire and
a sealing compound that
will seal most punctures
caused by nails or similar
objects. Do not attempt to
repair large punctures or
damage to the tire’s sidewall.
The mobility kit provides a
temporary seal allowing you
to drive up to 120 miles at a
maximum speed of 50 mph. After sealant use, the TPMS
sensor and valve stem on the
wheel must be replaced by
an authorized Ford dealer.
Note: The sealant in the
canister is to be used for one
tire only. See your authorized
dealer for replacement
canisters. For complete
information, refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
road
Side
aSS iS tan CeYour new Ford Taurus
comes with the assurance
and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside
assistance. Roadside
assistance includes such
services as: lockout
assistance, limited fuel
delivery, battery jump starts,
changing a flat tire, towing,
and winch out. To receive
roadside assistance in the
United States, call
1 (800) 241-3673.
In Canada, call
1 (800) 665-2006.
So S poSt-CraSH
alert tm
This system provides audible
and visual alarms when a
crash causes the deployment
of airbags or the activation of
the safety belt pretensioners.
The turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound. To
deactivate, press the hazard
flasher control, or
on your
remote transmitter.
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