child restraint FORD TAURUS 2013 6.G Owner's Manual

WARNING:To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:
Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or
hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.
Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between
the seat and the center console (if equipped).
Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for
proper airbag status.
Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the passenger
seat sensing system.
WARNING:Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system.
This system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger’s
seat and safety belt to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant
and determine if the front passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled
(may inflate) or not.
The front passenger sensing system
uses a passenger airbag status
indicator which will illuminate
indicating that the front passenger
frontal airbag is either ON (enabled)
or OFF (disabled). The indicator
lamp is located in the center stack
of the instrument panel.
Note:The passenger airbag status indicator OFF and ON lamps will
illuminate for a short period of time when the ignition is first turned on
to confirm it is functional.
The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not
inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag when the front passenger seat
is unoccupied, or a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child
restraint, or a booster seat is detected.
•When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the passenger airbag status indicator
will illuminate the OFF lamp and stay lit to remind you that the front
passenger frontal airbag is disabled.
•If the child restraint has been installed and the passenger airbag status
indicator illuminates the ON lamp, then turn the vehicle off, remove
the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following
the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
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The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate)
the front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a
person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat.
•When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the passenger airbag status indicator will
illuminate the ON lamp and remain illuminated.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the
passenger airbag status indicator OFF lamp is lit, it is possible that the
person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
•Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the
full upright position.
•Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,
with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
•Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for
about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person
and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag.
•If the passenger airbag status indicator OFF lamp remains lit even
after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat.
OccupantPassenger Airbag
Status IndicatorPassenger Airbag
EmptyOFF: Lit
Disabled
ON: Unlit
ChildOFF: Lit
Disabled
ON: Unlit
AdultOFF: Unlit
Enabled
ON: Lit
Note:When the passenger airbag status indicator OFF lamp is
illuminated, the passenger side airbag (seat mounted) may be disabled to
avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries.
After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s
very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated
occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the
seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting
improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward,
leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of
injury during a crash is greatly increased.
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Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the second or third row seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with
children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat
because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety Canopy included
recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of
automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including the Safety
Canopy).
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING:Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of
the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure
and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.
The vehicle has a collection of crash and occupant sensors which provide
information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM) which deploys
(activates) the front safety belt pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, seat mounted side airbags, and the Safety Canopy. Based on the
type of accident (frontal impact, side impact or rollover) the restraints
control module will deploy the appropriate safety devices.
The restraints control module also monitors the readiness of the above
safety devices plus the crash and occupant sensors. The readiness of the
safety system is indicated by a warning indicator light in the instrument
cluster or by a backup tone if the warning light is not working. Refer to
Warning lamps and Indicatorsin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
•The readiness light will either flash or stay lit.
•The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on.
•A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
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911 Assist™ ...................... 408, 488
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 205
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 467
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 398
Accessing your calendar .......... 488
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 420
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 399
Accessory delay .......................... 96
Active call menu options ......... 398
Active Park Assist ..................... 212
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 221
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 475
Advanced menu options ... 407, 427
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 407
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 45
and child safety seats .............. 46
description ................................ 45
disposal ...................................... 54
driver airbag .............................. 45
passenger airbag ....................... 45
side airbag ........................... 45, 50
Air cleaner filter ....... 300–301, 360
Air conditioning ........................ 142
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 142All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 197
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 493
AM/FM ....................................... 450
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 205
Anti-theft system .................. 77, 80
arming the system .............. 77, 80
disarming a triggered system .. 80
Audio system
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 130, 134, 136
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ................................. 192
fluid, adding ............................ 292
fluid, checking ........................ 292
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
fluid, specification .................. 356
Selectshift (SST) .................... 193
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 461
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) .. 137
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 173
A/V inputs .......................... 139, 472
B
Battery ....................................... 298
acid, treating emergencies ..... 298
jumping a disabled battery .... 259
maintenance-free .................... 298
replacement, specifications ... 360
servicing .................................. 298
Blind Spot Information
System ....................................... 229
Booster seats ............................... 23
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Brakes ........................................ 204
anti-lock ................................... 205
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 205
brake warning light ................ 205
fluid, checking and adding .... 297
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
fluid, specifications ................. 356
lubricant specifications .......... 356
parking .................................... 205
shift interlock .......................... 195
trailer ....................................... 249
C
Capacities for refilling fluids .... 356
Cargo net ................................... 240
CD .............................. 130, 134, 136
CD player .......................... 128, 463
CD voice commands ................. 464
Cell phone use ............................ 16
Changing a tire ......................... 339
Child safety restraints .......... 28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps .... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ................................. 36
LATCH ....................................... 28
Child safety seats - booster
seats ............................................. 23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........ 438
Cleaning your vehicle ............... 309
engine compartment .............. 311
instrument panel .................... 313
interior ..................................... 312
plastic parts ............................ 310
washing .................................... 309
waxing ..................................... 311wheels ...................................... 314
wiper blades ............................ 312
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .......... 142
Climate voice commands ......... 503
Clock .................................. 130, 492
Collision Warning System ......... 234
Compass Display ....................... 112
Console ...................................... 174
overhead .................................. 175
Coolant
checking and adding .............. 287
refill capacities ........................ 356
specifications .......................... 356
Cross Traffic Alert .................... 229
Cruise control ........................... 220
Cupholder(s) ............................. 166
Customer Assistance ................ 257
Ford Extended Service
Plan .................................. 366, 369
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada .............. 267
Getting roadside assistance ... 257
Getting the service you
need ......................................... 263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ................................. 269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 267
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 437
D
Defrost ............... 142, 144, 146, 148
rear window ............................ 151
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 186
Gauges ............................... 102–103
odometer ................................. 112
trip odometer .......................... 112
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 258
HD Radio™ ............................... 451
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 302
bulb specifications .................. 308
flash to pass .............................. 89
high beam ........................... 89, 91
replacing bulbs ....................... 304
Head restraints ......................... 155
Heated steering wheel .............. 501
Heating .............. 142, 144, 146, 148
Help ............................................ 500
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 168
Home screen ............................. 437
Hood .......................................... 281
How to use voice commands ... 443
I
Ignition ............................... 177, 354
Illuminated visor mirror ..... 99–100
Information displays ................. 109
Infotainment display ................. 441
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 191
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 313cluster ...................................... 103
Intelligent Access Key ................ 56
J
Jack ............................................ 339
positioning ............................... 339
storage ..................................... 339
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 398
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 259
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 71
keypad ....................................... 74
locking and unlocking doors .... 75
programming entry code ......... 74
Keys ....................................... 56, 77
positions of the ignition ......... 177
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 308
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 89
interior lamps ........................... 94
replacing bulbs ....................... 304
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Lights, warning and indicator .. 103
Listening to music .................... 449
Loading pictures ....................... 492
Load limits ................................. 240
Locks
autolock ..................................... 71
childproof .................................. 32
doors .......................................... 69
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Power Windows ........................... 95
Privacy information .......... 391, 440
Push button start system ......... 177
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 398
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 513
R
Radio .......................... 130, 134, 136
AM/FM ..................................... 450
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Radio reception ......................... 128
Radio voice commands ............. 456
Rear heated seats ..................... 166
Rear view camera
display ................................ 216, 493
Rear window
defroster ............ 142, 144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message ............................. 401, 478
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 25
Relays ................................ 271–272
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 72
locking/unlocking doors ........... 69
opening the trunk ..................... 70
replacing the batteries ............. 57
Reverse sensing system ........... 211
Roadside assistance .................. 257
Route preferences .................... 509S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 41
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 35, 38
Safety defects, reporting .......... 270
Safety information ............ 390, 438
Safety restraints .............. 35–36, 38
Belt-Minder............................. 38
extension assembly .................. 37
for adults ............................. 35–36
for children ......................... 20, 25
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 46
safety belt maintenance ........... 41
seat belt maintenance .............. 41
warning light and chime .......... 38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Safety seats for children ...... 20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 361
Satellite Radio ................... 130, 458
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 375
SD card ...................... 139, 465, 504
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 35
Seats
child safety seats ................ 20, 25
climate control ........................ 164
easy access/easyout
feature ..................................... 162
front seats ............... 157–158, 163
heated .............................. 162, 166
memory seat ..................... 58, 161
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