keyless FORD TAURUS 2015 6.G User Guide

Before starting the engine check the following:
•Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the gearshift is in position P.
• Turn the ignition key to the on position. If your vehicle is equipped
with a keyless ignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to the start position. Release the key when the engine starts.
Note: The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until it
starts.
Note: If you cannot start the engine on the first try, wait for a short
period and try again.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
The system does not function if:
• The key frequencies are jammed.
• The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Locate the key backup slot in thecenter console utility
compartment.
2. With the buttons facing the rear of the vehicle and the key ring
up, place the key into backup
slot.
3. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal, then the
button to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
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Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)
The fast restart feature allows you to restart the engine within
20 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer start
the engine without the key present inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the engine is running, the system searches for a valid
key. You cannot start the engine if the system does not detect a valid key
within 20 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow this procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Automatic Engine Shutdown
If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition, it has a feature that
automatically shuts down the engine if it has been idling for an extended
period. The ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. Before
the engine shuts down, a message appears in the information display
showing a timer counting down from 30 seconds. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you that the engine has shut down in
order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as you normally do.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note:You cannot permanently switch off the automatic engine shutdown
feature. When you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset the timer, at any point before
the 30-second countdown has expired by doing any of the following:
• You can reset the timer by interacting with your vehicle (such as
pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal).
• You can temporarily switch off the shutdown feature any time the
ignition is on (for the current ignition cycle only). Use the information
display to do so.
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•During the countdown before engine shutdown, you are prompted to
press OKorRESET (depending on your type of information display)
to temporarily switch the feature off (for the current ignition cycle
only).
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.
2. If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to the off position. If your vehicle has a keyless start system, press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note: This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators.
Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes, the ignition and engine
automatically shut down.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
WARNING: Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still
moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance. The
steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the
ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off.
1. If your vehicle has an ignition key, move the transmission
selector lever to position Nand use the brakes to bring your vehicle
to a safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission
selector lever to position Pand turn the key to the off position.
2. If your vehicle has a keyless start system, press and hold the
button for one second, or press it three times within two seconds.
Move the transmission selector lever to position Nand use the brakes
to bring your vehicle to a safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped,
move the transmission selector lever to position Pand switch the
ignition off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Your vehicle may have remote start capability. Refer to Remote startin
the Keys and Remote Control chapter.
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, crank time will be a few seconds longer
than normal. With keyless ignition, just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8 liters) may be required.
• The service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information
on the service engine soon indicator, see Warning Lamps and
Indicators in theInstrument Cluster chapter.
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or aftermarket funnel into the capless fuel system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto the
ground instead of filling the tank, which could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Do not try to pry open or push open the capless fuel
system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel system
and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels; they will not work with the
capless fuel system and can damage it. The included funnel has been
specially designed to work safely with your vehicle.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the
funnel included with the vehicle.
1. Locate the white plastic funnel in the spare tire compartment.
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Door Keypad Code
To change the keypad code for your keyless entry keypad system:
1. Press the Settings icon >Vehicle>Door Keypad Code.
2. Enter your current factory code, then, when prompted, enter your new code.
Camera Settings
This menu allows you to access settings for your rear view camera.
Press the Settings icon > Vehicle>Camera Settings, then select from
the following settings:
• Enhanced Park Aids.
• Rear Camera Delay.
Enable Valet Mode
Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is accessible
until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press the Settings icon > Vehicle>Enable Valet Mode.
2. Enter a four-digit pin twice, as prompted.
After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again.
Note: If the system locks, and you need to reset the PIN, enter 3681 and
the system unlocks.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,
navigation and wireless settings.
System
Press the Settings icon > Settings>System, then select from
the following:
System
Language Select to have the touchscreen display in
English, Spanish or French.
Distance Select to display units in kilometers or miles.
Temperature Select to display units in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
System Prompt
Volume Adjust the volume of voice prompts from the
system.
Touch Screen Button
Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm
choices made through the touchscreen.
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H
Hazard flashers .........................258
HD Radio™ ...............................449
Headlampsaiming ......................................303
bulb specifications ..................308
flash to pass ..............................89
high beam ...........................89, 92
replacing bulbs .......................305
Head restraints .........................143
Heated steering wheel ..............499
Heating ..............130–131, 133, 135
Help ............................................498
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................156
Hood ..........................................281
How to use voice commands ...442
I
Ignition ...............................165, 356
Illuminated visor mirror ...100–101
Information displays .................110
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................182
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................313
cluster ......................................105
Intelligent Access Key ................57
J
Jack ............................................339 positioning ...............................339 storage .....................................339
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....398
Jump-starting your vehicle ......260
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................71
keypad .......................................73
locking and unlockingd oors ....74
programming entry code .........73
Keys .......................................57, 77 positions of the ignition .........165
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ................308
headlamps, flash to pass ..........89
interior lamps ...........................95
replacing bulbs .......................305
Lane keeping system ................224
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and
indicator ....................................105
Listening to music ....................446
Load limits .................................239
Locks autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................32
doors ..........................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........358
Lug nuts ....................................355
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Q
Quick touch buttons .................511
R
Radio ..........................373, 378–379AM/FM .....................................448
Single CD ................373, 378–379
Radio reception .........................371
Radio voice commands .............453
Rear heated seats .....................154
Rear view camera
display ................................208, 490
Rear window
defroster ............130–131, 133, 135
Receiving a text
message .............................401, 472
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................24
Relays ........................................271
Remote entry system illuminated entry ......................72
locking/unlocking doors .....68–69
opening the trunk .....................69
replacing the batteries .............58
Reverse sensing system ...........202
Roadside assistance ..................257
Route preferences ....................506
S
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 ...............................24
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................47
safety belt maintenance ...........41
seat belt maintenance ..............41
warning light and chime ..........38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Safety seats for children ............24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................365
Satellite Radio ...................373, 454
Scheduled Maintenance Guide Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............538
SD card ......................388, 461, 502
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............35
Seats child safety seats ......................24
climate control ........................153
easy access/easyout feature ..150
front seats ...............146–147, 152
heated ..............................151, 154
memory seat .....................59, 149
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................77
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........419
Sending new text messages .....471
Setting a destination ................502
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