tow FORD TAURUS 2015 6.G User Guide

LIGHTING CONTROLA. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
C. Headlamps
High Beams •Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
• Push the lever toward the
instrument panel again or pull
the lever towards you to
deactivate.
Headlamp Flasher •Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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AUTOLAMPS
WARNING:The daytime running lamps system does not activate
the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low
visibility driving conditions. Also, the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog. Always ensure that your headlamps are switched to auto or on, as
appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may
result in a collision.
When the lighting control is in the autolamps position, the headlamps
will automatically turn on in low light situations or when wipers are
activated.
The headlamps remain on for a period of time after you switch the
ignition off. Use the information display controls to adjust the period of
time that the headlamps remain on.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped
with autolamps, it will have the
windshield wiper activated
headlamps. The windshield wiper
activated headlamps turn on within
10 seconds when you switch the
windshield wipers on and the lighting
control switch is in the autolamps
position. They will turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you
switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you have autolamps and autowipers switched on, the low beam
headlamps will turn on automatically when the windshield wipers operate
continuously.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in
motion.
A. Left mirror
B. Adjustment control
C. Right mirror
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicator
light on the button will illuminate.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror button again to deselect the mirror. The indicator
light will turn off.
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors switch on with the heated rear window. See
Heated Windows and Mirrors in theClimate Control chapter.
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory
function. See Memory function in theSeatschapter.
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver’s side exterior mirror will automatically dim when the interior
auto-dimming mirror is activated.
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INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors also
have a second pivot point. This lets you move the mirror head up or
down and from side to side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror.
Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raised
rear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when bright lights are
detected from behind your vehicle. It will automatically return to normal
reflection when you select reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN VISORS
Slide-On-Rod
Rotate the visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for
extra sunlight coverage.
Retract the visor before moving it
back toward the windshield and
storing it.
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MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not let children play with the moonroof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
WARNING: When closing the moonroof, you should verify that it
is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are
not in the proximity of the moonroof opening.
You can manually open or close the sliding shade when the moonroof is
closed. Pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle to close it.
The moonroof controls are located on the overhead console.
The moonroof has a one-touch open and close feature. To stop its motion
during one-touch operation, press the control a second time.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof Press and release theSLIDE
control to open the moonroof.
Pull and release the SLIDEcontrol to close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof automatically stops closing and reverses if it detects an
obstacle while closing.
Pull and hold the SLIDEcontrol within two seconds of a bounce-back
event to override the function. The closing force begins to increase each
of the next three times the moonroof close s, with bounce-back active.
Venting the Moonroof
Press and release the TILTcontrol to vent the moonroof. Pull and hold
the TILT control to close the moonroof.
SLIDE
TILT
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GAUGES
Type 1
Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar.
A. Tachometer
B. Information display. SeeInformation displaysfor more information.
C. Speedometer
D. Fuel gauge
Fuel Gauge
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or
on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how
much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.
The needle should move toward F when you refuel your vehicle. If the
needle points to E after adding fuel, this indicates your vehicle needs
service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle position is normal:
• It may take a short time for the needle to reach F after leaving the gas
station. This is normal and depends upon the slope of pavement at the
gas station.
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•The fuel amount dispensed into the tank is a little less or more than
the gauge indicated. This is normal and depends upon the slope of
pavement at the gas station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel gauge needle is at 1/16th.
Driving type (fuel
economy conditions) Fuel gauge position Distance-to-empty
Highway driving 1/16th 35 miles to 80 miles (56 km to 129 km)
Severe duty driving
(trailer towing,
extended idle) 1/16th 35 miles (56km)
Type 2
Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar.
A. Left information display. See Information displaysfor more
information.
B. Speedometer
C. Right information display. See MyFord Touch™for more information.
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Settings
Convenience Auto Engine Off — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Auto Highbeam — check enabled (default) / uncheck
disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number of seconds
Compass Display — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
DTE Calculation Normal or Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled (default) /
uncheck disabled
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Remote Unlock All Doors orDriver First
Oil life Reset Set XXX% — Hold OK to Reset
Remote Start Climate Control Auto or Last Setting
Seats and Wheel
or Front Seats Automatic or
Off
Duration (5, 10 or 15 minutes)
System — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open or Close
Wipers Courtesy Wipe — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled
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Settings
Vehicle Auto Engine Off — check enabled / uncheck disabled DTE Calculation Normal / Towing
Easy Entry/Exit — check enabled / uncheck disabled
Lighting Auto highbeam — check enabled(default) / uncheck disabled
Autolamp Delay Off or number ofseconds
Locks Autolock — check enabled (default) / uncheck disabled
Autounlock — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Remote
UnlockingAll doors /
Driver’s door
Oil Life Reset Set to XXX % — Hold OK to Reset
Remote Start Climate Control
(using this
feature allows
you to select
different climate
control modes
when the vehicle
is started using
the remote start
feature)
Auto / Last
Setting
Seats & Wheel or
Front Seats Auto / Off
Duration 5/10
/15 minutes
System — check enabled (default)
/ uncheck disabled
Windows Remote Open or Close
Wipers Courtesy Wipe — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
Rain Sensing — check enabled
(default) / uncheck disabled
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Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicles with manual climatecontrol Vehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Select the instrument panel and footwell air vents positions
through the air distribution
control. Press the defrost button.
2 Press the A/Cbutton. Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting. Use 72°F
(22°C) as a starting point, then
adjust the setting as necessary.
3 Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Direct the instrument panel side
air vents toward the side
windows.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting. Close the instrument panel
vents.
5 Direct the instrument panel side air vents toward the side
windows.
6 Close the instrument panel vents.
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Rear Window
Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature.
Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the
button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches 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.
Your warranty does not cover this damage.
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