FORD TAURUS 2016 6.G Owners Manual

November 2015 First Printing
Owner’s Manual Taurus
Litho in U.S.A.
2016 TAU R U S Owner’s Manual
owner.ford.com ford.ca
2016 TAU R U S Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................31
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
................................................33
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................35 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags
.....................................................39
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................43
Remote Control..............................................43
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................47
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation..................................48
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
.........................................................52
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................59
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
..........................61
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................63
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................63
Audio Control..................................................64
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Voice Control...................................................65
Cruise Control..................................................65
Information Display Control.......................65
Heated Steering Wheel...............................65
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................66
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Autowipers........................................................67
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Lighting
General Information.....................................69
Lighting Control..............................................69
Autolamps........................................................70
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.......................71
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................71
Daytime Running Lamps
..............................71
Automatic High Beam Control..................72
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Interior Lamps..................................................73
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................75
Global Opening
...............................................76
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Interior Mirror
....................................................78
Sun Visors
.........................................................78
Sun Shades
......................................................78
Moonroof...........................................................79
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................80
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................82
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85 Information Displays
General Information.....................................86
Information Messages
.................................95
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
............................106
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display............107
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................108
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
......................110
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................112
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114
Cabin Air Filter.................................................114
Remote Start...................................................115
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................116
Head Restraints
.............................................116
Manual Seats
..................................................118
Power Seats
....................................................119
Memory Function..........................................122
Rear Seats.......................................................123
Heated Seats
..................................................124
Climate Controlled Seats
..........................125
Rear Seat Armrest........................................126
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................127
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................132
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................133
Overhead Console........................................133
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................134
Ignition Switch...............................................134
Keyless Starting
............................................134
Starting a Gasoline Engine
........................135
Engine Block Heater....................................138
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
......................................140
Fuel Quality......................................................141
Fuel Quality......................................................141
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................142
Running Out of Fuel.....................................142
Refueling..........................................................143
Fuel Consumption
........................................145
Emission Control System..........................146
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
...........................149
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive
.................................152
Brakes
General Information
....................................159
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................159
Parking Brake.................................................160
Traction Control
Principle of Operation..................................161
Using Traction Control
.................................161
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................162
Using Stability Control...............................163 Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................165
Rear Parking Aid
............................................165
Active Park Assist
.........................................166
Rear View Camera........................................170
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................173
Using Cruise Control....................................173
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.................174
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.......................................................181
Lane Keeping System.................................182
Blind Spot Information System..............186
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................188
Steering.............................................................191
Collision Warning System.........................192
Load Carrying
Cargo Nets......................................................195
Load Limit.......................................................195
Towing
Towing a Trailer
............................................203
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Essential Towing Checks
..........................205
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................207
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......207
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................209
Economical Driving
.....................................209
Driving Through Water................................210
Floor Mats
.......................................................210
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................212
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................213
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Fuel Shutoff....................................................213
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................217
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................218
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................219
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.......................220
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................220
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................222
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................224
Changing a Fuse...........................................232
Maintenance
General Information
...................................234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............234
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................236
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................237
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec........................................................238
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................239
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™................................................239
Engine Oil Check..........................................239
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................240
Engine Coolant Check...............................240
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™
......................................244 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™..........244
Brake Fluid Check........................................248
Power Steering Fluid Check
....................248
Washer Fluid Check
....................................248
Fuel Filter
........................................................249
Changing the 12V Battery.........................249
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................251
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................251
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................252
Changing a Bulb...........................................253
Bulb Specification Chart...........................254
Changing the Engine Air Filter
................256
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................257
Cleaning Products
.......................................257
Cleaning the Exterior...................................257
Waxing.............................................................258
Cleaning the Engine
....................................259
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................259
Cleaning the Interior...................................260
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................260
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................261
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage
.............................................262
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................264
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................264
Tire Care
..........................................................270
Using Summer Tires
...................................283
Using Snow Chains
.....................................283
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................288
Technical Specifications
...........................293
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Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™...............................................294
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................294
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................295
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.....296
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............297
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......298
Vehicle Identification Number...............299
Vehicle Certification Label
......................300
Transmission Code Designation...........300
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................301
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.......................................................304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™...............................................308
Audio System
General Information
....................................312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD...................................................................318
Satellite Radio...............................................319
Audio Input Jack...........................................322
USB Port..........................................................323
Media Hub
......................................................323
SYNC™
General Information
...................................324
Using Voice Recognition...........................326
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............329
SYNC™ Applications and Services......342
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................350
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................352 SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................362
Accessories
Accessories......................................................371
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................373
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information........375
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........378
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................381
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........383
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................394
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so they may appear
different to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
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