air condition FORD TAURUS 2017 User Guide

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.A
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
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Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, itprevents outside air from entering the vehicle.C
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
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Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
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Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
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Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle.F
MAX A/C: Adjust for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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Air distribution control: Adjust to turn airflow from the windshield, instrumentpanel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through the followingcombinations: windshield, windshield/floor, panel, panel/floor, and floor.
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Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 117).I
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
Power and Driver temperature control: Press to switch the system on andoff. When the system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side.
A
AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desiredtemperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outsideor recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle tomaintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode bypressing and holding for more than two seconds.
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Air distribution control: Press to switch airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through anycombination of these vents.
C
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
D
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
E
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Passenger temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on thepassenger side.F
MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.H
Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats(page 127).I
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 117).J
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. See yourSYNC information.
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MY TEMP: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side. This control alsoadjusts the passenger side temperature when you switch off dual zone mode.A
Power and Fan Speed Control: Press to switch the system on and off. Whenthe system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. Adjust thevolume of air circulated in the vehicle.
B
DUAL: Adjust the temperature setting on the passenger side.C
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
D
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
MAX A/C: Adjust for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
E
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
F
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
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AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desiredtemperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outsideor recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle tomaintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode bypressing and holding for more than two seconds.
G
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 117).H
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AUDIO SYSTEM
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. See yourSYNC information.
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Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
A
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 117).B
AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desiredtemperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outsideor recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle tomaintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode bypressing and holding for more than two seconds.
C
Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, itprevents outside air from entering the vehicle.D
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce thetime needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering yourvehicle.
E
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
F
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
G
DUAL: Adjust the temperature setting on the passenger side.H
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.I
TEMP: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side. This control alsoadjusts the passenger side temperature when you switch off dual zone mode.J
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CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(If Equipped)
Heated Seats
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must use caution when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that may block theheat, such as a blanket or cushion. This cancause the heated seat to overheat. Do notpuncture the seat with pins, needles orother pointed objects. This damages theheating element and can cause the heatedseat to overheat. An overheated seat maycause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the seat heater if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seats only function when theengine is running.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM whilethe heated seats are on, the feature willturn itself off. You will need to reactivateit.
Cooled Seats
The cooled seats only function when theengine is running.
Press the cooled seat symbol to cyclethrough the various cooling settings andoff. More indicator lights indicate coolersettings.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM whilethe cooled seats are on, the feature willturn itself off. You will need to reactivateit.
Climate Controlled Seat Air FilterReplacement
Your vehicle has lifetime air filters that areintegrated with the seats. You do not needto regularly maintain or replace them.
REAR SEAT ARMREST (If Equipped)
WARNING
Use only soft cups in the cupholder.Hard objects can injure you in a crash.
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FUEL QUALITY - E85
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles
Flex fuel vehicles have one of the followingidentifiers:
•Yellow fuel filler cap.
•Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet.
•Yellow fuel filler housing.
•Yellow E85 label on the fuel tank fillerdoor.
Your vehicle is designed to operate onregular unleaded gasoline with a minimumpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 orregular unleaded gasoline blended with amaximum of 85% ethanol (E85).
Some fuel stations, particularly those inhigh altitude areas, offer fuels posted asregular unleaded gasoline with an octanerating below 87. We do not recommendthese fuels.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as wellas other conditions, for example whentowing a trailer. See Towing (page 206).
Do not use any fuel other than thoserecommended because they could lead toengine damage that will not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Note:Use of any fuel other than thoserecommended can impair the emissioncontrol system and cause a loss of vehicleperformance.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuels containing more than 85%ethanol or E100 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel isprohibited by law).
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (commonly knownas MMT), which is a manganese-basedfuel additive, will impair engineperformance and affect the emissioncontrol system.
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contactan authorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
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Switching Between E85 andGasoline
We do not recommend repeatedlyalternating between E85 and gasoline. Ifyou switch from using E85 to gasoline, orfrom gasoline to E85, add as much fuel aspossible, at least half a tank. Drive yourvehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi(8 km) to allow it to adapt to the changein ethanol concentration. If you use E85exclusively, we recommend that you fillthe fuel tank with regular unleadedgasoline at each scheduled oil change.
FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE
Choosing the Right Fuel
Your vehicle is designed to operate onregular unleaded gasoline with a minimumpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those inhigh altitude areas, offer fuels posted asregular unleaded gasoline with an octanerating below 87. We do not recommendthese fuels.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as wellas other conditions, for example whentowing a trailer. See Towing (page 206).
Do not use any fuel other than thoserecommended because they could lead toengine damage that will not be covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Note:Use of any fuel other than thoserecommended can impair the emissioncontrol system and cause a loss of vehicleperformance.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuel containing more than 15% ethanolor E85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel isprohibited by law).
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (commonly knownas MMT), which is a manganese-basedfuel additive, will impair engineperformance and affect the emissioncontrol system.
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contactan authorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION
The fuel filler funnel is under the luggagecompartment floor covering.
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Keep a record for at least one month andrecord the type of driving (city or highway).This provides an accurate estimate of yourvehicle's fuel economy under currentdriving conditions. Keeping records duringsummer and winter will show howtemperature impacts fuel economy.
Conditions
•Heavily loading your vehicle reducesfuel economy.
•Carrying unnecessary weight in yourvehicle may reduce fuel economy.
•Adding certain accessories to yourvehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbarsor light bars, running boards and skiracks may reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol maylower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lowertemperatures.
•Fuel economy may decrease whendriving short distances.
•You will get better fuel economy whendriving on flat terrain than when drivingon hilly terrain.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNINGS
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehiclein dry grass or other dry ground cover.The emission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaust system,which can start a fire.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry ofharmful and potentially lethal fumesinto the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle, have your dealer inspect yourvehicle immediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle is equipped with variousemission control components and acatalytic converter that will enable yourvehicle to comply with applicable exhaustemission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converterand other emission control componentscontinue to work properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while yourvehicle is moving, especially at highspeeds.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listedin scheduled maintenance information areessential to the life and performance ofyour vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts formaintenance replacements or for serviceof components affecting emission control,such non-Ford parts should be equivalentto genuine Ford Motor Company parts inperformance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soonindicator, charging system warning light orthe temperature warning light, fluid leaks,strange odors, smoke or loss of enginepower could indicate that the emissioncontrol system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damagedexhaust system may allow exhaust toenter the vehicle. Have a damaged orimproperly operating exhaust systeminspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes toyour vehicle or engine. By law, vehicleowners and anyone who manufactures,repairs, services, sells, leases, tradesvehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehiclesare not permitted to intentionally remove
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