mirror FORD TAURUS 2017 Owner's Guide

For a complete listing of the accessoriesthat are available for your vehicle, pleasecontact your authorized dealer or visit theonline store web site:
Web address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com
Web address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
We will repair or replace any properlyauthorized dealer-installed Ford OriginalAccessory found to be defective infactory-supplied materials or workmanshipduring the warranty period, as well as anycomponent damaged by the defectiveaccessories.
We will warrant your Ford Originalaccessory through the warranty thatprovides the greatest benefit:
•24 months, unlimited mileage.
•The remainder of your new vehiclelimited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for detailsand a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
•Chrome mirror caps.
•Hood deflector*.
•Moon roof deflector.
•Rear spoiler.
•Side window deflector.
•Splash guards.
Interior Style
•All-weather floor mats.
•Ambient lighting.
•Carpeted floor mats.
•Sport pedals.
•Table cradle*.
Lifestyle
•Ash cup (smoker's package).
•Car cover*.
•Cargo area protector.
•Cargo net.
•Cargo organization and management.
Peace of Mind
•Bumper-mounted parking sensors*.
•Locking fuel plug.
•Remote start.
•Roadside assistance kits*.
•Vehicle security system.
•Wheel locks.
*Ford Licensed Accessories. The accessorymanufacturer designs, develops andtherefore warrants Ford LicensedAccessories, and does not design or testthese accessories to Ford Motor Companyengineering requirements. Contact anauthorized Ford dealer for themanufacturer’s limited warranty details,and request a copy of the Ford LicensedAccessories product limited warranty fromthe accessory manufacturer.
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SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................391Sources.................................................................389Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information................................398USB Ports.............................................................398Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks..........................208Before Towing a Trailer....................................209Hitches..................................................................208Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................209Safety Chains.....................................................208Trailer Brakes......................................................208Trailer Lamps......................................................208When Towing a Trailer.....................................209Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................79Auto-Dimming Feature......................................79Blind Spot Monitor..............................................80Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................79Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................79Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80Memory Mirrors.....................................................79Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79Puddle Lamps.......................................................80
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................32Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Floor Mats........................................................212Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................69Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................445Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................446Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................445Front Passenger Sensing System............40Fuel and Refueling.......................................143
Fuel Consumption.......................................149Calculating Fuel Economy..............................149Filling the Fuel Tank...........................................149Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................145Fuel Filter........................................................252Fuel Quality - E85........................................144Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles.............................................................144Switching Between E85 andGasoline............................................................145Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................145Choosing the Right Fuel...................................145Fuel Shutoff....................................................215Fuses................................................................226Fuse Specification Chart..........................226Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........231Power Distribution Box....................................226
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener...........130Gauges...............................................................83Fuel Gauge.............................................................84Information Display.............................................84Type 1........................................................................83Type 2.......................................................................84General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46Intelligent Access.................................................46General Maintenance Information........447Multi-Point Inspection.....................................449Owner Checks and Services.........................448Protecting Your Investment...........................447Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................447Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................447Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................222Getting the Services You Need................219Away From Home...............................................219Global Opening...............................................79Opening the Windows........................................79
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................165
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Hazard Warning Flashers...........................215Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................255Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74Head Restraints.............................................119Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................120Tilting Head Restraints .....................................121Heated Seats..................................................127Rear Heated Seats..............................................127Heated Steering Wheel...............................68Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117Heated Exterior Mirror........................................117Heated Rear Window..........................................117HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................109Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................115Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................116General Hints.........................................................115Heating the Interior Quickly.............................115Recommended Settings for Cooling............116Recommended Settings for Heating...........116Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................117Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................164Home Screen.................................................381Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
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Ignition Switch................................................137In California (U.S. Only)............................220Information Display Control......................68Information Displays....................................89General Information...........................................89Information Messages.................................98Adaptive Cruise Control....................................98AdvanceTrac™.....................................................99Alarm........................................................................99All Wheel Drive...................................................100Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................99Automatic High Beam Control.......................99Battery and Charging System.......................100Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System.....................................................101Brake System........................................................101
Collision Warning System...............................102Doors and Locks.................................................102Driver Alert............................................................102Fuel..........................................................................102Keys and Intelligent Access............................103Lane Keeping System.......................................103Maintenance........................................................104MyKey.....................................................................104Park Aid..................................................................105Passenger Sensing System Message.........105Power Steering....................................................105Reminder Messages..........................................105Remote Start.......................................................106Seats.......................................................................106Starting System..................................................106Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106Traction Control...................................................107Transmission........................................................107Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................22Using Tether Straps.............................................23Instrument Cluster........................................83Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................76Front Row Map Lamps.......................................76Second Row Map Lamps...................................77Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................62Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................216Jump Starting.......................................................217Preparing Your Vehicle......................................216Removing the Jumper Cables.........................217
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Keyless Entry...................................................60SECURICODE™ Keyless EntryKeypad................................................................60Keyless Starting.............................................137Ignition Modes.....................................................138Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lane Keeping System.................................187Switching the System On and Off...............188Lighting Control...............................................72Headlamp Flasher................................................73High Beams.............................................................72Lighting...............................................................72General Information............................................72Load Carrying...............................................200Load Limit......................................................200Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................205Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................200Locking and Unlocking.................................57Activating Intelligent Access...........................58Autolock..................................................................59Autounlock.............................................................59Battery Saver.........................................................60Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock........................................................59Illuminated Entry.................................................60Illuminated Exit.....................................................60Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade............................................................57Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........57Opening the Luggage Compartment...........58Power Door Locks.................................................57Remote Control.....................................................57Smart Unlocks for Integrated KeyheadTransmitter........................................................58Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys......................................................................59Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................291
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Maintenance.................................................236General Information.........................................236Manual Climate Control............................109Manual Seats..................................................121Lumbar Adjustment...........................................122Moving the Seat Backward andForward...............................................................121Recline Adjustment............................................122Media Hub......................................................326Memory Function..........................................125Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................126Saving a Preset Position..................................125Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................89MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors................117See: Windows and Mirrors................................78Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Moonroof...........................................................82Bounce-Back.........................................................82Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82Venting the Moonroof........................................82Motorcraft Parts - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................299Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300Motorcraft Parts - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................301MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55MyKey™..............................................................51Principle of Operation..........................................51
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Navigation......................................................407cityseeker...............................................................414Destination Mode.............................................409Map Mode............................................................407Navigation Map Updates.................................415Navigation Menu.................................................412SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................415Waypoints.............................................................413Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........450Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................450Normal Maintenance Intervals......................451
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Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................214Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................214Roadside Emergencies...............................214Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................211Running Out of Fuel....................................146Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................146Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................146
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Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions.......................................143Satellite Radio...............................................322Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN).................................................................323Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............323SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................323Troubleshooting.................................................324Scheduled Maintenance Record...........455Scheduled Maintenance...........................447Seatbelt Extension........................................36Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelt Reminder........................................34Belt-Minder™........................................................34Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Conditions of operation.....................................33Seats..................................................................119Security..............................................................64Settings............................................................418911 Assist...............................................................423Ambient Lighting...............................................428Bluetooth..............................................................420Clock.......................................................................419Display...................................................................429General...................................................................427Media Player.........................................................419Mobile Apps.........................................................426Navigation............................................................424Phone.....................................................................420Radio......................................................................423Sound.....................................................................418
Valet Mode...........................................................430Vehicle...................................................................428Voice Control......................................................430Wi-Fi.......................................................................428Side Airbags.....................................................42Sitting in the Correct Position...................119Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................286Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................453Exceptions............................................................454Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................178Stability Control............................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................137Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................138Automatic Engine Shutdown........................140Failure to Start.....................................................140Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................141Important Ventilating Information................141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................140Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................138Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................139Starting and Stopping the Engine..........137General Information...........................................137Steering............................................................196Electric Power Steering....................................196Steering Wheel...............................................66Storage Compartments.............................136SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................82Sun Shades.......................................................81Sun Visors..........................................................81Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................81Supplementary Restraints System.........38Principle of Operation........................................38Symbols Glossary.............................................7
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Low Washer Fluid.................................................87Parking Lamps.......................................................87Powertrain Fault...................................................87Service Engine Soon............................................87Stability Control...................................................88Stability Control Off............................................88Washer Fluid Check.....................................251WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................260See: Wipers and Washers.................................70Waxing..............................................................261Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................291Wheels and Tires.........................................267General Information..........................................267Technical Specifications.................................296Windows and Mirrors....................................78Windshield Washers.......................................71Windshield Wipers.........................................70Speed Dependent Wipers................................70Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................254Wipers and Washers.....................................70
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