FORD TAURUS 2017 Owners Manual

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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SYNC™ 3........................................................368General Information.........................................368SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................430SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................345911 Assist...............................................................345SYNC™ AppLink™......................................347SYNC Mobile Apps............................................347SYNC™............................................................327General Information..........................................327SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................359
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............297The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................221Tire Care...........................................................273Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................274Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................273Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................275Temperature A B C.............................................274Traction AA A B C...............................................274Treadwear.............................................................273Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................288Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................288Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................267First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air.......................................269General Information.........................................268Second Stage: Checking TirePressure............................................................270Tips for Use of the Kit......................................268What to do after the Tire has beenSealed.................................................................271What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........269TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................267
Towing a Trailer............................................206Load Placement................................................206Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................210Emergency Towing.............................................210Recreational Towing..........................................210Towing.............................................................206Traction Control............................................166Principle of Operation......................................166Transmission Code Designation............303Transmission..................................................153TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................153
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................238Under Hood Overview - 3.5LDuratec.........................................................239Engine Shield......................................................240Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................240Universal Garage Door Opener...............130HomeLink Wireless Control System...........130USB Port.........................................................326Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................179Automatic Cancellation...................................182Blocked Sensor...................................................184Changing the Set Speed..................................182Detection Issues..................................................183Disengaging the System..................................182Following a Vehicle...........................................180Hilly Condition Usage........................................182Overriding the System......................................182Resuming the Set Speed.................................182Setting Adaptive Cruise Control....................179Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............180Setting the Gap Distance.................................181Switching the System Off...............................183Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185Using All-Wheel Drive.................................157Driving In Special Conditions WithAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)...............................159Operating AWD Vehicles With MismatchedTires....................................................................159Operating AWD Vehicles With SpareTires....................................................................158
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Using Cruise Control....................................178Switching Cruise Control Off..........................179Switching Cruise Control On..........................178Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................55Using Snow Chains.....................................286Using Stability Control...............................168Using Summer Tires...................................286Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................349Accessing Your Play Menu.............................354Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................349Media Menu Features.......................................352Media Voice Commands..................................351System Settings.................................................356What's Playing?.................................................350Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............332Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................336Accessing Your Phone Settings.....................341Making a Call.......................................................335Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................332Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................333Phone Options during an Active Call.........335Phone Voice Commands................................333Receiving Calls....................................................335System Settings.................................................342Text Messaging...................................................339Using Traction Control...............................166Switching the System Off...............................166System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................166Using a Switch.....................................................166Using the Information DisplayControls.............................................................166Using Voice Recognition...........................329Audio Voice Commands.................................383Climate Voice Commands.............................384Initiating a Voice Session................................329Mobile App Voice Commands......................387Navigation Voice Commands.......................386Phone Voice Commands................................384SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................387System Interaction and Feedback..............330Voice Settings Commands............................388
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................222
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Vehicle Care..................................................260General Information.........................................260Vehicle Certification Label.......................303Vehicle Identification Number................302Vehicle Storage............................................265Battery...................................................................266Body........................................................................265Brakes....................................................................266Cooling system...................................................266Engine....................................................................265Fuel system.........................................................266General..................................................................265Miscellaneous.....................................................266Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266Tires........................................................................266VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................109VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............302Voice Control...................................................68
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................85Adaptive Cruise Control....................................85Anti-Lock Braking System................................85Automatic High Beam Control.......................85Battery......................................................................85Blind Spot Monitor..............................................85Brake System........................................................86Cruise Control.......................................................86Direction Indicator...............................................86Door Ajar.................................................................86Engine Coolant Temperature..........................86Engine Oil................................................................86Fasten Seatbelt....................................................86Front Airbag...........................................................86Front Fog Lamps..................................................86Heads Up Display.................................................87High Beam...............................................................87Lane Keeping Aid..................................................87Low Fuel Level.......................................................87Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................87
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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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