brakes FORD TAURUS 2018 Owner's Guide

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See
Load Limit
(page 200).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the trailer ’s safety chains, cross
them under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do
not allow the chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms)
when loaded.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
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Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position P to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow. 2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in
park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting drivability, emissions, and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.
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•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Use a floor mat designed to fit the
footwell of your vehicle that does not
obstruct the pedal area. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Secure the floor mat to both
retention devices so that it cannot
slip out of position and interfere with
the pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. Do not place additional floor mats
or any other covering on top of the
original floor mats. This could result
in the floor mat interfering with the
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver foot well
while your vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped under
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Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration. •
Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 163
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories...................................................448 Exterior Style....................................................... 448
Interior Style........................................................ 448
Lifestyle................................................................. 448
Peace of Mind..................................................... 448
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............180
Active Park Assist
...........................................171
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 173
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 174
Using Active Park Assist................................... 172
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 256
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 255
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................66
End of Travel Position......................................... 67
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
All-Wheel Drive.............................................156
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65Appendices....................................................470
Apps...................................................................417
........................................................................\
............ 417
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 419
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 88
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 88
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 88
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88
Audio Control...................................................67 Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 67
Audio Input Jack...........................................327
Audio System.................................................317 General Information........................................... 317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD....................................................................318
Menu Structure.................................................. 320
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................323
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................324
Autolamps.........................................................74 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 74
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD
........................................110
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD
.....................112
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
........................113
Automatic High Beam Control..................75
Switching the System On and Off.................76
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 154
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 152
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.......................................248
6F35 Transmission........................................... 248
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -
3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............248
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 248
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points................................133 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 133
Locations................................................................ 133
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 156
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 252
Blind Spot Information System...............192
Switching the System Off and On...............193
System Errors....................................................... 193
System Limitations............................................ 193
Using the System................................................ 192
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........192
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........237
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Brakes
...............................................................163
General Information.......................................... 163
Breaking-In......................................................210
Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................118
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................304
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 307
Specifications..................................................... 304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................307
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................. 311
Specifications..................................................... 308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................312
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 316
Specifications....................................................... 313
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 260
Catalytic Converter
......................................149
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 150
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 150
Center Console
..............................................134
Changing a Bulb...........................................256 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 257
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps..................................................... 256
LED Lamps............................................................ 257
License Plate Lamp........................................... 257
Changing a Fuse...........................................235 Fuses....................................................................... 235
Changing a Road Wheel............................291 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 292
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252 Battery Management System....................... 254
Changing the Engine Air Filter................259
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 255
Checking MyKey System Status...............54
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264
Cleaning Products......................................260 Materials............................................................... 260
Cleaning the Engine....................................262
Cleaning the Exterior.................................260 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 261
Exterior Chrome Parts....................................... 261
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™.................................................298
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
Entertainment...............................................391 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 392
Apps....................................................................... 400
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 399
CD (If equipped)................................................ 398
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 395
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 393
Sources.................................................................. 392
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information............................... 400
USB Ports............................................................ 400
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................207 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 208
Hitches................................................................... 207
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 208
Safety Chains...................................................... 207
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 207
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 207
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 208
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................79
Auto-Dimming Feature..................................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 79
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 80
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267 Floor Mats.........................................................211
Foot Pedals
See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 70
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................450 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 451
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 450
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................140
Fuel Consumption.......................................146 Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 147
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 147
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................142
Fuel Filter
........................................................252
Fuel Quality - E85........................................140 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 140
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........141
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................142 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 142
Fuel Shutoff....................................................214
Fuses................................................................226
Fuse Specification Chart..........................226 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........231
Power Distribution Box.................................... 226
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............129
Gauges...............................................................83 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 84
Type 1........................................................................\
83
Type 2....................................................................... 84
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 152
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information........452 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 454
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 453
Protecting Your Investment........................... 452
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 452
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Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?..................................................... 452
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................222
Getting the Services You Need................219 Away From Home............................................... 219
Global Opening...............................................79
Opening the Windows........................................ 79
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 164
Hazard Flashers
.............................................214
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 255
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 119
Head Restraints
.............................................119
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 120
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 121
Heated Seats
..................................................126
Rear Heated Seats............................................. 126
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................68
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................117 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 117
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 117
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Hill Start Assist..............................................164 Switching the System On and Off...............165
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................115
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 117
General Hints......................................................... 115
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 116
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 116
Recommended Settings for Cooling............117
Recommended Settings for Heating...........116
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................163
Home Screen
................................................382
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........237 I
Ignition Switch
...............................................135
In California (U.S. Only)............................220
Information Display Control......................68
Information Displays....................................89
General Information........................................... 89
Information Messages
.................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
All Wheel Drive................................................... 100
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 99
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 99
Battery and Charging System....................... 100
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Brake System........................................................ 101
Collision Warning System............................... 102
Doors and Locks................................................. 102
Driver Alert............................................................ 102
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 102
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 103
Lane Keeping System....................................... 103
Maintenance........................................................ 104
MyKey..................................................................... 104
Park Aid.................................................................. 105
Passenger Sensing System Message.........105
Power Steering.................................................... 106
Reminder Messages.......................................... 105
Remote Start....................................................... 106
Seats....................................................................... 106
Starting System.................................................. 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Traction Control................................................... 107
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................62
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On........................................................................\
180
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185
System Not Available....................................... 184
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................156 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 158
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 158
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires..................................................................... 157
Using Cruise Control....................................179
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 179
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 179
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.....................................286
Using Stability Control...............................168
Using Summer Tires...................................286
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
..............................................................351
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 356
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 351
Media Menu Features...................................... 354
Media Voice Commands................................. 353
System Settings................................................. 358
What's Playing?................................................. 353
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............335
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 339
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 344
Making a Call....................................................... 338
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................336
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time ........................................................................\
..... 335
Phone Options during an Active Call.........338
Phone Voice Commands................................ 336
Receiving Calls.................................................... 338
System Settings................................................. 345
Text Messaging................................................... 342
Using Traction Control...............................166 Switching the System Off............................... 166
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 166
Using a Switch..................................................... 166
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 166Using Voice Recognition............................332
Audio Voice Commands................................. 385
Climate Voice Commands............................. 386
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 332
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 389
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 388
Phone Voice Commands............................... 386
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 389
System Interaction and Feedback..............333
Voice Settings Commands............................ 390
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................222
V
Vehicle Care..................................................260 General Information......................................... 260
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Vehicle Identification Number
................302
Vehicle Storage............................................265 Battery................................................................... 266
Body........................................................................\
265
Brakes.................................................................... 266
Cooling system................................................... 266
Engine.................................................................... 265
Fuel system.......................................................... 265
General.................................................................. 265
Miscellaneous..................................................... 266
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266
Tires........................................................................\
266
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............302
Voice Control
...................................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Brake System........................................................ 86
Cruise Control....................................................... 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 86
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