climate control FORD TAURUS 2018 Owner's Guide
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Home screen display
Tile
Item
Displays the current setting of the heated or climate
controlled driver seat.
*
Driver
Heated and
Climate
Controlled
Seats
D
This icon does not display if your vehicle has hard button
controls for heated and climate controlled seats.
If your vehicle is not equipped with navigation, this option
displays under the audio information.
This map displays your current location or current route in
real time.
*
Navigation
E
When you have navigation active, you also see the next
turn and the length of time and distance to your destination.
If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains
the audio information.
* If equipped.
You can touch any of the feature displays
to access that feature.
Anytime you select the home button, the
system returns you to this screen.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
The SYNC 3 system allows you to use voice
commands, to control features like audio
and climate controls. By using voice
commands, you can keep your hands on
the wheel and your eyes on the road. You can access each feature controlled by
SYNC 3 through a variety of commands. To activate the SYNC 3 voice
commands push the voice
button on the steering wheel and
wait for the prompt.
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that it can
be the name of anything, such as artist, the
name of contact or number. The context
and the description of the command tell
you what to say for this dynamic option.
There are some commands that work for
every feature, these commands are: Action and Description
Voice Command
Brings you to the main menu.
Main Menu
Returns you to the previous screen.
Go back
Ends the voice session.
Cancel
Gives you a list of possible voice commands.
List of Commands
You can name any feature and the system gives a list of
commands available for the feature. For example, you could
say:
___ List of Commands
Phone List of Commands
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Description
Voice command
Play Song ___
Play Audiobook ___ For USB audio only, you can say the name of an
artist, album, or a genre to browse by that selec-
tion. Your system must finish indexing before this
option is available. For example you can say
"Browse The Beatles" or "Browse folk".
Browse ___
1 This option may not be available in all markets or may require a subscription.
Climate Voice Commands
You can control the temperature of the
vehicle using voice commands. ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
climate voice commands it can be the
desired degrees for the temperature
setting.
To adjust the temperature, say: Description
Voice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F
(15.5– 29.5°C).
Set Temperature ___
Phone Voice Commands
Pairing a Phone
You can use voice commands to connect
your Bluetooth enabled phone to the
system.
To pair your phone, press the voice button and when prompted, say: Description
Voice command
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairingprocess. See
Settings (page 420).
Pair Phone
Making Calls
___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for
phone voice commands it can be the name
of the contact you wish to call or the digits
you want to dial.
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You can say the following commands to access SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link:
Description
Voice command
Displays a list of traffic incidents.
Show Traffic
Displays the current weather map.
Show Weather Map
Displays a list of fuel prices.
Show Fuel Prices
Displays the 5 day weather forecast.
Show 5 Day Fore-
cast
Help
Voice Settings Commands
You can say the following commands to access the voice settings: Description
Voice command
Allows you to enter the voice settings functionality.
Voice Settings
Sets standard prompting with longer prompts.
Interaction Mode
Standard
Sets advanced prompting with shorter prompts.
Interaction Mode
Advanced
Allows the system to confirm before making a phone call.
Call Confirmation On
The system does not confirm before placing a call.
Call Confirmation Off
The system displays a short list of available commands.
Voice Command Lists On
The system does not display the list of commands.
Voice Command Lists Off
You can use the volume control to adjust
the volume of the system voice prompts.
While prompt is active, adjust the volume
control up or down to your desired setting. Note:
Depending on the current climate
control settings, the fan speed may
automatically go down while issuing voice
commands or while making and receiving
phone calls via SYNC to reduce the amount
of background noise in the vehicle. The fan
speed will automatically return to normal
operation once the voice session ends. Fan
speed can also be adjusted normally during
a voice session, simply press fan buttons (or
turn fan knob) to increase or decrease fan
speed to desired setting.
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To disable this automatic fan speed
reduction feature during voice sessions,
press and hold the climate control AC and
Recirculated air buttons simultaneously,
release and then increase fan speed within
2 seconds. To re-enable this feature, repeat
the above sequence.
ENTERTAINMENT
Message and description
Message
Sources
A
Direct Tune
B
Presets
C
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Supported USB file systems include: FAT,
exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the media
from your USB device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the
media files, provide information about the
file.
If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC 3 may classify the empty
metadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to
50,000 songs per USB device, for up to 10
devices.
CLIMATE
Climate is optional for your vehicle.
Touch the climate button on the
touchscreen to access your climate control
features. Depending on your vehicle line
and option package, your climate screen
may look different from one of the screens
shown below. Your screen may not contain
all of the features shown.
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 420). 401
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Description
Item
Callout
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
Left-hand front
seat temper-
ature:
A
Touch the heated steering wheel icon to switch the
heated steering wheel on and off (if equipped).
Heated steering
wheel:
B
A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost
options.
Defrost
C
Touch the button to maximize defrosting.
Outside air flows through the windshield
vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the
highest speed and the temperature dial
returns to the full heat position. You can
use this setting to defog or clear a thin
covering of ice from the windshield. The
heated rear window also automatically
turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Touch this button again to return to the
previous airflow selection.
MAX
Defrost:
Touch to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice. Touch again to return to the
previous airflow selection. When on,
defrost provides outside air to reduce
window fogging and distributes air through
the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents.
Defrost
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when Defrost
is on.
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation.
Select the desired temperature using the temperature
control. The system adjusts fan speed, air distribution,
air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or
recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to
maintain the desired temperature.
AUTO
D
Touch the button to switch the system on and off.
Switching off the climate control system prevents
outside air from entering the vehicle.
Power
E
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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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Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................
261
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 261
Underbody............................................................ 261
Under Hood.......................................................... 261
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................263
Cleaning the Interior...................................263
Cleaning the Wheels..................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................262
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate.............................................................401
Climate Control
............................................109
Climate Controlled Seats...........................127 Cooled Seats......................................................... 127
Heated Seats........................................................ 127
Collision Warning System..........................197 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................ 197
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 244
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................194 False Alerts........................................................... 196
Switching the System Off and On...............196
System Errors....................................................... 196
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 195
System Limitations............................................ 196
Using the System............................................... 194
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 179
Customer Assistance..................................219
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................75
Direction Indicators........................................76
Doors and Locks..............................................57
Driver Alert
......................................................186
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................
186
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39 Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 39
Driving Aids.....................................................186
Driving Hints...................................................210
Driving Through Water.................................211
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 75
E
Economical Driving
......................................210
Emission Law.................................................148 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........149
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 148
End User License Agreement..................470 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 470
Engine Block Heater....................................138 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 139
Engine Coolant Check...............................244 Adding Coolant.................................................. 244
Coolant Change................................................. 246
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 247
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 246
Recycled Coolant............................................... 245
Severe Climates................................................. 246
Engine Emission Control...........................148
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Engine Oil Check..........................................242 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 242
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................242
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................242
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................297
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 297
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................297
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
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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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Interior Mirror....................................................81
Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................215 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 215
Jump Starting....................................................... 216
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 215
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 216
K
Keyless Entry...................................................60
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 60
Keyless Starting
.............................................135
Ignition Modes..................................................... 136
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lane Keeping System.................................187 Switching the System On and Off...............188
Lighting Control
...............................................73
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 73
Lighting...............................................................73 General Information............................................ 73
Load Carrying
...............................................200
Load Limit......................................................200
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 204
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 200
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 58
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry................................................. 60
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 57
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside...........57
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........58 Power Door Locks.................................................
57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 59
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 59
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
M
Maintenance..................................................237 General Information.......................................... 237
Manual Climate Control............................109
Media Hub......................................................329
Memory Function
..........................................124
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 125
Saving a Preset Position.................................. 124
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 89
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................117
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof...........................................................82 Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 82
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................299
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec............300
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................301
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation.....................................................409 cityseeker.............................................................. 416
Destination Mode................................................ 411
Map Mode............................................................ 409
Navigation Map Updates................................. 417
Navigation Menu................................................. 414
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 417
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 416
Waypoints............................................................. 415
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