battery FORD TAURUS 2018 Repair Manual

Interior Mirror....................................................81
Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
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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
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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
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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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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........455
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 455
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 456
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................243
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 242
Opening and Closing the Hood...............237 Closing the Hood............................................... 238
Opening the Hood.............................................. 237
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................223
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........224
Overhead Console........................................134
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Parking Aids....................................................170 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Parking Brake.................................................164
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64 SecuriLock®........................................................... 64
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Pedals
.................................................................70
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone..............................................................404 During a Phone Call.......................................... 407
Making Calls....................................................... 406
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 404
Phone Menu........................................................ 405
Receiving Calls.................................................... 407
Smartphone Connectivity............................. 408
Text Messaging.................................................. 408
Post-Crash Alert System
............................217
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 57
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 123
Power Lumbar...................................................... 123
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................252 Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 79
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 291
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Rear Parking Aid
............................................170
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 171
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................127
Rear Seats
.......................................................125
Split-folding Rear Seat..................................... 125
Rear View Camera........................................175 Using the Rear View Camera System.........176
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 175
Recommended Towing Weights...........206
Refueling..........................................................144 Refueling System Overview........................... 144
Refueling System Warning............................. 146
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 144
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 46
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 47
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start......................................................... 49
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Remote Start..................................................118 Automatic Settings............................................. 118
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............264
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................50
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................224
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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
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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
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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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