brake FORD TAURUS 2019 Owners Manual

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A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 105
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 160
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 161
Accessories....................................................438 Exterior Style....................................................... 438
Interior Style........................................................ 438
Lifestyle................................................................. 438
Peace of Mind..................................................... 438
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............177
Active Park Assist.........................................168 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 170
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........171
Troubleshooting the System........................... 171
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 169
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................251
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 252
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 251
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 105
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............253
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................153
Ambient Lighting............................................73
Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 73
Changing the Color.............................................. 73
Switching Ambient Lighting Off...................... 73
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 73
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices...................................................460 Apps
.................................................................407
........................................................................\
.......... 407
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 409
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............84 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 84
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 84
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 84
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................84
Audio Control..................................................64 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 64
Audio Input Jack
............................................318
Audio System...............................................308 General Information......................................... 308
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System...........................................................315
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 315
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 315
Changing Radio Stations................................. 315
Selecting the Audio Modes............................. 315
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........315
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 316
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
........................................................................\
314
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 314
Changing Radio Stations................................. 314
Ejecting the CD.................................................... 314
Inserting a CD....................................................... 314
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........314
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 314
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........309 Accessing the Auxiliary Media
Sources............................................................ 309
Accessing the Clock Settings......................... 310
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 310
Accessing the Phone Features...................... 310
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 310
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 310
Changing Radio Stations................................. 310
Ejecting the CD..................................................... 311
Listening to a CD.................................................. 311
Listening to Satellite Radio.............................. 311
Listening to the Radio........................................ 311
Menu Structure..................................................... 311
Muting the Audio.................................................. 311
Playing or Pausing Media.................................. 311
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Switching the Audio Unit On and Off...........311
Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................... 311
Using the Display Control................................. 311
Using the Number Block................................... 311
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 70
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System......................106
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 106
Setting the Temperature................................. 106
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............106
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 107
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 107
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
107
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 106
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
107
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................109
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 109
Setting the Temperature................................. 109
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............109
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 109
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 109
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 110
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
110
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 109
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
110
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: SYNC...................................................107
Directing the Air................................................... 107
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 107
Setting the Temperature.................................. 107
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............108
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 108
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 108Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 108
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 108
Automatic High Beam Control...................71 Switching the System On and Off.................. 72
Automatic Transmission
...........................149
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................. 151
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 150
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 151
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 149
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............244
6F50/6F55 Transmission.............................. 244
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Power Points
................................129
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 129
Locations............................................................... 129
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 153
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 248
Blind Spot Information System..............189 Switching the System Off and On...............190
System Errors...................................................... 190
System Limitations........................................... 190
Using the System............................................... 189
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........189
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 24
Brake Fluid Check.........................................247
Brakes...............................................................160 General Information.......................................... 160
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Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec.........................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 293
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 294
Entertainment...............................................381 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 382
Apps....................................................................... 390
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 389
CD (If equipped)................................................ 388
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 385
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Sources.................................................................. 382
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 390
USB Ports............................................................. 390
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..........................204 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 205
Hitches.................................................................. 204
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 205
Safety Chains...................................................... 204
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 204
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 204
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 205
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors.................................................75
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 76
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 76
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 75
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 75
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 76
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 76
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 75
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 76
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30 Flat Tire
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Floor Mats
......................................................208
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 66
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................440 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 441
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 440
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling.......................................136
Fuel Consumption
........................................143
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 143
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 143
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 143
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................138
Fuel Filter........................................................248
Fuel Quality - E85........................................136 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 136
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 137
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................138 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 138
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................211
Fuses.................................................................223
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 228
Power Distribution Box.................................... 223
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges................................................................79 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 80
Information Display............................................ 80
Type 1........................................................................\
. 79
Type 2....................................................................... 80
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 149
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General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information.......442 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 444
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 443
Protecting Your Investment........................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 442
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 442
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................219
Getting the Services You Need................216 Away From Home............................................... 216
Global Opening...............................................75
Opening the Windows........................................ 75
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Flashers..............................................211
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 251
Headlamp Exit Delay
......................................71
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 114
Head Restraints
..............................................114
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 115
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 116
Heated Exterior Mirrors
................................112
Heated Rear Window...................................112
Heated Seats
...................................................121
Rear Heated Seats.............................................. 122
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................65
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 105
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Switching the System On and Off...............162
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 162
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
General Hints........................................................ 110
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 111
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling............112 Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................161
Home Screen.................................................373
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........234
I
Ignition Switch................................................131
In California (U.S. Only)..............................217
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays.....................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Information Messages
.................................94
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 94
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
95
All Wheel Drive..................................................... 96
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 95
Automatic High Beam Control........................ 95
Battery and Charging System......................... 96
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 97
Brake System......................................................... 97
Collision Warning System................................. 98
Doors and Locks................................................... 98
Driver Alert.............................................................. 98
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 98
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 99
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance........................................................ 100
MyKey..................................................................... 100
Park Aid................................................................... 101
Passenger Sensing System Message..........101
Power Steering.................................................... 102
Reminder Messages........................................... 101
Remote Start........................................................ 102
Seats....................................................................... 102
Starting System.................................................. 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 103
Transmission........................................................ 103
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
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Moonroof............................................................77
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............78
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 78
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............294
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................295
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Navigation......................................................399 cityseeker............................................................. 406
Destination Mode............................................... 401
Map Mode............................................................ 399
Navigation Map Updates................................ 407
Navigation Menu............................................... 404
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 407
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 406
Waypoints............................................................ 405
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 445
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 446
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................239
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 238
Opening and Closing the Hood..............234 Closing the Hood............................................... 235
Opening the Hood............................................. 234
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................221
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........221
Overhead Console.......................................130
P
Parking Aids
....................................................167
Principle of Operation....................................... 167
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62 SecuriLock®........................................................... 62
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62Pedals................................................................66
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System
™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Phone...............................................................393 During a Phone Call.......................................... 397
Making Calls........................................................ 396
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 393
Phone Menu........................................................ 394
Receiving Calls.................................................... 397
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 398
Text Messaging.................................................. 398
Post-Crash Alert System...........................214
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 55
Power Seats.....................................................117 Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 119
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 119
Power Steering Fluid Check....................248
Power Windows
..............................................74
Accessory Delay.................................................... 75
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 74
One-Touch Down................................................. 74
One-Touch Up....................................................... 74
Window Lock.......................................................... 75
Protecting the Environment........................14
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................167 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 168
Rear Seat Armrest........................................130
Rear Seats
........................................................121
Split-folding Rear Seat...................................... 121
Rear View Camera
........................................172
Using the Rear View Camera System..........173
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 172
Recommended Towing Weights...........203
Refueling.........................................................140 Refueling System Overview........................... 140
Refueling System Warning.............................. 142
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 141
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Climate Voice Commands..............................
376
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 323
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 379
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 378
Phone Voice Commands................................ 376
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 379
System Interaction and Feedback..............324
Voice Settings Commands............................ 380
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................219
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................255
General Information......................................... 255
Vehicle Certification Label.......................297
Vehicle Identification Number...............296
Vehicle Storage............................................260 Battery.................................................................... 261
Body....................................................................... 260
Brakes..................................................................... 261
Cooling system.................................................... 261
Engine..................................................................... 261
Fuel system........................................................... 261
General.................................................................. 260
Miscellaneous...................................................... 261
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 261
Tires........................................................................\
. 261
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............296
Voice Control
...................................................64
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81 Adaptive Cruise Control...................................... 81
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 81
Automatic High Beam Control......................... 81
Battery....................................................................... 81
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 81
Brake System.......................................................... 81
Cruise Control........................................................ 82
Direction Indicator................................................ 82
Door Ajar.................................................................. 82
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 82Engine Oil................................................................
82
Fasten Seatbelt..................................................... 82
Front Airbag............................................................ 82
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 82
Heads Up Display................................................. 82
High Beam.............................................................. 82
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 82
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 83
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 83
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 83
Parking Lamps...................................................... 83
Powertrain Fault................................................... 83
Service Engine Soon........................................... 83
Stability Control................................................... 84
Stability Control Off............................................ 84
Washer Fluid Check....................................248
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Waxing..............................................................257
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 287
Wheels and Tires
.........................................263
General Information......................................... 263
Technical Specifications.................................. 291
Windows and Mirrors....................................74
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 67
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................250
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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