child restraint FORD TAURUS 2019 Owner's Manual

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
Children and Airbags
WARNING: Airbags can kill or
injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front
of an active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back. Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash. FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM WARNING:
Even with Advanced
Restraints Systems, children 12 and
under should be properly restrained in a
rear seating position. Failure to follow
this could seriously increase the risk of
injury or death. WARNING: Sitting improperly out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take off weight from the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
front passenger sensing system, resulting
in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright against your seatback,
with your feet on the floor. WARNING:
Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system which could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
This system works with sensors that are
part of the front passenger seat and safety
belt to detect the presence of a
properly-seated occupant and determine
if the front passenger frontal airbag should
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The front passenger sensing system uses
a passenger airbag status indicator that
will illuminate indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either ON
(enabled) or OFF (disabled).
The indicator lamp is located in the center
stack of the instrument panel.
Note:
The passenger airbag status indicator
OFF and ON indicator lamps will illuminate
for a short period of time when the ignition
is first turned on to confirm it is functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied, or a
rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing
child restraint, or a booster seat is
detected. Even with this technology,
parents are strongly encouraged to
always properly restrain children in the rear
seat. The sensor also turns off the
passenger front airbag and seat-mounted
side airbag when the passenger seat is
empty.
• When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the
passenger airbag status indicator will
illuminate the OFF lamp and stay lit to
remind you that the front passenger
frontal airbag is disabled.
• If the child restraint has been installed
and the passenger airbag status
indicator illuminates the ON lamp, then
turn the vehicle off, remove the child
restraint from the vehicle and reinstall
the restraint following the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size
is sitting properly in the front passenger
seat.
•
When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the
passenger airbag status indicator will
illuminate the ON lamp and remain
illuminated.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the airbag off indicator
lamp is lit, it is possible that the person is
not sitting properly in the seat. If this
happens:
• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person
to place the seatback in the full upright
position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person ’s legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger ’s frontal airbag.
• If the indicator OFF lamp remains lit
even after this, the person should be
advised to ride in the rear seat.
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Passenger airbag
Passenger airbag status
indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Lit
Empty
ON: Unlit Disabled
OFF: Lit
Child
ON: Unlit Enabled
OFF: Unlit
Adult
ON: Lit
Note: When the passenger airbag status
indicator OFF light is illuminated, the
passenger (seat mounted) side airbag may
be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag
deployment injuries.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on safety belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased. Make sure the front passenger sensing
system is operating properly. See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page 44).
Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle immediately to
an authorized dealer. If it is necessary to modify an advanced
front airbag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact the Ford
Customer Relationship Center. See
Getting the Services You Need
(page
216).
SIDE AIRBAGS WARNING:
Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks
(of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a
deploying airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING:
Do not use accessory
seat covers. The use of accessory seat
covers may prevent the deployment of
the side airbags and increase the risk of
injury in an accident. WARNING:
Do not lean your head
on the door. The side airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the side of the
seatback.
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WARNING: All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury,
do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag. WARNING:
If a supplementary
restraint system component has
deployed, it will not function again. Have
the system and associated components
inspected as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
The Safety Canopy deploys during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above each row of
seats. In certain sideways crashes or
rollover events, the Safety Canopy will be
activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events. The system consists of the following:
•
Safety Canopy curtain airbags above
the trim panels over the front and rear
side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness
indicator. See
Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 44).
Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
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INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. A rear center
passenger or raised rear center head
restraint may also block light from reaching
the sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R). SUN VISORS Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
MOONROOF
(If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not let children play
with the moonroof or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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Breaking-In.....................................................207
Bulb Specification Chart...........................307
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................298
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 301
Specifications..................................................... 299
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................302
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 306
Specifications..................................................... 303
Capacities and Specifications................293
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Catalytic Converter
......................................146
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 147
Center Console
..............................................130
Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 252
High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps........252
LED Lamps........................................................... 253
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 253
Changing a Fuse...........................................232 Fuses....................................................................... 232
Changing a Road Wheel............................287 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 287
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 288
Changing the 12V Battery.........................248 Battery Management System...................... 250
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................251
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 251
Checking MyKey System Status...............53 MyKey Distance..................................................... 53
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 53
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 53
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................250
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................34 Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Cleaning Products
.......................................255
Materials............................................................... 255
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................255 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 256
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 256
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 256
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 256
Underbody........................................................... 256
Under Hood......................................................... 256
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Mirrors.................................................................... 258
Cleaning the Wheels..................................260
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................257
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate.............................................................391 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................393
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........391
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 391
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........393
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 391
Setting the Temperature................................. 391
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................391
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 392
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 393
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 392
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 391
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 392
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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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