Name: Ford Taurus 2015
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November 2014

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Owner’s Manual

Taurus

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2015 TAURUS Owner’s Manual

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2015 TAURUS Owner’s Manual

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- Table of Contents4
- Table of Contents6
- Table of Contents8
  - Protecting the Environment10
Introduction10
- Symbol Glossary11
- Data Recording13
- Service Data Recording13
- Event Data Recording13
- California Proposition 6515
- Perchlorate Material15
- Ford Credit15
- Replacement Parts Recommendation15
- Collision Repairs16
- Special Instructions16
- Mobile Communications Equipment17
- Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information17
- General Information18
Child Safety18
- Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children19
- Child Seat Positioning20
- Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children21
- Booster Seats22
  - Types of Booster Seats23
  - Child Seats25
- Installing Child Seats25
- Child Safety Locks33
- Principles of Operation34
Safety Belts34
- Fastening the Safety Belts36
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment39
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime39
- Conditions of Operation39
- Safety Belt-Minder40
- Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature41
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance42
Personal Safety System43
- How Does the Personal Safety System Work?43
Supplementary Restraints System44
- Sos Post-Crash Alert System45
- Driver and Passenger Airbags46
  - Children and Airbags47
  - Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment47
- Front Passenger Sensing System48
- Side Airbags52
- Safety Canopy Curtain Airbags53
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator55
- Airbag Disposal56
Keys and Remote Control57
- General Information on Radio Frequencies57
- Intelligent Access57
- Remote Control58
  - Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)58
  - Intelligent Access Key58
- Keys58
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control64
  - Non-Configurable Settings65
  - Configurable Settings65
- Settings, Mykey65
- Remote Start, Mykey68
- Troubleshooting, Mykey68
- Locking and Unlocking69
- Trunk Release76
  - From Inside Your Vehicle76
  - Vehicles with Intelligent Access76
- Interior Luggage Compartment Release77
- Anti-Theft Alarm81
  - Arming the Alarm81
  - Disarming the Alarm81
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel82
- Steering Wheel Controls84
- Adjustable Pedals87
- Windshield Wipers88
- Rain-Sensing Wipers88
Wipers and Washers88
- Windshield Washers89
- Lighting Control90
  - High Beams90
  - Headlamp Flasher90
- Autolamps91
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer92
- Headlamp Exit Delay92
- Daytime Running Lamps93
- Automatic High Beam Control93
- Activating the System94
- Direction Indicators95
- Manually Overriding the System95
- Interior Lamps96
  - Front Row Map Lamps96
  - Rear Dome/Reading Lamps96
- Power Windows97
Windows and Mirrors97
- Accessory Delay98
- Bounce-Back (One-Touch up or down Windows Only)98
- Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature98
- Window Lock98
- Exterior Mirrors99
- Sun Visors101
- Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror102
- Sunshade102
- Bounce-Back103
- Moonroof103
  - Opening and Closing the Moonroof103
  - Venting the Moonroof103
- Gauges104
Instrument Cluster104
- Fuel Gauge105
- Low Fuel Reminder105
- Warning Lamps and Indicators106
- Audible Warnings and Indicators111
- Information Messages123
  - Message Indicators123
  - Manual Climate Control132
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning132
- Automatic Climate Control133
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control133
- Cabin Air Filter141
- Rear Window Defroster141
  - Automatic Settings142
  - Manual Climate Systems142
- Remote Start142
- Sitting in the Correct Position143
Seats143
- Head Restraints144
  - Rear Seat Center Head Restraint145
  - Tilting Head Restraints146
- Front Manual Seats146
  - Recline Adjustment147
  - Lumbar Adjustment147
- Power Seats148
  - Power Lumbar149
  - Multi-Contour Active Motion Seat149
- Memory Function150
  - Programming a Memory Position150
  - Recalling a Memory Position150
- Heated Seats151
  - Recalling a Memory Position with the Remote Control151
  - Climate Controlled Seats152
- Heated and Ventilated Seats152
Universal Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)157
- Universal Garage Door Opener158
- Erasing the Function Button Codes159
- Reprogramming a Single Button159
- Programming Homelink to a Genie Intellicode 2 Garage Door Opener159
- Programing the Transmitters160
- Programming Homelink to the Genie Intellicode Garage Door Opener Motor161
- Clearing a Homelink Device161
Auxiliary Power Points162
- Locations162
Storage Compartments163
- Center Console163
- Overhead Console164
Starting and Stopping the Engine165
- Ignition Switch166
- Engine Block Heater171
Fuel and Refueling173
- Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Engines)175
- Choosing the Right Fuel with a Flex Fuel Vehicle175
- Fuel Quality175
- Octane Recommendations176
- Running out of Fuel176
- Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container177
- Refueling178
- Fuel Consumption181
Transmission Automatic Transmission185
- Selectshift Automatic Transmission186
- Paddle Shifters186
- Brake-Shift Interlock187
- Upshift to Recommended Shift Speeds According to the Following Chart187
- Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning189
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow189
- Using Your All Wheel Drive (AWD) System190
All-Wheel Drive (if Equipped)190
- Driving in Special Conditions with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)191
- Basic Operating Principles in Special Conditions191
- If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement191
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck192
- Emergency Maneuvers192
- Sand193
- Mud and Water193
- Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain194
- Driving on Snow and Ice195
- Maintenance and Modifications196
Brakes197
- Brake over Accelerator197
- Brake Assist197
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes198
- Parking Brake198
Traction Control199
- Using Traction Control199
- System Indicator Lights and Messages199
Stability Control200
- Using Advancetrac202
Parking Aids203
- Sensing System203
- Using the Rear Sensing System204
- Active Park Assist205
- Using Cruise Control214
  - Canceling the Set Speed215
  - Changing the Set Speed215
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control215
Driving Aids223
- Resetting the System224
- System Display224
- Lane Keeping System225
- Driving Aids228
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)229
- Collision Warning System234
Load Carrying239
- Cargo Net239
- Vehicle Loading239
- Trailer Towing247
- Wrecker Towing251
  - Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels252
  - Emergency Towing252
- Recreational Towing252
- Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L Engine253
Driving Hints254
- Breaking-In254
- Economical Driving254
- Driving through Water255
- Floor Mats256
Roadside Emergencies258
- Getting Roadside Assistance258
- Hazard Warning Flashers260
- Fuel Shutoff260
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch260
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle261
Customer Assistance264
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)271
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)271
- Changing a Fuse272
- Fuse Specification Chart272
Maintenance281
- Working with the Engine off281
- Working with the Engine on281
- Opening and Closing the Hood282
- 3.5L V6 Engine283
- Under Hood Overview283
- Engine Oil Check287
- Engine Oil Dipstick287
  - Adding Engine Oil288
  - Checking the Engine Coolant288
- Engine Coolant Check288
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check294
- Brake Fluid Check298
  - Power Steering Fluid Check298
  - Changing the Vehicle Battery299
- Fuel Filter299
- Washer Fluid Check299
  - Battery Relearn300
  - Battery Management System301
- Checking the Wiper Blades302
- Adjusting the Headlamps305
- Vertical Aim Adjustment305
- Changing a Bulb306
- Bulb Specification Chart310
- Replacing Supplemental Park Lamp Bulbs310
Vehicle Care311
- Cleaning Products311
- Cleaning the Exterior311
- Waxing313
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage313
- Cleaning the Engine313
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades314
- Cleaning the Interior315
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens315
- Cleaning Leather Seats316
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels317
- Vehicle Storage318
- Removing Vehicle from Storage320
Wheels and Tires321
- Tire Care321
- Using Summer Tires336
- Using Snow Chains337
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)338
- Changing a Road Wheel342
- Temporary Mobility Kit349
- Technical Specifications359
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications359
Capacities and Specifications360
- Engine Specifications360
- Engine Drivebelt Routing361
- Part Numbers367
- Vehicle Identification Number367
- Vehicle Certification Label368
- Transmission Code Designation369
Accessories370
- Exterior Style370
- Interior Style370
- Lifestyle370
Extended Service Plan372
- Rental Car Reimbursement372
- Transferable Coverage373
- Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors375
- CD and CD Player Information375
Audio System375
- MP3 Track and Folder Structure376
- Myford System377
- Menu Structure379
- Am/Fm/CD Premium Audio System382
- Am/Fm/CD Sony Audio System383
- Hd Radio Information384
- Satellite Radio Channels388
- Satellite Radio Information388
- Auxiliary Input Jack390
- Media Hub392
- Usb Port392
Sync393
- Driving Restrictions394
- SYNC Owner Account394
- Privacy Information395
- When Using SYNC395
- Initiating a Voice Session396
- System Interaction and Feedback396
- Using Voice Recognition396
- Adjusting the Interaction Level397
- Helpful Hints397
- Pairing a Phone for the First Time398
- Using Sync with Your Phone398
- Pairing Subsequent Phones399
- Phone Voice Commands399
- Making Calls401
- Phone Book Commands401
- Phone Options During an Active Call401
- Receiving Calls401
- Accessing Features through the Phone Menu403
- Text Messaging404
- Receiving a Text Message405
- Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages405
- Pre-Defined Text Message Options406
- Accessing Your Phone Settings407
- Bluetooth Devices Menu Options409
- Advanced Menu Options411
- 911 Assist412
  - Sync Applications and Services412
  - Setting 911 Assist on413
  - In the Event of a Crash414
  - 911 Assist May Not Work if415
  - 911 Assist Privacy Notice415
- Vehicle Health Report415
  - SYNC Services417
  - Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice417
  - Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Phone Menu418
  - Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands418
  - Receiving Turn-By-Turn Directions419
  - Disconnecting from SYNC Services420
  - SYNC Services Quick Tips420
  - SYNC Applink421
  - To Access Using the Media Menu421
  - To Access Using the Navigation Screen421
  - To Access Using the Phone Menu421
  - Connecting Your Digital Media Player Via the USB Port422
  - To Access Using Voice Commands422
  - Using Sync with Your Media Player422
  - Media Voice Commands423
  - What’s Playing?423
  - Voice Command Guide424
  - Media Menu Features425
  - Accessing Your Play Menu427
  - System Settings429
Myford Touch® (if Equipped)441
- Home443
- Settings443
- Using the Touch-Sensitive Controls on Your System444
- Using Your Steering Wheel Controls444
- Cleaning the Touchscreen Display445
- Safety Information445
- Support445
- Speed-Restricted Features446
- Accessing/Adjusting Modes through Right Vehicle Information Display448
- Audio Sources and Memory Presets449
- Voice Recognition449
- Listening to Music453
- Phone Features474
- Information Menu481
- Settings493
- Climate Features506
- Climate Control Voice Commands508
- Navigation System509
Appendices528
- Description of Other Rights and Limitations529
Scheduled Maintenance547
- Oils, Fluids and Flushing549
- Owner Checks and Services549
- Multi-Point Inspection550
- Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor552
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log552
Index564

Brand	Ford
Model	Taurus 2015
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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