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2014 TAURUS Owner’s Manual

EG1J 19A321 AA

October 2013

Second Printing

Owner’s Manual

Taurus

Litho in U.S.A.

2014 TAURUS Owner’s Manual

fordowner.com ford.ca

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Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- Table of Contents4
- Table of Contents6
- Table of Contents8
Introduction10
Child Safety18
- Child Seat Positioning20
- Booster Seats22
- Installing Child Seats25
- Child Safety Locks32
Safety Belts33
- Fastening the Safety Belts35
- Safety Belt Height Adjustment38
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime38
- Safety Belt-Minder39
- Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance41
Personal Safety System42
Supplementary Restraints System43
- Driver and Passenger Airbags45
- Front Passenger Sensing System46
- Side Airbags50
- Safety Canopy Curtain Airbags52
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator54
- Airbag Disposal55
Keys and Remote Control56
- General Information on Radio Frequencies56
- Remote Control57
- Keys57
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control63
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Mykey64
- Settings, Mykey64
- Creating65
- Clearing66
- System Status66
- Remote Start, Mykey67
- Troubleshooting, Mykey67
Locks69
- Locking and Unlocking69
- Securicode™ Keyless Entry Keypad73
- Displaying Factory-Set Code with Integrated Keyhead Transmitters75
- Trunk Release76
- Interior Luggage Compartment Release77
Security78
- Securilock® Passive Anti-Theft System78
- Anti-Theft Alarm81
Steering Wheel82
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel82
- Steering Wheel Controls84
Pedals87
- Adjustable Pedals87
Wipers and Washers88
- Windshield Wipers88
- Rain-Sensing Wipers88
- Windshield Washers89
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Lighting90
- Lighting Control90
- Autolamps91
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer91
- Headlamp Exit Delay92
- Daytime Running Lamps92
- Automatic High Beam Control93
- Direction Indicators95
- Interior Lamps95
Windows and Mirrors97
- Power Windows97
- Exterior Mirrors99
- Interior Mirrors101
- Sun Visors101
- Sunshade102
- Moonroof103
Instrument Cluster104
- Gauges104
- Warning Lamps and Indicators105
- Audible Warnings and Indicators110
- Information Displays111
Information Displays Controls111
- Trip Computer115
- Information Messages122
Climate Control131
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control133
- Rear Window Defroster140
- Cabin Air Filter141
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Seats143
- Sitting in the Correct Position143
- Head Restraints144
- Front Manual Seats147
- Power Seats148
- Memory Function150
- Heated Seats151
- Heated and Ventilated Seats152
Universal Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)157
- Homelink® Wireless Control System157
Auxiliary Power Points162
Storage Compartments163
- Center Console163
- Overhead Console164
Starting and Stopping the Engine165
- Ignition Switch166
- Engine Block Heater171
Fuel and Refueling173
- Fuel Quality174
- Running out of Fuel176
- Refueling177
- Fuel Consumption180
Transmission184
- Automatic Transmission184
All-Wheel Drive (if Equipped)189
- All Wheel Drive189
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Brakes196
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes197
- Parking Brake197
Traction Control198
Stability Control199
- Advancetrac201
Parking Aids202
- Sensing System202
- Active Park Assist204
- Rear-View Camera System209
Cruise Control213
- Using Cruise Control213
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control214
Driving Aids223
- Driver Alert223
- Lane Keeping System225
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert229
- (Cta)229
- Collision Warning System234
- Steering237
Load Carrying239
- Cargo Net239
- Vehicle Loading239
Towing247
- Trailer Towing247
- Wrecker Towing251
- Recreational Towing252
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Driving Hints254
- Economical Driving254
- Driving through Water255
- Floor Mats256
Roadside Emergencies257
- Getting Roadside Assistance257
- Hazard Warning Flashers258
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch258
- Jump-Starting the Vehicle259
Customer Assistance262
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)269
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)269
Fuses270
- Changing a Fuse270
- Fuse Specification Chart271
Maintenance279
- General Information279
- Opening and Closing the Hood280
- Under Hood Overview281
- Engine Oil Dipstick285
- Engine Oil Check285
- Engine Coolant Check286
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check291
- Brake Fluid Check296
- Fuel Filter296
- Washer Fluid Check296
- Battery297
- Checking the Wiper Blades299
- Air Filter(S)299
- Adjusting the Headlamps301
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- Changing a Bulb303
- Bulb Specification Chart307
Vehicle Care308
- Cleaning Products308
- Cleaning the Exterior308
- Waxing310
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage310
- Cleaning the Engine310
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades311
- Cleaning the Interior312
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens312
- Cleaning Leather Seats313
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels314
- Vehicle Storage314
Wheels and Tires317
- Tire Care317
- Using Summer Tires332
- Using Snow Chains332
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)333
- Changing a Road Wheel337
- Temporary Mobility Kit344
- Technical Specifications352
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque352
Capacities and Specifications353
- Part Numbers360
- Vehicle Identification Number361
- Vehicle Certification Label362
- Transmission Code Designation362
Accessories363
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Ford Extended Service Plan365
Audio System368
- Myford® SYSTEM370
- Satellite Radio Information380
- Auxiliary Input Jack383
- USB Port385
Sync386
- Pairing Your Phone for the First Time391
- Assist406
- Vehicle Health Report409
Myford Touch® (if Equipped)433
- Infotainment Display440
- Voice Recognition441
- Listening to Music445
- Phone Features466
- Information Menu473
- Settings485
- Climate Features497
- Navigation System500
Appendices511
Scheduled Maintenance Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log535
Index547
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Model	Taurus
Category	Automobile
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