Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
Have a look at the manual Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 41 Ford manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Power Window Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage Compartment Release Panic AlarmEngine Oil Engine CoolantEngine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When HotBattery Avoid Smoking, Flames, or SparksBattery Acid Explosive GasFan Warning Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid LevelMAX MIN Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air FilterJack Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 11 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster shown, optional cluster similar Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. Note:Some warning lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicator lights and will illuminate in the message center. These lights function the same as the other warning lights. Service engine soon:The “service engine soon” indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “Service engine soon” light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds theService engine soonlight blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See theReadiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. Instrument Cluster 12 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light:To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Anti-lock brake system:If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. P! BRAKE ABS Instrument Cluster 13 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Airbag readiness:If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to on, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will sound when there is a malfunction in the indicator light. Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to theSeating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime feature. Charging system (RTT): Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component. Engine oil pressure (RTT): Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. Engine coolant temperature (RTT):Displays when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Low fuel (RTT):Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty. Refer toFuel gauge in this chapter. Instrument Cluster 14 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Low washer fluid (RTT): Illuminates when the washer level in the washer fluid reservoir is low. Door ajar (RTT):Illuminates in the message center display when the ignition is in the run position and any door is open. Trunk ajar (RTT):Illuminates in the message center display when the ignition is in the run position and the trunk is open. AdvanceTrac/Traction Control™:Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac/Traction Control™ is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to theDrivingchapter for more information. AdvanceTrac/Traction Control™ off light:Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac/Traction Control™ has been disabled by the driver. Refer to theDrivingchapter for more information. Overdrive cancel and grade assist (if equipped):Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned on, refer to theDrivingchapter. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For OFF Instrument Cluster 15 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) (if equipped):Illuminates when ACC is engaged while following a vehicle. Refer toAdaptive cruise controlin theDriver Controls chapter for more information. Speed control:Illuminates when the speed control is engaged or when the ACC is engaged without following a vehicle. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged or when the ACC is activated. Anti-theft system:Flashes when the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft System has been activated. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Turn signal:Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams:Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Heads up display (if equipped): A red bar will illuminate on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system. It will also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. See theDriving chapter for more information. Instrument Cluster 16 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. GAUGES Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge:Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”).If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Instrument Cluster 17 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer toFilling the tankin the Maintenance and Specificationschapter for more information. Tachometer:Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Odometer:Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer toMessage centerin the Instrument clusterchapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. Trip odometer:SeeTRIP A/B underMessage centerin this chapter. Instrument Cluster 18 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle’s message center allows you to configure/personalize certain vehicle options to suit your needs. The message center is also capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with an informational message followed by a long indicator chime. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Info Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold RESET until it resets. Refer toUNITSlater in this section to switch the display from Metric to English. MYKEY MILES (km) (If programmed) For more information, refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Security chapter. MILES (km) TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It will return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles (0 km) miles to empty. Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km). This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. AVG MPG (L/100km) Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. Instrument Cluster 19 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled), your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: •Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up •Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations •Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another •Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. For more information refer toEssentials of good fuel economyin the Maintenance and Specificationschapter. MPG (L/km) This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from↓ poor economy to↑excellent economy. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows↓, one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. TIMER Timer displays the trip elapsed drive time. To operate, do the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets. Blank Screen The message center display will be blank after cycling through all of the Info menu items. Instrument Cluster 20 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)