Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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Ford Extended Service Plan 371 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
A Accessory delay ..........................82 Adaptive Cruise Control .............86 AdvanceTrac ..............................244 AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........248 Air cleaner filter ...............357–359 Air conditioning ....................48, 51 automatic temperature control system ..........................53 manual heating and air conditioning system .................48 Airbag supplemental restraint system ................171–172, 180, 182 and child safety seats ............173 description ..............172, 180, 182 disposal ....................................186 driver airbag ............174, 181, 183 indicator light .................180, 185 operation .................174, 181, 183 passenger airbag .....174, 181, 183 side airbag ...............................180 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................269 Ambient mood/lighting ...............66 AM/FM .........................................30 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................336 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................242 Anti-theft system ..............129, 137 arming the system ..................138 disarming a triggered system .....................................139 triggering .................................139 Audio system (see Radio) .........30Automatic transaxle fluid, refill capacities ..............360 fluid, specification ..................360 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive .........................251, 254 fluid, adding ............................355 fluid, checking ........................355 Selectshift (SST) ....................255 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....39 B Battery .......................................334 acid, treating emergencies .....334 jumping a disabled battery ....304 maintenance-free ....................334 replacement, specifications ...359 servicing ..................................334 Belt-Minder.............................167 Blind Spot Information System .......................................263 Booster seats .............................199 Brakes ........................................241 anti-lock ...................................242 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................242 fluid, checking and adding ....355 fluid, refill capacities ..............360 fluid, specifications .................360 lubricant specifications ..........360 parking ....................................243 shift interlock ..........................250 Bulbs ............................................67 C Capacities for refilling fluids ....360 Car2U garage door opener .......102 Cargo cover .................................82 Index 372 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Cargo net ...................................108 CD ................................................30 Cell phone use ..............................8 Changing a tire .........................287 Child safety seats ......................190 attaching with tether straps .......................................197 in front seat ............................190 in rear seat ..............................190 LATCH .....................................194 recommendations ...................188 Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................199 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............320 instrument panel ....................322 interior .....................................323 plastic parts ............................321 washing ....................................318 waxing .....................................319 wheels ......................................319 wiper blades ............................321 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......................48, 51, 53 Clock adjust AM/FM .......................................31 Collision Warning System .........260 Compass, electronic ....................76 calibration .................................77 set zone adjustment .................76 Console overhead ....................................75 Controls power seat ...............................145 steering column ........................95 Coolant checking and adding ..............336refill capacities ................340, 360 specifications ..........................360 Cross Traffic Alert ....................263 Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................84 Cupholder(s) .............................156 Customer Assistance ................277 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................369 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................315 Getting roadside assistance ...277 Getting the service you need .........................................311 Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................316 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................315 D Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................63 Defrost rear window and rearview mirrors .......................................51 windshield ...........................51, 53 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................355 engine oil .................................331 Doors central unlocking ....................112 Driving under special conditions ..........................271, 274 sand .........................................272 snow and ice ...........................275 through water .................273, 276 E Electronic message center .........19 Index 373 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................304 running out of fuel .........303, 347 Emission control system ..........351 Engine ........................................363 cleaning ...................................320 coolant .....................................336 fail-safe cooling .......................341 idle speed control ...................334 lubrication specifications .......360 refill capacities ........................360 service points ..................328–329 Engine block heater .................240 Engine oil ..................................331 change oil soon warning, message center .......................331 checking and adding ..............331 dipstick ....................................331 filter, specifications ........333, 359 recommendations ...................333 refill capacities ........................360 specifications ..........................360 Event data recording ....................7 Exhaust fumes ..........................239 F Fail safe cooling ........................341 Fleet MyKey programming ......134 Fluid capacities .........................360 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road .......................270 Fuel ............................................342 calculating fuel economy ............................21, 348 cap ...........................................344 capacity ...................................360 choosing the right fuel ...........345comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................351 detergent in fuel .....................346 filler funnel .............................347 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................342, 344, 348 filter, specifications ........342, 359 improving fuel economy ........348 octane rating ...................346, 363 quality ......................................346 running out of fuel .........303, 347 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................342 Fuses ..........................................279 G Garage door opener ....................97 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............344 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................348 Gauges .........................................17 H Hazard flashers .........................278 Headlamps ...................................59 aiming ........................................64 autolamp system .......................59 bulb specifications ....................67 daytime running lights .............63 flash to pass ..............................63 high beam .................................60 replacing bulbs .........................68 turning on and off ....................59 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...........................48, 51, 53 Homelink wireless control system ..........................................98 Index 374 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Hood ..........................................327 I Ignition ...............................234, 363 Illuminated visor mirror .............75 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................190 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................353 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................322 cluster ........................................12 lighting up panel and interior .......................................64 Intelligent Access Key ..............110 Intelligent Access with push button start ...............................120 J Jack ............................................287 positioning ...............................287 storage .....................................287 Jump-starting your vehicle ......304 K Keyless entry system autolock ...................................112 keypad .....................................127 locking and unlocking doors ........................................128 programming entry code .......127 Keys ...................................109, 131 positions of the ignition .........234L Lamps autolamp system .......................59 bulb replacement specifications chart ..................67 daytime running light ...............63 headlamps .................................59 headlamps, flash to pass ..........63 instrument panel, dimming .....64 interior lamps .....................66, 68 replacing bulbs .........................68 LATCH anchors .........................194 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........242 Load limits .................................223 Locks autolock ...................................112 childproof ................................116 doors ........................................111 Lubricant specifications ...........360 Lug nuts ....................................302 Lumbar support, seats .....143, 147 M Massage seats ............................144 Message center ...........................19 english/metric button ...............24 system check button ................24 warning messages .....................24 Mirrors ...................................82–83 automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................83 fold away ...................................84 heated ........................................84 programmable memory ..........122 side view mirrors (power) .......83 Moon roof ....................................96 Index 375 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Motorcraft parts ................324, 359 Multi-contour seats ...................144 MyKey ........................................134 N Navigation system .......................47 O Octane rating ............................346 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................331 Overdrive ...................................251 P Parental MyKey programming .............................134 Parking brake ............................243 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....359 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................159 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) .................................84 Power adjustable foot pedals .....84 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................284 Power door locks ......................111 Power mirrors .............................83 Power point .................................79 Power steering ..........................248 fluid, checking and adding ....354 fluid, refill capacity ................360 fluid, specifications .................360 Power Windows ...........................79Power windows opening using remote entry system .....................................121 Push button start system .........237 R Radio ............................................30 6-CD in dash .............................30 Rear heated seats .....................157 Rear-view camera system .........258 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ......................................188 Relays ........................................279 Remote entry system .......118, 120 illuminated entry ....................125 locking/unlocking doors .........121 opening the trunk ...................122 opening the windows .............121 panic alarm .............................122 replacement/additional transmitters .............................125 replacing the batteries ...........123 Reverse sensing system ...........256 Roadside assistance ..................277 S Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................158, 161–165 Safety Canopy ...................180, 182 Safety defects, reporting ..........317 Safety restraints ........158, 161–165 Belt-Minder...........................167 extension assembly ................166 for adults .........................162–165 for children .............................186 Index 376 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................159 warning light and chime ........166 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................194 Safety seats for children ..........190 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................364 Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....30 Satellite Radio Information ........44 Seats ..........................................140 child safety seats ....................190 climate control ..................51, 149 easy access/easyout feature .....................................151 front seats .......................143, 148 heated ..............................147, 157 memory seat ...................122, 150 SecuriCode keyless entry system ........................................127 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................129 Servicing your vehicle ..............326 Setting the clock .........................31 SOS Post Crash Alert ...............185 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...........290 Spark plugs, specifications .....................359, 363 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................360 Speed control ..............................84 Starting your vehicle ........234–236 jump starting ..........................304 push button start system .......237Steering wheel controls ......................................95 tilting .........................................74 Stereo 6-CD in dash .............................30 CD-MP3 .....................................30 SYNC..........................................47 T Temporary mobility kit .............294 Tilt steering wheel ......................74 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...........287 Tires, Wheels and Loading ....218 Tires ...........................203–204, 287 alignment ................................211 care ..........................................207 changing ..........................287, 290 checking the pressure ............207 inflating ...................................205 label .........................................217 replacing ..................................209 rotating ....................................211 safety practices .......................210 sidewall information ...............213 snow tires and chains ............222 spare tire .................................288 Temporary mobility kit ..........294 terminology .............................204 tire grades ...............................204 treadwear ........................203, 208 Towing .......................................230 recreational towing .................232 trailer towing ..........................230 wrecker ....................................309 Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ..............360 lubricant specifications ..........360 Index 377 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Transmission .............................251 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....250 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................355 Trunk .........................................117 remote release ................108, 122 Turn signal ..................................65 U Universal garage door opener ....97 USB port ......................................41 V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................365 Vehicle loading ..........................223Ventilating your vehicle ...........239 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................330 Water, Driving through .............276 Windows opening using remote entry system .....................................121 power .........................................79 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................73 checking and adding fluid .....330 replacing wiper blades ...........331 Wrecker towing .........................309 Index 378 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)