Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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Replacing backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp bulbs are located in the deck lid assembly. 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2. Remove the deck lid trim panel press pins and carefully pull the panel away to expose the backside of the backup lamp assembly. 3. Remove bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it out of the lamp assembly. 4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the bulb/socket. 5. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Lights 71 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with an LED high-mount brake lamp. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2. Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the contacts. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing supplemental park lamp bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with an LED supplemental park lamp. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, it is recommended that you see your authorized dealer. Lights 72 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper:Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Rain sensing wipers (if equipped):The rain sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the multi-function switch is set to one of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings. Rotate the end of the control toward the windshield to increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain sensitive wipers will vary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray. Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected. Note:During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent wiping or smearing may occur. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off. Note:The rain sensing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash. Windshield washer:Push the end of the stalk: •briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. •a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. •a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds. Driver Controls 73 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Courtesy wipe feature:One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Windshield wiper rainlamp feature When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. 2. While the lever is in the down position, move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position. 3. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. WARNING:Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. Driver Controls 74 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. Slide on rod feature The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunlight coverage. Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note:To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to your option package. Storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses. Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment. The door will open to the full open position. Driver Controls 75 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass heading is displayed in the center stack display. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer toCompass zone adjustment. Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn ignition to the on position. 3. Press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately five seconds until ZONE XX appears in the CID. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15 Driver Controls 76 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
4. Press and release the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together, repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone (1–15) in the CID. 5. The direction will display after the buttons are released. The zone is now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds until CAL appears. Release the buttons. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the direction value (N, S, E, W, etc.). It may take up to five circles to complete calibration. 4. The compass is now calibrated. Driver Controls 77 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features.Note: The appearance and features of the center console may be different than show based on your vehicle’s option level. These include: •Cupholders •Utility compartment with audio input jack, USB port and power point •Pen holder WARNING:Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Some consoles will have panel doors covering the cupholders and switches. Press the doors to open them. Some cupholders will be equipped with a divider. Pull up on the divider and move it in the slots right or left for the best fit with the cup you are using. Driver Controls 78 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations: •On the instrument panel under a panel door (press the door to open) •In the center console utility compartment •On the rear of the center console accessible from the rear seat Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent the battery from being discharged: •do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running, •do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. POWER WINDOWS WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Driver Controls 79 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. •Push down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open. •Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close. Rear Window Buffeting:When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 cm). Global open windows (if equipped) Press on the remote transmitter and hold for more than two seconds in order to begin opening the two front windows and (if equipped) vent the moon roof. •The control can then be released and the windows will complete the opening operation and fully vent the moon roof. •If oris pressed during the opening operation, both windows and moon roof movement will stop. Note:The ignition must be in the off position and the accessory delay feature must be not activated in order for this feature to operate. Note:To disable this feature, contact your authorized dealer. One-touch up or down This feature allows the driver’s and passenger’s window to open or close fully without holding the control down. Driver’s window one-touch up or down A U T O A U T O Driver Controls 80 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)