Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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Driver’s and passenger’s window one-touch up or down (if equipped) To operate one touch-down: •Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or one-touch up position during a one-touch down cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal close or one-touch up. To operate one-touch up: •Pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly. The window will close fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation. If the switch is pressed and held to the normal open or one-touch down position during a one-touch up cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held, the window will perform a normal open or one-touch down. Bounce-Back (one-touch up or down windows only) When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached. Security override To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up Driver Controls 81 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
andthe window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch protection.If the switch is released before the window is fully closed, the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals. Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls (except for the driver’s) press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the radio, power windows, and moon roof (if equipped) operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned from on to off or until one of the front doors are opened. POWER REAR SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a power rear sunshade that covers the rear window of your vehicle. The control is located in the center console access bin. Press the control to move the shade up or down. The power sunshade is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, auto down feature. To stop motion at any time during the auto down operation, press the control a second time. To activate the automatic, one-touch, auto down feature, press the control and release quickly. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side. WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Driver Controls 82 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Note:If equipped with a rear view camera system, a video image will be displayed in the mirror or the navigation system display (if equipped) when the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). Refer toRearview camera systemin theDrivingchapter. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Heated mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Driver Controls 83 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot information mirrors. See Blind Spot Information System(BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)in theDrivingchapter. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. •Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. •Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you. WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toSeatsin the Seating and Safety Restraintschapter. SPEED CONTROL With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls 84 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
WARNING:Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Using speed control The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following buttons work with speed control: RESUME:Press to resume a set speed. SET +:Press to increase the set speed. SET–:Press to decrease the set speed. OFF/ON:Press to turn speed control off or on. Setting speed control To set speed control: 1. Press and release ON. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press and release SET + or SET -. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: •Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. •If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. •If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Disengaging speed control Press the brake pedal to disengage the speed control. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press and release RESUME. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. Driver Controls 85 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Increasing speed while using speed control To set a higher speed: •Press and hold SET + until you get to the desired speed, then release. You can also use SET + to operate the tap-up function. Press and release SET + to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments. •Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press and release SET +. Reducing speed while using speed control To reduce a set speed: •Press and hold SET – until you get to the desired speed, then release. You can also use SET – to operate the tap-down function. Press and release SET – to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments. •Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET –. Turning off speed control To turn off the speed control, Press OFF or turn off the ignition. Note:When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) (IF EQUIPPED) Adaptive cruise control is much like speed control, only this system is designed to automatically adjust your speed to maintain a proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane. The driver can select from one of three GAP settings, the controls are located on the steering wheel. At startup, the system sets the gap to the last selected setting. Once activated, the driver can deactivate the system at any time by either pressing the brake pedal or pressing the steering wheel ON/OFF control. In addition, the driver can temporarily increase the vehicle speed above the current speed by manually pressing on the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls 86 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
WARNING:Always pay close attention to changing road conditions, especially when using Adaptive Cruise Control. Adaptive Cruise Control cannot replace attentive driving. Failing to follow any of the warnings below or failing to pay attention to the road may result in a collision, serious injury or death. WARNING:Adaptive cruise control is not a collision warning or avoidance system. Additionally, adaptive cruise control will not detect: •Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). •Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. •Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. WARNING:Do not use the adaptive cruise control when entering or leaving a highway, in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. WARNING:Do not use in poor visibility, specifically fog, rain, spray or snow. Setting adaptive cruise control Note:It is the drivers responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. The controls for using your cruise control are located on the steering wheel. 1. Press and release the ON control. The message center will display CRUISE ON RADAR READY. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. Driver Controls 87 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
3. Press and release the SET + control. The vehicle speed will be stored in the memory and the message center will display SET XXX MPH (your desired speed). 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The green cruise indicator light on the instrument cluster will illuminate if there are no vehicles detected in front of you, while the yellow ACC indicator light on the instrument cluster will illuminate if there is a vehicle detected in front of you. Following a vehicle WARNING:When following a vehicle in front of you, the vehicle will not decelerate automatically to a stop, nor will the vehicle always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a collision without driver intervention. Always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a collision, serious injury or death. When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed will adjust automatically to maintain a preset gap distance. The distance setting is adjustable, refer toSetting the gap distancein this section. The yellow ACC indicator light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated and the message center will temporarily display a preset GAP . The vehicle will maintain a constant distance between the vehicle ahead until: •The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed. •The vehicle in front of you moves out of your lane or out of view. •The vehicle speed falls below 18 mph (30 km/h). •A new gap distance is set. The vehicle brakes will be automatically applied to slow the vehicle to maintain a safe distance between the vehicle in front. The maximum Driver Controls 88 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
braking which is applied by the ACC system is limited and can be overridden by the driver applying the brakes. If the ACC system predicts that its maximum braking level will not be sufficient, an audible warning will sound while the ACC continues to brake. This is accompanied by a red warning bar appearing in the windshield. The driver should takeimmediateaction. Note:The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by the adaptive cruise control system. WARNING:Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor. In some cases there may be no warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a collision, serious injury or death. Setting the gap distance The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you can be decreased or increased by pressingcontrol. GAP will be displayed in the message center. Three gap distance settings are available: Message Center DisplayFollowing distanceFollowing distance at 60 mph (96 km/h)Dynamic behavior GAP 1 second 29 yards (26 m) Sporty GAP 1.5 seconds 44 yards (40 m) Normal GAP 2.3 seconds 66 yards (60 m) Comfort Each time the vehicle is restarted, the last chosen gap will be automatically selected. Driver Controls 89 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Note:It is the driver’s responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions. Disengaging adaptive cruise control Press the brake pedal to disengage the adaptive cruise control. CRUISE CANCELLED will be displayed in the message center. Disengaging the adaptive cruise control will not erase your previous set speed. Overriding adaptive cruise control WARNING:Whenever the driver is overriding the ACC by pressing the accelerator pedal, the ACC will not automatically apply the brakes to maintain separation from any vehicle ahead. The set speed and gap distance can be overridden by pressing the accelerator pedal. When the driver is overriding ACC, the green cruise indicator light is illuminated, and CRUISE OVERRIDE is displayed in the message center. When the accelerator is released, the ACC function will operate again and vehicle speed will decrease to the set speed, or a lower speed if following a slower vehicle. Changing the set speed There are three ways to change the set speed: •Accelerate or brake to the desired speed and press and release the SET + or SET – control •Increase or decrease the speed by holding either the SET + or SET – control, until the desired set speed is shown on the message center. The vehicle speed will gradually change to the selected speed. •Increase or decrease the speed in increments of 1 mph (2 km/h) by briefly pressing the SET + or SET – control. The ACC may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down to the new set speed. The set speed will display continuously in the message center while ACC is active. Driver Controls 90 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)