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Connecting
the
jumper
cables
1.
Connect
the
positive
(+)
jumper
cable
to
the
positive
(+)
terminal
of
the
discharged
battery
.
Note:
In
the
illustrations,
lightning
bolts
are
used
to
designate
the
assisting
(boosting)
battery
.
2.
Connect
the
other
end
of
the
positive
(+)
cable
to
the
positive
(+)
terminal
of
the
assisting
battery
.
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
Roadside
Emergencies
312
2010
T
aurus
(500)
Owners
Guide,
3rd
Printing
USA
(fus)
311
313
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Warning Symbols in this Guide
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Perchlorate Material
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Warning Symbols on Your Vehicle
5
Service Data Recording
6
Special Instructions
6
Event Data Recording
7
Cell Phone Use
8
Export Unique Vehicle Specifice Information
9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Service Engine Soon Light
12
Brake System Warning Light
13
Anti-Lock Brake System Light
13
Airbag Readiness Light
14
Safety Belt Light
14
Charging System (RTT) Light
14
Engine Oil Pressure (RTT) Light
14
Door Ajar (RTT)
15
Advancetrac /Traction Control Light
15
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist
15
Low Tire Pressure Warning
15
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Light
16
Speed Control Light
16
Throttle Control/Transmission Light
16
Heads up Display
16
Gauges
17
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
17
Headlamps on Warning Chime
17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
17
Fuel Gauge
18
Tachometer
18
Odometer
18
Trip Odometer
18
Message Center
19
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
21
Reset for System Check
21
Oil Life Display
21
Auto High Beam
22
Autolamp (Sec)
22
Autolock
22
Collision Warn Gap
22
Collision Warn System
23
Blind Spot
23
Easy Entry
23
Rear Park Aid
23
Language = English/Spanish/French
24
Door Ajar Warning
24
Park Brake Engaged
24
Accessory Delay
31
AM/FM CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
31
Entertainment Systems
31
AM/FM Radio
32
Direct
32
Memory Presets
32
Setting the Clock
32
CAT (Category)/Fold (Folder)
33
RDS Radio
33
CD/MP3 Player
34
Eject
34
Load
34
Scan
35
Seek
35
Shuffle
35
Text
35
Satellite Radio
36
Seek, Scan
36
Sirius
36
Tune
36
CAT (Category)/Fold (Folder)
37
Memory Presets (0-9)
37
Satellite Radio Menu
37
Sound Adjustments
39
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
40
Extra Features (Satellite Radio)
40
Entertainment Systems Troubleshooting
42
USB Port
42
General Audio Information
43
Radio Frequencies
43
Radio Reception Factors
43
CD/CD Player Care
44
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
45
Sample MP3 Structure
46
Satellite Radio Channels
46
Satellite Radio Information
46
Satellite Radio Reception Factor
46
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
47
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
47
Radio Display Messages
48
Navigation System
49
Sync
49
Climate Controls
50
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
50
Temperature Conversion: to Switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius
50
For Maximum Cooling Performance in MAX A/C Mode
52
For Maximum Cooling Performance in Panel or Panel/Floor Modes
52
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
52
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
53
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Navigiation Based)
55
Navigation System Based Climate Control
55
Touchscreen Function (Temperature Control)
57
Voice Commands in Climate Mode
58
For Maximum Cooling Performance
59
Rear Window Defroster
59
Cabin Air Filter
60
Autolamp Control
61
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
61
Headlamp Control
61
Lights
61
Auto High Beams
62
High Beams
62
Enabling/Disabling Auto High Beams
63
Automatic High Beam Troubleshooting
64
Setting Auto High Beam Sensitivity
64
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
65
Flash-To-Pass
65
Aiming the Headlamps
66
Panel Dimmer Control
66
Vertical Aim Adjustment
66
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
68
Interior Lamps
68
Turn Signal Control
68
Ambient Lighting
69
Bulb Replacement
69
Lamp Assembly Condensation
69
Using the Right Bulbs
70
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
71
Replacing Headlamp (Low/High Beam) Bulbs
71
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs
71
Replacing Rear Brake/Tail/Turn and Side Marker Lamp Bulbs
72
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs
73
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
74
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
74
Replacing Supplemental Park Lamp Bulbs
74
Driver Controls
75
Mulfi-Function Lever
75
Rain Sensing Wipers Control
75
Windshield Wiper Control
75
Courtesy Wipe Feature
76
Windshield Washer Control
76
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature
76
Illuminated Visor Mirror
77
Slide-On-Rod Feature
77
Steering Wheel Adjustment
77
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
77
Electronic Compass
78
Overhead Console
78
Storage Compartment
78
Compass Calibration Adjustment
79
Compass Zone Adjustment
79
Center Console
80
Auxiliary Power Point (12VDC)
81
Global Open Windows
82
One-Touch up or down
82
Power Windows
82
Rear Window Buffeting
82
Bounce-Back (One-Touch up or down Windows Only)
84
Security Override
84
Window Lock
84
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
85
Interior Mirror
85
Power Rear Sunshade
85
Automatic Dimming Feature
86
Blind Spot Mirrors
86
Heated Mirrors
86
Power Side View Mirrors
86
Fold-Away Mirrors
87
Memory Feature
87
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
87
Speed Control
87
Disengaging Speed Control
88
Resuming a Set Speed
88
Setting Speed Control
88
Using Speed Control
88
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
89
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
89
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
89
Turning off Speed Control
89
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
90
Following a Vehicle
91
Setting the Gap Distance
92
Changing the Set Speed
93
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control
93
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control
93
Hilly Condition Usage
94
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation
94
Resuming the Set Speed
94
Detection Issues
95
Turning off Cruise Control
95
ACC Not Available
96
Blocked Sensor
96
Navigation System Hands-Free Control Features
98
Radio Control Features
98
Steering Wheel Controls
98
Moon Roof
99
Navigation System/Sync Hands-Free Control Features
99
SYNC System Hands-Free Control Feature
99
Bounce-Back
100
To Open/Close the Moon Roof
100
To Vent the Moon Roof
100
Universal Garage Door Opener
100
Car2U Home Automation System
101
Homelink Wireless Control System
101
Programming Homelink
102
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
103
Erasing Homelink Buttons
104
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
104
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
104
Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
105
Rolling Code Programming
106
Fixed Code Programming
108
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
109
Cargo Area Features
111
Cargo Net
111
Interior Trunk Control
111
Locks and Security
112
Keys
112
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
112
Intelligent Access Key (IA Key)
113
Mykey
114
Create a Mykey
115
Programming Mykey Optional Settings
115
Disable Mykey
116
Check Mykey System Status
116
Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems
116
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys
117
Vehicles Equipped with an Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)
117
Mykey Troubleshooting
118
Power Door Locks
120
Smart Unlocks
120
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (IA Key)
120
Central Unlocking/Two-Stage Unlocking for Intelligent Access Keys
121
Autolock Feature
121
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature
121
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
122
Keyless Entry Keypad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
123
Autounlock Feature
123
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature
123
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
124
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
125
Childproof Door Locks
125
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
126
Remote Entry System
127
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
127
Intelligent Access Key
128
Intelligent Access
129
Activating Intelligent Access at the Driver’s Door
129
Activating Intelligent Access at the Trunk
129
Push Button Start
130
Unlocking the Doors/Two Stage Unlock
130
Opening Front Windows and Moon Roof
130
Locking the Doors
130
Car Finder
131
Sounding a Panic Alarm
131
Opening the Trunk
131
Memory Feature (Seat, Mirrors and Adjustable Pedals)
131
Deprogramming Memory Feature from the Transmitter
132
Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
133
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
133
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts) or Intelligent Access Keys (IA Keys)
134
How to Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts) or Intelligent Access Keys (IA Keys)
134
Illuminated Entry
134
Illuminated Exit
135
Battery Saver
135
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys with Push Button Start
135
Securicode Keyless Entry System
136
Erasing Personal Code
137
Anti-Scan Feature
137
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
137
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
138
Anti-Theft Indicator
139
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) or Intelligent Access Keys
140
Programming Spare Keys
140
Programming Spare Intelligent Access Keys
141
Perimeter Alarm System
143
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
144
Adjustable Head Restraints
145
Seating and Safety Restraints
145
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
148
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
148
Multi-Contour Seat
149
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
150
Dual Setting Heated Seats
152
Using the Power Lumbar Support
152
Heated Seats
153
Three-Position Heated and Cooled Seats
153
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement
154
Cooled Seats
154
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals
156
Easy Entry/Exit Feature
157
Non-Adjustable Second-Row Outboard Head Restraints
157
Rear Seats
157
Adjustable Second Row Center Head Restraint
159
Split-Folding Rear Seat
161
Seat-Mounted Cup Holders and Armrest Storage Compartment
162
Rear Heated Seats
163
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
164
Personal Safety System
164
Safety Restraints
164
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
165
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
165
Front Crash Severity Sensor
165
Front Passenger Sensing System
165
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
166
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
166
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
166
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
166
Safety Belt Precautions
167
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
168
Automatic Locking Mode
169
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
169
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
169
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
170
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
170
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
171
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
171
Safety Belt Pretensioner
171
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
172
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
172
Belt-Minder
173
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
175
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
177
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions
178
Children and Airbags
179
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
180
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
185
Determining if the SRS System Is Operational
186
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
187
Safety Canopy System
188
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
189
Determining if the System Is Operational
191
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
191
Important Child Restraint Precautions
192
Safety Restraints for Children
192
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
193
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
194
Transporting Children
196
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
197
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
197
Safety Seats for Children
197
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments
200
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
203
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
203
Child Booster Seats
204
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
205
Types of Booster Seats
206
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
207
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
208
Tires, Wheels and Loading
209
Tire Information
209
Traction AA a B C
209
Treadwear
209
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
209
Glossary of Tire Terminology
210
Temperature a B C
210
Inflating Your Tires
211
Tire Inflation
211
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
212
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
213
Tire Care
213
Damage
214
Tire Wear
214
Tire Replacement Requirements
215
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
215
Safety Practices
216
Highway Hazards
217
Tire and Wheel Alignment
217
Tire Rotation
217
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
219
Information on “P” Type Tires
219
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
222
Information on “T” Type Tires
223
Location of the Tire Label
223
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
224
Changing Tires with TPMS
225
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
226
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
226
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
227
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
228
When Inflating Your Tires
228
Snow Tires and Chains
229
Base Curb Weight
230
Summer Tires
230
Vehicle Curb Weight
230
Vehicle Loading - with or Without a Trailer
230
Payload
231
Cargo Weight
232
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
233
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
233
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
233
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
233
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
235
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
235
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
235
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
235
Hitches
237
Preparing to Tow
237
Safety Chains
237
Trailer Towing
237
Driving While You Tow
238
Trailer Brakes
238
Trailer Lamps
238
Recreational Towing
239
Servicing after Towing
239
Trailer Towing Tips
239
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles
240
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles
240
Driving
241
Starting
241
Positions of the Ignition
241
Important Safety Precautions When Starting
242
Starting the Engine
243
Push Button Start System
244
Ignition Modes
244
Back-Up Method of Starting
245
Fast Restart Feature
246
Switching the Vehicle off When Not in Park
246
Absence of the Intelligent Access Key
246
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
246
Engine Block Heater
247
Important Ventilating Information
247
Brakes
248
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
248
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
249
Brake Assist
249
ABS Warning Lamp
249
Parking Brake
250
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
251
Traction Control System (TCS)
253
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
253
Switching off Advancetrac
254
Advancetrac Features
255
Advancetrac Sport Mode
256
Steering
256
Brake-Shift Interlock
257
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
259
Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed Automatic Transmission with Transmission Control Switch
259
P (Park)
259
Transmission Operation
259
R (Reverse)
260
N (Neutral)
260
D (Drive) with Overdrive
260
D (Drive) with Grade Assist
260
Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed with Selectshift Automatic Transmission (SST)
261
Paddle Shifters
262
Recommended Shift Speeds
263
Reverse Sensing System
263
Rearview Camera System
265
Image Delay if Displayed through the Rear View Mirror
266
Image Delay if Displayed through the Navigation Screen
266
Collision Warning System
267
Night Time and Dark Area Use
267
Collision Warning System Limitations
268
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
270
Activating/Deactivating Collision Warning System
270
BLIS Detection Limitations
272
BLIS False Alerts
272
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) System Operation
272
CTA Detection Limitations
274
CTA False Alerts
274
CTA and Reverse Sensing System (RSS) Interaction
274
BLIS And/Or CTA On/Off and Disable Operation
274
BLIS And/Or CTA Fault Operation
275
Trailer Tow False Alerts
276
Day and Night Brightness
276
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
277
Driving on Slippery Surfaces with AWD Vehicles
278
Basic Operating Principles
278
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
278
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
278
Emergency Maneuvers
279
AWD Systems
279
Sand
280
Mud and Water
280
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
281
Driving on Snow and Ice
282
Driving through Water
283
Roadside Emergencies
284
Getting Roadside Assistance
284
Hazard Flasher Control
285
Fuel Pump Shut-Off
286
Fuses and Relays
286
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
287
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
288
Fuses Codes Table
288
Power Distribution Box
291
High-Current Fuses Codes Table
292
Changing Tires
294
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
295
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
297
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
297
Tire Change Procedure
297
Stowing the Tire and Jack
300
Temporary Mobility Kit
301
If You Are Stowing the Flat Tire
301
Tips for Use of the Temporary Mobility Kit
303
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured
304
Reinflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air
304
Checking Tire Pressure
306
What to Do after the Tire Has Been Sealed
307
Removal of the Sealant Canister from the Temporary Mobility Kit
308
Installation of the Sealant Canister to the Temporary Mobility Kit
308
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
309
Running out of Fuel
310
Jump Starting
311
Connecting the Jumper Cables
312
Jump Starting Procedure
314
Removing the Jumper Cables
314
Wrecker Towing
316
Emergency Towing
317
Customer Assistance
318
Customer Assistance
324
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
324
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
324
Cleaning
325
Exterior Chrome
325
Washing the Exterior
325
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
326
Paint Chips
326
Waxing
326
Engine Cleaning
327
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning
329
Windows and Wiper Blades Cleaning
329
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
330
Interior Cleaning
330
Leather Seats Cleaning
331
Underbody Cleaning
331
Maintenance and Specifications
333
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
333
Service Recommendations
333
Opening the Hood
334
Engine Compartment Components
335
Engine Shield
337
Windshield Washer Fluid
337
Changing the Wiper Blades
338
Checking the Engine Oil
338
Adding Engine Oil
340
Battery
341
Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
341
Checking Engine Coolant
344
Adding Engine Coolant
345
Coolant Refill Capacity
347
Recycled Engine Coolant
347
Severe Climates
347
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
348
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
348
Fuel Filter
349
Fuel Information
349
Refueling
351
Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
352
Choosing the Right Fuel
353
Octane Recommendations
353
Fuel Quality
354
If You Have Run out of Fuel
354
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
355
Filling the Tank
356
Fuel Economy
356
Fuel Measuring Techniques
356
Calculating Fuel Economy
357
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
358
Emission Control System
359
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
359
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
360
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
361
Power Steering Fluid (Except SHO Engine)
362
Brake Fluid
363
Transmission Fluid
363
Correct Fluid Level
366
High Fluid Level
366
Low Fluid Level
366
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
367
Air Filter
368
Motorcraft Part Numbers
369
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
370
Engine Data
373
Engine Drivebelt Routing
373
Identifying Your Vehicle
374
Safety Compliance Certification Label
374
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
375
Transmission Code Designations
376
Accessories
377
Ford Extended Service Plan
379
Index
382
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Ford Taurus 2010 Specifications
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Model
Taurus 2010
Category
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Language
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