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Manual Ford 2011 Taurus

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    Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12 W arning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 17 Message center 19 Entertainment Systems 32 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 41 USB port 43 Satellite radio information 47 Navigation system 50 SYNC 威 50 Climate Controls 51 Manual heating and air conditioning 51 Dual electronic automatic temperature control 54 Navigation s ...

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    Locks and Security 107 Keys 107 Locks 114 Anti-theft system 131 Seating and Safety Restraints 138 Seating 138 Safety restraints 157 Airbags 171 Child restraints 186 Tires, Wheels and Loading 203 T ire information 203 T ire inflation 205 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 219 V ehicle loading 224 T railer towing 231 Recreational towing 233 Driv ...

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    Customer Assistance 310 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 316 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 316 Cleaning 317 Maintenance and Specifications 326 Engine compartment 328 Engine oil 331 Battery 335 Engine coolant 337 Fuel information 343 Air filter(s) 361 Part numbers 365 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 366 Engine data 369 ...

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    CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following ...

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    W arning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment W e must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubricatio ...

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    Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New V ehicle Limited W arranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’ ...

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    Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’ s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to ...

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    Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC 威 or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may , through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of ...

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    W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road. Y our primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. W e recommend against the use of any handheld device while d ...

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    These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System ...

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    V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Flu ...

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    W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster shown, optional cluster similar W arning 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 you ...

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    On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance 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 . W ARNING: Under engine misfir ...

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    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 威 chime will also sound ...

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    Low washer fluid (R TT): Illuminates when the washer level in the washer fluid reservoir is low . Door ajar (R TT): Illuminates in the message center display when the ignition is in the run position and any door is open. T runk ajar (R TT): Illuminates in the message center display when the ignition is in the run position and the trunk is open. Adv ...

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    more information on this system, refer to T ire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter . Adaptive cruise control (ACC) (if equipped): Illuminates when ACC is engaged while following a vehicle. Refer to Adaptive cruise control in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. Speed control: Illuminates when th ...

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    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 curr ...

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    W ARNING: 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 ...

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    MESSAGE CENTER Y our 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 c ...

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    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: • Y our vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at servi ...

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    System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center through the following features: RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, press RESET and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed. Note: Some systems show a mess ...

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    3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the RESET button to change the Oil Life Start V alue. Each release and press will reduce the value by 10%. UNITS Displays the current units in English or Metric. Press RESET to change between English and Metric. AUTO HIGH BEAM (if equipped) This feature automatically turns on your h ...

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    COLLISION W ARN SYSTEM (if equipped) This feature warns the driver of a possible collision. See Collision warning system in the Driving chapter for more information. Press RESET to turn the collision warning system on or off. The system will revert to on each time the vehicle is started. The heads-up display and/or chime will activate briefly to co ...

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    W aiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the language choices. Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’ s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the m ...

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    CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK P ARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the reverse sensing system (park aid) is disabled. Refer to Rear park aid in this section ...

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    REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR P ASS SEA T — Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. A WD OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when the A WD system has been automatically disabled to protect itself. This is ...

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    VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT (if equipped) — Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross traffic alert (CT A) system is operating and senses a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (BLIS 威 ) with Cross T raffic Alert in the Driving chapter . INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a fifth inte ...

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    PRESS BRAKE TO ST AR T (if equipped) — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed without the brake pedal being applied. This is a reminder that the brake pedal must be applied when the start/stop button is pressed in order to start the engine. SHIFT TO P ARK (if equipped) — Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut off the e ...

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    KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to ...

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    CANCELLED BY OVER SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the active park assist feature self cancels due to vehicle speed over the preset limit allowed by the active park assist system. Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. CANCELLED BY DRIVER INPUT (if equipped) — Displayed when the autopark feature has been ca ...

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    REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. ACTIVE P ARK NOT A V AILABLE (if equipped) — May display when using the active park assist system. See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. ACTIVE P ARK ...

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    AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system W ARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Y our primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehi ...

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    Setting the clock T o set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours and minutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that time. AM/FM Radio / VOL (Power/V olume): Press to turn the radio on/off. T urn the knob to increase/decrease volume. If the volume i ...

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    Saving presets automatically: Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. T o activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display . Use SEEK to turn AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search ...

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    CD/MP3 Player CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display . LOAD: For a single CD system– This control is not operational. T o load a CD, simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot. For a CD6 system– P ...

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    SEEK: Press SEEK to access the previous/next track. CA T (Category) / FOLD (Folder): In MP3 mode only– Press CA T/FOLD and then press SEEK to access the previous/next folder . SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or MP3 folder . DIRECT : In CD mode– Press DIRECT . The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRAC ...

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    Satellite Radio (if equipped) Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS 威 radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability . SIRIUS: Press repeatedly to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press repeatedly to cycle through SA T1, SA T2 and SA T3 modes. TUNE: T urn to go to the next / previous available SIRI ...

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    TEXT : Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA). In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When th e</>i n d i c a t o ri sa c t i v e ,p r e s s TEXT and then press SEEK to view the a ...

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    titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the saved titles and press SEEK to cycle through the saved titles. When the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display . b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’ s memory . Press SEEK to cycl ...

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    b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PIN number and when the system accepts your entry it will display ENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four -digit PIN and the system will save the new PIN and PIN SA VED will display . c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS: Press OK when UNLOCK ALL CHANNE ...

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    Extra Features AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through LINE (auxiliary audio mode) and SYNC 威 (if equipped). For auxiliary jack location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter . If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC 威 , please refer to the SYNC 威 information included with your vehic ...

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    Y our vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary input jack (AIJ). The auxiliary input jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity . T o achieve optimal performance, please observe the following in ...

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    T roubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portable music player’ s volume level higher than ...

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    Y our vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC 威 supplement or Navigation System supplement. GE ...

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    CD/CD player care Do: • Handle discs by their edges only . (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner . • W ipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are ...

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    CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Audio ...

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    Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system will read the structures you create. While various files may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension will be played. Other files will be ignored by the system. This enables you to use the same MP3 d ...

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    • T errain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower , a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute. Unlike AM/FM audible st ...

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    Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the selected channel. No action required. This message should disappear shortly . SA T F AUL T Internal module or system failure present. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiv ...

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    Radio Display Condition Action Required NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS 威 satellite or SIRIUS 威 tower to the vehicle antenna. Y ou are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS 威 signal (i.e., tunnel, under an overpass, dense foliage, etc). The system is working properly . When you move into an open area, the signal should return. UP ...

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    MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) T emperature conversion: T o switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter . 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system w ...

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    4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency . A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down t ...

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    During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear , it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle’ s transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling perf ...

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    DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC T EMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) T emperature conversion: T o switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter . 1. + Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed. 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to ...

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    4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency . A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically dete ...

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    12. Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. T urn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when P ASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended in ...

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    T emperature conversion: T o switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter . 1. CLIMA TE: Press to control the climate control system through the touch display screen. See T ouchscreen functions later in this section. 2. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster . Ref ...

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    10. Driver temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. 11. Driver cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver cooled seat. Refer to Front seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter ...

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    • : Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. • : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. T o return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel. Fan Speed: Press t ...

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    For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): 1. Press MAX A/C. The system will default to single-zone operation and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 2. A/C, and will be selected. 3. Fan speed will be increased to the highest speed, but can be adjusted as desired. T o aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A ...

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    CABIN AIR FILTER The cabin air filter element is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle. The presence of a particulate filter element provides the following benefits: • Improves your driving comfort by reducing particle concentration. • ...

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    HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the low beam headlamps on. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. • T o turn autolamps on, rotate ...

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    4. T urn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps will turn on. 5. W ait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to three minutes), then turn the headlamps off. Y ou can also use the message center to program the autolamp exit time delay . See Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter . High beams Push ...

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    Operation - The high beam switch can be used to turn the high beams on. They will then remain on until the switch has been returned to the neutral position and the auto high beam system has turned the high beams off. Scenario 3: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center . The headlamp switch is in (off), (park l ...

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    • The vehicle speed falls below 27 mph (43 km/h). • The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are not needed. • Severe rain, snow or fog is detected. • The camera is blocked. Note: Activating the multi-function lever will put the headlamps in manual high beam mode (constant or flash-to-pass) until the lever is returned to the n ...

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    conditions, the automatic high beam system’ s availability may be decreased. In such conditions, the manual override may be used to turn the high beams on or off. For significant blockages (e.g. bird dropping, bug splatter , snow , or ice), the automatic high beam system uses a blocked sensor computer program. If a blockage is detected and no cha ...

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    P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • T a pt h et o po rb o t t o mo ft h e control to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally , or • Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the con ...

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    3. T urn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. T o see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other . For vehicles with halogen headlamps: On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of high intensity light located at the top of the ...

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    TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to turn on the lamps. Y our vehicle may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp(s). ...

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    Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of several colors. The ambient lighting control is located in the center console storage area. T o activate, press and release the left side of the control to cycle through the color choices plus the off state. Press the right side of the control to adjust color inten ...

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    “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility . The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. Function Number of bulbs T rade number Low series headlamps (high/low beam) 2 HB3 *High series headlamps (high/low beam) (HI ...

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    3. Remove the outboard rubber boot from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward. 4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. W ARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’ s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could ...

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    Replacing rear brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly . Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. • (1) T ail/side marker lamp • (2) Brake/tail lamp • (3) T urn signal lamp 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the trunk. 2. ...

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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 ...

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    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 Y our vehicle is equipped with an LED supplemental park lamp. It i ...

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    MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield 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 ...

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    W indshield 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. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few se ...

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    W ARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 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 toward the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. N ...

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    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. ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass heading is displayed in the center integrated display (CID). The compass reading ma ...

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    Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone map. 2. T urn 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. 4. Press and release the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons togeth ...

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    2. T o 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 co ...

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    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. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only . Do n ...

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    • 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 W ARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They ma ...

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    Driver’ s and passenger’ s window (if equipped) T o 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. T o operate one-touch up, pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release q ...

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    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. T o 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 contro ...

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    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 rearview camera system, a video image will display in the mirror or the navigation system display (if equipped) when the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). As you shift into any other gear from R (Reverse), the ...

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    Heated outside 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. Do not clean the housing or g ...

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    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). R ...

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    Note: • V ehicle 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. Disengagi ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 90

    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 whe ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 91

    Setting adaptive cruise control Note: It is the driver’ s 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 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 92

    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 ...

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    Setting the gap distance The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you can be decreased or increased by pressing <---> control. GAP <---> will be displayed in the message center . Three gap distance settings are available: Message center display Following distance Following distance at 60 mph (96 km/h) Dynamic behavi ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 94

    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 • Incr ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 95

    Hilly condition usage It is recommended that the driver select a lower gear position when ACC is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades (i.e., driving in mountainous areas). In these situations, additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on the vehicle’ s regular brake system to prevent them from overh ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 96

    • W ith vehicles that edge into your lane. These vehicles can only be detected once they have moved fully into your lane. • There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road. In these cases ACC may brake late or unexpectedly . The driver should stay alert and intervene wh ...

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    Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blocked sensor is displayed, the radar signals from the sensor have been obstructed. The sensor is located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille. When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the ACC will not function. The following table lists possible ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 98

    W ARNING: Do not use tires sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of ACC. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury . STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features VOL + (V olume): Press to increase the volume. VOL – (V olume): Press to de ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 99

    SYNC 威 system hands-free control feature (if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. Y ou will hear a tone and LISTENING will appear in the radio display . Press and hold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and hold to end a call or exit phone mode. Press to scroll through various me ...

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    T o open the moon roof: Press and release the SLIDE control, the moon roof will open automatically . Press the switch again to stop the moon roof. W ARNING: When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the moon roof opening. T o close the moon roof: Pu ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 101

    POWER REAR SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED) Y our 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 next to the power point. Press the control to move the shade up or down. The power sunshade is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, auto down feature. T o s ...

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    model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact HomeLink 威 at: www .homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future ...

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    6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor -head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). 5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” butto ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 104

    Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System T o operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door , gate operator , security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used a ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 105

    POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT W ARNING: Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the acc ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 106

    CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided. Do not put more than 50 lb (22 kg) in the net. W ARNING: This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision. Driver Controls 106 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ...

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    KEYS Integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT s) (If equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT s). The key blade starts the vehicle and unlocks/locks all the doors. The transmitter portion functions as the remote entry transmitter . Y our IKT s are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will n ...

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    Intelligent Access Key (IA key) (if equipped) Y our vehicle may be equipped with two intelligent access keys which operate the power locks and the remote entry system. Y ou have to have the IA key in the vehicle to activate the push button start system. The IA key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that can be used to unlock the driver ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 109

    “administrator key” or admin key . The admin key can be used to create a MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and clear the MyKey™ feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use system check in the message center to see how many MyKeys™ and admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and see the total distance the veh ...

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    2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM MYKEY will be displayed. 3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS AS RESTRICTED is displayed. 4. W ait until KEY RESTRICTED A T NEXT ST ART is displayed. MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys. No ...

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    2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM CLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey™ system status The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey™ parameters: ? ...

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    V ehicles equipped with an intelligent access key (push button start) • It is not possible to program the remote start system as a MyKey™ on vehicles equipped with intelligent access key (push button start). Therefore, you should treat the remote start fob as you would any other admin key . When the vehicle is started using remote start, the sy ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 113

    T roubleshooting Condition Potential Causes Can’t create a MyKey™ • Key in the ignition is already a MyKey™. • Key in the ignition is the last remaining admin key (there always has to be at least one admin key). • Intelligent access key (if equipped) not in the backup slot — for vehicles with push button start. • SecuriLock 威 Pass ...

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    Condition Potential Causes No MyKey™ function with intelligent access key (push button start) (if equipped) • An admin key is present at vehicle start • No MyKeys™ are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey™ section MyKey™ programmed total includes one additional key • Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a My ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 115

    The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the control on the transmitter , or locking the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad. If both front doors are closed, the vehicle can be locked by any method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not. Smart unlocks for intelligent access keys (IA key) (if equipped) ...

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    Note: The turn lamps will flash twice to confirm that a change to the feature has occurred. Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is in the on position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 k ...

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    1. T urn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. T urn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. T urn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. T o enable/disable the autolock fe ...

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    • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to accessory; and • the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off or to accessory . Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock feature ...

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    Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. T urn the ignition off. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8. While still holding the 3 • 4, press and release the 7 • 8a second time. 5. Release the 3 • 4. The use ...

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    INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Y our vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. T o o ...

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    W ARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly . Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are pa ...

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    If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL intelligent access keys with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Intelligent access (if equipped) W ARNING: Radio waves from the intelligent access system transmitters in the vehicle may affect certain implanted medical devices such as ...

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    situation (refer to Intelligent access key in this chapter for more information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade). A mechanical key is needed for access if the IA key battery or vehicle battery is low . Push button start: Y our vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, which allows you to start your vehicle without usi ...

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    Note: If any door or the trunk is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the turn lamps will not illuminate. Car finder Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate ...

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    • V ertically mounted • Horizontally mounted 2. Press and hold button 1 for five seconds. A tone will be heard after two seconds confirming memory position has been set. Continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 3. W ithin three seconds press . 4. A tone will be heard when the transmitter programming is complete. 5. Pres ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 126

    Replacing the battery The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IA key) uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) T o replace the battery: 1. T wist a thin coin in the slot near the key ring to remove the battery cover (1). Note: Do not wipe off any grease on t ...

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    2. Remove the old battery . Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery . Refer to the instructions inside the IA key for the correct orientation of the battery . Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity . 4. Snap the battery cover ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 128

    Illuminated entry The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter , intelligent access keys or the keyless entry system keypad is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if: • the ignition is turned on, or • the control on the transmitt ...

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    SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM The keypad, located near the driver’ s window , is invisible until touched and then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons. Note: If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly . Y ou can use the keyless entry key ...

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    4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1 • 2 to store driver 1 settings or 3 • 4 to store driver 2 settings. Note: T ouching 5 • 6 ,7 • 8, or 9 • 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver memory setting. Note: The factory-set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. The doors will lock then unlock ...

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    two-stage unlocking, refer to the Central unlocking/two stage unlocking section earlier in this chapter . T o unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. Note: If equipped with intelligent access, if the intelligent access key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the driver door , ...

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    engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster . ...

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    Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) or intelligent access keys Note: Y our vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT s) or two intelligent access keys. The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a remo ...

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    Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. T urn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition off and remove the first coded key from the ignition. 4. After three second ...

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    Note: A maximum of four intelligent access keys can be programmed to your vehicle. If you would like to replace a previously programmed access key with a new access key , or if you already have four access keys programmed to your vehicle, you must take your vehicle and all access keys to your authorized dealer to be erased and reprogrammed. Ensure ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 136

    PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM The perimeter alarm system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry . When the following types of unauthorized entry occur: • any door , the hood or the trunk is opened without using the keypad or the remote entry transmitter , • or if the ignition is turned on when using an invalid key , the perimeter alarm ...

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    Disarming the system T o disarm the system, do any of the following: • Unlock the doors by pressing unlock on the remote entry transmitter . • Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. • Enter the vehicle using intelligent access (if equipped). • T urn ignition the on with a valid key (if equipped with IKT only). • Press the panic ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 138

    FRONT SEATING W ARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. W ARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. W ARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original po ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 139

    T o adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. Properly adjust the head restraint so that ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 140

    T o remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint. T o reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 141

    W ARNING: T o minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly . Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) W ARNING: Never adjust the driver’ s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. W ARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hip ...

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    Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side shield. Rotate the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust lumbar support. Adjusting the front power seat W ARNING: Never adjust the driver’ s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. W ARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatb ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 143

    W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or ? ...

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    Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat, the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the end of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while moving forward or backward, a new stopping position will be set. T o reset the seat ...

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    Multi-contour seat (if equipped) The multi-contour seat consists of the following: 1. the massage control, 2. the lumbar control, and 3. the power seat controls Note: The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory mode to activate the seats. Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. Back and cushion massage cannot fun ...

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    Push and hold the front of the lumbar control to increase the firmness of the selected portion of the seatback or push and hold the rear of the lumbar to decrease the firmness. W e recommend first selecting the lumbar to the desired setting and then selecting the back or cushion massage setting. Note: The massage system will turn off after 20 minut ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 147

    T o operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off. W armer settings are indicated by more indicator lights. Three-position heated and cooled seats (if equipped) Heated seats The heated seats will only function when the engine is running. W ARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 148

    T o operate the cooled seats: Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle through the various cooling settings and off. Cooler settings are indicated by more indicator lights. If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the cooled seats are on, the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated. Note: When the heated/cooled front seat is active ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 149

    3. Remove filter . T o install a filter: 1. First, position the filter in itshousing making sure that the far forward end is all the way up in the housing. 2. Push in on the center of the outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position. Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system all ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 150

    • Horizontally mounted • T o program position 1, move the driver seat and mirrors to the desired position using the associated controls. Press and hold button 1 for at least two seconds. A chime will sound confirming that a memory position has been set. • T o program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using button 2. A memory seat posi ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 151

    The easy entry feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle message center . Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter . REAR SEATS Non-adjustable second-row outboard head restraints Y our vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints that are non-adjustable. W ARNING: T o minimize the risk of neck injury in th ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 152

    T o reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks. W ARNING: The non-adjustable head restraint is a safety device. It should be installed whenever the seat is occupied. W ARNING: T o minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 153

    T o adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 2. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint. Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your hea ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 154

    T o remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint. T o reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 155

    W ARNING: T o minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly . Split-folding rear seat One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. T o lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, pull the strap located on the outboard side of the seatback to release it, an ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 156

    Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with cup holders and a storage compartment, they are located in the rear seat armrest. T o access the cup holders, rotate armrest into use position. T o open the storage compartment (if equipped), pull up on the latch. W ARNING: Use only soft cups in ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 157

    T o operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ignition on cycle. While the ignition is on, activating the high or low heated seat switch enables ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 158

    • Front crash severity sensor . • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor , front passenger sensing system, and indicator ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 159

    position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins t ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 160

    during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or , if the collision is of sufficient severity , together with the front airbags. Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard s ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 161

    W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. W ARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should always properly w ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 162

    Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. T o unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. Restraint of pregnant w ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 163

    Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow . The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest. Safety belt locking modes All safe ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 164

    How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the a ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 165

    W ARNING: BEL T AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBL Y MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer . Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Energy management featur ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 166

    W ARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt height adjustment Y our vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the front outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . T o adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze t ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 167

    Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’ s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition is on... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’ s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The safety belt warning lig ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 168

    If... Then... The driver’ s and front passenger’ s safety belts are buckled before the ignition is switched on or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition has been switched on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’ s or front passenger’ s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 169

    Reasons given... Consider ... “Belts are uncomfortable” W e design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort. “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder 威 reminds u ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 170

    Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 are deactivated/activated independently . When deactivating/activating one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. Read Step s1-5t horoughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming ...

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    • After Step 4, the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds. 5. W ithin approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash ...

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    Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restrain ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 173

    W ARNING: Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury . W ARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair , or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your authori ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 174

    How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the sys ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 175

    W ARNING: If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately . If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and airbags). • side airbags and Safety Canopy ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 176

    • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear -facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer’ s instructions, • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer’ s instructions, • the system determines that a small chi ...

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    • When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit. If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’ s seat, but the ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator lamp is lit, it is possible that the person isn’t sitting ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 178

    W ARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor . The front passenger sensing system may d ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 179

    W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pas ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 180

    W ARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or a backup tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the W arning lights ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 181

    W ARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair , or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 182

    The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather , it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over , rear -impact, frontal or near -frontal collisions, unless the collision caus ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 183

    W ARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair , or modify the Safety Canopy 威 system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 威 . See your authorized dealer . W ARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 184

    • T wo crash sensors mounted on the base of the B pillar or doors depending on the application (one on each side of the vehicle). • T wo crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors (one on each side of the vehicle). • Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). The Safety Canopy System, in combination with safety b ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 185

    W ARNING: If the Safety Canopy System has deployed, the safety canopy will not function again unless replaced. The Safety Canopy System (including the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer . If the safety canopy is not replaced, it will not function again, which will increase t h er i s ko fi n ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 186

    The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person: • pressing the hazard control button, • or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter . The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power . Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles For dis ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 187

    Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger) Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier , convertible seat, or toddler seat). Small children Children who have outgrown or no ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 188

    Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Restraint T ype Child W eight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) LA TCH (lower anchors only) Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LA TCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Safety belt only Rear facing ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 189

    W ARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’ s size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’ s instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the ins ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 190

    training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety T echnician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle. T o locate a child seat fitting station ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 191

    Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear -facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. If all children cannot be sea ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 192

    1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure th ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 193

    4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 194

    9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter . 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. T o check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 195

    Y our vehicle has LA TCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol. The LA TCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback, below the locator symbols on the seat back. Follow the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions to properly install a ch ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 196

    W ARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor . In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor , if applicable. T ug the chil ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 197

    The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor . Once the child safety seat has been installed, using either the safety belt, the lo ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 198

    3. Open the tether anchor cover . 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. T ighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly , ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 199

    both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster . Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better . They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably at the edge of t ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 200

    T ypes of booster seats There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 201

    Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder . The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 202

    Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. W ARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’ s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Child restraint and safety belt maintena ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 203

    INFORMA TION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING T ire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are determined by standards th ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 204

    W ARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. T emperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 205

    Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’ s load carrying capability . • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 206

    W ARNING: Under -inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury . Under -inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 207

    Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 208

    Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally . Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently , and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydropla ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 209

    U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number for safety standard certification ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 210

    W ARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below . If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.3 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 211

    • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking W ARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow , mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. W ARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 212

    Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly , providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Tires, Wheels and Loading 212 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, 1 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 213

    • Rear -wheel drive (RWD) vehicles/Four -wheel drive (4WD)/All-wheel drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involve ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 214

    Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below . (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA), that ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 215

    Note: Y ou may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law . Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T 118 mph (190 km/h) U 124 mph (200 km/h) H 130 mph (210 km/h) V 149 mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 186 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 216

    11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door , for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 12. T readwear , T raction and T emperature Grades • T readwear: The treadw ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 217

    Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “L T” type tires “L T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below . Note: T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the T ire and Rim Association (T&RA) ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 218

    Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. T: Ind ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 219

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 220

    following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. W ARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (a ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 221

    T o restore the full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 222

    Low tire pressure warning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warning light Spare tire in use Y our temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality . For a description of how the system functions under these conditions, refer to When your temporary spare ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 223

    SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS W ARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover , personal injury and death. Add ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 224

    SUMMER TIRES Y our T aurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 225

    Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the T ire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a T ire Label). Look for “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUP ANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEV ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 226

    Example only: Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. Tires, Wheels and ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 227

    GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The total load on each axle must never exceed its GA WR. Note: For trailer towing information r ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 228

    • Example only: W ARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury . Tires, Wheels and Loading 228 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 229

    GCW (Gross Combined W eight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 230

    Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’ s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 231

    calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. Y ou will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be: 1,400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have the load capacity to transport the ceme ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 232

    If you use a rental trailer , follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper . T railer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’ s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 233

    • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate stops and brake gradually . Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter . T railer towing tips • Practice turning, ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 234

    All-wheel drive (A WD) vehicles: T ow your A WD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer . Do not tow your A WD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; this will cause damage to your A WD system. If you are using ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 235

    STARTING Positions of the ignition (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in this section for ignition modes. 1. Off— locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. This position also shuts the engine and all electrical accessories off. 2. Accessory— allows the electrical ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 236

    W ARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. W ARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 237

    • Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 3. T urn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). If your vehicle is equipped with a push button start system, refer to Push button start system in this section for ignition modes. Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster ch ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 238

    3. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try , turn the vehicle to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again, keeping the accelerat ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 239

    vehicle from the on mode. If you would like to start the vehicle and you are in on mode, you must first switch the vehicle off. 4. Start — press the ST ART/STOP button (for any length of time) while applying the brake pedal. Note: The indicator light on the start button will illuminate when the vehicle is in on mode and when the engine is started ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 240

    displayed in the message center . Y ou can re-start the vehicle (by applying the brake pedal and pressing the ST ART/STOP button) for up to 20 seconds, even though the IA key is not present. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer start your vehicle without the IA key present inside the vehicle. Switching the V ehicle Off when not in Park: ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 241

    ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly . If your vehicle is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the sy ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 242

    • Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper and similar items. • Be sure that the engine block heater , heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 243

    Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Y our vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a litt ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 244

    Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. T o set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned on) until the parking brake is released. W ARNING: Always set the parking brake f ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 245

    ADVANCET RAC 姞 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM Y our vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceT rac 威 system. The AdvanceT rac 威 system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations: • T raction control system (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of traction. • Electronic stability ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 246

    The AdvanceT rac 威 system automatically enables each time the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceT rac 威 system (TCS and ESC) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However , the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it. Standard Optional The AdvanceT rac 威 system includes a stability control off b ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 247

    T raction control system (TCS) The traction control system is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work separately or in tandem, engine traction co ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 248

    • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to T railer towing in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter). Switching off AdvanceT rac 威 If the vehicle is stuck in snow , mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power , switching off certain features of the AdvanceT rac 威 sy ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 249

    AdvanceT rac 威 Features Control functions Mode Stabil- ity con- trol off light Message center dis- play ESC TCS Control pressed twice rap- idly , brakes applied Sport mode (SHO with performance pack only) On ADV ANCE- TRAC SPORT MODE En- abled Enabled Control pressed and held for more than five seconds, vehicle speed = 0 mph, brakes ap- plied Adv ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 250

    If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually , but it takes more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes for you to steer . This occurs to prevent internal overheating and permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 251

    • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer . • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 252

    1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Remove the cup holder insert. 3. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), remove the protective cover to the interlock release access hole on the console. 4. Insert the screwdriver (or similar tool) into the access hole and press while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and into the N (Neutral) pos ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 253

    Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission with transmission control switch (if equipped) Y our vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down, the torque converter clutch ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 254

    D (Drive) with Grade Assist Pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever activates Grade Assist. Grade Assist • Improves driving experience in hilly terrain or mountainous areas by providing additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs. • Provides additional engine braking th ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 255

    Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed with SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) (if equipped) Y our vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down, the torque converter clutch locks ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 256

    N (Neutral) W ith the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy . T ransmission operates in gears one through six. M (Manual) W ith the gearshift lever in M (Manual), the driver can change gears up ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 257

    Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5 - 6 50 mph (80 km/h) The instrument cluster will show the current selected gear you are in. In order to prevent th ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 258

    W ARNING: T o help avoid personal injury , always use caution when in R (Reverse) and when using the RSS. W ARNING: This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not dete ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 259

    allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off. T o turn the RSS off, refer to Message center in the Instrument cluster chapter for more information. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow , ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will affect th ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 260

    Image delay if displayed through the rear view mirror: When shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any other gear , the image in the rear view mirror will remain on for a few seconds before it shuts off to assist in parking or trailer hookup. Image delay if displayed through the navigation screen: After shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any gear o ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 261

    Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the camera system relies on the reverse lamp lighting to produce an image. Therefore it is necessary that both reverse lamps are operating in order to get a clear image in the dark. If either of the lamps are not operating, stop using the camera system, at least in the dark, until the lam ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 262

    Operation The radar sensor detects vehicles ahead that are moving in the same direction as your vehicle. If the radar detects that your vehicle is rapidly closing on another vehicle a red warning light will illuminate and an audible warning chime will sound. After that, if the risk of collision further increases after the warning light, the brake s ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 263

    W ARNING: The collision warning system’ s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle’ s brakes. The brake pedal must be pressed just like for any typical braking situation. Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blocked sensor is displayed, the radar signals from the sensor , loca ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 264

    Note: If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Note: If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where p ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 265

    The BLIS 威 and CT A has a yellow indicator (also referred to as the alert) located in the left and right exterior mirrors. When the vehicle is started, the BLIS 威 automatically illuminates both indicators for several seconds indicating the system is operating. The first time you place the transmission in D (Drive) after starting the engine and ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 266

    • V ehicles passing through the blind zone at very fast rates • Severe weather conditions • When several vehicles forming a convoy pass through the blind zone. BLIS 威 False Alerts Due to the nature of radar technology , there may be certain instances when the BLIS 威 will alert with no object present in the blind zone. This is known as a f ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 267

    The CT A system detects vehicles approaching up to 45 feet (14 meters) away . Coverage decreases when vehicles and objects in close proximity block the CT A sensors (refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas [sensor obstructed for vehicle on left] ). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these situations helps to increase the sensor cov ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 268

    CT A detection limitations: Due to the nature of radar technology , there may be certain instances where vehicles entering and exiting the blind spot zones may not be detected. Below is a list of circumstances that may cause non-detection: • Debris build-up on the rear quarter panel fascias • The rear quarter panel radar beams are obstructed or ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 269

    BLIS 威 and/or CT A fault operation If the BLIS 威 and/or CT A senses a fault on either the left or right sensor , the BLIS 威 alert indicator will go on and remain on and the message center will display BLIND SPOT SYSTEM F AUL T or CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM F AUL T . For faults that may cause the associated left or right alert indicator not to illum ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 270

    The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed: The surface of the radar is dirty or obstructed in some way Clean the fascia area in front of the radar , either side, or remove obstruction. The surface of the radar is not dirty or obstructed Drive normally in traffic for a few minutes to allow the radar to de ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 271

    All components of the A WD system are sealed for life and require no maintenance. Note: When an A WD system fault is present, the warning CHECK A WD will display in the message center . The A WD system is not functioning correctly and defaulted to front wheel drive. When this warning is displayed, have your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 272

    Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water , gravel, snow or ice. If yo ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 273

    W ARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly . See your authorized dealer . W ARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander . Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation wher ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 274

    A void excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Remember , you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. Mud and water If you must drive through high water , drive slowly . T raction or brake capa ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 275

    or straight down. A void driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse o ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 276

    faster , because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not become overconfident as to road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily . Since your v ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 277

    DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water , traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, wate ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 278

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance T o fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the coverage period listed on the Roadside ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 279

    Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the W arranty Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for y ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 280

    W ARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury . Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 281

    COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 60A — — Blue Y ellow Y ellow 70A — — T an — Brown 80A — — Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Roadside Emergencies 281 201 1 T aurus (5 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 282

    The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Left front power window , Smart window motor 2 15A Brake on/off switch 3 15A Driver power seat 4 30A Right front power window , Smart window motor 5 10A T ransmission shifter solenoid, Keyless keypad 6 20A T urn signals, Hazard flashers 7 10A Low beam headl ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 283

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 22 15A Park lamps, License plate lamps, Auxiliary lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn 25 10A Demand lighting (battery saver) 26 10A Instrument panel cluster , Heads-up display 27 20A Ignition switch, IA, Front wipers, One-touch integrated start (OTIS) 28 5A Start relay/Audio mute 29 5A ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 284

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Front wiper relay , Blower motor relay 46 7.5A Occupant classification sensor (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (P ADI) 47 30A Circuit Breaker Front passenger power window , Rear power windows 48 — Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The p ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 285

    The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Circuits 1 80A** Passenger compartment fuse panel power 2 80A** Passenger compartment fuse panel power 3 — Not used 4 30A** Front wiper 5 30A** Passenger seat 6 20A** Cigar lighter 7 60A** Engine cooling fan (non-SHO engine) 8 30A** Moon roof 9 40A** Anti-lock ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 286

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Circuits 15 — Not used 16 20A* Left headlamp 17 10A* Alternator 18 — Not used 19 20A** Instrument panel power point 20 40A** Rear window defroster 21 20A** Console power point 22 30A** Front heated or heated/cooled seats 23 7.5A* Powertrain control module (PCM) (keep alive power), Canister vent 24 10A* ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 287

    Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Circuits 43 G8V A relay Backup lamps 44 — Not used 45 — Not used 46 15A* V ehicle power 2 (PCM), V ehicle power 3 (PCM) 47 20A* V ehicle power 1 (PCM) 48 20A* V ehicle power 4 (ignition coils) 49 15A* Heated mirrors 50 Half ISO relay Blower motor relay 51 Half ISO relay High-mount brake lamp w/ ACCM rel ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 288

    CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily . Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire is in use. T o restore the full ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 289

    A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types: 1. T -type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire size and may have “T emporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall 2. Full-size dissimilar s ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 290

    The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • W inter weather driving capability • W et weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling ad ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 291

    Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the trunk cargo cover , and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk. 3. Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise, remove the jack kit from the vehicle. 4. Remove t ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 292

    W ARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 2. Remove wheel cover ( ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 293

    3. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the tire you are changing. T urn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. Note : DO NOT LIFT ON THE PLASTIC MOLDING, as this could damage the molding. ONL Y LIFT ON THE SHEET MET AL NOTCH. 4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 5. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 294

    Stowing the tire and jack 1. Fully collapse the jack, fold the lug wrench socket into the handle and place the jack and wrench into the felt bag as shown. Place the extension bolt into the external pocket of the felt bag. T ake care to position the jack as shown to ensure that the locating holes in the jack base can be placed on the locating tabs o ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 295

    If you are stowing the flat tire: 1. Remove the extension bolt from the exterior pocket of the felt bag. 2. Install the jack as shown in Step 4 under Stowing the tire and jack . 3. Screw the extension bolt onto the threaded stud of the jack retention bracket. 4. W ith the temporary spare tire on the vehicle, place the flat tire in the spare tire we ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 296

    1. Air compressor (inside) 2. Diverter knob 3. On/Off button 4. Air pressure gauge 5. Deflation button 6. Sealant bottle/canister 7. Sealant filling clear tube 8. Sealant tube — tire valve connector 9. Y ellow cap tool 10. Air compressor hose 11. Air hose — tire valve connector 12. Accessory power plug 13. Casing/housing General information W A ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 297

    • Read the information in the T ips for use of the temporary mobility kit section to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and your vehicle. Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit: • Before operating the temporary mobility kit, make sure you ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 298

    • Operating the temporary mobility kit could cause an electrical disturbance in radio and DVD player operation. What to do when a tire is punctured A tire puncture within the tire’ s tread area can be repaired in two stages with the temporary mobility kit: • In the first stage, the tire will be reinflated with a sealing compound and air . Aft ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 299

    4. Plug the power cable into the 12V power point in the vehicle. 5. Remove the warning sticker found on the canister and place it on the top of the instrument panel or the center of the dash. 6. Start the engine (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) . 7. T urn dial (1) counterclockwise to the sealant position. T urn on the ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 300

    tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFF position to get the correct tire pressure reading. W ARNING: Do not stand directly over the temporary mobility kit while inflating the tire. If you notice any unusual bulges or deformations in the tire’ s sidewall during inflation, stop and call roadside assistance. W ARNING: If the t ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 301

    4. Adjust the tire to the recommended inflation pressure from the tire label located on the driver’ s door or door jamb area. Pressing the deflation button near the sealant canister removes air from the tire. Note: The tire pressure has to be checked with the compressor in the OFF position to get the correct tire pressure reading. 5. T urn the co ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 302

    Removal of the sealant canister from the temporary mobility kit 1. Unwrap the clear tube from the compressor housing. 2. Press the button located on the temporary mobility kit compressor housing below the canister while pulling up on the sealant canister . Installation of the sealant canister to the temporary mobility kit 1. Align the sealant canis ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 303

    2. Once aligned, seat the sealant canister by lightly pushing down until you hear an audible click. 3. W rap the clear tube around the compressor housing. Note: If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister , consult your Ford Motor Company authorized dealer for assistance. Be sure to check the sealant ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 304

    Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m 1/2-20 UNF 100 135 * T orque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. W ARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 305

    W ARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank, all of which could result in serious personal injury . JUMP STARTING W ARNING: The gases around the battery can exp ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 306

    Connecting the jumper cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery . 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery . 3. Conn ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 307

    Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 308

    WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not a ...

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    If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly , vehicle damage may occur . Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle ( ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 310

    GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED W arranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer . While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certai ...

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    In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www .ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 T elephone 1-800- ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 312

    In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law , before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state created rights ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 313

    procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program. The BBB AUTO LINE program consists of two parts – mediation and arbitration. During mediation, a representative of the BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor Company to explore options for settlement of the c ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 314

    The CAMV AP program is a straight forward and relatively speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings. In the CAMV AP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct h ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 315

    If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Puerto Rico, contact the nearest authorized dealer . If the authorized dealer cannot help you, contact: Ford International Business Development Inc. Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan, Puerto Rico 00922-1957 T elephone: (800) 841-FORD (367 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 316

    (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check or money order .) Obtaining a French Owner ’ s Guide French Owner’ s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by contacting Helm, Incorporated using the contact information listed previously in this section. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your v ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 317

    W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail W ash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 318

    • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Y our authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicl ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 319

    • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 320

    3.5L V6 SHO ENGINE PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer . • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft 威 Detail W ash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft 威 Bug and T ar Remover (ZC-42). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES Th ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 321

    • The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or Motorcraft 威 Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (ZC-32-A) in the U.S., or Premium Quality W indshield W asher Fluid [CXC-37-(A, B, D, or F)] in Canada, available from your authorized dealer . This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 322

    If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. W ipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 2. W ipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot be completely c ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 323

    LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH 姞 EDITION) For King Ranch 威 leather seats, refer to a separate section in this chapter . • Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible. • For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. I ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 324

    Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuine steer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, such as small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers and should be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 325

    Motorcraft 威 Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A) Motorcraft 威 Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-101) Motorcraft 威 Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft 威 Premium Quality W indshield W asher Fluid (Canada only) [CXC-37-(A, B, D or F)] Motorcraft 威 Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-32-A) M ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 326

    SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your W arranty Guide to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only r ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 327

    OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. Maintenance and Specifications 327 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, 1 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 328

    IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L V6 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Air filter assembly 7. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. W indshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 329

    3.5L V6 SHO engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Battery 4. Power distribution box 5. Air filter assembly 6. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (out of view) 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. W indshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 329 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, 1st Prin ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 330

    Engine shield Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine. This shield needs to be removed for service, including oil and filter changes. It is secured with four quick release fasteners. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 331

    CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade from the arm and pull the blade away from the arm to remove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be impr ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 332

    5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. W ipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. ? ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 333

    • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this mark may cause engine damage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer . 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 334

    current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. T o protect your engine and engine’ s warranty , use Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 or an equivalent SAE 5W -20 oil meeting Ford sp ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 335

    T o protect your engine and engine’ s warranty , use Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -30 or an equivalent SAE 5W -30 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are u ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 336

    Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability . W ARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury . Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery . When working ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 337

    6. Release the parking brake. W ith your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy . • If you do no ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 338

    • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Proper function of calibrated gauges. When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level, or within the COLD FILL or MIN / MAX range as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon applicatio ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 339

    W ARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container . If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and new (unused) coolant together i ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 340

    Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by following these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure be ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 341

    Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of 60% will pro ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 342

    How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat: • The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot) area. • The service engine soon indicator will illuminate. If the engine reaches a preset over -temperature condition, the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder acts ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 343

    W ARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. The hot coolant is under pressure and may cause serious burns. 5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility . Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. T ake your vehicle to a service facil ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 344

    • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury . If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately , even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours. • A void inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling t ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 345

    Refueling W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • T urn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks, flames and smoking mater ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 346

    4. After you are done pumping fuel, wait about five seconds before slowly removing the fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank and not spill onto the vehicle. Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the tank to the point that the fuel is able to bypass the fuel fil ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 347

    Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Y our vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds, includ ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 348

    could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty . Many of the world’ s automakers approved the W orld-W ide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehi ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 349

    W ARNING: Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy Fuel™ system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to you or others. When filling the vehicle’ s fuel tank from a portable fuel container , use the funnel included with the vehicle. 1. After lifting the trunk cargo cover , locate the white pla ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 350

    NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy . W e do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). Y ou will get a more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle ...

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    4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading. 5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. Keep a record for at least one month and rec ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 352

    • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy . • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter . • Perform all regularly s ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 353

    • Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft 威 or Ford-authorized parts are used for main ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 354

    government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle. When the service engine soon indicator illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. T emporary malfunctions may cause the service engine soon indicator to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 355

    indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. T o determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the service engine soon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if the service engine soon indicator stay ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 356

    BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear , and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of the system could be compromised; se ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 357

    5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If necessary , refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. (For vehicles with the EcoBoost™ engine, move the air filter assembly aside to access the transmission dipstick). W ARNING: Use gloves when moving the a ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 358

    C. Remove the bolt cover (if equipped). D. Remove two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front of the vehicle (2). E. Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose (1). F . Remove the harness retaining clip by pulling up (3). Do not disconnect the sensor (4). G. W ithout disconnecting the sensor (4), pull the air ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 359

    W ARNING: Do not run engine with the air filter disconnected. Start the engine and continue with Step 6. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube by turning it to the locked position. 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. Low ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 360

    Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter . Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission compone ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 361

    AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft 威 part numbers in this chapter . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 362

    1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover . 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. W ipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 363

    Body • W ash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior surfaces, rear -wheel housing and underside of front fenders. See the Cleaning chapter for more information. • Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations. • T ouch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust. • Cover chrome and stainless steel parts ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 364

    Battery • Check and recharge as necessary . Keep connections clean. • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery , it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting. Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset memory featur ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 365

    MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.5L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 SHO engine Air filter element F A-1884 F A-1884 Battery BXT -59 BXT -65–650 Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S Spark plugs SP-411 1 SP-512-A 1 1 Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 366

    MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Items Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Brake fluid Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Motorcraft 威 High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1 Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and li ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 367

    Items Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Engine oil 5.5 quarts (5.2L) (3.5L V6 engine) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (US) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) • Motorcraft 威 SAE 5W -20 ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 368

    Items Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Power steering fluid (except SHO engine) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Motorcraft 威 MERCON 威 VA T F XT -5-QM / MERCON 威 V W indshield washer fluid Fill as required Motorcraft 威 Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (US) Premium Quality W indshield W asher ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 369

    ENGINE DATA Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 SHO engine Cubic inches 214 214 Fuel See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter . See Octane recommendations earlier in this chapter . Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm) 0.033–0.037 i ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 370

    3.5L V6 SHO engine IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is loca ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 371

    V ehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number . The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 372

    T RANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS Y ou can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents. Description Code 6F50 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission J 6F55 6–Speed Automatic T ransmission (with EcoBoost) C Maintenance and Specifications 372 201 1 T aurus (500) ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 373

    FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer . These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehic ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 374

    Peace of mind • Remote start • V ehicle tracking and recovery* • V ehicle security systems • Protective seat covers* • Wheel locks • W indshield wiper shaker* • Back up camera* • Bumper mounted parking sensors* • Locking fuel plug for capless fuel system *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory manufacturer? ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 375

    FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered the powerful protection of Ford ESP . It is the only extended service plan backed by Ford Motor Company , and provides “peace of mind” protection beyond the New V ehicle Limited W arranty coverage. Up to 500+ Covered V ehicle Compo ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 376

    Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. W ith Ford ESP , you minimize your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs. A void the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle! Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance P ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 377

    Ford Extended Service Plan 377 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 378

    FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) Y ou can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company . Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • Rental reimbursement • Coverage for certain maintenance and w ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 379

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may also help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. It is y ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 380

    If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km) from your last oil change. Y our vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using different specifications and perfor ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 381

    Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your vehicle’ s needs. Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your service needs is a great way to help keep your v ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 382

    WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW? Owner checks and services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in this Owner’ s Guide. Any adverse condition should be brought to the attentio ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 383

    Multi-point inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly . This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your ve ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 384

    Scheduled Maintenance Guide 384 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 385

    NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG For your convenience, your vehicle is equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change service interval. Y ou should perform the engine oil change as indicated by the instrument cluster message center . The message center will display ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED to indicate ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 386

    Oil Change Service Interval* 1 2 3 456789 1 0 Change engine oil and filter • ••••••••• Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth • ••••••••• Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag • ••••••••• Perform multi-point inspection (reco ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 387

    Oil Change Service Interval* 11 12 13 14 15 Change engine oil and filter •• • • • Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth •• • • • Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag •• • • • Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) •• • • • Inspect autom ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 388

    Perform the services noted in the following table at the specified time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 389

    Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 390

    D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 391

    D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 392

    SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding Special Operating Conditions listed below , you will need to have some items maintained more frequently . If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 393

    Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery , taxi, patrol car or livery As required – Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by message center and perform ser vices as listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta). Every 300 hours of engine operation* ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 394

    Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth. – Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear , looseness or drag. Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months – Change engine oil and replace oil filter . Every 30,000 m ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 395

    Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 396

    D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 397

    EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed below: Normal vehicle axle maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a lea ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 398

    COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Engine coolant ❑ 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change coolant (whichever comes first). ❑ After initial change - change coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Scheduled Maintenance Guide 398 201 1 T aurus (500) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 399

    Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE :M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 400

    A Accessory delay .......................... 85 Adaptive Cruise Control ............. 90 AdvanceT rac .............................. 245 AdvanceT rac Sport Mode .........249 Air cleaner filter ...............361, 365 Air conditioning ....................51, 54 automatic temperature control system ..........................56 manual heating and air ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 401

    Cell phone use .............................. 8 Changing a tire ......................... 288 Child safety seats ......................190 attaching with tether straps ........................... 196 in front seat ............................ 191 in rear seat .............................. 191 LA TCH ..................................... 194 recomm ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 402

    E Electronic message center ......... 19 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting .......................... 305 running out of fuel ......... 304, 348 Emission control system .......... 352 Engine ........................................ 369 cleaning ................................... 318 coolant ..................................... 337 fail-safe coo ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 403

    Homelink wireless control system ........................................ 101 Hood .......................................... 327 I Ignition ............................... 235, 369 Illuminated visor mirror ............. 78 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..................... 190 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ............................... ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 404

    Motorcraft 威 parts ..............324, 365 Multi-contour seats ................... 145 MyKey ........................................ 108 N Navigation system ....................... 50 O Octane rating ............................ 347 Oil (see Engine oil) .................. 331 Overdrive ................................... 252 P Parental MyKey prog ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 405

    for adults ................. 162–163, 165 for children ............................. 186 Occupant Classification Sensor ...................................... 159 warning light and chime ........................ 166–167 Safety restraints - LA TCH anchors ...................................... 194 Safety seats for children .......... 190 Safety ...

  • Ford 2011 Taurus - page 406

    recreational towing ................. 233 trailer towing .......................... 231 wrecker .................................... 308 T ransaxle fluid, refill capacities ..............366 lubricant specifications .......... 366 T ransmission ............................. 252 brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 251 fluid, checking and adding (automa ...

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