2009 Ford Taurus Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

9 11 6 4 10 2009 FORD TAURUS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, which is located under the cargo cover in the trunk. For complete information on how to change your tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your Owner's Guide. FORD TAURUS Your new Ford Taurus speaks volumes without saying a word. Not only does the Taurus surround you with sleek, trim good FUSES If your electrical components are not working properly, a fuse may have blown. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner. FUEL TYPE AND TANK CAPACITY Depending on whether you have a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle and if your vehicle has a special emissions package, your fuel tank capacity will either be 20 gallons (75.7L) or 20.5 gallons (77.6L). Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. Do not use gasoline labeled as "Regular" in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87. Your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that are blended with a maximum of 85% ethanol. 1 2 looks and unexpected luxury, but it surrounds you with safety too. Winning the Highway Traffic Safety Administration's highest 5 star rating for front and side crash tests, your new Ford Taurus is rated as the safest full-size car in America. Now that's something. It's listing as a 'top safety pick' is no surprise with features like the Safety Canopy™ system, the Personal Safety system™, optional All Wheel Drive and AdvanceTrac™ with electronic stability control, the S.O.S. Post Crash Alert System as well as the SPACE™ architecture (Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement); which utilizes advanced crash force management techniques to help channel impact forces around and away from the passenger cabin. All of this adds up to complete 5-star protection in the spacious and comfortable Taurus family sedan. The all new Ford Taurus, safety and sophistication all rolled into one. 5 7 HEADLAMPS AND FOG LAMP CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) PANEL DIMMER Use this control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps. HOOD RELEASE To open the hood, pull the hood release handle under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the front center of the hood. Use the prop rod to support the raised hood. Lift the prop rod by the sleeve, not the bare metal. MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Rotate the end of the control up to increase the speed of the wipers and rotate down to decrease the speed of the wipers. Briefly press the end of the stalk for a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. A quick push and hold results in three swipes with washer fluid while a longer push and hold activates the wash pattern for up to five seconds. A 'courtesy wipe' will automatically occur after the washing cycle to ensure that any drips have been cleared from your windshield. For better visibility, your vehicle will also automatically turn on your headlights (during daylight) if your windshield wipers and autolamps (if equipped) are on. To turn on the highbeams, push the lever away from you. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. Pull the lever towards you briefly to activate the 'flash to pass' feature. 3 8 Turn the control one position to the right to turn on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turn the control to the second position on the right to turn on the headlamps. Turn the control one position to the left to activate the autolamp feature (if equipped), which automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, based on available daylight. Pull the control towards you to activate the fog lamps, if equipped. (The fog lamps will not operate when the control is turned off ( ) or when the high beams are on). SPEED CONTROL To set the speed control, press and release ON. Accelerate to the desired speed. Press and release the SET + control. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The speed control indicator light will illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher speed: press and hold SET+ until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET+ to increase the speed by small amounts. To set a lower speed: press and hold SET- until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET- to decrease the speed by small amounts. Press RSM to return to the previously set speed. To turn speed control off, depress the brake pedal or press OFF or CNCL (Cancel). MESSAGE CENTER The message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle systems. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by long indicator chime. Please refer to your Owner's Guide for more information. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) SYNC STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) TILT STEERING COLUMN To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is down, tilt the steering column to your desired position. Then, while holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. Do not adjust while driving. SERVICE ENGINE SOON The Service Engine soon light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If it remains on or is blinking after the engine is started, the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and have your vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized dealer. ABS WARNING LIGHT The ABS light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected. Have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking (less ABS) is still functional unless the brake warning light is also illuminated. THROTTLE CONTROL / TRANSMISSION LIGHT The Throttle control / transmission light illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. The appearance and functionality of your vehicle's steering wheel controls may vary according to your option package. Refer to your Owner's Guide for a complete description of all possible options. Press - VOL + to decrease/increase the volume. Press - SEEK + to access the previous/next strong station or CD track. Press MEDIA repeatedly to scroll through all possible media sources (AM, FM1, FM2, CD ...etc). Press MUTE to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. Press to activate the Voice recognition system. Refer to your SYNC supplement (if equipped) for more information. Press to answer a call if equipped with SYNC. Press and hold to end a call. Refer to your SYNC supplement for more information. Press OK to confirm menu selections. TIRE PRESSURE Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended specifications found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Check your tire pressure at least once a month and before long trips (including spare). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner's Guide for more details and safety information. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Your new Ford Taurus comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. Roadside assistance includes such services as: lockout assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery jump starts, changing a flat tire, towing, and winch out. To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006. For more information on coverage period and details of service, refer to your Roadside Assistance information card. S.O.S. POST CRASH ALERT SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with the S.O.S. Post Crash Alert system. This system provides audible and visual alarms in the event of a crash which causes the deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound. To deactivate the system, press the hazard flasher control or you can press the button on your remote transmitter. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD). The AWD system is always active and uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Refer to your Owner's Guide for more information. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size (other than the tire provided) should never be used. Using a different size could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive. Your vehicle is not intended for off-road use. Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Only use non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so. 2009 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL