2010 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 62

Lights 4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps will turn on. 5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to three minutes), then turn the headlamps off. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. OFF Auto high beams (if equipped) During nighttime driving, the automatic high beam system automatically turns on your high beams if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. When it detects an approaching vehicle's headlights or a preceding vehicle's tail lamps, the system turns off the high beams (low beams remain on) before they distract other drivers. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic high beams, the high beam switch will operate differently depending on the status of the automatic high beam system. Each of the possible operating scenarios are detailed below: Scenario 1: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center. The headlamp switch is in (autolamps). The automatic high beam system has turned the high beams on. Operation - The high beam switch will not perform any function. Scenario 2: Conditions - The automatic high beam system is set to ON in the message center. The headlamp switch is in (autolamps). The automatic high beam system has not turned the high beams on. 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. 62 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)