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2011 Taurus Intelligent Access Key (if This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner's Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise. All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/ or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner's Guide. Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.fordowner.com www.ford.ca Intelligent access keys allow you to unlock the vehicle door (or trunk) and start the car without using a key (provided your intelligent access key is within approximately three feet). To unlock the driver's door, simply have the intelligent key within range (in your pocket or purse, for example) and press any button on the keyless entry keypad. To unlock the trunk, have the intelligent key within range and press the exterior trunk release button located below the license plate. To start the car, have the intelligent key inside the car or trunk and press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START button next to the steering wheel. The intelligent access key also contains a mechanical key blade which can be used to unlock the driver door. Simply press the release button on the back of the transmitter and slide the key blade out. equipped) • Press once to lock all doors. Press again within three seconds to confirm all doors are closed. • Press once to unlock the driver's door. Press again within three seconds to unlock all doors. • Press to activate the panic alarm. Press again or turn on the ignition to deactivate. • Press twice within three seconds to open the trunk. • Car finder: Press twice within three seconds to locate your vehicle. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) and Intelligent Access Remote Entry Icons • To unlock the driver's door, enter your five-digit factory code or personal code. •T  o unlock all doors, enter your five-digit factory code or personal code and, within five seconds, press 3-4. •T  o open the trunk, enter your five-digit factory code or personal code and, within five seconds, press 5-6. • To lock all vehicle doors, press and hold 7-8 and 9-0 at the same time (you do not need to enter your factory code first). spot zone when driving on roads and freeways. The CTA feature alerts you if a car is coming towards you when you are backing out of a parking space. Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety information, more detail and limitations. Reverse Sensing System (if equipped) The reverse sensing system may warn you if there is an object behind the vehicle. A warning tone will sound which increases in frequency as the object gets closer and then will sound continuously when the object is less than 10 inches away. The system is active when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety information, more detail and limitations. • Audible and visual low fuel warnings are provided. • Certain features cannot be turned off such as, the reverse sensing system, Blind spot information system (BLIS™) with Cross traffic alert (if equipped) and collision warning system. • Audio volume is limited. • Vehicle speed is limited. • Audible and visual speed warnings at preselected speeds. • AdvanceTrac® cannot be programmed off. Rearview Camera (if equipped) This system provides a visual display of the area behind the vehicle. The display automatically appears on the navigation screen (if equipped) or in the rearview mirror when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and uses colors (green, yellow and red) to alert you of your proximity to objects. Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety information, more detail and limitations. Multi-Contour Front Seats with Active Motion™ (if equipped) Your driver and passenger seats may have a massage feature. Push and release the front portion of the massage control (1) to activate the cushion massage feature. Push and release the rear portion of the massage control (1) to activate the back massage feature. To deactivate, press (1) again or press the lumbar control (2). To adjust the lumbar setting, press the lumbar control (2) up or down to select either the top, middle or bottom part of the seat back. Push and hold the front portion of the lumbar control (2) to increase firmness and the rear portion to decrease firmness. Please allow a few seconds for your selection to activate. The back and cushion massage features do not function at the same time. Note: The massage system will turn off after 20 minutes. from the D (Drive) position to the M (Manual) position. To downshift, press the paddle shifters forward. To upshift, pull the paddle shifters rearward. For more information, refer to your Owner's Guide. E s s e n t i a l i n f o r m at i o n Easy Fuel™ 'No Cap' Fuel System With this system, you simply press open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle and begin fueling. Ensure that you wait five seconds from the time the refueling nozzle is shut-off until the nozzle is pulled back out of the fill pipe to allow residual fuel in the nozzle to drain into the tank. The Easy Fuel™ system is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. To use a portable fuel container, slowly insert the fuel funnel (located in the spare tire compartment), and pour the fuel into the funnel. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer. Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the Easy Fuel™ system and may cause damage. spare, if equipped). The recommended specifications are on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. 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 underinflated. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner's Guide for more information. (80 km/h). After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer. Note: The sealant in the canister is to be used for one tire only. See your authorized dealer for replacement canisters. For complete information, refer to your Owner's Guide. Improved Fuel Economy While Coasting or Decelerating Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. This may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. Roadside Assistance SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (if equipped) This automatic transmission gives you the ability to manually change gears without using a clutch. To use, move the gearshift lever Location of Spare Tire and Tools BG1J 19G217 AA A d d i t i o n a l f e at u r e s September 2010 Second Printing Quick Reference Guide Ford Taurus Litho in U.S.A. 1 2 Moon Roof (if equipped) Your moon roof is equipped with an automatic one-touch express opening, closing and venting feature. • To open: Press and release the SLIDE control. • To close: Pull and release the SLIDE control. • To vent: Press and release the TILT control. • To close from a venting position: Pull and hold the TILT control. MyKey™ Allows you to program certain driving restrictions on any standard key in order to promote good driving habits. When MyKey™ is programmed, the following features are adjusted. • Belt-Minder® will sound continuously and the audio will be muted until the safety belt is buckled. Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel Info SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry System Allows you to lock or unlock the doors as well as open the trunk without a key. Ensure that you have your five-digit factory code, located on your owner's wallet card in the glove box. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA), (if equipped) BLIS® uses radar sensors to help you determine if a vehicle may be in your blind Your vehicle has a fuel tank capacity of 19.0 gallons (71.9L). Use only "Regular" gasoline with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels because your vehicle was not designed to run on fuels with more than 10% ethanol. Tire Pressure Check your tire pressure at least once a month and before long trips (including Your vehicle is either equipped with a spare tire or a temporary mobility kit, both of which are located in the spare tire well in the trunk, under the floor panel. The tire is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon as possible. The kit contains an air compressor to re-inflate the tire and a sealing compound that will seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects. Do not attempt to repair large punctures or damage to the tire's sidewall. The mobility kit provides a temporary seal allowing you to drive up to 120 miles (200 km) at a maximum speed of 50 mph 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. SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ This system provides audible and visual alarms when a crash 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, press the hazard on your flasher control, or remote transmitter. Ta urus 2011 quick reference guide

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2011
T
A U R U S
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace
your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more
detailed information concerning the features of your
vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed
to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your
passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide
carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle
and refer to the appropriate sections when questions
arise. All information contained in this Quick Reference
Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We
reserve the right to change features, operation and/
or functionality of any vehicle speci±cation at any
time. Your ²ord dealer is the best source for the most
current information. ²or detailed operating and safety
information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
F
ORD
M
OTOR
C
OMPANY
C
USTOMER
R
ELATIONSHIP
C
ENTER
P.O. B
OX
6248
D
EARBORN
, MI 48121
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD
FOR
THE
HEARING
IMPAIRED
:
1-800-232-5952)
www.fordowner.com
www.ford.ca
September 2010
Second Printing
Quick Reference Guide
Ford Taurus
Litho in U.S.A.
ADDITIONAL
F E AT U R E S
I
NTELLIGENT
A
CCESS
K
EY
(
IF
EQUIPPED
)
Intelligent access keys allow you to unlock the vehicle door
(or trunk) and start the car without using a key (provided your
intelligent access key is within approximately three feet). To unlock
the driver’s door, simply have the intelligent key within range (in your
pocket or purse, for example) and press any button on the keyless
entry keypad. To unlock the trunk, have the intelligent key within
range and press the exterior trunk release button located below the
license plate. To start the car, have the intelligent key inside the car
or trunk and press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START button
next to the steering wheel. The intelligent access key also contains a
mechanical key blade which can be used to unlock the driver door.
Simply press the release button on the back of the transmitter and
slide the key blade out.
M
OON
R
OOF
(
IF
EQUIPPED
)
Your moon roof is
equipped with an
automatic one-touch
express opening, closing
and venting feature.
To open: Press
and release the
SLIDE control.
To close: Pull
and release the
SLIDE control.
To vent: Press
and release the
TILT control.
To close from a venting
position: Pull and hold
the TILT control.
S
ECURI
C
ODE
K
EYLESS
E
NTRY
S
YSTEM
Allows you to lock or
unlock the doors as well
as open the trunk without
a key. Ensure that you
have your ±ve-digit
factory code, located on
your owner’s wallet card
in the glove box.
I
NTEGRATED
K
EYHEAD
T
RANSMITTER
(IKT)
AND
I
NTELLIGENT
A
CCESS
R
EMOTE
E
NTRY
I
CONS
Press
once to lock all doors. Press again within three seconds to
con±rm all doors are closed.
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. Press again within three
seconds to unlock all doors.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press again or turn on
the ignition to deactivate.
Press
twice within three seconds to open the trunk.
Car ±nder: Press
twice within three seconds to locate
your vehicle. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will Fash.
To unlock the driver’s door,
enter your ±ve-digit factory
code or personal code.
To unlock all doors, enter
your ±ve-digit factory code
or personal code and, within
±ve seconds, press 3-4.
To open the trunk, enter
your ±ve-digit factory code
or personal code and, within
±ve seconds, press 5-6.
To lock all vehicle doors,
press and hold 7-8 and 9-0
at the same time (you do not
need to enter your factory
code ±rst).
R
EARVIEW
C
AMERA
(
IF
EQUIPPED
)
This system provides a
visual display of the area
behind the vehicle. The
display automatically
appears on the navigation
screen (if equipped) or in
the rearview mirror when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse) and
uses colors (green, yellow
and red) to alert you of your
proximity to objects.
Note:
Visibility aids do not replace
the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer
to your Owner’s Guide for
safety information, more
detail and limitations.
B
LIND
S
POT
I
NFORMATION
S
YSTEM
(BLIS
®
)
WITH
C
ROSS
T
RAFFIC
A
LERT
(CTA),
(
IF
EQUIPPED
)
BLIS
®
uses radar sensors
to help you determine if a
vehicle may be in your blind
spot zone when driving on
roads and freeways. The CTA
feature alerts you if a car is
coming towards you when
you are backing out of a parking
space.
Note:
Visibility aids do
not replace the need to watch
where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for safety information, more
detail and limitations.
R
EVERSE
S
ENSING
S
YSTEM
(
IF
EQUIPPED
)
The reverse sensing system
may warn you if there is an
object behind the vehicle.
A warning tone will sound
which increases in frequency
as the object gets closer and
then will sound continuously
when the object is less than
10 inches away. The system
is active when the vehicle is
in R (Reverse) and traveling
less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note:
Visibility aids do not
replace the need to watch
where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide
for safety information, more
detail and limitations.
M
Y
K
EY
Allows you to program
certain driving restrictions
on any standard key in order
to promote good driving
habits. When MyKey™ is
programmed, the following
features are adjusted.
Belt-Minder
®
will sound
continuously and the audio
will be muted until the
safety belt is buckled.
Audible and visual low
fuel warnings are provided.
Certain features cannot
be turned off such as, the
reverse sensing system,
Blind spot information
system (BLIS™) with Cross
traf±c alert (if equipped) and
collision warning system.
Audio volume is limited.
Vehicle speed is limited.
Audible and visual
speed warnings at
preselected speeds.
AdvanceTrac
®
cannot be
programmed off.
M
ULTI
-C
ONTOUR
F
RONT
S
EATS
WITH
A
CTIVE
M
OTION
(
IF
EQUIPPED
)
Your driver and passenger
seats may have a massage
feature. Push and release the
front portion of the massage
control (1) to activate the
cushion massage feature.
Push and release the rear
portion of the massage
control (1) to activate the
back massage feature. To
deactivate, press (1) again or
press the lumbar control (2).
To adjust the lumbar setting,
press the lumbar control (2)
up or down to select either
the top, middle or bottom part
of the seat back. Push and
hold the front portion of the
lumbar control (2) to increase
±rmness and the rear portion
to decrease ±rmness. Please
allow a few seconds for your
selection to activate. The back
and cushion massage features
do not function at the same time.
Note:
The massage system
will turn off after 20 minutes.
S
ELECT
S
HIFT
A
UTOMATIC
T
RANSMISSION
(
IF
EQUIPPED
)
This automatic transmission
gives you the ability to
manually change gears
without using a clutch. To
use, move the gearshift lever
from the D (Drive) position
to the M (Manual) position.
To downshift, press the
paddle shifters forward.
To upshift, pull the paddle
shifters rearward. ²or more
information, refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
I
MPROVED
F
UEL
E
CONOMY
W
HILE
C
OASTING
OR
D
ECELERATING
Your vehicle has been
designed to improve fuel
economy by reducing fuel
usage while coasting or
decelerating. This may
be perceived as a light to
medium braking sensation
when removing your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
E
ASY
F
UEL
‘N
O
C
AP
’ F
UEL
S
YSTEM
With this system, you simply
press open the fuel ±ller door,
insert the nozzle and begin
fueling. Ensure that you wait
±ve seconds from the time
the refueling nozzle is shut-off
until the nozzle is pulled back
out of the ±ll pipe to allow
residual fuel in the nozzle to
drain into the tank. The Easy
²uel™ system is self-sealing
and therefore protected
against dust, dirt, water, snow
and ice. To use a portable
fuel container, slowly insert
the fuel funnel (located in the
spare tire compartment), and
pour the fuel into the funnel.
When done, clean the funnel
or properly dispose of it. Extra
funnels can be purchased
from your authorized dealer.
Do not
use aftermarket
funnels as they will not work
with the Easy ²uel™ system
and may cause damage.
F
UEL
T
ANK
C
APACITY
/F
UEL
I
NFO
Your vehicle has a fuel tank
capacity of 19.0 gallons
(71.9L). Use only “Regular”
gasoline with an octane rating
of 87. Do not use E85 fuels
because your vehicle was not
designed to run on fuels with
more than 10% ethanol.
T
IRE
P
RESSURE
Check your tire pressure
at least once a month and
before long trips (including
spare, if equipped). The
recommended speci±cations
are on the Safety Compliance
Certi±cation Label or Tire
Label located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver’s
door. 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 signi±cantly under-
inFated. Refer to the Tires,
Wheels and Loading chapter
in your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
L
OCATION
OF
S
PARE
T
IRE
AND
T
OOLS
Your vehicle is either
equipped with a spare tire or
a
temporary mobility kit
,
both of which are located
in the spare tire well in
the trunk, under the Foor
panel. The tire is designed
for emergency use only
and should be replaced as
soon as possible. The kit
contains an air compressor
to re-inFate the tire and a
sealing compound that will
seal most punctures caused
by nails or similar objects. Do
not attempt to repair large
punctures or damage to the
tire’s sidewall. The mobility
kit provides a temporary
seal allowing you to drive up
to 120 miles (200 km) at a
maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). After sealant use,
the TPMS sensor and valve
stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized
²ord dealer.
Note:
The
sealant in the canister is to
be used for one tire only.
See your authorized dealer
for replacement canisters.
²or complete information,
refer to your Owner’s Guide.
R
OADSIDE
A
SSISTANCE
Your new ²ord 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 Fat 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.
SOS P
OST
-C
RASH
A
LERT
S
YSTEM
This system provides audible
and visual alarms when a
crash causes the deployment
of airbags or the activation of
the safety belt pretensioners.
The turn signals will Fash
and the horn will sound. To
deactivate, press the hazard
Fasher control, or
on your
remote transmitter.
ESSENTIAL
I N F O R M AT I O N
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