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214 Stability Control PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and wheel or tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac® system. In addition, installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the AdvanceTrac® system. Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering with the AdvanceTrac® sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac® system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. WARNING: Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics. It is always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. Activation of the AdvanceTrac® system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this could reduce the operator's ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac® system activates, SLOW DOWN. 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	10
Protecting the Environment	10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	11
DATA RECORDING	12
Service Data Recording	12
Event Data Recording	13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	14
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	14
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	15
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	15
Collision Repairs	15
Warranty on Replacement Parts	15
SPECIAL NOTICES	16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	16
Special Instructions	16
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	16
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
CHILD SEATS	20
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	20
BOOSTER SEATS	22
Types of Booster Seats	23
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	29
Child seat positioning for LATCH lower anchors	30
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	30
Using Tether Straps	31
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS	33
Safety Belts	34
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	34
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	36
Restraint of Pregnant Women	37
Safety Belt Locking Modes	37
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	38
Automatic Locking Mode	38
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	39
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	39
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	39
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	40
Conditions of Operation	40
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	40
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature	42
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	43
Personal Safety System	44
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	44
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?	44
Supplementary Restraints System	45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	45
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	46
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	48
Children and Airbags	48
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM	49
SIDE AIRBAGS	53
SAFETY CANOPY® CURTAIN AIRBAGS	54
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	56
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	57
Keys and Remote Control	58
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION	58
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	58
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	58
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	59
REMOTE CONTROL	59
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)	59
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)	60
Replacing the Battery	60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	61
Intelligent Access Transmitter	61
Memory Feature (If Equipped)	62
Programming Memory to the Transmitter	62
Deactivating Memory from the Transmitter	63
Car Finder	63
Sounding a Panic Alarm	63
Remote Start (If Equipped)	63
Remote Starting the Vehicle	64
Extending the Vehicle Run Time	65
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting	65
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	65
MyKey	66
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	66
Standard Settings	66
Optional Settings	67
CREATING A MYKEY	67
Programming/Changing Optional Settings	68
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS	68
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS	68
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS	69
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING	69
Locks	70
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	70
Power Door Locks	70
Remote Control	70
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	70
Locking the Doors	70
Opening the Trunk	71
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)	71
At the Front Doors	71
At the Trunk	71
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	71
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	72
Autolock Feature (If Enabled)	72
Autounlock Feature (If Enabled)	73
Deactivating or Activating	73
Illuminated Entry	73
Illuminated Exit	74
Battery Saver	74
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)	74
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Programming a Personal Entry Code	75
Erasing a Personal Code	75
Anti-Scan Feature	76
Unlocking and Locking the Doors	76
TRUNK RELEASE	77
From Inside Your Vehicle	77
From Outside Your Vehicle	77
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	78
Security	79
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	79
Automatic Arming	79
Automatic Disarming	79
Replacement Keys	79
Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	80
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)	81
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)	82
Arming the Alarm	82
Disarming the Alarm	83
Steering Wheel	84
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	84
Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped)	85
Easy Entry and Exit Feature	85
Memory Feature	85
AUDIO CONTROL	86
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	86
CRUISE CONTROL	87
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL	88
Cluster Display Control Features	88
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	88
Pedals	89
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Wipers and Washers	90
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	90
RAIN-SENSING WIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)	90
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	91
Lighting	92
LIGHTING CONTROL	92
High Beams	92
Headlamp Flasher	92
AUTOLAMPS	93
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	93
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY	93
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	94
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	95
DIRECTION INDICATORS	97
INTERIOR LAMPS	97
Front row map lamps	97
Windows and Mirrors	98
POWER WINDOWS	98
Rear Window Buffeting	98
One-Touch Up or Down	98
Global Opening (If Equipped)	98
Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up or Down Windows Only)	99
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	99
Window Lock	99
Accessory Delay	99
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	100
Power Exterior Mirrors	100
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors	100
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	100
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)	100
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)	100
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	101
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (If Equipped)	101
INTERIOR MIRROR	102
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)	102
SUN VISORS	102
Slide-On-Rod	102
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	103
SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	103
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	104
Opening and Closing the Moonroof	104
Bounce-Back	104
Venting the Moonroof	104
Instrument Cluster	105
GAUGES	105
Type 1	105
Fuel gauge	105
Type 2	106
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	106
Adaptive cruise control (if equipped) (RTT)	107
Airbag readiness	107
Anti-lock brake system	107
Brake system warning light	107
Charging system (RTT)	108
Door ajar (RTT)	108
Engine oil pressure (RTT)	108
Engine coolant temperature (RTT)	108
Grade assist (if equipped) (RTT)	108
Heads up display (if equipped)	108
High beams	109
Low fuel (RTT)	109
Low tire pressure warning	109
Low washer fluid (RTT)	109
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT)	109
Safety belt	109
Service engine soon	110
Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)	110
Stability Control System	110
Stability Control System Off	111
Turn signal	111
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	111
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	111
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)	111
Headlamps On Warning Chime	111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	111
Information Displays	112
GENERAL INFORMATION	112
Information Display Controls (Type 1)	112
Menu	112
TRIP AND FUEL ECONOMY COMPUTER	116
Resetting the Trip Computer	116
Odometer	116
Trip Odometer	116
Total Time	116
Fuel Used	116
Distance to E	116
Inst Fuel Econ	117
Average Fuel	117
Compass (If Equipped)	117
Information Messages	117
Information Display Controls (Type 2)	117
Main menu	118
Display Mode	118
Trip 1 & 2	120
Fuel Economy	121
Driver Assist	121
Settings	123
Information	125
INFORMATION MESSAGES	126
Audio System	135
GENERAL INFORMATION	135
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors	135
CD and CD Player Information	135
MP3 Track and Folder Structure	136
MyFord® SYSTEM	137
Menu Structure	139
AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM	142
AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM	143
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK	144
USB PORT	146
MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED)	146
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)	146
Satellite Radio Channels	146
Satellite Radio Reception Factors	147
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service	147
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	148
Troubleshooting	148
Climate Control	150
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	150
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM	152
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (WITH SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM)	154
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (WITH MyTemp)	156
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS	157
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System	157
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control	158
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	159
Heated Rear Window	159
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	159
CABIN AIR FILTER	160
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	160
Manual Climate Systems	161
Automatic Climate Systems	161
Seats	162
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	162
HEAD RESTRAINTS	163
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)	165
MANUAL SEATS	166
	166
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	167
Multi-Contour Active Motion™ Seat (If Equipped)	168
MEMORY FUNCTION (if equipped)	169
Programming a memory position	169
Recalling a memory position	170
Recalling a memory position with the remote control	170
Easy Entry and Exit Feature (If Equipped)	170
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	171
HEATED AND VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	172
Heated Seats	172
Ventilated Seats	173
Heated and Cooled Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)	173
REAR SEATS	174
Split-folding Rear Seat	174
REAR SEAT ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED)	175
Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)	175
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)	176
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	176
Programming	177
Erasing the Function Button Codes	178
Reprogramming a single button	178
Programming HomeLink® to a Genie Intellicode® 2 garage door opener	179
Programing the transmitters	179
Programming HomeLink® to the Genie Intellicode® garage door opener motor	180
Clearing a HomeLink® device	180
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	180
Auxiliary Power Points	181
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	181
Locations	181
Storage Compartments	181
CENTER CONSOLE	181
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	182
Starting and Stopping the Engine	183
GENERAL INFORMATION	183
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)	184
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)	184
Ignition Modes	185
Starting Your Vehicle	185
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary	186
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is in Motion	186
Fast Restart	186
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	187
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	188
Important Ventilating Information	188
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	188
Using the Engine Block Heater	189
Fuel and Refueling	190
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	190
FUEL QUALITY	191
Choosing the Right Fuel	191
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)	191
Octane recommendations	192
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	193
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	193
REFUELING	194
Easy Fuel® “No Cap” Fuel System	195
FUEL CONSUMPTION	196
Filling the Tank	196
Calculating Fuel Economy	196
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	197
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	198
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	199
Transmission	200
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	200
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission (If Equipped)	201
Brake-Shift Interlock	203
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning	204
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	204
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)	205
Using your All Wheel Drive (AWD) system	205
Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel Drive (AWD)	206
Basic operating principles in special conditions	206
If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement	206
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck	207
Emergency Maneuvers	207
Sand	208
Mud and Water	208
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain	209
Driving on Snow and Ice	210
Maintenance and Modifications	211
Brakes	212
GENERAL INFORMATION	212
Brake Over Accelerator	212
Brake Assist	212
Anti-Lock Brake System	213
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	213
PARKING BRAKE	213
Traction Control	214
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	214
USING TRACTION CONTROL	214
System indicator lights and messages	214
Stability Control	215
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	215
USING ADVANCETRAC®	217
Parking Aids	218
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	218
Using the Rear Sensing System	219
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	220
Using Active Park Assist	221
Automatic Steering into Parking Space	222
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature	223
Troubleshooting the System	223
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	224
Using the Rear View Camera System	225
Guidelines and the Centerline	226
Visual Park Aid Alert	227
Manual Zoom	227
Rear Camera Delay	227
Cruise Control	228
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	228
USING CRUISE CONTROL	228
Switching Cruise Control On	228
Setting a Speed	228
Changing the Set Speed	229
Canceling the Set Speed	229
Resuming the Set Speed	229
Switching Cruise Control Off	229
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	229
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control	230
Following a Vehicle	231
Setting the Gap Distance	232
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control	233
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control	233
Changing the Set Speed	233
Resuming the Set Speed	234
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation	234
Hilly Condition Usage	234
Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control	234
Detection Issues	235
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available	235
Blocked Sensor	236
Switching to Normal Cruise Control	237
Driving Aids	238
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)	238
Using the Systems	239
System Lights and Messages	240
System Sensors	241
System Limitations	242
False Alerts	242
System Errors	243
Switching the Systems Off and On	243
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	243
Using the Collision Warning System	244
Blocked Sensors	245
System Limitations	246
STEERING	246
Electric Power Steering	246
Steering Tips	247
Load Carrying	248
CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)	248
LOAD LIMIT	248
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	248
Towing	256
TOWING A TRAILER	256
Load Placement	256
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	257
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	257
Hitches	258
Safety Chains	258
Trailer Brakes	258
Trailer Lamps	258
Before Towing a Trailer	258
When Towing a Trailer	259
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	259
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE	260
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	261
Emergency Towing	261
Recreational Towing	261
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Engine	261
Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L Engine	262
Driving Hints	263
BREAKING-IN	263
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	263
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	264
FLOOR MATS	265
Roadside Emergencies	267
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	267
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance	267
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance	268
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance	268
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance	268
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	268
Vehicles equipped with MyTouch	269
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH	269
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	269
Preparing Your Vehicle	270
Connecting the Jumper Cables	271
Jump Starting	272
Removing the Jumper Cables	272
Customer Assistance	273
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	273
Away from Home	273
Additional Assistance	274
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	275
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	276
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	277
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	277
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	279
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	279
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	280
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	280
Fuses	281
CHANGING A FUSE	281
Fuses	281
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	281
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	282
Power Distribution Box	282
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	287
Maintenance	290
GENERAL INFORMATION	290
Precautions	290
Working with the Engine Off	290
Working with the Engine On	291
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	291
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	292
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	295