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1 2014 TAURUS owner s ManualEG1J 19A321 AA | October 2013 | Second Printing | owner s manual | TAURUS | Litho in TAURUS owner s Safety17 Child seat child safety Belts32 Fastening the safety belt height restraint and safety belt Safety System41 Supplementary Restraints System42 Driver and passenger passenger sensing canopy curtain sensors and airbag and Remote Control55 General information on radio a lost key or remote of Contents12014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)MyKey63 Settings, start, , and keyless entry luggage compartment passive anti-theft Wheel81 Adjusting the steering wheel and Washers87 Windshield of Contents2014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)Lighting89 Lighting lighting exit running high beam ..94 Interior and Mirrors96 Power lamps and warnings and Control130 manual heating and air automatic temperature window air of Contents32014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)Seats142 Sitting in the correct manual and ventilated Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)156 HomeLink wireless control Power Points161 Storage Compartments162 Center and Stopping the Engine164 Ignition block and Refueling172 Fuel out of Drive (If Equipped)188 All wheel of Contents2014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus) on driving with anti-lock Control197 TractionControl.

2 197 Stability Control198 AdvanceTrac ..200 Parking Aids201 Sensing park camera Control212 Using cruise Adaptive Cruise Aids222 Driveralert ..222 Lane keeping Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert(CTA)..228 Collision warning Carrying238 Cargo of Contents52014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)Driving Hints253 Economical through Emergencies256 Getting roadside warning cut-off the Assistance261 Reporting safety defects ( only)..268 Reporting safety defects (Canada only)..268 Fuses269 Changing a specification and closing the hood oil oil coolant transmission fluid fluid fluid ..296 Checking the wiper filter(s)..298 Adjusting the of Contents2014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)Changing a specification Care307 Cleaning the minor paint the the windows and wiper the the instrument panel and instrument cluster leather the alloy and Tires316 Tire summer snow Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

3 332 Changing a road mobility lug nut and Specifications352 Part identification certification code of Contents72014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus) ford Extended Service Plan364 Audio System367 MyFord radio input 385 Pairing your phone for the first Assist ..405 Vehicle Health Touch (If Equipped)432 Infotainment to Maintenance529 Normal scheduled maintenance and information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going toprint. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to changespecifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrievalsystem or translated into any language in any form by any means without ourwritten permission. Errors and omissions excepted. ford Motor Company 20138 Table of Contents2014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)ABOUT THIS MANUALT hank you for choosing ford .

4 We recommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading this manual . The more that youknow about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get fromdriving :Always drive with due care and attention whenusing and operating the controls and features on your :This manual describes product features and options availablethroughout the range of available models, sometimes even before theyare generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your :Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for differentmodels, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. However, theessential information in the illustrations is always :Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicablelaws and :Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integralpart of the manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side orright-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the Right-hand sideB. Left-hand sideProtecting the EnvironmentYou must play your part in protecting the environment.

5 Correctvehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaningand lubrication materials are significant steps toward this TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)SYMBOL GLOSSARYWARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself andothers if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by thewarning are some of the symbols you may see on your DescriptionSymbol DescriptionSymbol DescriptionSafety alertSee owner sManualAnti-lockbrakingsystemAvoidsmokin g,flames, orsparksBatteryBattery acidBrake fluid non petroleumbaseBrake systemCabin airfilterCheck fuelcapChild SafetyDoor Lockand UnlockChild seatlower anchorChild seattether anchorCruisecontrolDo not openwhen hotEngine airfilterEnginecoolantEnginecoolanttempe ratureEngine oilExplosivegasFan warningFasten safetybeltFront airbagFront foglamps10 Introduction2014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)Symbol DescriptionSymbol DescriptionSymbol DescriptionFuel pumpresetFusecompartmentHazardwarningfla sherHeated rearwindowInteriorluggagecompartmentrele aseJackLightingcontrolLow tirepressurewarningMaintaincorrect fluidlevelPanic alarmParking aidsystemParkingbrake systemPowersteering fluidPowerwindowsfront andrearPowerwindowlockoutService enginesoonSide airbagStabilitycontrolWindshielddefrost anddemistWindshieldwasher andwiperIntroduction112014 TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)DATA RECORDINGS ervice Data RecordingService data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle.

6 This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, FordMotor Company, ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities mayaccess or share among them vehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicingyour vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford Motor Company, ford of Canada, and service and repair facilitiesmay access or share among them data for vehicle improvement only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC VehicleHealth Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may alsobe accessed electronically by ford Motor Company and ford authorizedservice facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for anypurpose. See theSYNC chapter for more Data RecordingThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).

7 The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroad obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how avehicle s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short periodof time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as: How various systems in your vehicle were operating; Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts werebuckled/fastened; How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the acceleratorand/or the brake pedal; How fast the vehicle was travelling; Where the driver was positioning the steering data can help provide a better understanding of thecircumstances in which crashes and injuries TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normaldriving conditions and no personal data or information ( , name,gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitationsregarding 911 Assist and Traffic, Directions and Information privacybelow).

8 However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combinethe EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinelyacquired during a crash read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, thathave such special equipment, can read the information if they haveaccess to the vehicle or the EDR. ford Motor Company and ford ofCanada do not access event data recorder information withoutobtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or whererequired by law enforcement, other government authorities orother third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties mayseek to access the information independently of ford MotorCompany and ford of : Including to the extent that any law pertaining to EventData Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note thefollowing: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involvingthe deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off.

9 Certain versions or updates to 911 Assistmay also be capable of being used to electronically or verballyprovide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude andlongitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash orpersonal information about the occupants to assist 911 operatorsto provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do notwant to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assistfeature. See your SYNC chapter for more , when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, only), the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle scurrent location, travel direction, and speed ( vehicle travelinformation ), only to help provide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches that you request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive this information, do not activatethe service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions andInformation, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC chapter formore TaurusOwners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013 USA(fus)CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehiclecomponents, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive MATERIALNote:Certain components in your vehicle, such as airbag modules,safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may containperchlorate material.

10 Special handling may apply for service or vehicleend of life disposal. See formore CREDIT ( ONLY) ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help youacquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle throughFord Credit, thank you for your your convenience, we offer a number of ways to contact us, as wellas help manage your : 1-800-727-7000 For more information regarding ford Credit, as well as access toAccount Manager, please go to PARTS RECOMMENDATIONYour vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality recommend that you demand the use of genuine ford and Motorcraftparts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or can clearly identify genuine ford and Motorcraft parts by looking forthe ford , FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their Maintenance and Mechanical RepairsOne of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle providesyears of service is to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailedin this owner s manual .