Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 31

CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS

(If Equipped)

Heated Seats

WARNING

People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal

cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must use caution when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that may block the
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This can
cause the heated seat to overheat. Do not
puncture the seat with pins, needles or
other pointed objects. This damages the
heating element and can cause the heated
seat to overheat. An overheated seat may
cause serious personal injury.

Note:

Do not do the following:

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Place heavy objects on the seat.

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Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry thoroughly.

The heated seats only function when the
engine is running.

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Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
More indicator lights indicate warmer
settings.

If the engine falls below 350 RPM while
the heated seats are on, the feature will
turn itself off. You will need to reactivate
it.

Cooled Seats

The cooled seats only function when the
engine is running.

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Press the cooled seat symbol to cycle
through the various cooling settings and
off. More indicator lights indicate cooler
settings.

If the engine falls below 350 RPM while
the cooled seats are on, the feature will
turn itself off. You will need to reactivate
it.

Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter
Replacement

Your vehicle has lifetime air filters that are
integrated with the seats. You do not need
to regularly maintain or replace them.

REAR SEAT ARMREST

(If Equipped)

WARNING

Use only soft cups in the cupholder.
Hard objects can injure you in a crash.

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Fold the armrest down to use the armrest
and cupholder. To open the optional
storage compartment, pull up on the latch.

(If Equipped)

HomeLink Wireless Control
System

WARNINGS

Make sure that the garage door and
security device are free from
obstruction when you are

programming. Do not program the system
with the vehicle in the garage.

Do not use the system with any
garage door opener that does not
have the safety stop and reverse

feature as required by U.S. Federal Safety
Standards (this includes any garage door
opener manufactured before April 1, 1982).
A garage door opener which cannot detect
an object, signaling the door to stop and
reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features increases
the risk of serious injury or death.

Note:

Make sure you keep the original

remote control transmitter for use in other
vehicles as well as for future system
programming.

Note:

We recommend that upon the sale

or lease termination of your vehicle, you
erase the programmed function buttons for
security reasons. See Erasing the Function
Button Codes later in this section.

Note:

You can program a maximum of

three devices. To change or replace any of
the three devices after it has been initially
programmed, you must first erase the
current settings. See Erasing the Function
Button Codes.

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The universal garage door opener replaces
the common hand-held garage door
opener with a three-button transmitter
integrated into the driver’s sun visor.

The system includes two primary features,
a garage door opener and a platform for
remote activation of devices within the
home. You can program garage doors as
well as entry gate operators, security
systems, entry door locks and home or
office lighting.

Additional system information can be
found online at www.homelink.com,
www.youtube.com/user/HomeLinkGentex
or by calling the toll-free help line at
1-800-355-3515.

In-Vehicle Programming

This process is to program your in-vehicle
HomeLink function button with your
hand-held transmitter.

Note:

The programming steps below

assume you will be programming HomeLink
that was not previously programmed. If your
HomeLink was previously programmed, you
may need to erase your HomeLink buttons.
See Erasing the Function Button Codes.

Note:

Put a new battery in the hand-held

transmitter. This helps ensure quicker
training and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.

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1.

With your vehicle parked outside of the
garage, switch your ignition to the on
position, but do not start your vehicle.

2. Press and release the function button

that you would like to program.

3. Hold your hand-held garage door

transmitter 1–3 in (2–8 cm) away from
the HomeLink button you want to
program.

4. Press and hold the hand-held

transmitter button you want to
program while watching the indicator
light on HomeLink. Continue to hold
the hand-held button until the
HomeLink indicator light flashes rapidly
or is continuously on.

Note:

You may need to use a different

method if you live in Canada or have
difficulties programming your gate operator
or garage door opener. See Gate Operator
/ Canadian Programming.

5. Press and hold the HomeLink button

you programmed for two seconds, then
release. You may need to do this twice
to activate the door. If your garage door
does not operate, watch the HomeLink
indicator light.

If the indicator light stays on, the
programming is complete. Your device
should activate when the HomeLink
button is pressed and released.

If the indicator light flashes rapidly, press
and hold for two seconds and release the
programmed HomeLink button. Repeat
the "press/hold/release" sequence up to
three times to complete the programming
process. If your device still does not
operate, you must program your garage
door. See Programming Your Garage
Door Opener Motor.

To program additional buttons, repeat
Steps 1 – 4.

For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink at www.homelink.com,
www.youtube.com/user/HomeLinkGentex
or by calling the toll-free help line at
1-800-355-3515.

Programming Your Garage Door
Opener Motor

Note:

You may need a ladder to reach the

unit and you may need to remove the cover
or lamp lens on your garage door opener.

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1.

Press the learn button on the garage
door opener motor and then you have
30 seconds to complete the next two
steps.

2. Return to your vehicle.