Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 17

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note:

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

Note:

Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.

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A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.

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A brief press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe three times with
washer fluid.

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A long press and hold turns on the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds.

A wipe occurs a few seconds after washing
to clear any remaining washer fluid. You
can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps

Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
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The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

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A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

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Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

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A

Off.

A

Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
tail lamps.

B

Headlamps.

C

High Beams

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Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beam on.

Push the lever away from you again or pull
the lever toward you to switch the high
beam off.

Headlamp Flasher

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Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

(If Equipped)

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. You may need to

override the system if it does not turn the
headlamps on in low visibility conditions,
for example daytime fog.

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When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps turn
on in low light situations, or when the
wipers turn on.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.

Note:

If you switch the autolamps on, you

cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
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During a single wipe.

•

When using the windshield washers.

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If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note:

If you switch autolamps and

autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER

Note:

If you disconnect and connect the

battery, or fully discharge and charge the
battery, the illuminated components turn
to the maximum setting.

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Use the instrument lighting dimmer to
adjust the brightness of the instrument
panel and all applicable lighting in your
vehicle.

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Tap the top or bottom of the control
to the first detent to brighten or dim all
interior lighting incrementally.

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Press and hold the top or bottom of
the control to the first detent until you
reach the level you desire.

•

Press and hold the top of the control
to the second detent to switch the
interior lights on.

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Press and hold the bottom of the
control to the second detent to switch
the interior lights off.

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

Set the delay time to keep the headlamps
on for up to three minutes after switching
off the ignition.

Follow the steps below to change the
delay time:

Note:

Complete steps 1 through 6 within 10

seconds.

1.

Switch the ignition off.

2. Select the autolamp position on the

lighting control.

3. Switch the lighting control to the off

position.

4. Switch the ignition on.

5. Switch the ignition off.

6. Select the autolamp position on the

lighting control. The headlamps and
parking lamps turn on.

7.

Switch the lighting control to the off
position when reaching the required
delay time. The headlamps and parking
lamps turn off.

Set the headlamp exit delay to one of the
following settings:
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Off.

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10 seconds.

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20 seconds.

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120 seconds.

Note:

Adjust the time delay using the

display controls in the information display.
See Information Displays (page 88).

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

WARNING

The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting

during low visibility driving conditions.
Make sure you switch the headlamps on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash.

The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.

To switch the system on, switch the
lighting control to the off, autolamp or
parking lamp position.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. You may need to

override the system if it does not turn the
high beams on or off.