Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 16

End of Travel Position

The steering column sets a stopping
position just short of the end of the column
position to prevent damage to the steering
column. A new stopping position sets if
the steering column encounters an object
when tilting or telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:

1.

Confirm there is nothing obstructing
the motion of the steering column.

2. Press and hold the steering column

control until the steering column stops
moving.

3. Press the steering column control

again.

Note:

The steering column may begin to

move again.

4. When the steering column stops,

continue holding the control for a few
seconds.

5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.

A new stopping position sets. The next
time you tilt or telescope the steering
column, it stops just short of the end of the
column position.

Memory Feature

You can save and recall the steering
column position with the memory
function. See Memory Function (page
124).

Pressing the adjustment control during
memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

The column moves to the full up position
when you switch the ignition off. Switch
the ignition on to return the system to its
previous settings. You can switch this
feature on or off in the information display.
See Information Displays (page 88).

AUDIO CONTROL

You can operate the following functions
with the control:

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V

Volume up.

A

Volume down.

B

Voice recognition.

C

Seek, Next or Previous

Press the seek button to:
•

Tune the radio to the next or previous
stored preset.

•

Play the next or the previous track.

Press and hold the seek button to:
•

Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.

•

Seek through a track.

VOICE CONTROL

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V

Phone mode.

A

Voice recognition.

B

See your SYNC information.

CRUISE CONTROL

Type One

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See Using Cruise Control (page 179).

Type Two

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See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 180).

INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL

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See Information Displays (page 88).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

(If

Equipped)

See your SYNC information.

ADJUSTING THE PEDALS

WARNING

Never use the controls while your
feet are on the accelerator and brake
pedals and the vehicle is moving.

You can find the control on the left side of
the steering column. Press and hold the
appropriate side of the control to move the
pedals.

A

B

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A. Farther

B. Closer

You can save and recall the pedal positions
with the memory feature. See Memory
Function

(page 124).

Note:

Adjust the pedals only when your

vehicle is in P (Park).

(If Equipped)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure you switch the windshield

wipers off before entering a car wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

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.

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•

Rotate away from you for a long wipe
interval.

•

Rotate toward you for a short wipe
interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

AUTOWIPERS

(If Equipped)

Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure you switch the windshield

wipers off before entering a car wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note:

If you switch autolamps and

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

Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.

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Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects
hit the windshield.

In these conditions, you can do the
following:
•

Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.

•

Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.

•

Switch autowipers off.