Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 21

The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when you first switch on the
ignition before engine start to check the
bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle
is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing.

Normally, the service engine soon light
stays on until you crank the engine, then
turns itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Law (page 148).

Stability Control

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It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you

switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See Using Stability
Control

(page 168).

Stability Control Off

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It illuminates when you switch
the system off. It goes out when
you switch the system back on

or when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control

(page 168).

AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS

Key in Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when you leave the key in the
ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Keyless Warning Alert

Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is
not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is
opened.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you leave the parking brake
on and drive your vehicle. If the warning
chime remains on after you release the
parking brake, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information appears in the
information display.

Information Display Controls
(Type 1)

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Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.

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Press the right arrow button to enter a
submenu.

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Press the left arrow button to exit a
submenu.

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Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.

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This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A
check in the box indicates the

feature is enabled, and unchecked
indicates the feature is disabled.

Trip 1 & 2

You can access the menu using the
information display control.

Note:

Some options may appear slightly

different or not at all if the items are
optional.

Trip 1 & 2

Digital Speedometer

Hold OK to Reset

Trip Odometer

Trip Timer

Average Fuel

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Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital
display of your vehicle speed.

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Trip Odometer — Registers the
distance of individual journeys.

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Trip Timer — The timer stops when you
turn your vehicle off and restarts when
you restart your vehicle.

•

Average Fuel — Shows the average fuel
economy for a given trip.

Note:

Press and hold OK on the current

screen to reset the respective trip, distance,
time and fuel information.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy

Dist to empty

Inst Fuel Econ

Average Fuel

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Distance to Empty - Shows the
approximate distance your vehicle can
travel before running out of fuel.

•

Instantaneous Fuel Economy - Shows
a visual graph of your instantaneous
fuel economy along with your Avg MPG
since the function was last reset.

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Average MPG — Shows the average
fuel economy since last reset.

Note:

You can reset your average fuel

economy by pressing and holding the OK
button on the left hand steering wheel
controls.

Information

Information

MyKey® Dist. (if key is programmed) — Distance traveled when a programmed key is
in use.

MyKey® Info — Number of MyKeys and admin keys programmed

Coolant Temp. — The engine coolant indicator will change colors indicating: blue for
cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let
the engine cool.

Settings

In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices.

Note:

Some items are optional and may

not appear.

Settings

Traction Ctrl

Driver Assist

Blindspot

High, Normal or Low

Sensitivity

Collision
Warn

Chimes

Warning

Cross Traffic

Adaptive or Normal

Cruise
Control

Rear Park Aid

Select your applicable language

Language

Display

Miles & Gal, km/L or L/100km

Distance

Units

Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)

Temperature

Auto Engine Off

Auto Highbeam

Off or number of seconds

Autolamp
Delay