Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 37

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
the service engine soon indicator is on or
not working properly (bulb is burned out),
or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this
case, the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing.

If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
testing, turn the ignition key to the on
position for 15 seconds without cranking
the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the service engine soon indicator stays on
solid, it means that your vehicle is ready
for I/M testing.

The OBD-II system checks the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days.

If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,
you can perform the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway
driving:

1.

15 minutes of steady driving on an
expressway or highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods.

2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least

eight hours with the ignition off. Then,
start the vehicle and complete the
above driving cycle. The vehicle must
warm up to its normal operating
temperature. Once started, do not turn
off the vehicle until the above driving
cycle is complete.

If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M
testing, you need to repeat the above
driving cycle.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGS

Always fully apply the parking brake
and make sure you shift into park (P).
Switch the ignition off and remove

the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

Do not apply the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal simultaneously.
Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than a few seconds will limit
engine performance, which may result in
difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and
could lead to serious injury.

Understanding the Positions of
Your Automatic Transmission

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1.

Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Press and hold the button on the front

of the selector lever.

3. Move the selector lever into the desired

gear.

4. Release the button and your

transmission will remain in the selected
gear.

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Park (P)

This position locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning.

Reverse (R)

With the selector lever in reverse (R), your
vehicle will move backward. Always come
to a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the selector lever in neutral (N), your
vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down while in this
position.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy. The overdrive
function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through gears one through six.

Sport (S)

Moving the selector lever to sport (S):
•

Provides additional grade (engine)
braking and extends lower gear
operation to enhance performance for
uphill climbs, hilly terrain or
mountainous areas. This will increase
engine RPM during engine braking.

•

Provides additional lower gear
operation through the automatic
transmission shift strategy.

•

Gears are selected more quickly and
at higher engine speeds.

SelectShift Automatic™
Transmission

Your SelectShift automatic transmission
gives you the ability to manually change
gears.

If equipped with a toggle on the
selector lever:

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•

Press the (+) button to upshift.

•

Press the (-) button to downshift.

If equipped with steering wheel
paddles:

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•

Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.

•

Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift.

With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddle
shifters provide temporary manual control.
They allow you the ability to shift gears
quickly, without taking your hands off the
steering wheel. You can achieve extensive
manual control by moving the selector
lever to sport (S).

The system determines when temporary
manual control is no longer in use and
returns to automatic control.

Upshift to the recommended shift speeds
according to the following chart:

Upshifts when accelerating (recom-

mended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

15 mph (24 km/h)

1 - 2

25 mph (40 km/h)

2 - 3

40 mph (64 km/h)

3 - 4

45 mph (72 km/h)

4 - 5

50 mph (80 km/h)

5 - 6

The instrument cluster will display the
selected gear that you are currently in and
a shift indicator arrow to assist in
optimizing shifting.

SelectShift will automatically make some
shifts for you in the event that your engine
speed is running at too high, or too low an
RPM.

Note:

Engine damage may occur if

excessive engine revving is held without
shifting.

Brake-Shift Interlock

WARNINGS

Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are
working.

When doing this procedure, you need
to take the transmission out of park
(P) which means your vehicle can

roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully apply the parking
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
wheels chocks if appropriate.

If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be

working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Use the brake shift interlock override
procedure to move the selector lever from
park (P) in the event of an electrical
malfunction or if your vehicle has a dead
battery.

Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition off before performing this
procedure.

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1.

Using a screwdriver (or similar tool),
remove the override access panel from
the cup holder.

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2. Apply the brake pedal. Using a

screwdriver (or similar tool), press and
hold the brake shift interlock lever
while pulling the selector lever out of
park (P) and into neutral (N).

3. Reinstall the override access panel.

4. Start your vehicle and release the

parking brake.

Note:

See your authorized dealer as soon

as possible if this procedure is used.

Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning

This feature may increase durability and
provide consistent shift feel over the life
of your vehicle. A new vehicle or
transmission may have firm shifts, soft
shifts or both. This operation is considered
normal and does not affect function or
durability of the transmission. Over time,
the adaptive learning process fully updates
transmission operation.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud
or Snow

Note:

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine

is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.