Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 3

PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and
the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning
and lubrication materials are significant
steps toward this aim.

For details about Ford Motor
Company's sustainability progress and
initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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Air vent.

A

Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 70).

B

Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 75).

C

Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 68).

D

Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 82).

E

Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 68).

F

Audio system. See Audio System (page 318).

G

Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 214).

H

Information and entertainment display.

I

Passenger airbag indicator light. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page
40).

J

Luggage compartment switch. See Locking and Unlocking (page 57).

K

Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 108).

L

Keyless start button. See Keyless Starting (page 135).

M

Audio control. See Audio Control (page 67).

N

Horn.

O

Steering wheel adjustment See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 66).

P

Hood release. See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 237).

Q

Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 179).

R

Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 72).

S

GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.

WARNINGS

Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and

weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child.

All children are shaped differently.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety

organizations, base their recommendations
for child restraints on probable child height,
age and weight thresholds, or on the
minimum requirements of the law. We
recommend that you check with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety

WARNINGS

Technician (CPST) to make sure that you
properly install the child restraint in your
vehicle and that you consult your
pediatrician to make sure you have a child
restraint appropriate for your child. To
locate a child restraint fitting station and
CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at
1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact
Transport Canada toll free at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to
find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area.
Failure to properly restrain children in child
restraints made especially for their height,
age and weight, may result in an increased
risk of serious injury or death to your child.

On hot days, the temperature inside
the vehicle can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to

these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat
related injuries, including brain damage.
Small children are particularly at risk.