Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 20

Type 2

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Left information display. See General Information (page 88).

A

Speedometer.

B

Right information display. See your SYNC information.

C

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Compass

Displays the vehicle's heading direction.

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 88).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 88).

Fuel Gauge

Note:

The fuel gauge may vary slightly

when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.

The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.

After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:

•

It may take a short time for the needle
to reach full after leaving the gas
station. This is normal and depends
upon the slope of pavement at the gas
station.

•

The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.

•

If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.

•

There is a small reserve left in the tank
when the fuel gauge reaches empty.

Low Fuel Reminder

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.

Variations:

Note:

The low fuel warning and

distance-to-empty warning can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.

Note:

Some warning indicators appear in

the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

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The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system

is in. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 180).

On (white light): Illuminates when you
switch on the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when the speed control
system is turned off.

Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You continue to

have the normal braking system (without
ABS) unless the brake system warning
lamp is also illuminated. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.

Automatic High Beam Control

It will illuminate when this
feature is on. See Automatic
High Beam Control

(page 74).

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor

(If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot

Information System

(page 192).

Brake System

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It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake with the
ignition on.

If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by an authorized
dealer.

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance

may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury.

Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

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It illuminates when you switch
this feature on.

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard warning

flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb

(page 257).

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as

possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See Engine Oil Check (page 242).

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 242).

Note:

Do not resume your journey if it

illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.

Fasten Seatbelt

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It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See Seatbelt

Reminder

(page 33).

Front Airbag

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If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction. Have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.

Front Fog Lamps

(If Equipped)

Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on.

Heads Up Display

(If Equipped)

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A red beam of lights illuminates
on the windshield in certain
instances when using adaptive

cruise control and/or the collision warning
system. It also illuminates momentarily
when you start your vehicle to make sure
the display works.

High Beam

It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Lane Keeping Aid

(If Equipped)

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Lights when the lane keeping
system is activated.

Low Fuel Level

It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as

possible.

Low Tire Pressure Warning

It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine

running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.

It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.

Low Washer Fluid

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It illuminates when the
windshield washer fluid is low.

Parking Lamps

It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.

Powertrain Fault

Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or an AWD
fault. Contact an authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soon
indicator light stays illuminated
after you start the engine, it

indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction
of the vehicle emissions control system.
Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in
the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more
information about having your vehicle
serviced. See Emission Law (page 148).

If the light is blinking, engine misfire is
occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
serviced immediately.

WARNING

Under engine misfire conditions,
excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic

converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components,
possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized
dealer service your vehicle immediately.