Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 15

The handle is located inside the luggage
compartment either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or near the tail
lamps. It is composed of a material that
will glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.

Pull the handle and push up on the luggage
compartment door (lid) to open from
within the luggage compartment.

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM

Note:

The system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.

Note:

Metallic objects, electronic devices

or a second coded key on the same key
chain may cause vehicle starting problems
if they are too close to the key when starting
the engine. Prevent these objects from
touching the coded key while starting the
engine. Switch the ignition off, move all
objects on the key chain away from the
coded key and restart the engine if a
problem occurs.

Note:

Do not leave a duplicate coded key

in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

SecuriLock®

The system is an engine immobilization
system. It is designed to help prevent the
engine from being started unless a coded
key programmed to your vehicle is used.
Using the wrong key may prevent the
engine from starting. A message may
appear in the information display.

If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, a malfunction has
happened and a message may appear in
the information display.

Automatic Arming

The vehicle arms immediately after you
switch the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a coded key
disarms the vehicle.

Replacement Keys

Note:

Your vehicle comes equipped with

two integrated keyhead transmitters or two
intelligent access keys.

The integrated keyhead transmitter
functions as a programmed ignition key
that operates all the locks and starts the
vehicle, as well as a remote control.

The intelligent access key functions as a
programmed key that operates the driver
door lock and activates the intelligent
access with push button start system, as
well as a remote control.

If your programmed transmitters or
standard SecuriLock coded keys
(integrated keyhead transmitters only) are
lost or stolen and you do not have an extra
coded key, you will need to have your
vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. You
need to erase the key codes from your
vehicle and program new coded keys.

Store an extra programmed key away from
the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. See your authorized
dealer to purchase additional spare or
replacement keys.

Programming a Spare Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter

Note:

You can program a maximum of eight

coded keys to your vehicle. All eight can be
integrated keyhead transmitters.

You can program your own integrated
keyhead transmitter or standard
SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle. This
procedure will program both the engine
immobilizer keycode and the remote entry
portion of the remote control to your
vehicle

Only use integrated keyhead transmitters
or standard SecuriLock keys.

You must have two previously
programmed coded keys and the new
unprogrammed key readily accessible. See
your authorized dealer to have the spare
key programmed if two previously
programmed coded keys are not available.

Read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.

1.

Insert the first previously programmed
coded key into the ignition.

2. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

3. Switch the ignition off and remove the

first coded key from the ignition.

4. After three seconds but within 10

seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key
into the ignition.

5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

6. Switch the ignition off and remove the

second previously programmed coded
key from the ignition.

7.

After three seconds but within 10
seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the new
unprogrammed key into the ignition.

8. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep

the ignition on for at least six seconds.

9. Remove the newly programmed coded

key from the ignition.

If the key has been successfully
programmed it will start the engine and
operate the remote entry system (if the
new key is an integrated keyhead
transmitter).

If programming was not successful, wait
10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.
If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to your authorized dealer.

Programming a Spare Intelligent
Access Key

See your authorized dealer to have
additional keys programmed to your
vehicle.

ANTI-THEFT ALARM

(If Equipped)

The system will warn you of an
unauthorized entry to your vehicle. It will
be triggered if any door, the luggage
compartment or the hood is opened
without using the key, remote control or
keyless entry keypad.

The direction indicators will flash and the
horn will sound if unauthorized entry is
attempted while the alarm is armed.

Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm
problem with your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in your vehicle. Electronically lock
your vehicle to arm the alarm.

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:

•

Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control
or keyless entry keypad.

•

Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.

•

Use a key in the driver door to unlock
your vehicle, then switch your vehicle
on within 12 seconds.

Note:

Pressing the panic button on the

remote control will stop the horn and signal
indicators, but will not disarm the system.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Make sure that you are sitting in the

correct position.

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1.

Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN

WARNING

Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Make sure that you are sitting in the

correct position. See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 118).

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Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.

To adjust:
•

Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.

•

Telescope: Press the front or rear of
the control.