<p>May 2016 Second Printing Owner’s Manual Taurus Litho in U.S.A. 2016 TAURUS Owner’s Manual owner.ford.com ford.ca 2016 TAURUS Owner’s ManualGG1J 19A321 AA 2312737_16a_Taurus_OM_042916.indd 1 5/5/16 7:58 AM The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2016 All rights reserved. Part Number: 04/2016 20160413152140 Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Ford Credit..........................................................11 Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12 Special Notices................................................12 Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13 Export Unique Options..................................13 Environment Protecting the Environment........................15 Child Safety General Information.......................................16 Installing Child Restraints.............................17 Booster Seats..................................................23 Child Restraint Positioning.........................25 Child Safety Locks.........................................26 Seatbelts Principle of Operation..................................28 Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29 Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................31 Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................32 Seatbelt Reminder.........................................32 Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................34 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................35 Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation..................................36 Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Front Passenger Sensing System............38 Side Airbags.....................................................40 Safety Canopy™.............................................41 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42 Airbag Disposal...............................................43 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................44 Remote Control..............................................44 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................48 MyKey™ Principle of Operation..................................49 Creating a MyKey...........................................50 Clearing All MyKeys........................................51 Checking MyKey System Status...............52 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................53 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................53 Doors and Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Keyless Entry...................................................59 Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................60 Security Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63 Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column..........................................................64 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column..........................................................64 Audio Control..................................................65 1 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Table of Contents Voice Control...................................................66 Cruise Control.................................................66 Information Display Control......................66 Heated Steering Wheel...............................66 Pedals Adjusting the Pedals.....................................67 Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers........................................68 Autowipers.......................................................68 Windshield Washers.....................................69 Lighting General Information......................................70 Lighting Control..............................................70 Autolamps..........................................................71 Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................72 Daytime Running Lamps.............................72 Automatic High Beam Control..................73 Direction Indicators........................................74 Interior Lamps..................................................74 Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................76 Global Opening................................................77 Exterior Mirrors.................................................77 Interior Mirror....................................................79 Sun Visors.........................................................79 Sun Shades......................................................79 Moonroof..........................................................80 Instrument Cluster Gauges................................................................81 Warning Lamps and Indicators.................83 Audible Warnings and Indicators.............86 Information Displays General Information......................................87 Information Messages.................................96 Climate Control Manual Climate Control.............................107 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display............108 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................109 Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System........................111 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................113 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115 Cabin Air Filter.................................................115 Remote Start..................................................116 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position...................117 Head Restraints..............................................117 Manual Seats..................................................119 Power Seats...................................................120 Memory Function..........................................123 Rear Seats.......................................................124 Heated Seats..................................................125 Climate Controlled Seats..........................126 Rear Seat Armrest........................................127 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener...............128 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................133 Storage Compartments Center Console..............................................134 Overhead Console........................................134 2 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Table of Contents Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information....................................135 Ignition Switch...............................................135 Keyless Starting.............................................135 Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................136 Engine Block Heater....................................139 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions........................................141 Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................142 Fuel Quality - E85.........................................142 Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................143 Running Out of Fuel.....................................143 Refueling..........................................................145 Fuel Consumption........................................147 Emission Control System..........................148 Transmission Automatic Transmission.............................151 All-Wheel Drive Using All-Wheel Drive.................................154 Brakes General Information.....................................161 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................161 Parking Brake.................................................162 Traction Control Principle of Operation.................................163 Using Traction Control................................163 Stability Control Principle of Operation................................164 Using Stability Control...............................165 Parking Aids Principle of Operation.................................167 Rear Parking Aid............................................167 Active Park Assist.........................................168 Rear View Camera........................................172 Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................175 Using Cruise Control....................................175 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................176 Driving Aids Driver Alert......................................................183 Lane Keeping System.................................184 Blind Spot Information System..............188 Cross Traffic Alert........................................190 Steering............................................................193 Collision Warning System.........................194 Load Carrying Cargo Nets.......................................................197 Load Limit........................................................197 Towing Towing a Trailer............................................203 Recommended Towing Weights...........204 Essential Towing Checks..........................205 Transporting the Vehicle...........................207 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......207 Driving Hints Breaking-In....................................................209 Economical Driving.....................................209 Driving Through Water................................210 Floor Mats.......................................................210 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance...................................212 Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213 3 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Table of Contents Fuel Shutoff....................................................213 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214 Post-Crash Alert System...........................216 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need................217 In California (U.S. Only).............................218 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................219 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................220 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................220 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................221 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................222 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................222 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart..........................224 Changing a Fuse...........................................232 Maintenance General Information...................................234 Opening and Closing the Hood..............234 Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................236 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................237 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec........................................................238 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................239 Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™................................................239 Engine Oil Check..........................................239 Oil Change Indicator Reset......................240 Engine Coolant Check................................241 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™......................................245 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™...........245 Brake Fluid Check........................................248 Power Steering Fluid Check....................249 Washer Fluid Check....................................249 Fuel Filter........................................................249 Changing the 12V Battery.........................249 Checking the Wiper Blades.......................251 Changing the Wiper Blades.....................252 Adjusting the Headlamps.........................252 Changing a Bulb...........................................253 Bulb Specification Chart...........................254 Changing the Engine Air Filter................256 Vehicle Care General Information....................................257 Cleaning Products.......................................257 Cleaning the Exterior..................................258 Waxing.............................................................259 Cleaning the Engine....................................259 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.........................................................260 Cleaning the Interior...................................260 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................261 Cleaning Leather Seats..............................261 Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............262 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................262 Vehicle Storage.............................................262 Wheels and Tires General Information...................................265 Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................265 Tire Care............................................................271 Using Summer Tires...................................284 Using Snow Chains.....................................284 Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........285 Changing a Road Wheel...........................289 Technical Specifications...........................294 4 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Table of Contents Capacities and Specific- ations Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................295 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................295 Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................296 Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......297 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec.............298 Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......299 Vehicle Identification Number...............300 Vehicle Certification Label........................301 Transmission Code Designation.............301 Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................302 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec........................................................305 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™...............................................309 Audio System General Information....................................313 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................314 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................318 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD...................................................................319 Satellite Radio..............................................320 Audio Input Jack...........................................323 USB Port.........................................................324 Media Hub......................................................324 SYNC™ General Information...................................325 Using Voice Recognition............................327 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............330 SYNC™ Applications and Services......343 SYNC™ AppLink™.......................................351 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................353 SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................363 Accessories Accessories.....................................................372 Extended Service Plan (ESP) Extended Service Plan (ESP).................374 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information........376 Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........379 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance.............................................382 Scheduled Maintenance Record...........384 Appendices End User License Agreement.................395 5 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Table of Contents 6 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. 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. Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat. E154903 Right-hand side. A Left-hand side. B SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Safety alert See Owner's Manual E162384 Air conditioning system Anti-lock braking system Avoid smoking, flames or sparks Battery Battery acid Brake fluid - non petroleum based 7 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction Brake system Cabin air filter Check fuel cap Child safety door lock or unlock Child seat lower anchor Child seat tether anchor E71340 Cruise control Do not open when hot Engine air filter Engine coolant Engine coolant temperature Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning Fasten seatbelt Front airbag Front fog lamps Fuel pump reset Fuse compartment Hazard warning flashers Heated rear window Heated windshield Interior luggage compartment release Jack E161353 Keep out of reach of children Lighting control Low tire pressure warning Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions Panic alarm 8 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction E139213 Parking aid Parking brake Power steering fluid Power windows front/rear Power window lockout Service engine soon Side airbag E167012 Shield the eyes E138639 Stability control Windshield wash and wipe DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you, (e.g., your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to 9 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™ (page 325). Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and • How fast the vehicle was traveling; and • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an event data recorder, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 10 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 325). Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC™ (page 325). CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. PERCHLORATE Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit: Web Address www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate FORD CREDIT US Only Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business. 11 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction We offer a number of convenient ways for you to contact us and help to manage your account. Call 1-800-727-7000. For more information about Ford Credit and access to the Account Manager, go to www.fordcredit.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION We have built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications. Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts. Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of failed non-Ford parts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Special Instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Never place front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats in front of an active passenger airbag. 12 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector WARNING Use of wireless plug-in devices in the OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) may allow unauthorized third parties to gain access to vehicle systems and data which could impair the function of various vehicle systems, including safety-related systems. The DLC should only be used by a repair facility that operates in accordance with Ford’s service and repair instructions. Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT 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. Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, 13 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information and warnings. 14 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Introduction PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must 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. 15 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Environment 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. 16 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended restraint type Child size, height, weight, or age Child Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger). Infants or toddlers Use a belt-positioning booster seat. Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Small children Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright. Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom- mended by child restraint manufacturer). Larger children • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 38). INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS Child Seats E142594 17 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position. • Put the seatbelt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. E142528 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. E142529 18 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety 2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue. E142530 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. E142531 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. E142875 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. E142533 19 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety 8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will provide extra help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). E142534 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation. We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position. LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use seatbelts to attach the child seat, however the seatbelt can still be used to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat. 20 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety E173197 Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol. E224433 The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback below the symbols as shown. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. Child Seat Positioning for LATCH Lower Anchors All the LATCH lower anchors are equally spaced, 11 inches (28 centimeters) apart, allowing for the following child seat positioning: • If a single child seat is installed using the LATCH lower anchors, it can be installed at any rear seating position. • If two child safety seats are installed using the LATCH lower anchors, they must be placed in the outboard seating positions only. • If three child safety seats are installed, you can install two using the LATCH lower anchors by placing them in each outboard seating position and the third in the center using the lap and shoulder belt, OR you can use the LATCH lower anchors for the center child safety seat and the lap and shoulder belts for the other two child safety seats in the outboard positions. Use the tether anchors if applicable. Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the seatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Using Tether Straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. 21 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle. Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the seatbelt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): E142537 Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. E173198 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position, then open the tether anchor cover. E173199 3. Open the tether anchor cover. E173200 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. 22 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety 5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, we also recommend its use. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat: E142595 • Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt. Types of Booster Seats E68924 • Backless booster seats 23 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat. E70710 • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips. E142596 24 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety E142597 If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONING WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings WARNINGS provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death. Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a crash. Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. 25 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety WARNINGS To avoid risk of injury, do not leave WARNINGS children or pets unattended in your vehicle. Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below by X Combined weight of child and child seat Restraint Type Safety belt only Safety belt and LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Safety belt and top tether anchor LATCH (lower anchors only) LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) X X Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) Rear facing child seat X Over 65 lb (29.5 kg) Rear facing child seat X X X Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) Forward facing child seat X X Over 65 lb (29.5 kg) Forward facing child seat Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page 117). CHILD SAFETY LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. 26 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety E112197 The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Left-Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock. Right-Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock. 27 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Child Safety PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash. All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your seatbelt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seatbelt properly. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific seatbelt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the seatbelt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. WARNINGS When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. Seatbelts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear seatbelts for optimum protection in an accident. All seating positions in your vehicle have lap and shoulder seatbelts. All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. The seatbelt system consists of: • Lap and shoulder seatbelts. • Shoulder seatbelt with automatic locking mode, (except driver seatbelt). • Height adjuster at the front outboard seating positions. • Seatbelt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions. • Belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position. · Seatbelt warning light and chime. · Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. 28 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Seatbelts The seatbelt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the seatbelts when activated. In frontal and near-frontal crashes, the seatbelt pretensioners may be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. The pretensioners may also activate when the Safety Canopy is deployed. FASTENING THE SEATBELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. E142587 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. E142588 2. To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy WARNING Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See the following figure. E142590 29 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Seatbelts Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest. Safety Belt Locking Modes WARNINGS After any vehicle crash, the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function. The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in crashes. All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the first type of locking mode, and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows: Vehicle Sensitive Mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. See Child Safety (page 16). 30 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Seatbelts How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode E142591 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and turn on the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, you can obtain a safety belt extension assembly from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is on a label located either at the end of the webbing or on the retractor behind the trim. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. SEATBELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a crash. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. E146191 To adjust the shoulder belt height: 1. Press the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. 2. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place. 31 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Seatbelts SEATBELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the driver's safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned on. Conditions of operation Then... If... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1- 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on posi- tion... SEATBELT REMINDER Belt-Minder™ This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a safety belt is unbuckled. The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects you place in the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system. If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to turn on. 32 Taurus (CPH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 04/2016, Second Printing Seatbelts Then... If... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate. You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before you switch the ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts. You or the front seat passenger do not buc</p>