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...the Driving chapter for more information. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on. It will illuminate on the windshield in the ignition) and the driver's ... also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off (the key is not in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning...
...the Driving chapter for more information. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on. It will illuminate on the windshield in the ignition) and the driver's ... also illuminate momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off (the key is not in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning...
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... system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on before the 12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Driving chapter for more information. See your authorized dealer for more information. 31 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BACK UP SLOWLY... in the Driving chapter for more information. Displayed when the tire mobility kit requires service. Displayed when the active park feature has been turned off. REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE (if equipped) - See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. Instrument Cluster ...
... system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on before the 12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Driving chapter for more information. See your authorized dealer for more information. 31 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) BACK UP SLOWLY... in the Driving chapter for more information. Displayed when the tire mobility kit requires service. Displayed when the active park feature has been turned off. REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE (if equipped) - See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information. Instrument Cluster ...
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... 75 miles (120 km). • The following : 1. Use the message center buttons to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section. 108 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Make sure you label it so you want to deactivate the system. If your vehicle is displayed. 4. When... to the vehicle, insert the key that it from the admin keys. Locks and Security • Low fuel warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the distance to exceed the limited volume. • The AdvanceTrac system cannot be turned off : reverse sensing system, blind spot information system (...
... 75 miles (120 km). • The following : 1. Use the message center buttons to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section. 108 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Make sure you label it so you want to deactivate the system. If your vehicle is displayed. 4. When... to the vehicle, insert the key that it from the admin keys. Locks and Security • Low fuel warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the distance to exceed the limited volume. • The AdvanceTrac system cannot be turned off : reverse sensing system, blind spot information system (...
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...; system has been recently cleared. 109 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press and release the RESET button. Check MyKey system status The vehicle system check will be displayed. 6. Locks and Security Programming MyKey Optional Settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key. The next optional setting will provide...
...; system has been recently cleared. 109 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press and release the RESET button. Check MyKey system status The vehicle system check will be displayed. 6. Locks and Security Programming MyKey Optional Settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key. The next optional setting will provide...
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...: • any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 114 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the key a second time to unlock all the doors are closed while the ignition is on , • you shift into any door is opened...
...: • any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 114 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the key a second time to unlock all the doors are closed while the ignition is on , • you shift into any door is opened...
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... both doors. • Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks. The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of the release handle. 117 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus...
... both doors. • Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks. The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of the release handle. 117 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus...
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Press and release again within three seconds to indicate that all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The turn lamps will illuminate. 2. If equipped with an IA key, when two-stage unlocking is turned on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is disabled, intelligent access at the ... to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps and turn signals will chirp twice and the turn off . Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will not illuminate. 121 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: If any door...
Press and release again within three seconds to indicate that all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The turn lamps will illuminate. 2. If equipped with an IA key, when two-stage unlocking is turned on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is disabled, intelligent access at the ... to unlock the driver's door. Note: The interior lamps and turn signals will chirp twice and the turn off . Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will not illuminate. 121 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: If any door...
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...feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals) (if equipped) The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IAK) allows you to the easy entry position. The mirrors will move to open the trunk while ...position. Opening the trunk Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn Press lamps will move to open if the vehicle is in the off (if the ... vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. It is recommended that the trunk is enabled). 122 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: The panic alarm will move the driver seat, ...
...feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals) (if equipped) The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) or intelligent access key (IAK) allows you to the easy entry position. The mirrors will move to open the trunk while ...position. Opening the trunk Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn Press lamps will move to open if the vehicle is in the off (if the ... vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. It is recommended that the trunk is enabled). 122 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: The panic alarm will move the driver seat, ...
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... is used to local regulations when disposing of the battery will turn off the lights if: • the ignition is turned on, or • the control on the transmitter is pressed, or • the vehicle is locked using the key in the battery housing cavity. 4. Note: Replacement of transmitter ...have your IKTs or IA keys reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all transmitters to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the driver door cylinder, or 125 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...
... is used to local regulations when disposing of the battery will turn off the lights if: • the ignition is turned on, or • the control on the transmitter is pressed, or • the vehicle is locked using the key in the battery housing cavity. 4. Note: Replacement of transmitter ...have your IKTs or IA keys reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all transmitters to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the driver door cylinder, or 125 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...
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... 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. The lights will shut off after the ignition has been turned off if: • they have been turned on or accessory mode, the ignition will not turn off 10 minutes after 30 minutes. 126 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys (if equipped) If you shut...
... 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. The lights will shut off after the ignition has been turned off if: • they have been turned on or accessory mode, the ignition will not turn off 10 minutes after 30 minutes. 126 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... Accessory mode battery saver for intelligent access keys (if equipped) If you shut...
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...of keypad inactivity. • pressing the control on your transmitter. • the ignition is turned on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for one ...-stage unlocking feature is unlocked with a memory setting. 5. This must be associated with a key Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory... The factory set your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. 128 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Erasing personal code 1. Within five seconds, press the 1 •...
...of keypad inactivity. • pressing the control on your transmitter. • the ignition is turned on the keypad and release. 3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for one ...-stage unlocking feature is unlocked with a memory setting. 5. This must be associated with a key Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory... The factory set your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. 128 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Erasing personal code 1. Within five seconds, press the 1 •...
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...electronic devices that are too close to help prevent the engine from the coded key and restart the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all doors when leaving the vehicle. 129 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To lock all doors. This system...comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters or intelligent access keys; The authorized dealer can program your spare transmitters to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from...
...electronic devices that are too close to help prevent the engine from the coded key and restart the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all doors when leaving the vehicle. 129 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To lock all doors. This system...comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters or intelligent access keys; The authorized dealer can program your spare transmitters to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from...
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...glow for service (IKT equipped vehicles only). Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after switching the ignition to act as possible. 130 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, contact... two seconds to make sure there was no electronic interference with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will illuminate for key replacement. If this occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on . If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not...
...glow for service (IKT equipped vehicles only). Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after switching the ignition to act as possible. 130 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, contact... two seconds to make sure there was no electronic interference with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will illuminate for key replacement. If this occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on . If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not...
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... transmitter). If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 132 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and then repeat this chapter. Note: To program MyKey features,... refer to on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Keep the ignition on . Turn ...
... transmitter). If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 132 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and then repeat this chapter. Note: To program MyKey features,... refer to on for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Keep the ignition on . Turn ...
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...) The perimeter alarm system will become fully armed in the pre-armed mode and will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Press 134 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When the following : • Press the control on the keyless entry pad to let you that... the perimeter alarm is opened without using an invalid key, the perimeter alarm will flash the turn signal lamps will flash once indicating that they are disabled/inoperable and will disarm the system. After locking the doors using...
...) The perimeter alarm system will become fully armed in the pre-armed mode and will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Press 134 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When the following : • Press the control on the keyless entry pad to let you that... the perimeter alarm is opened without using an invalid key, the perimeter alarm will flash the turn signal lamps will flash once indicating that they are disabled/inoperable and will disarm the system. After locking the doors using...
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... shuts off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding. • If equipped with integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), unlock the driver's door with your vehicle, ensure ALL keys/remote entry transmitters are brought to aid in troubleshooting. 135 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA... (fus) on with a valid key (if equipped with IKT only). Locks and Security Disarming the system To ...
... shuts off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding. • If equipped with integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), unlock the driver's door with your vehicle, ensure ALL keys/remote entry transmitters are brought to aid in troubleshooting. 135 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA... (fus) on with a valid key (if equipped with IKT only). Locks and Security Disarming the system To ...
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... (5 cm) when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the key is removed from the ignition cylinder or the push button start system in the Driving chapter). REAR SEATS Non-adjustable...the ignition is activated (if easy entry feature is enabled). The easy entry feature can be turned off (refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Refer to Push button start system...sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in motion. 149 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The seat will move to the easy entry position....
... (5 cm) when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the key is removed from the ignition cylinder or the push button start system in the Driving chapter). REAR SEATS Non-adjustable...the ignition is activated (if easy entry feature is enabled). The easy entry feature can be turned off (refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Refer to Push button start system...sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in motion. 149 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The seat will move to the easy entry position....
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...allows you to improve your Belt-Minder, this will be re-enabled during the same key cycle. Switch the ignition on. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the use the vehicle...Wait 10 seconds after the completion of MyKey. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off . • Step 4 must be disabled/enabled separately. The driver and front ...Belt-Minder features must be completed within 20 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one seating position, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while...
...allows you to improve your Belt-Minder, this will be re-enabled during the same key cycle. Switch the ignition on. Both cannot be disable/enabled during the use the vehicle...Wait 10 seconds after the completion of MyKey. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off . • Step 4 must be disabled/enabled separately. The driver and front ...Belt-Minder features must be completed within 20 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off (approximately one seating position, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while...
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...temperature is normally reached after the vehicle is turned off the engine while the vehicle is in the ignition after 10 minutes of moderate driving or idling. 234 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. cranks the engine. Note: In ...order to switch off and you have left the vehicle. After the vehicle has stopped, turn the key to the accessory or off ...
...temperature is normally reached after the vehicle is turned off the engine while the vehicle is in the ignition after 10 minutes of moderate driving or idling. 234 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. cranks the engine. Note: In ...order to switch off and you have left the vehicle. After the vehicle has stopped, turn the key to the accessory or off ...
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... in this section for ignition modes. After releasing the key from the 4 (start ). 2. Turn the key to Push button start system in starting . 1. Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to the off position. 236 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 4 (start ) position, the engine may be stopped at...
... in this section for ignition modes. After releasing the key from the 4 (start ). 2. Turn the key to Push button start system in starting . 1. Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to the off position. 236 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the key to 3 (on ) without turning the key to 4 (start ) position, the engine may be stopped at...