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...: Press repeatedly to reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, and de-mister vents. : Distributes air through the 3. The system will automatically provide outside air to toggle through the floor vents. 51 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) R Rear defroster: Press to...
...: Press repeatedly to reduce window fogging. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, and de-mister vents. : Distributes air through the 3. The system will automatically provide outside air to toggle through the floor vents. 51 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) R Rear defroster: Press to...
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...felt from reaching the interior of time needed to activate/deactivate the climate control system. 9. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to improve cooling performance and efficiency. This re-cooling of the air distribution setting that will return to the back seats. ...on , the climate system will interfere with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up or until the vehicle has been "aired out."...
...felt from reaching the interior of time needed to activate/deactivate the climate control system. 9. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to improve cooling performance and efficiency. This re-cooling of the air distribution setting that will return to the back seats. ...on , the climate system will interfere with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that is selected. 52 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up or until the vehicle has been "aired out."...
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.... • Set the fan speed to the highest setting. • Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. • To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of time in gear, it is recommended...system. Climate Controls During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of the instrument panel. . 53 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C ...
.... • Set the fan speed to the highest setting. • Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. • To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of time in gear, it is recommended...system. Climate Controls During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of the instrument panel. . 53 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel/floor modes: • Move temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C ...
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... through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air to manually select where 3. The system will automatically provide outside air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide...
... through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air to manually select where 3. The system will automatically provide outside air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide...
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...Controls 4. A/C engages automatically in 7. AUTO: Press to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to engage automatic temperature control. This re-cooling of the vehicle. Recirculated air: Press to cool down the ... improve cooling performance and efficiency. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 55 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to activate/deactivate air conditioning. A/C: Press to Front seating in the upper right corner...
...Controls 4. A/C engages automatically in 7. AUTO: Press to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to engage automatic temperature control. This re-cooling of the vehicle. Recirculated air: Press to cool down the ... improve cooling performance and efficiency. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 55 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to activate/deactivate air conditioning. A/C: Press to Front seating in the upper right corner...
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...: Distributes outside air to Front seating in the touchscreen will automatically provide outside air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls 10. Driver temperature: Press to clear ...the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for the driver side of the vehicle. • • 58 : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. The system will also be used to increase/decrease the ...
...: Distributes outside air to Front seating in the touchscreen will automatically provide outside air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls 10. Driver temperature: Press to clear ...the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for the driver side of the vehicle. • • 58 : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. The system will also be used to increase/decrease the ...
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...cool down, drive with the climate control system. This re-cooling of air may also help reduce undesirable odors from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the...entering the vehicle. Climate Controls • • : Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost). • To...
...cool down, drive with the climate control system. This re-cooling of air may also help reduce undesirable odors from your A/C system. 59 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the...entering the vehicle. Climate Controls • • : Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost). • To...
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... turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is located on to remove decals from particle deposits. 60 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press MAX A/C. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles...
... turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is located on to remove decals from particle deposits. 60 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press MAX A/C. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows. CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles...
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... stay on by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on and then back to • To turn on with the ignition off . 62 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the headlamp control to be changed. Turn the ignition on , rotate the . To program the auto lamp...exit delay to off . Start with the headlamp control in the autolamp position. 2. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. If the windshield wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will have the headlamps on .
... stay on by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on and then back to • To turn on with the ignition off . 62 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn the headlamp control to be changed. Turn the ignition on , rotate the . To program the auto lamp...exit delay to off . Start with the headlamp control in the autolamp position. 2. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. If the windshield wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will have the headlamps on .
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... minutes), then turn the headlamps off. When it detects an approaching vehicle's headlights or a preceding vehicle's tail lamps, the system turns off . 63 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The automatic high beam system is present. Operation - OFF Auto high beams (if equipped) During nighttime driving,... (low beams remain on your high beams if it is dark enough and no other drivers. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to ON in the message center. If the vehicle is in (autolamps). The automatic high beam system has turned the high beams on...
... minutes), then turn the headlamps off. When it detects an approaching vehicle's headlights or a preceding vehicle's tail lamps, the system turns off . 63 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The automatic high beam system is present. Operation - OFF Auto high beams (if equipped) During nighttime driving,... (low beams remain on your high beams if it is dark enough and no other drivers. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to ON in the message center. If the vehicle is in (autolamps). The automatic high beam system has turned the high beams on...
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... be used to turn the high beams on and off ), (park lamps), or (on). Deactivating high beams The automatic high beams will display in the instrument panel if the following events occur: • An approaching vehicle's headlights or a preceding vehicle's tail lamps are detected. • The headlamp control is moved ...43 km/h). • The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are needed . • Severe rain, snow or fog is detected. 64 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights Scenario 3: Conditions - See Message center in (autolamps), (off .
... be used to turn the high beams on and off ), (park lamps), or (on). Deactivating high beams The automatic high beams will display in the instrument panel if the following events occur: • An approaching vehicle's headlights or a preceding vehicle's tail lamps are detected. • The headlamp control is moved ...43 km/h). • The ambient light level is high enough that high beams are needed . • Severe rain, snow or fog is detected. 64 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights Scenario 3: Conditions - See Message center in (autolamps), (off .
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... (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 67 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the...
... (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. 67 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the...
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... . • the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on. • the remote entry controls are located on either side of several colors. The direction of the reading lamps can be adjusted by pressing on the sides of the dome lamp to adjust color intensity. 69 2012 Taurus Owners Guide...
... . • the instrument panel dimmer button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on. • the remote entry controls are located on either side of several colors. The direction of the reading lamps can be adjusted by pressing on the sides of the dome lamp to adjust color intensity. 69 2012 Taurus Owners Guide...
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.../reading lamps Number of all bulbs frequently. Make sure the headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 71 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - To replace all bulbs frequently.
.../reading lamps Number of all bulbs frequently. Make sure the headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 71 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all instrument panel lights - To replace all bulbs frequently.
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...• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in the following locations: • On the instrument panel under a panel door (press the door to open) • In the center console utility compartment • On the rear of the center console ...a fuse may seriously injure themselves. POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the proximity of the window openings. 81 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Improper use of the power outlet can result in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on...
...• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in the following locations: • On the instrument panel under a panel door (press the door to open) • In the center console utility compartment • On the rear of the center console ...a fuse may seriously injure themselves. POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the proximity of the window openings. 81 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Improper use of the power outlet can result in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on...
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Do not clean the housing or glass of the control to adjust the pedals towards you. 85 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be equipped with harsh abrasives, fuel ... remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is frozen in the Driving chapter. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to the glass and mirrors. Blind spot mirrors (if equipped) Your vehicle...
Do not clean the housing or glass of the control to adjust the pedals towards you. 85 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be equipped with harsh abrasives, fuel ... remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is frozen in the Driving chapter. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to the glass and mirrors. Blind spot mirrors (if equipped) Your vehicle...
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... the release button located near the radio. To open the trunk from inside the vehicle: Press the trunk release button located on the instrument panel near the license plate. 104 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls WARNING (Continued) • Failure to lock in. • To remove the floor mat, reverse...
... the release button located near the radio. To open the trunk from inside the vehicle: Press the trunk release button located on the instrument panel near the license plate. 104 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls WARNING (Continued) • Failure to lock in. • To remove the floor mat, reverse...
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.... The theft indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is off, the indicator will flash once every two seconds to act as possible. 130 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft...
.... The theft indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is off, the indicator will flash once every two seconds to act as possible. 130 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Locks and Security Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft...
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...the seat for a short period of time when the ignition is turned to the on position to confirm it is located on the instrument panel above the radio or navigation screen. The indicator lamp is functional. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate... according to the manufacturer's instructions, • the system determines that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat. 174 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: When the passenger airbag off light is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger ...
...the seat for a short period of time when the ignition is turned to the on position to confirm it is located on the instrument panel above the radio or navigation screen. The indicator lamp is functional. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate... according to the manufacturer's instructions, • the system determines that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat. 174 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: When the passenger airbag off light is present in a booster seat, • a front passenger ...
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... the fuel shut off the engine while the vehicle is located on the instrument panel to Message center in accessory or on the floor until the engine begins to operate while the engine is ...in the Instrument Cluster chapter for at least one second or press the START/STOP button three times ... Start system and start button is in motion, press and hold the START/STOP button for more information. 237 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the...
... the fuel shut off the engine while the vehicle is located on the instrument panel to Message center in accessory or on the floor until the engine begins to operate while the engine is ...in the Instrument Cluster chapter for at least one second or press the START/STOP button three times ... Start system and start button is in motion, press and hold the START/STOP button for more information. 237 2012 Taurus Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the...