Daytime running lamps (if equipped), Automatic high beam control (if equipped), Daytime running lamps – FORD 2013 Taurus v.1 User Manual

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3. Turn the lighting control to the off position.

4. Turn the vehicle on and then turn the vehicle off.

5. Turn the lighting control to the autolamp position (the headlights
should turn on).

6. Turn the lighting control to the off position when the desired delay
time (up to three minutes) has been reached.

Note: You can also adjust the time delay using the display controls in the
instrument cluster. See the Information Displays chapter.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk
or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)

system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:
• the ignition must be in the on position and
• the lighting control is in the off, autolamp or parking lamp position.
• the transmission is not in P (Park).

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

The system will automatically turn on your high beams if it is dark
enough and no other traffic is present. When it detects an approaching
vehicle’s headlights, a preceding vehicle’s tail lamps or street lighting, the
system will turn off the high beams (low beams remain on) before they
distract other drivers.

Note: If it appears that automatic control of the high beams is not
functioning properly, check the windshield in front of the camera for
blockage. A clear view of the road is required for proper system
operation. Any windshield damage in the area of the camera field-of-view
should be repaired.

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2013 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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