System warnings, Instrument cluster – FORD 2012 Taurus v.1 User Manual

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TIRE MOBILITY KIT EXP 1, 2, 3, 4 YR (if equipped)

Use this feature to set the expiration date that is listed on the tire
mobility kit sealant canister. See Temporary mobility kit in the
Roadside Emergencies chapter for more information on the expiration
date.

Press the RESET control to choose the proper expiration date in years.

CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP/ CLEAR MYKEY

For more information refer to MyKey

௡ in the Locks and Security

chapter.

LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH

Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.

Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message
center through each of the language choices.

Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice.

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.

In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four
seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.

Types of messages and warnings:
• Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you

may need to take action on or be informed of.

• Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is

restarted.

• Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem

or condition is still present and needs your attention.

• Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET.

This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing
the message.

DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger side door
is not completely closed.

Instrument Cluster

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2012 Taurus
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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