Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Sync applications and services (if equipped)

Note: In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca.

• SYNC Services (if equipped, United States only): Provides access to traffic, directions and information such as travel, horoscopes, stock prices and more.

• 911 Assist: Can alert 911 in the event of an emergency.

• Vehicle Health Report (if equipped, United States only): Provides a diagnostic and maintenance report card of your vehicle.

    Pairing your phone for the first time
    Note: SYNC can support downloading up to approximately 1000 entries per Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. Note: Make sure the vehicle ignition and radio are turned on and the transmission is in p ...

    911 Assistâ„¢
    WARNING: Unless the 911 Assist setting is set on prior to a crash, the system will not dial for help which could delay response time, potentially increasing the risk of serious injury or death afte ...

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    Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination
    DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination Overview Dimmable Backlighting Dimmable illumination provides backlighting to certain switches and control components when the parking lamps are on. The level of backlighting intensity is adjusted by instrument panel dimmer switch ...

    Heated windows and mirrors (if equipped)
    Heated Rear Window Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature. Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off. Do no ...

    Trunk release
    From Inside Your Vehicle Press the button located on the instrument panel. Vehicles with Intelligent Access 1. Unlock the trunk with the remote control or power door lock control. The trunk unlocks when you press the release button if the intelligent access transmitter is within 3 feet ...