2019 FORD Taurus Warning Lights and Indicators User Guide
This guide covers 2019 Ford Taurus warning lights and indicators. These dashboard indicators inform drivers to vehicle faults ranging from simple reminders to urgent safety and performance alerts.
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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a warning lamp, but do not display when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control 
The speed control system indicator light changes color to indicate what mode the system is in.
On (white light): Illuminates when you switch on the adaptive cruise control system. Turns off when the speed control system is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when you engage the adaptive cruise control system. Turns off when you disengage the speed control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System 
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. You continue to have the normal braking system (without ABS) unless the brake system warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Automatic High Beam Control
It will illuminate when this feature is on.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor 
It illuminates when you switch this feature off or in conjunction with a message.
Brake System 
It illuminates when you engage the parking brake with the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked immediately by an authorized dealer.
WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control 
It illuminates when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator 
Illuminates when you switch on the left or right direction indicator or the hazard warning flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed.
Engine Coolant Temperature 
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level.
Note: Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level being correct. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt 
It illuminates and a chime sounds to remind you to fasten your seatbelt.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps 
Lights when you switch the front fog lamps on.
Heads Up Display 
A red beam of lights illuminates on the windshield in certain instances when using adaptive cruise control and/or the collision warning system. It also illuminates momentarily when you start your vehicle to make sure the display works.
High Beam 
It illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It flashes when you use the headlamp flasher.
Lane Keeping Aid 
Lights when the lane keeping system is activated.
Low Fuel Level 
It illuminates when the fuel level is low or the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check your tire pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid
It illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Parking Lamps 
It illuminates when you switch the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault 
Illuminates when the system detects a powertrain or an AWD fault. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after you start the engine, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more information about having your vehicle serviced.
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Have an authorized dealer service your vehicle immediately.
The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when you first switch on the ignition before engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light stays on until you crank the engine, then turns itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.
Stability Control
It flashes when the system is active. If it remains illuminated or does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction the system switches off. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
Stabili
ty Control Off
It illuminates when you switch the system off. It goes out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you leave the key in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Keyless Warning Alert
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your vehicle with the intelligent access key, after the last door is closed and your keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you leave the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you release the parking brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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