2005 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 59

Driver Controls Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer. Outside air temperature (if equipped) Press and hold the INFO button for 2 seconds to display the outside temperature. To switch from a blank display to the temperature display, hold the INFO button for 2 seconds until the temperature is seen in the display. To switch the temperature display to compass display, hold the INFO button again for 2 seconds until the compass heading is seen in the display To turn the display off or change the display from English to metric see your dealer. Compass display (if equipped) Select this function from the INFO menu. Press and hold the INFO button for 2 seconds to switch from temperature display to compass display. To switch from a blank display, press and hold the INFO button for 2 seconds until temperature is displayed. Press and hold the INFO button again to switch from temperature to compass display. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. 59 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)