2011 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 147

Seating and Safety Restraints To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol/button to cycle through the various heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by more indicator lights. Three-position heated and cooled seats (if equipped) Heated seats The heated seats will only function when the engine is running. WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury. Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. To operate the heated seats: Press the heated seat symbol/button to cycle through the various heat settings and off. Warmer settings are indicated by more indicator lights. If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the heated seats are on, the feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated. 147 2011 Taurus Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)