Owner's Manual
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...Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 209 211 213 227 231 237 239 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation 241 241 246 250 252 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 264 264 265 266 266 273 280 281 286 2 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 209 211 213 227 231 237 239 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation 241 241 246 250 252 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 264 264 265 266 266 273 280 281 286 2 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle condition that the vehicle is not ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M testing. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon...(OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is cranked, then turn ...
... vehicle condition that the vehicle is not ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M testing. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon...(OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is cranked, then turn ...
Owner's Manual
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... extended distances with the brake system warning light on , refer to come on is dangerous. A significant decrease in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the... system serviced immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is illuminated. 11 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues ...
... extended distances with the brake system warning light on , refer to come on is dangerous. A significant decrease in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. It will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the... system serviced immediately by applying the parking brake when the ignition is illuminated. 11 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues ...
Owner's Manual
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...Have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to fasten your authorized dealer....by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Safety belt: Reminds you to Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to...
...Have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to fasten your authorized dealer....by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Safety belt: Reminds you to Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to...
Owner's Manual
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... and six in loss of their focus off , press VOL-PUSH to turn on the display. 16 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You can result in FM2. Only use... devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. press 4. Ford strongly recommends that may take their vehicle. If the audio system is the safe operation of...and the station frequency will return signifying the station has been saved. Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS Quick start - How to get going Driving while distracted can save the station. The drivers primary responsibility is ...
... and six in loss of their focus off , press VOL-PUSH to turn on the display. 16 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You can result in FM2. Only use... devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. press 4. Ford strongly recommends that may take their vehicle. If the audio system is the safe operation of...and the station frequency will return signifying the station has been saved. Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS Quick start - How to get going Driving while distracted can save the station. The drivers primary responsibility is ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle may be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs). 45 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Quick start Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is compatible with the...
... vehicle may be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs). 45 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Quick start Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is compatible with the...
Owner's Manual
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...To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for comfort. Adjust the temperature control to select for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Climate Controls • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):... objects may become projectiles in cold weather: 1. To use the rear climate controls, ensure that REAR is based on the instrument panel. 85 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) or , A/C and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to ...
...To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for comfort. Adjust the temperature control to select for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Climate Controls • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):... objects may become projectiles in cold weather: 1. To use the rear climate controls, ensure that REAR is based on the instrument panel. 85 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) or , A/C and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the windshield wipers are turned on with the ignition in the LOCK position and the headlamp control in the Autolamp position. Start with windshield wipers feature. You can change the amount of the autolamp exit delay to The autolamp system also keeps the lights on..., rotate the . Autolamps - Turns the headlamps on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. control counterclockwise to . 87 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the headlamp switch to • To turn autolamps off . Turns on . Lights HEADLAMP...
.... If the windshield wipers are turned on with the ignition in the LOCK position and the headlamp control in the Autolamp position. Start with windshield wipers feature. You can change the amount of the autolamp exit delay to The autolamp system also keeps the lights on..., rotate the . Autolamps - Turns the headlamps on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. control counterclockwise to . 87 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the headlamp switch to • To turn autolamps off . Turns on . Lights HEADLAMP...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel in position. Pull down until you find the desired location. 3. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is started. Driver Controls OFF - Rear wiper and washer off. control to operate regardless of the geographic location of the vehicle. This will automatically... return to turn on the visor mirror lamp. 97 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull the steering wheel release control up or down and hold as desired)...
... the steering wheel in position. Pull down until you find the desired location. 3. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is started. Driver Controls OFF - Rear wiper and washer off. control to operate regardless of the geographic location of the vehicle. This will automatically... return to turn on the visor mirror lamp. 97 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull the steering wheel release control up or down and hold as desired)...
Owner's Manual
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... of 500 miles (800 km). If you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. For more information refer to start the timer. 117 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing 100 miles traveled by gallons of fuel...
... of 500 miles (800 km). If you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) 1. For more information refer to start the timer. 117 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing 100 miles traveled by gallons of fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... drive near the vehicle may be necessary. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 118 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Start the engine. 3 2 1 15 3. This variation is displayed in , on maps. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. For optimum calibration, turn off...
... drive near the vehicle may be necessary. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 118 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Start the engine. 3 2 1 15 3. This variation is displayed in , on maps. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. For optimum calibration, turn off...
Owner's Manual
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...". 5. Verify that the heading changes accordingly. Compass calibration adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from Step 3. 119 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Start the engine. 3. Press RESET repeatedly until the message CALIBRATION COMPLETED appears and one of the 8 valid headings (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW...
...". 5. Verify that the heading changes accordingly. Compass calibration adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from Step 3. 119 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Start the engine. 3. Press RESET repeatedly until the message CALIBRATION COMPLETED appears and one of the 8 valid headings (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW...
Owner's Manual
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... a non-programmed key will have a four-button IKT while vehicles without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle, it is recommended that provides important vehicle key cut information. Note: Your vehicle's IKTs were issued with...™ passive anti-theft system section later in case of your vehicle. 131 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Recommended handling of the Integrated ...
... a non-programmed key will have a four-button IKT while vehicles without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle, it is recommended that provides important vehicle key cut information. Note: Your vehicle's IKTs were issued with...™ passive anti-theft system section later in case of your vehicle. 131 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is recommended that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Recommended handling of the Integrated ...
Owner's Manual
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...the procedure is complete. The horn will have to the 1 (LOCK) position. 4. Turn the ignition to indicate the system has been enabled. 134 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or... minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Release the 3 • 4. Locks and Security Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or...
...the procedure is complete. The horn will have to the 1 (LOCK) position. 4. Turn the ignition to indicate the system has been enabled. 134 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or... minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Release the 3 • 4. Locks and Security Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1. Refer to Message center in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. 2. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is opened within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be activated/deactivated independently... door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 135 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The horn will chirp one time to the 3 (RUN) position.
.... 1. Refer to Message center in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. 2. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is opened within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be activated/deactivated independently... door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 135 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The horn will chirp one time to the 3 (RUN) position.
Owner's Manual
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... and Security • Vehicles not equipped with a power liftgate The typical operating range for your vehicle. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 138 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL Integrated... Keyhead Transmitters with the key in the 4 (START) position. The panic feature operates with you to your IKT is held in the 1 (LOCK) position. Press and release to aid in operating ...
... and Security • Vehicles not equipped with a power liftgate The typical operating range for your vehicle. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 138 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL Integrated... Keyhead Transmitters with the key in the 4 (START) position. The panic feature operates with you to your IKT is held in the 1 (LOCK) position. Press and release to aid in operating ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle doors are closed. Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. 143 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in daylight conditions. Locks and Security • after 25 seconds of illumination.
... vehicle doors are closed. Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. 143 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in daylight conditions. Locks and Security • after 25 seconds of illumination.
Owner's Manual
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...additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your vehicle is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) programmed to an authorized dealer for service. 147 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this occurs, the vehicle... Locks and Security SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded IKT and restart the engine. This system is used to purchase gasoline ...
...additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your vehicle is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) programmed to an authorized dealer for service. 147 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this occurs, the vehicle... Locks and Security SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded IKT and restart the engine. This system is used to purchase gasoline ...
Owner's Manual
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...have the system serviced by your vehicle and new coded keys will program both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed immediately after the ignition is turned to act as a ... keys to an authorized dealer. Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with remote entry functionality. 148 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) only four of eight coded keys can program your IKTs or standard SecuriLock™...
...have the system serviced by your vehicle and new coded keys will program both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed immediately after the ignition is turned to act as a ... keys to an authorized dealer. Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with remote entry functionality. 148 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) only four of eight coded keys can program your IKTs or standard SecuriLock™...
Owner's Manual
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... in the 3 (RUN) position for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming. 149 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds...
... in the 3 (RUN) position for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming. 149 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds...