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... the maximum speeds shown on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to check pressures. The energy released by the legal limits and driving conditions. 30 Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that could result in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause it with the...
... the maximum speeds shown on the vehicle using the vehicle engine to check pressures. The energy released by the legal limits and driving conditions. 30 Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that could result in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause it with the...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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...you took delivery of your Expedition EL is in addition to be covered by a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier, your 2008-model Expedition EL Limousine for additional details about the 17L Limousine Builder Package. Damage ...Ford Limousine Limited Warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY? pressure sensor (6.4L), high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back pressure regulator and sensor, exhaust pressure sensor (6.4L), manifold pressure sensor (6.4L), intake air temperature sensor (6.4L), crankshaft position sensor (6.4L), camshaft position sensor, accelerator...
...you took delivery of your Expedition EL is in addition to be covered by a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier, your 2008-model Expedition EL Limousine for additional details about the 17L Limousine Builder Package. Damage ...Ford Limousine Limited Warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY? pressure sensor (6.4L), high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back pressure regulator and sensor, exhaust pressure sensor (6.4L), manifold pressure sensor (6.4L), intake air temperature sensor (6.4L), crankshaft position sensor (6.4L), camshaft position sensor, accelerator...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...diagnostic information through a direct connection to court order or where required by law enforcement, 6 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The modules may record information about...steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of such...passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel....
...diagnostic information through a direct connection to court order or where required by law enforcement, 6 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The modules may record information about...steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of such...passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel....
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Service engine soon...
... become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Service engine soon...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... you . 99 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to lock mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal ...side mirrors in place. Driver Controls To adjust your mirrors: 1. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to...
... you . 99 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to lock mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal ...side mirrors in place. Driver Controls To adjust your mirrors: 1. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... memory switch on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are located on the steering wheel for approximately 2.8 inches (71 mm) of the control to the desired speed...allows for your speed control are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you . OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 100 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls • Press the bottom of maximum travel. Setting speed control The controls for ...
... memory switch on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are located on the steering wheel for approximately 2.8 inches (71 mm) of the control to the desired speed...allows for your speed control are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you . OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 100 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls • Press the bottom of maximum travel. Setting speed control The controls for ...
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Disengaging the speed control will turn on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. This will automatically return the vehicle to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your ... momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 101 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel...
Disengaging the speed control will turn on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. This will automatically return the vehicle to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your ... momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 101 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel...
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... and release the SET + control. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold... to set a higher ON OFF speed: • Press and hold the SET - OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 102 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... and release the SET + control. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold... to set a higher ON OFF speed: • Press and hold the SET - OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 102 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...passenger car tires must be maintained in order to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 190 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Sustained high temperature can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A ...number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes...
...passenger car tires must be maintained in order to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 190 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Sustained high temperature can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A ...number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of tread wear. If damage is worn out and must be replaced more frequently. Tires can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to the same height as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of an inch (2 mm). In general, tires should... worn down to be replaced to 1/16th of use , so inspection after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 194 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, heat caused by a tire professional. When the tire tread wears down to help prevent your spare...
... wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of tread wear. If damage is worn out and must be replaced more frequently. Tires can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to the same height as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of an inch (2 mm). In general, tires should... worn down to be replaced to 1/16th of use , so inspection after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 194 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, heat caused by a tire professional. When the tire tread wears down to help prevent your spare...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Starting your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to normal operating temperature before or during starting the engine. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . For more information on starting is normally reached after 10 minutes of radio noise. START, ...cranks the engine. Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 220 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) RUN, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Normal operating temperature...
... Starting your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to normal operating temperature before or during starting the engine. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . For more information on starting is normally reached after 10 minutes of radio noise. START, ...cranks the engine. Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 220 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) RUN, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Normal operating temperature...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the floor and try again. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). 2. Note: If the engine does not start , press the accelerator to LOCK, wait 10 seconds and try again; Some warning lights will allow the engine to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the... in case the engine is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Turn the key to crank with fuel. 222 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... the floor and try again. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (START). 2. Note: If the engine does not start , press the accelerator to LOCK, wait 10 seconds and try again; Some warning lights will allow the engine to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the... in case the engine is in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Turn the key to crank with fuel. 222 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... enhances your vehicle's stability during maneuvers that compare the steering inputs from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa 227 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) AdvanceTrac constantly monitors the vehicle motion relative to release the parking ... helps the driver maintain the stability and steer-ability of the vehicle. Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac include: • Accelerating on a slippery surface • Taking a turn too fast • Maneuvering quickly to further enhance the stability of the vehicle. ...
... enhances your vehicle's stability during maneuvers that compare the steering inputs from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa 227 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) AdvanceTrac constantly monitors the vehicle motion relative to release the parking ... helps the driver maintain the stability and steer-ability of the vehicle. Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac include: • Accelerating on a slippery surface • Taking a turn too fast • Maneuvering quickly to further enhance the stability of the vehicle. ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... fluid level in any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort. 230 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you push further on the accelerator. STEERING To help prevent damage to grip the road; This is turned off . Check for low power steering...
... fluid level in any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort. 230 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you push further on the accelerator. STEERING To help prevent damage to grip the road; This is turned off . Check for low power steering...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed). • Allows the transmission to provide the best fuel economy and transmission function. 234 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The transaxle operates in hilly terrain or...
... additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed). • Allows the transmission to provide the best fuel economy and transmission function. 234 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The transaxle operates in hilly terrain or...
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... road and slow down or if you leave your vehicle. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is latched in less vehicle control, 238 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could ...may overheat. Remember, your safety and the safety of control or rollover. See your vehicle rather than a few minutes or damage to stay on the accelerator in a steady pattern. Driving • It may be your primary concern. You may lose control if you do not slow down gradually before returning to...
... road and slow down or if you leave your vehicle. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is latched in less vehicle control, 238 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for more than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could ...may overheat. Remember, your safety and the safety of control or rollover. See your vehicle rather than a few minutes or damage to stay on the accelerator in a steady pattern. Driving • It may be your primary concern. You may lose control if you do not slow down gradually before returning to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to gravel) there will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use L (Low) gear when possible. Avoid excessive speed because ...if you to another vehicle. Remember, you may cycle on the brake pedal. 239 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) avoid water higher than the bottom of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be limited. When driving at slow speeds in an...
...utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to gravel) there will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use L (Low) gear when possible. Avoid excessive speed because ...if you to another vehicle. Remember, you may cycle on the brake pedal. 239 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) avoid water higher than the bottom of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be limited. When driving at slow speeds in an...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." Driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of an observer. When climbing a ...our national forest and other side. After driving through deep water may make it necessary to a safe location. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. A danger lies in loss of vehicle control. 240 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the transmission, AWD system components or axles...
...the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." Driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of an observer. When climbing a ...our national forest and other side. After driving through deep water may make it necessary to a safe location. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. A danger lies in loss of vehicle control. 240 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the transmission, AWD system components or axles...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...snow and ice Note: Excessive tire slippage can skid like any faster, because as to road conditions. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. Refer to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. instead, ... "pump" the brakes. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Driving on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. 241 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snowy or icy roads...
...snow and ice Note: Excessive tire slippage can skid like any faster, because as to road conditions. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the lower gears. Refer to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. instead, ... "pump" the brakes. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Driving on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. 241 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snowy or icy roads...
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...the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to change a number of time (greater than traveling at any speed. 303 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may waste... engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop . • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down may eliminate the need to stop -and-go driving.
...the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to change a number of time (greater than traveling at any speed. 303 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may waste... engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop . • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down may eliminate the need to stop -and-go driving.