Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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...24 hours a day, 7 days a week Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start Fuel Delivery Lock-out Assistance Flat Tire Change Winch Out 1-800-241-3673 Service provided by Ford Auto Club. Fuel Delivery Lock-out Assistance Flat Tire Change Winch Out Roadside Assistance 24...hours a day, 7 days a week Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start date and lasts for any mileage costs in excess of the disablement location or to the nearest qualified Ford dealer. For future quick reference, enter your vehicle information on the back of...
...24 hours a day, 7 days a week Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start Fuel Delivery Lock-out Assistance Flat Tire Change Winch Out 1-800-241-3673 Service provided by Ford Auto Club. Fuel Delivery Lock-out Assistance Flat Tire Change Winch Out Roadside Assistance 24...hours a day, 7 days a week Warranty Towing Non-warranty Towing Collision Towing Battery Jump-start date and lasts for any mileage costs in excess of the disablement location or to the nearest qualified Ford dealer. For future quick reference, enter your vehicle information on the back of...
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...provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in , fast...and it happens. FREE. Even a good battery can go dead for you faster. Those kids "accidentally" hit the ... and we ʼll be there to change service requires the customer to have a useable spare tire. DEAD BATTERIES LOCK OUTS It does seem that today nobody gets a flat tire, but it ʼs free. Make the ... . Roadside Assistance will give us . Not to $200 per event. *7W7J_19328_AA* February 2008 LICENSE PLATE # Sure.
...provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in , fast...and it happens. FREE. Even a good battery can go dead for you faster. Those kids "accidentally" hit the ... and we ʼll be there to change service requires the customer to have a useable spare tire. DEAD BATTERIES LOCK OUTS It does seem that today nobody gets a flat tire, but it ʼs free. Make the ... . Roadside Assistance will give us . Not to $200 per event. *7W7J_19328_AA* February 2008 LICENSE PLATE # Sure.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...) (see dealer) and outside locks. power steering fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. battery connections and clean if necessary. engine oil fluid level. Check every six months for wear and proper operation. Retightening lug nuts ...lug nuts to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in your "Owner's Guide" for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) See your Owner's Guide for more information. Check every month for operation. windshield washer...
...) (see dealer) and outside locks. power steering fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. battery connections and clean if necessary. engine oil fluid level. Check every six months for wear and proper operation. Retightening lug nuts ...lug nuts to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in your "Owner's Guide" for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) See your Owner's Guide for more information. Check every month for operation. windshield washer...
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... Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that your vehicle meet these specifications. Keep It... Ford Motor Company's specifications are specifically trained to you. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford Motor Company Specifications. You can ONLY be found at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are used. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The Ford...
... Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that your vehicle meet these specifications. Keep It... Ford Motor Company's specifications are specifically trained to you. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford Motor Company Specifications. You can ONLY be found at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are used. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) The Ford...
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... parts and installation are vehicle tested for up to 200%. Scheduled Maintenance 11 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) KEEP IT GENUINE Batteries Keep It Genuine The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of Ford Motor Company engineers, and they're also Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
... parts and installation are vehicle tested for up to 200%. Scheduled Maintenance 11 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) KEEP IT GENUINE Batteries Keep It Genuine The technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of Ford Motor Company engineers, and they're also Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
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...foreign material. Inspect engine air filter. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle checked regularly. Check battery performance. Check exhaust system for cracks, chips and pitting. Inspect windshield... warning lights. Inspect steering and linkage. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect for leaks and damage. Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check shocks and struts and other ...
...foreign material. Inspect engine air filter. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle checked regularly. Check battery performance. Check exhaust system for cracks, chips and pitting. Inspect windshield... warning lights. Inspect steering and linkage. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect for leaks and damage. Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check shocks and struts and other ...
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... to be replaced, consider any service visit. That's one of your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 100 months with unlimited mileage. Inspect half ...RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine...
... to be replaced, consider any service visit. That's one of your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 100 months with unlimited mileage. Inspect half ...RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine...
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...: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 33 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your battery need to be replaced, consider any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max...
...: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 33 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of your battery need to be replaced, consider any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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...; Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Air Induction System • Fuel Tank Pressure Control • Attitude Compensation System Valve (1) • Catalytic Converter • High Voltage Battery (HEV) • Cold Start Enrichment System • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Cold Start Fuel Injector • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Controls...
...; Fuel Tank (non diesel only) • Air Induction System • Fuel Tank Pressure Control • Attitude Compensation System Valve (1) • Catalytic Converter • High Voltage Battery (HEV) • Cold Start Enrichment System • Idle Air Bypass Valve • Cold Start Fuel Injector • Ignition Coil and/or Control Module • Controls...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording... Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 267 273 274 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 275 282 284 286 289 291 296 ...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording... Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 267 273 274 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 275 282 284 286 289 291 296 ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...with your vehicle by reading this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Remember to pass on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of... California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide ...
...with your vehicle by reading this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Remember to pass on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of... California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 9 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... to flash, have the system serviced immediately by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is working. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for more information on this light fails to illuminate when...8482; is low. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A chime will also sound to remind you to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime...
... to flash, have the system serviced immediately by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is working. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for more information on this light fails to illuminate when...8482; is low. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A chime will also sound to remind you to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... 1. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that may take their vehicle. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the in-vehicle audio system. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use...device that the device is turned off. 3. This allows the audio from a portable music player to the headphone output of your vehicle. 36 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Auxiliary input jack (Line in) Driving while distracted can result in your player ...
... 1. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that may take their vehicle. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the in-vehicle audio system. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use...device that the device is turned off. 3. This allows the audio from a portable music player to the headphone output of your vehicle. 36 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Auxiliary input jack (Line in) Driving while distracted can result in your player ...
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...5. Do not set the portable music player's volume level higher than is necessary to be low. 7. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will only work correctly with devices that have different output levels, so not all players... should be set at full volume and others will sound best at the same levels. The portable music player must be controlled in motion. 37 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to...
...5. Do not set the portable music player's volume level higher than is necessary to be low. 7. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will only work correctly with devices that have different output levels, so not all players... should be set at full volume and others will sound best at the same levels. The portable music player must be controlled in motion. 37 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Give your full attention to driving and to access the batteries. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to the road. 55 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The remote control unit uses two AAA... batteries which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as ...
... driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Give your full attention to driving and to access the batteries. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to the road. 55 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The remote control unit uses two AAA... batteries which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as ...
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Refer to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with two sets of the system. Entertainment Systems Your FES system is equipped with the system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to Wired Headphones below. 56 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Refer to operate the headphones. (Batteries are included.) Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with two sets of the system. Entertainment Systems Your FES system is equipped with the system. Also, wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of battery powered, infrared wireless headphones. Two AAA batteries are needed to Wired Headphones below. 56 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 57 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. Entertainment Systems To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover.
When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 57 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. Entertainment Systems To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is in the OFF, autolamps or parking lamp position and • the transmission must be out of the instrument panel and all lighting conditions. 83 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Flash...
... installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is in the OFF, autolamps or parking lamp position and • the transmission must be out of the instrument panel and all lighting conditions. 83 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Flash...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...your warranty. A third rear auxiliary power point is located on the rear of the battery. They may seriously injure themselves. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the proximity of the window openings. 95 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls To have... full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running , • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices...
...your warranty. A third rear auxiliary power point is located on the rear of the battery. They may seriously injure themselves. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the proximity of the window openings. 95 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls To have... full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running , • do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices...