Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread is molded on the tire sidewall. Tires worn beyond their maximum allowable loads for the particular application will depend upon the type and size of trailer and hitch utilized, but in no case must be replaced. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE...
... 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) of tread is molded on the tire sidewall. Tires worn beyond their maximum allowable loads for the particular application will depend upon the type and size of trailer and hitch utilized, but in no case must be replaced. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...in for all scheduled maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Ford Engineering specifications. Ford Motor Company will not deny a warranty claim simply because there is ...you expect from the maintenance schedules presented in this Scheduled Maintenance Guide. 4 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Every time you get started on parts affected... way toward preventing major repairs and expenses later. This will help you get the performance, dependability, long life and resale value you 've properly maintained it a habit to use this ...
...in for all scheduled maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Ford Engineering specifications. Ford Motor Company will not deny a warranty claim simply because there is ...you expect from the maintenance schedules presented in this Scheduled Maintenance Guide. 4 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Every time you get started on parts affected... way toward preventing major repairs and expenses later. This will help you get the performance, dependability, long life and resale value you 've properly maintained it a habit to use this ...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... of the amendments to you and your vehicle begins with the Fleet Crown Police Package Option, refer to the Addendum Card that , depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may also take your vehicle to your selling dealer thank you for further explanation of the ...vehicle. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your selling dealer would like you may need warranty repairs, your 2008-model car or light truck. 1. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that service,...
... of the amendments to you and your vehicle begins with the Fleet Crown Police Package Option, refer to the Addendum Card that , depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may also take your vehicle to your selling dealer thank you for further explanation of the ...vehicle. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your selling dealer would like you may need warranty repairs, your 2008-model car or light truck. 1. This booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that service,...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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...; protection against covered repair costs after your dealer for towing and rental. Ford Extended Service Plan MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE You can get more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. They provide: • benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout the United States...
...; protection against covered repair costs after your dealer for towing and rental. Ford Extended Service Plan MORE PROTECTION FOR YOUR VEHICLE You can get more than 4,600 Ford Motor Company dealers. They provide: • benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you receive peace-of-mind protection throughout the United States...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and MP3 folder mode. Audio system warranty and service Refer to F253 T255. • Creating discs with navigation through the disc files. 40 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure...the label may damage CDs. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be less depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio present. • MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one...
... and MP3 folder mode. Audio system warranty and service Refer to F253 T255. • Creating discs with navigation through the disc files. 40 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure...the label may damage CDs. If service is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be less depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio present. • MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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DISPLAY: Press to view the scene. 6. ANGLE (DVD dependent): Press to select the angle to access the on-screen display of the FES functions and adjustments. 4. When not in Dual Play, press to increase ( ) ... controls decrease and increase the display brightness. 3. VOL (Volume): When in various active menus to select the desired playing media for the wired headphones. 53 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
DISPLAY: Press to view the scene. 6. ANGLE (DVD dependent): Press to select the angle to access the on-screen display of the FES functions and adjustments. 4. When not in Dual Play, press to increase ( ) ... controls decrease and increase the display brightness. 3. VOL (Volume): When in various active menus to select the desired playing media for the wired headphones. 53 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... 18. Fast Forward/Next: In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick reverse within the DVD. EJECT: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 54 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keypad: Use the numeric controls to enter in the DVD disc menu to access the next track.... 9. MEDIA: Press to be played. 14. In CD/MP3 mode, press to turn the subtitle feature ON or OFF. 21. SUBTITLE (DVD dependent): Press to access the previous track. 19. You can only access DVD and AUX sources. 16. VIDEO: Press to perform the same function. 13. Press...
.... 18. Fast Forward/Next: In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick reverse within the DVD. EJECT: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 54 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keypad: Use the numeric controls to enter in the DVD disc menu to access the next track.... 9. MEDIA: Press to be played. 14. In CD/MP3 mode, press to turn the subtitle feature ON or OFF. 21. SUBTITLE (DVD dependent): Press to access the previous track. 19. You can only access DVD and AUX sources. 16. VIDEO: Press to perform the same function. 13. Press...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Entertainment Systems This is disc dependent. 62 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You can select from . Once you have more viewing angles to select from : WIDE, LETTER BOX or ... may have made your selection after the system resumes playback of the video displayed on the LCD screen. This is disc dependent - This is WIDE (16:9). The system default is disc dependent. The system default is Angle 1. Aspect ratio Select ASPECT RATIO to confirm. Once you would like to confirm. The LCD...
Entertainment Systems This is disc dependent. 62 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You can select from . Once you have more viewing angles to select from : WIDE, LETTER BOX or ... may have made your selection after the system resumes playback of the video displayed on the LCD screen. This is disc dependent - This is WIDE (16:9). The system default is disc dependent. The system default is Angle 1. Aspect ratio Select ASPECT RATIO to confirm. Once you would like to confirm. The LCD...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... cursor controls on or off. The track and elapsed time will appear in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The system default is disc dependent. You can also use the cursor controls to turn the subtitle option on the bezel to highlight which track you have made your selection, .... The system default is ON. 3. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the status bar. Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or 63 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ensure that the DVD system is English. Insert an audio CD into the DVD system, ...
... cursor controls on or off. The track and elapsed time will appear in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The system default is disc dependent. You can also use the cursor controls to turn the subtitle option on the bezel to highlight which track you have made your selection, .... The system default is ON. 3. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the status bar. Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or 63 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ensure that the DVD system is English. Insert an audio CD into the DVD system, ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...constant light continue with Step 1 in which to initiate Step 6. 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold /release sequence again and, depending on the brand of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. HomeLink should now activate your hand-held ..., your hand-held transmitter. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. 108 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) not allowing enough time for HomeLink to complete the programming. To program...
...constant light continue with Step 1 in which to initiate Step 6. 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold /release sequence again and, depending on the brand of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. HomeLink should now activate your hand-held ..., your hand-held transmitter. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. 108 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) not allowing enough time for HomeLink to complete the programming. To program...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... firmly against the occupant's body during frontal collisions, and in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to be pulled out of a collision. 152 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the event of the retractor...of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in response to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Seating and Safety Restraints allows your Personal Safety System™ to the occupant's forward momentum.
... firmly against the occupant's body during frontal collisions, and in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to be pulled out of a collision. 152 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the event of the retractor...of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in response to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Seating and Safety Restraints allows your Personal Safety System™ to the occupant's forward momentum.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...stop on the wear rate of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of asphalt and ... 12 inches or limited production tires as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires,...type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 189 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 ...
...stop on the wear rate of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of asphalt and ... 12 inches or limited production tires as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires,...type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 189 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... frequently. You should be damaged during off-road 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) If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by hot climates or frequent high ...storage conditions, and conditions of use is also recommended. In general, tires should replace your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Age Tires degrade over time depending on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your spare tire...
... frequently. You should be damaged during off-road 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) If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by hot climates or frequent high ...storage conditions, and conditions of use is also recommended. In general, tires should replace your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Age Tires degrade over time depending on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help prevent your spare tire...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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To clean them, use additional electricity. 224 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Block heater operation longer than 3 hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use a dry cloth. ... . • Make sure that the extension cord is attained after approximately 3 hours of all combustibles such as possible. • Do not use multiple extension cords. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your heater with Outdoor Appliances.Љ Never use one extension cord which is long enough to reach from...
To clean them, use additional electricity. 224 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Block heater operation longer than 3 hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use a dry cloth. ... . • Make sure that the extension cord is attained after approximately 3 hours of all combustibles such as possible. • Do not use multiple extension cords. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your heater with Outdoor Appliances.Љ Never use one extension cord which is long enough to reach from...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for warranty repairs. This means that, depending on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your selling authorized dealer who wants ...certain warranty repairs require special training and/or equipment, so not all warranty repairs. If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle line will be allowed to perform a ... the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 267 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
.... Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for warranty repairs. This means that, depending on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your selling authorized dealer who wants ...certain warranty repairs require special training and/or equipment, so not all warranty repairs. If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle line will be allowed to perform a ... the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 267 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 271 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CAMVAP services are available in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. For more protection for your own driving... vehicle service concern have failed. It provides the following: • Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to fit your new car or light truck by the Canadian ...
... of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 271 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CAMVAP services are available in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. For more protection for your own driving... vehicle service concern have failed. It provides the following: • Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to fit your new car or light truck by the Canadian ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... coolant has not been checked at the "FULL COLD" level or within the "COLD FILL RANGE" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to the reservoir. Adding engine coolant When ...adding coolant, make sure it is obtained. 292 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the engine is low or empty, add engine coolant to read and understand ...
... coolant has not been checked at the "FULL COLD" level or within the "COLD FILL RANGE" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to the reservoir. Adding engine coolant When ...adding coolant, make sure it is obtained. 292 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the engine is low or empty, add engine coolant to read and understand ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with your vehicle. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. The EPA window sticker should have the EPA window sticker. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your ...fuel economy when operated in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. 304 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately...
...control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with your vehicle. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. The EPA window sticker should have the EPA window sticker. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your ...fuel economy when operated in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. 304 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately...