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... as those on your vehicle checked regularly. Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Check shocks and struts and other ...suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Check battery performance. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford...
... as those on your vehicle checked regularly. Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Check shocks and struts and other ...suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Check battery performance. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford...
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...; Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of air circulated in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the temperature control to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until...drive with the airflow selector in cold weather: 1. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to full heat. Set the fan speed to maintain passenger comfort. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Climate Controls 6. Fan speed...
...; Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of air circulated in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the temperature control to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until...drive with the airflow selector in cold weather: 1. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to full heat. Set the fan speed to maintain passenger comfort. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Climate Controls 6. Fan speed...
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...back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the inside of fog and thin ice. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. The ignition ...must be covered by your warranty. 80 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select 2. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on top of the windshield....
...back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the inside of fog and thin ice. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. The ignition ...must be covered by your warranty. 80 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select 2. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is located on top of the windshield....
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.... Press and release RESET to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 112 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to pause the timer. 3. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies... a manual calibration may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be necessary. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the engine. 3 2 1 15 3.
.... Press and release RESET to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 112 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to pause the timer. 3. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies... a manual calibration may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be necessary. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the engine. 3 2 1 15 3.
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...position. 2. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the desired zone setting is displayed. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Drive the vehicle in at least one ...message center displays "RESET FOR CALIBRATION". 4. Compass calibration adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from Step 3. 113 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SETUP button repeatedly until the message ЉCALIBRATION COMPLETEDЉ...
...position. 2. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the desired zone setting is displayed. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Drive the vehicle in at least one ...message center displays "RESET FOR CALIBRATION". 4. Compass calibration adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from Step 3. 113 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SETUP button repeatedly until the message ЉCALIBRATION COMPLETEDЉ...
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...periods of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other pointed objects because this may cause the seat heater to deactivate. Heated seats (if equipped) Persons who are unable to feel pain to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or ... dry thoroughly. An overheated seat may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for high heat, both lights will be lit. 146 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Allow the seat to recline the seatback forward or rearward.
...periods of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other pointed objects because this may cause the seat heater to deactivate. Heated seats (if equipped) Persons who are unable to feel pain to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or ... dry thoroughly. An overheated seat may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for high heat, both lights will be lit. 146 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Allow the seat to recline the seatback forward or rearward.
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...inspect your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt a/c electrical source. The block heater system is turned to 4 (START) and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine may continue cranking for proper and safe operation: ...vehicle is product certified by Underwriter's laboratory (UL ) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Use only an extension cord that is stopped for Use 223 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm...
...inspect your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt a/c electrical source. The block heater system is turned to 4 (START) and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine may continue cranking for proper and safe operation: ...vehicle is product certified by Underwriter's laboratory (UL ) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Use only an extension cord that is stopped for Use 223 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm...
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... to check for approximately a half hour. • Finally, have a thermostat; Outdoor conditions can cause the cord to use your engine block heater system may result in an electric shock or fire hazard. • Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord, minimum. • Use as ... hours of water in excellent condition (not patched or spliced). Block heater operation longer than 3 hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use a dry cloth. To clean them, use additional electricity. 224 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving ...
... to check for approximately a half hour. • Finally, have a thermostat; Outdoor conditions can cause the cord to use your engine block heater system may result in an electric shock or fire hazard. • Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord, minimum. • Use as ... hours of water in excellent condition (not patched or spliced). Block heater operation longer than 3 hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use a dry cloth. To clean them, use additional electricity. 224 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving ...
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... in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer. These are normal characteristics of the engine block heater cord plug. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. If the light does not illuminate during ABS braking and the brake pedal... may be worn-out and should be serviced. 225 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Make sure system is disabled due to a malfunction and needs to Brake system...
... in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer. These are normal characteristics of the engine block heater cord plug. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. If the light does not illuminate during ABS braking and the brake pedal... may be worn-out and should be serviced. 225 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Make sure system is disabled due to a malfunction and needs to Brake system...
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... and level. 5. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to protect from any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + 261
... and level. 5. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to protect from any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + 261
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...lubrication specifications ...312 refill capacities ...312 service points ...284 starting after a collision ...245 Engine block heater ...223 Engine oil ...286 change oil soon warning, message center ...286 checking and adding ...286 ...filter, specifications ...288, 311 recommendations ...288 refill capacities ...312 specifications ...312 Event data recording ...6 321 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Canada ...272 Getting roadside assistance ...... Cupholder(s) ...149 Customer Assistance ...243 Ford Extended Service Plan ...271 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
...lubrication specifications ...312 refill capacities ...312 service points ...284 starting after a collision ...245 Engine block heater ...223 Engine oil ...286 change oil soon warning, message center ...286 checking and adding ...286 ...filter, specifications ...288, 311 recommendations ...288 refill capacities ...312 specifications ...312 Event data recording ...6 321 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Canada ...272 Getting roadside assistance ...... Cupholder(s) ...149 Customer Assistance ...243 Ford Extended Service Plan ...271 Getting assistance outside the U.S.