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..., the beam will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should be adjusted using the next step. 84 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you will need to illuminate the wall or ...screen and open the hood. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 4. Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on...
..., the beam will observe an area of high intensity light. The top of the high intensity area should be adjusted using the next step. 84 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you will need to illuminate the wall or ...screen and open the hood. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 4. Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on...
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Close the hood and turn signal. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down ) or counterclockwise (to adjust up to activate the right turn off the lamps. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn on the lamps. 85 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON...
Close the hood and turn signal. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down ) or counterclockwise (to adjust up to activate the right turn off the lamps. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, turn on the lamps. 85 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... bulbs frequently. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to break the next time the headlamps are clear in the OFF position, then open the hood. 87 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Install ...the new bulb(s) in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket by its plastic base and do ...
... bulbs frequently. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to break the next time the headlamps are clear in the OFF position, then open the hood. 87 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Install ...the new bulb(s) in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket by its plastic base and do ...
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...remove the bulb, pull it straight out. 5. Grasp the bulb only by pulling rearward. 4. Reach in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Lights 2. Remove the bulb socket by pulling it straight out. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamp electrical connector and remove it by... turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out of children's reach. Reach in reverse order. 88 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Install the new bulb(s) in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets...
...remove the bulb, pull it straight out. 5. Grasp the bulb only by pulling rearward. 4. Reach in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Lights 2. Remove the bulb socket by pulling it straight out. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal lamp electrical connector and remove it by... turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out of children's reach. Reach in reverse order. 88 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Install the new bulb(s) in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets...
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..., the horn will chirp twice to let you know that a door, the hood or the trunk is still open , then close the door. 139 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When you that all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed , the horn will chirp once to warn you...
..., the horn will chirp twice to let you know that a door, the hood or the trunk is still open , then close the door. 139 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When you that all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed , the horn will chirp once to warn you...
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...theft system The armed system will be armed. There is turned to the 3 (ON) position with an invalid SecuriLock™ key or IKT. 140 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The turn lamps when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system will only shut off the...7 • 8 and 9 • 0 controls on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. This will still be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using your keyless entry pad. • Unlock the driver's door with a valid SecuriLock™ key or Integrated Keyhead Transmitter...
...theft system The armed system will be armed. There is turned to the 3 (ON) position with an invalid SecuriLock™ key or IKT. 140 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The turn lamps when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system will only shut off the...7 • 8 and 9 • 0 controls on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. This will still be triggered if: • Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using your keyless entry pad. • Unlock the driver's door with a valid SecuriLock™ key or Integrated Keyhead Transmitter...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... not have firm and/or soft shifts. Roadside Emergencies Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to -brake surfaces. Do not attempt to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 260 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) As a result, the transmission may cause transmission damage.
... not have firm and/or soft shifts. Roadside Emergencies Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to -brake surfaces. Do not attempt to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 260 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) As a result, the transmission may cause transmission damage.
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Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the bottom of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 283 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front center of the instrument panel near the steering column. 2. Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1.
Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the bottom of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 283 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the front center of the instrument panel near the steering column. 2. Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1.
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... the windshield, refer to the arm and snap it into the oil pan. 3. Protect yourself from the glass. Open the hood. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from engine heat. 286 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into place.
... the windshield, refer to the arm and snap it into the oil pan. 3. Protect yourself from the glass. Open the hood. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from engine heat. 286 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to drain into place.
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... MAX and MIN on reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESA-M1C93-B XL-1 / None XT-5-QM / MERCON V XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A XY-75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and... (1.15L) Premium Rear Axle fluid Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Power Transfer Unit 18 ounces (0.53L) Synthetic Rear Axle (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 Lubricant Lock cylinders - 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications
... MAX and MIN on reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESA-M1C93-B XL-1 / None XT-5-QM / MERCON V XY-80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A XY-75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and... (1.15L) Premium Rear Axle fluid Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Power Transfer Unit 18 ounces (0.53L) Synthetic Rear Axle (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 Lubricant Lock cylinders - 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...and luggage to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 319 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) such as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). that are added to...should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal ...
...and luggage to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 319 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) such as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). that are added to...should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal ...
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... high beam ...82 replacing bulbs ...87 turning on and off ...81 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...74, 76, 78 Homelink wireless control system ...106 Hood ...283 How to get going ...16 I Ignition ...220, 315 Illuminated visor mirror ...92 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...181 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...306 Instrument panel... cleaning ...279 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...83 J Jack ...252 positioning ...252 storage ...252 Jump-starting your vehicle ...260 K Keyless entry system ...134 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... high beam ...82 replacing bulbs ...87 turning on and off ...81 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...74, 76, 78 Homelink wireless control system ...106 Hood ...283 How to get going ...16 I Ignition ...220, 315 Illuminated visor mirror ...92 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...181 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...306 Instrument panel... cleaning ...279 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...83 J Jack ...252 positioning ...252 storage ...252 Jump-starting your vehicle ...260 K Keyless entry system ...134 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...SERVICE ENGINE SOON The service engine soon indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to support the raised hood. Do not pump the brakes. Contact your vehicle serviced. The foglamp indicator light will turn on , have your dealer as soon as... upper corner. Go to know your speed by pressing and releasing the SET+ button until you must press and release the ON button. 9 11 6 4 10 2008 FORD TAURUS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, which is smaller...
...SERVICE ENGINE SOON The service engine soon indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to support the raised hood. Do not pump the brakes. Contact your vehicle serviced. The foglamp indicator light will turn on , have your dealer as soon as... upper corner. Go to know your speed by pressing and releasing the SET+ button until you must press and release the ON button. 9 11 6 4 10 2008 FORD TAURUS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, which is smaller...