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... the externally-mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped...brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-...: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... the externally-mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped...brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-...: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels... fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate ...
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels... fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate ...
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...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle ...mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering ...hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect ...
...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle ...mounted remote filter element (if equipped). Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace spark plugs Inspect steering ...hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect ...
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...oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on ... (if equipped). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood... Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for particular...
...oil and replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Replace PCV valve on ... (if equipped). Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood... Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for particular...
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...hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect PCV valve for flow (3V engines) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if...tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 ...Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission/transaxle...
...hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect PCV valve for flow (3V engines) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if...tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 ...Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission/transaxle...
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... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 22,500 miles ... replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with an underhood dipstick). Inspect...Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage,...
... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 31 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 22,500 miles ... replace oil filter Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with an underhood dipstick). Inspect...Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage,...
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... engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (... half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft... tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (... half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft... tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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...half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if ...; Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft and U-joints MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) DEALER VALIDATION: PZEV engine) lines and hoses and parking brake system. Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)...for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change ...
...half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if ...; Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft and U-joints MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) DEALER VALIDATION: PZEV engine) lines and hoses and parking brake system. Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)...for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: tread depth P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change ...
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... ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ...MILEAGE: 38 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage...
... ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles ❑ Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) ❑ Replace engine air filter (except Focus with ❑ Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) ...MILEAGE: 38 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belt(s) Inspect transmission fluid level (if equipped with 4F27E transaxle MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Inspect steering linkage...
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...Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin ... (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles Inspect steering linkage,...and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and ...
...Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter (except Focus with PZEV engine) Replace cabin ... (if equipped) Replace fuel filter (except Edge, Fusion, Milan, MKX, MKZ, Sable, Taurus and Taurus X) Replace drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles Inspect steering linkage,...and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with A/C to provide colder airflow. • Set the fan to the highest ...the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize ...the highest setting. Select A/C. In the and modes: • Move the temperature control selector to full heat. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in cold weather: 1. Set the temperature control...
... or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with A/C to provide colder airflow. • Set the fan to the highest ...the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize ...the highest setting. Select A/C. In the and modes: • Move the temperature control selector to full heat. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in cold weather: 1. Set the temperature control...
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... Can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. To exit select another mode. 2. Use with heated seats (if equipped) Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster 1. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in all...Dual temperature control): Press to deactivate the passenger heated seat. 6. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in the cabin. A/C: Press to Rear window defroster in this section for the passenger in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 78 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
... Can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. To exit select another mode. 2. Use with heated seats (if equipped) Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster 1. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in all...Dual temperature control): Press to deactivate the passenger heated seat. 6. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in the cabin. A/C: Press to Rear window defroster in this section for the passenger in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 78 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
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...will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off . 15. Driver heated seat control: Press to manually increase or decrease the fan speed. Front fan speed control: Press to heat the driver seat. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is turned off , and outside temperature. Select the ... the driver heated seat. 11. To return to manually select where airflow is disengaged. The system will be shown in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system OFF or with recirculated air engaged. 79 2008 Taurus (500) ...
...will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off . 15. Driver heated seat control: Press to manually increase or decrease the fan speed. Front fan speed control: Press to heat the driver seat. The recommended vehicle cabin setting is turned off , and outside temperature. Select the ... the driver heated seat. 11. To return to manually select where airflow is disengaged. The system will be shown in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system OFF or with recirculated air engaged. 79 2008 Taurus (500) ...
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... located on top of the instrument panel as these objects may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after 10 minutes...the vehicle has "aired out." Climate Controls • Do not put objects under the front seats that will not be in a collision or sudden stop. To manually turn off automatically after starting... rear window of the rear window. Select 2. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 80 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the...
... located on top of the instrument panel as these objects may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after 10 minutes...the vehicle has "aired out." Climate Controls • Do not put objects under the front seats that will not be in a collision or sudden stop. To manually turn off automatically after starting... rear window of the rear window. Select 2. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 80 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the...
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... caps closed when not being discharged: • do not let children play with your warranty. A third rear auxiliary power point is heating, this will be used . Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running to be released from its...socket. 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) To prevent the battery from the rear seat. The lighter will damage the lighter element and socket. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing...
... caps closed when not being discharged: • do not let children play with your warranty. A third rear auxiliary power point is heating, this will be used . Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running to be released from its...socket. 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) To prevent the battery from the rear seat. The lighter will damage the lighter element and socket. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing...
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...the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the control will be lit. 146 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Press the control (if equipped) to... care when using the seat heater. Heated seats (if equipped) Persons who are unable to feel pain to deactivate. To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may damage the heating element which may cause ...
...the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the control will be lit. 146 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Press the control (if equipped) to... care when using the seat heater. Heated seats (if equipped) Persons who are unable to feel pain to deactivate. To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may damage the heating element which may cause ...
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... for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. For more instructions. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in order to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all vehicle occupants..., have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 221 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. For more instructions. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in order to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. If you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure all vehicle occupants..., have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 221 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... 10A 10A 5A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive Memory seat/mirror switches, Memory module FEPS module Analog clock Climate control Spare All power lock motor feeds, Decklid release Spare Moon roof OBDII connector Fog lamps... panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Compass, Automatic dimming rear view mirror Restraint control module Spare AWD module Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules 248 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 10A 10A 5A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive Memory seat/mirror switches, Memory module FEPS module Analog clock Climate control Spare All power lock motor feeds, Decklid release Spare Moon roof OBDII connector Fog lamps... panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Compass, Automatic dimming rear view mirror Restraint control module Spare AWD module Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules 248 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...console) Alternator Not used Not used Rear defroster Power seat motors (passenger) Heated seat module PCM Keep alive power, Canister vent A/C clutch relay Spare Backup relay Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) Not used Spare Not used Spare Driver seat motors, Memory module Ignition switch (to SJB) Not... used Front A/C blower motor One-touch start Fuel pump IVD, Yaw rate sensor Fuel diode, PCM Not used A/C clutch Fuel pump Backup Not used 251 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
...console) Alternator Not used Not used Rear defroster Power seat motors (passenger) Heated seat module PCM Keep alive power, Canister vent A/C clutch relay Spare Backup relay Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) Not used Spare Not used Spare Driver seat motors, Memory module Ignition switch (to SJB) Not... used Front A/C blower motor One-touch start Fuel pump IVD, Yaw rate sensor Fuel diode, PCM Not used A/C clutch Fuel pump Backup Not used 251 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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... SHUFFLE Press 10 SCAN for full automatic operation. For more detailed information concerning the features of the vehicle. 1 3 4 2 3 2008 FORD TAURUS 2008 FORD TAURUS 1 2 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEATING 10 6 9 8 7 6 5 5 6 8 7 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 POWER MIRRORS This Quick Reference ... please consult your Owner's Guide. This allows you to manually reverse in your passengers. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS DRIVER AND PASSENGER TEMPERATURE (IF EQUIPPED) PREMIUM / AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH 6-CD / MP3 SOUND SYSTEM ON / OFF /...
... SHUFFLE Press 10 SCAN for full automatic operation. For more detailed information concerning the features of the vehicle. 1 3 4 2 3 2008 FORD TAURUS 2008 FORD TAURUS 1 2 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEATING 10 6 9 8 7 6 5 5 6 8 7 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 POWER MIRRORS This Quick Reference ... please consult your Owner's Guide. This allows you to manually reverse in your passengers. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS DRIVER AND PASSENGER TEMPERATURE (IF EQUIPPED) PREMIUM / AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH 6-CD / MP3 SOUND SYSTEM ON / OFF /...