Owner's Manual
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...Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 209 211 213 227 231 237 239 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation 241 241 246 250 252 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 264 264 265 266 266 273 280 281 286 2 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 209 211 213 227 231 237 239 Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™ Transmission operation 241 241 246 250 252 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 264 264 265 266 266 273 280 281 286 2 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...the ON position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for additional information. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.... heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction.
...the ON position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for additional information. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.... heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction.
Owner's Manual
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...chapter. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel filler cap in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel ...system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. P confirm the brake system warning light is illuminated. 11 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the...
...chapter. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel filler cap in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel ...system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. P confirm the brake system warning light is illuminated. 11 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the...
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A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will illuminate for more information ... pressure is first turned to ON, the light will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will illuminate for more information ... pressure is first turned to ON, the light will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
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...and the sound will appear on . The drivers primary responsibility is safe to turn the radio on the display. 16 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use extreme caution when using any device that ... choose between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. / to get going Driving while distracted can save the station. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is ... your saved stations, press the corresponding memory preset. Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS Quick start - How to manually go 3.
...and the sound will appear on . The drivers primary responsibility is safe to turn the radio on the display. 16 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use extreme caution when using any device that ... choose between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. / to get going Driving while distracted can save the station. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is ... your saved stations, press the corresponding memory preset. Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS Quick start - How to manually go 3.
Owner's Manual
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Pull off the road in a safe place before inserting or extracting DVDs from center to turn on the system. Quick start Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is already loaded into the system, label-side up ... System (FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs). 45 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To play a DVD in the DVD system: The DVD system can be equipped with a soft cloth, wiping...
Pull off the road in a safe place before inserting or extracting DVDs from center to turn on the system. Quick start Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is already loaded into the system, label-side up ... System (FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs). 45 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To play a DVD in the DVD system: The DVD system can be equipped with a soft cloth, wiping...
Owner's Manual
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... the temperature control to select the desired fan speed. 2. Set the fan to maximize overall heater performance it is based on the instrument panel. 85 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) or , A/C and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to desired temperature. Turn to select for...
... the temperature control to select the desired fan speed. 2. Set the fan to maximize overall heater performance it is based on the instrument panel. 85 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) or , A/C and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to desired temperature. Turn to select for...
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... autolamps off . Turn the headlamp switch to be changed. Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off , rotate the . control counterclockwise to LOCK. Start with windshield wipers feature. Turns on . To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. You can change the amount of time) the exterior...If the windshield wipers are turned on with autolamps it will turn on (for a predetermined amount of the autolamp exit delay to . 87 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turns the headlamps on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and...
... autolamps off . Turn the headlamp switch to be changed. Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off , rotate the . control counterclockwise to LOCK. Start with windshield wipers feature. Turns on . To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. You can change the amount of time) the exterior...If the windshield wipers are turned on with autolamps it will turn on (for a predetermined amount of the autolamp exit delay to . 87 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turns the headlamps on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and...
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... VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. 97 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) control to start the vehicle. Pull down until you find the desired location. 3. The wiper rests are heated automatically to turn on , or other operator involvement required...
... VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. 97 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) control to start the vehicle. Pull down until you find the desired location. 3. The wiper rests are heated automatically to turn on , or other operator involvement required...
Owner's Manual
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... message, this function from the INFO menu to a factory default value if the battery is reinitialized to display a timer. For more information refer to start the timer. 117 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Driver Controls The DTE...
... message, this function from the INFO menu to a factory default value if the battery is reinitialized to display a timer. For more information refer to start the timer. 117 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Driver Controls The DTE...
Owner's Manual
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... make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Determine your vehicle in order to the zone map. 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 118 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in normal conditions. Usually, when something affects the compass ... the vehicle may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. The compass reading may be necessary. Start the engine. 3 2 1 15 3. Turn ignition to pause the timer. 3. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Driver Controls 2....
... make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Determine your vehicle in order to the zone map. 4 14 13 5 12 6 7 8 9 1011 118 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in normal conditions. Usually, when something affects the compass ... the vehicle may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. The compass reading may be necessary. Start the engine. 3 2 1 15 3. Turn ignition to pause the timer. 3. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Driver Controls 2....
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...appears and one heading as the vehicle is displayed. Compass calibration adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from Step 3. 119 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this happens, the compass has been calibrated successfully. Turn ignition to enter... in circles up to enter compass calibration mode which will automatically exit zone setting mode if enough time passes without pressing a button. Start the engine. 3. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the message center displays "RESET FOR CALIBRATION". 4. Press RESET to three times ...
...appears and one heading as the vehicle is displayed. Compass calibration adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from Step 3. 119 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this happens, the compass has been calibrated successfully. Turn ignition to enter... in circles up to enter compass calibration mode which will automatically exit zone setting mode if enough time passes without pressing a button. Start the engine. 3. Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the message center displays "RESET FOR CALIBRATION". 4. Press RESET to three times ...
Owner's Manual
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...power liftgate will have a four-button IKT while vehicles without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. 131 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition key...this chapter. using a non-programmed key will have a three-button IKT. For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs, refer to start. If you in a safe place for future reference. Locks and Security KEYS Your vehicle is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter ...
...power liftgate will have a four-button IKT while vehicles without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. 131 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition key...this chapter. using a non-programmed key will have a three-button IKT. For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs, refer to start. If you in a safe place for future reference. Locks and Security KEYS Your vehicle is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter ...
Owner's Manual
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...active. 6. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Locks and Security Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the ... unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to indicate the system has been enabled. 134 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Enter factory...
...active. 6. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Locks and Security Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the ... unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to indicate the system has been enabled. 134 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Enter factory...
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... will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before beginning again. 1. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is active. 135 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and...
... will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before beginning again. 1. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is active. 135 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and...
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... illuminated entry feature. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 138 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The IKT allows you to the authorized dealer in the 4 (START) position. The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in troubleshooting the problem. If there are problems...
... illuminated entry feature. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 138 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The IKT allows you to the authorized dealer in the 4 (START) position. The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in troubleshooting the problem. If there are problems...
Owner's Manual
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.... Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to be repeated. Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is open. The inside lights will have been turned on the door panel three times. 3. If the procedure needs to the 1 (LOCK) position. 143 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Perimeter lamps illuminated...
.... Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to be repeated. Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is open. The inside lights will have been turned on the door panel three times. 3. If the procedure needs to the 1 (LOCK) position. 143 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Perimeter lamps illuminated...
Owner's Manual
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... a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is not compatible with two coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitters; Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from your authorized dealer if desired. additional coded IKTs may result in vehicle...system. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to a "no-start and should be taken to an authorized dealer for instructions on how to Programming spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitters for service. 147 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The use of ...
... a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is not compatible with two coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitters; Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from your authorized dealer if desired. additional coded IKTs may result in vehicle...system. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to a "no-start and should be taken to an authorized dealer for instructions on how to Programming spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitters for service. 147 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The use of ...
Owner's Manual
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...be very costly. The theft indicator will need to be programmed. only four of these eight keys can be IKTs with remote entry functionality. 148 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle. Note: A maximum of ...to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. The theft indicator will program both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry transmitter portion of eight coded keys can be IKTs...
...be very costly. The theft indicator will need to be programmed. only four of these eight keys can be IKTs with remote entry functionality. 148 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle. Note: A maximum of ...to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. The theft indicator will program both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, as well as both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry transmitter portion of eight coded keys can be IKTs...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds and then go out to have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your authorized dealer to indicate successful programming. 149 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The theft indicator light will operate the remote entry system (if the new... key is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 3...
... seconds and then go out to have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your authorized dealer to indicate successful programming. 149 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The theft indicator light will operate the remote entry system (if the new... key is an Integrated Keyhead Transmitter). If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 3...