Owner's Manual
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... is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off the engine and let the engine cool. 14 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine...
... is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off the engine and let the engine cool. 14 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... 2. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Refer to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages (defrost) and (floor/defrost). Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired odors from the demister and defroster vents. : ... MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the floor vents. Recirculated air may notice a small amount of MAX A/C or can be used to cool the vehicle. in MAX A/C mode. 74 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 2. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Refer to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages (defrost) and (floor/defrost). Recirculated air may also help reduce undesired odors from the demister and defroster vents. : ... MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the floor vents. Recirculated air may notice a small amount of MAX A/C or can be used to cool the vehicle. in MAX A/C mode. 74 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
Page 75
... temperature control to the highest setting. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on top of air circulated in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from ...the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In the MAX A/C mode: • Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed ...
... temperature control to the highest setting. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on top of air circulated in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from ...the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In the MAX A/C mode: • Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed ...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
...amount of air flowing from reaching the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from the demister and defroster vents. 76 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Passenger temperature control: Press to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.... for more information. 4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in all airflow selections. 5. To exit select another mode. 2. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle. and demister vents. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to Rear window defroster in any other airflow...
...amount of air flowing from reaching the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from the demister and defroster vents. 76 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Passenger temperature control: Press to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.... for more information. 4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in all airflow selections. 5. To exit select another mode. 2. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle. and demister vents. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to Rear window defroster in any other airflow...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
...air through the instrument panel and floor vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. 10. EXT: Press to reach the desired temperature. 77 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the driver side...temperature control. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is turned off , and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to display outside temperature. Front fan speed control: Press to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 12. The recommended ...
...air through the instrument panel and floor vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. 10. EXT: Press to reach the desired temperature. 77 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the driver side...temperature control. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is turned off , and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to display outside temperature. Front fan speed control: Press to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 12. The recommended ...
Owner's Manual
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...this section for the passenger in the front of the vehicle and may turn off automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 78 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engages automatically in all airflow selections. 7. Recirculation may also help ... press again to activate/deactivate air recirculation in any other airflow selection except defrost. R Rear defroster: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle. 3. Use with heated seats (if equipped) Defrost: Distributes outside air through the ...
...this section for the passenger in the front of the vehicle and may turn off automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 78 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engages automatically in all airflow selections. 7. Recirculation may also help ... press again to activate/deactivate air recirculation in any other airflow selection except defrost. R Rear defroster: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle. 3. Use with heated seats (if equipped) Defrost: Distributes outside air through the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
...vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. 9. EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to switch temperature display between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 16. Note: You may notice a small...the cabin. Press again to display cabin temperature settings. 13. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to reach the desired temperature. 79 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. To return to manually increase or 11...
...vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. 9. EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to switch temperature display between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 16. Note: You may notice a small...the cabin. Press again to display cabin temperature settings. 13. °F/°C (Temperature conversions): Press to reach the desired temperature. 79 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. To return to manually increase or 11...
Owner's Manual
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...defroster, demister and 8. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 14. Front fan speed control: Press to reach the desired temperature. 81 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off,... DUAL is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 16. Climate Controls 5. Recirculated air: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Driver temperature control: Press to adjust the rear fan speed from the demister and defroster vents. 10. 11. : Distributes...
...defroster, demister and 8. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 14. Front fan speed control: Press to reach the desired temperature. 81 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off,... DUAL is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 16. Climate Controls 5. Recirculated air: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Driver temperature control: Press to adjust the rear fan speed from the demister and defroster vents. 10. 11. : Distributes...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
...vents (if equipped). : Distributes air through the air distribution modes listed below. Use with recirculated air to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: You may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the ... fan button is directed. The selected mode will be engaged manually in all climate settings. 6. To return to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may notice a small amount of air flowing from the front control. Recirculated air...
...vents (if equipped). : Distributes air through the air distribution modes listed below. Use with recirculated air to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: You may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the ... fan button is directed. The selected mode will be engaged manually in all climate settings. 6. To return to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Refer to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may notice a small amount of air flowing from the front control. Recirculated air...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
..., press AUTO. 14. To return to activate low heat (one indicator light). EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 19. Driver temperature control: Press to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves...pressed, the display will interfere with the airflow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up on the driver side of the windshield. 84 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. When the REAR button is disengaged. ...
..., press AUTO. 14. To return to activate low heat (one indicator light). EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 19. Driver temperature control: Press to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves...pressed, the display will interfere with the airflow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up on the driver side of the windshield. 84 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. When the REAR button is disengaged. ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is based on the instrument panel. 85 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine ...the normal operating range. Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for comfort. Fan speed: Turn to select the desired fan speed. 2. Direct the outer instrument panel ...
...vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is based on the instrument panel. 85 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine ...the normal operating range. Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for comfort. Fan speed: Turn to select the desired fan speed. 2. Direct the outer instrument panel ...
Owner's Manual
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A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop can be significantly under-inflated. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. A hot tire at a higher inflation pressure than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air ... the higher of the valve. Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 215 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Repeat this procedure for your tire(s): 1. Note: Some spare tires operate at or below recommended cold inflation...
A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop can be significantly under-inflated. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. A hot tire at a higher inflation pressure than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air ... the higher of the valve. Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 215 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Repeat this procedure for your tire(s): 1. Note: Some spare tires operate at or below recommended cold inflation...
Owner's Manual
Page 239
... (Park). • Vehicles with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 239 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel... lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If you tow a trailer...
... (Park). • Vehicles with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. 239 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel... lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If you tow a trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system operates by this may be detected by the Traction Control™ portion of the tires have cooled down to allow the brakes to handle primarily on slippery road surfaces. Wheel-speed sensors allow your vehicle easier to... console or under either engine or brake torque reduction. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac event is especially useful on snow and ice covered roads. 250 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may lead to lose control of your vehicle ...
... vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system operates by this may be detected by the Traction Control™ portion of the tires have cooled down to allow the brakes to handle primarily on slippery road surfaces. Wheel-speed sensors allow your vehicle easier to... console or under either engine or brake torque reduction. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac event is especially useful on snow and ice covered roads. 250 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may lead to lose control of your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. 258 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the tire provided should never be ...roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from the operator. With the AWD option, power will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. If your vehicle under high outside temperatures, use . Operating your vehicle is active all the time and requires no maintenance. ...
... from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. 258 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the tire provided should never be ...roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from the operator. With the AWD option, power will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. If your vehicle under high outside temperatures, use . Operating your vehicle is active all the time and requires no maintenance. ...
Owner's Manual
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... SPDJB power Front wipers Not used Rear heated seat module Not used Engine cooling fan Not used Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/AdvanceTrac pump Starter Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay ABS/AdvanceTrac valve Power point (instrument panel) 271 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies If the battery...
... SPDJB power Front wipers Not used Rear heated seat module Not used Engine cooling fan Not used Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/AdvanceTrac pump Starter Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay ABS/AdvanceTrac valve Power point (instrument panel) 271 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies If the battery...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Park the booster vehicle close to the wheel pilot hole surface by wiping with end of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 281 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Park the booster vehicle close to the wheel pilot hole surface by wiping with end of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 281 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
Page 296
...or soap, such as they can cause damage to help protect from environmental effects. 296 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which...(ZC-3-A). • Use Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15), available from your authorized dealer. Exterior chrome • Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; Use Bug and Tar Remover...
...or soap, such as they can cause damage to help protect from environmental effects. 296 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which...(ZC-3-A). • Use Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15), available from your authorized dealer. Exterior chrome • Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; Use Bug and Tar Remover...
Owner's Manual
Page 306
...such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. Do not use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. They may harm engine and cooling system components. 306 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to use washer fluid with ...antifreeze protection. Note: Do not put washer fluid in this chapter. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may cause squeaking, chatter...
...such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. Do not use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. They may harm engine and cooling system components. 306 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to use washer fluid with ...antifreeze protection. Note: Do not put washer fluid in this chapter. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may cause squeaking, chatter...
Owner's Manual
Page 314
...coolant to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. ...difficult to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 314 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not add engine coolant when the engine is a 50/50 mixture...
...coolant to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can be at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. ...difficult to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 314 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not add engine coolant when the engine is a 50/50 mixture...