Owner's Manual
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... inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select A/C. Do not place objects ...window defogging/demisting in the vehicle. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of air ...highest setting. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to full heat. Set the temperature control to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the ...
... inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 75 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select A/C. Do not place objects ...window defogging/demisting in the vehicle. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of air ...highest setting. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to full heat. Set the temperature control to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the ...
Owner's Manual
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... (Dual temperature control): Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate high heat setting (2 indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (1 indicator light), and press again to activate/deactivate air recirculation ...the passenger heated seat. 6. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. To exit select another mode. 2. Passenger temperature control: Press to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may turn off automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 78 2008 Taurus X (...
... (Dual temperature control): Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate high heat setting (2 indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (1 indicator light), and press again to activate/deactivate air recirculation ...the passenger heated seat. 6. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. To exit select another mode. 2. Passenger temperature control: Press to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may turn off automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 78 2008 Taurus X (...
Owner's Manual
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.... 12. 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. The system will be...through the floor vents. To return to manually increase or 11. AUTO: Press to heat the driver seat. Driver heated seat control: Press to engage automatic temperature control. To return to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to full automatic control, press AUTO. Note: ...
.... 12. 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. The system will be...through the floor vents. To return to manually increase or 11. AUTO: Press to heat the driver seat. Driver heated seat control: Press to engage automatic temperature control. To return to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to full automatic control, press AUTO. Note: ...
Owner's Manual
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...will show all climate settings. 19. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped) 1. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display will be used to switch temperature... select another mode. REAR: Press to display cabin temperature settings. The rear cabin airflow temperature will show all climate settings. 82 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again to enable the control located in the rear...
...will show all climate settings. 19. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped) 1. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display will be used to switch temperature... select another mode. REAR: Press to display cabin temperature settings. The rear cabin airflow temperature will show all climate settings. 82 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again to enable the control located in the rear...
Owner's Manual
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... the passenger heated seat. 7. Refer to cool down the interior of air flowing from the front control. Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate high heat setting (2 indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (1 ...indicator light), and press again to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to Rear window defroster in the front of the vehicle. Engages automatically in all climate settings. 6. DUAL (Dual temperature control): Press to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus...
... the passenger heated seat. 7. Refer to cool down the interior of air flowing from the front control. Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate high heat setting (2 indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (1 ...indicator light), and press again to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to Rear window defroster in the front of the vehicle. Engages automatically in all climate settings. 6. DUAL (Dual temperature control): Press to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus...
Owner's Manual
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...increase or 13. Front fan speed control: Press to heat the driver seat. EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 19. Press again to deactivate the driver heated seat. the air flow selector in the • To reduce... recommended vehicle cabin setting is pressed, the display will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the driver side of the windshield. 84 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REAR: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on or off . 17. Sets the...
...increase or 13. Front fan speed control: Press to heat the driver seat. EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 19. Press again to deactivate the driver heated seat. the air flow selector in the • To reduce... recommended vehicle cabin setting is pressed, the display will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the driver side of the windshield. 84 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REAR: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on or off . 17. Sets the...
Owner's Manual
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CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may have to view the rear seating area. Rear power point, vent, rear heated seat controls (if quipped) and cupholder 4. Pen holder and CD holder Use only soft cups in a collision. 99 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Conversation mirror (if equipped) The conversation mirror allows...
CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may have to view the rear seating area. Rear power point, vent, rear heated seat controls (if quipped) and cupholder 4. Pen holder and CD holder Use only soft cups in a collision. 99 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Conversation mirror (if equipped) The conversation mirror allows...
Owner's Manual
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... lighter in with the power windows. The lighter will be released from the rear seat. This noise can cause damage not covered by lowering a front window approximately two... are open . • Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to three inches. 101 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and pull the window switches to open and... They may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. A fourth auxiliary power point is accessible from its heating position when it is ready to close windows. • Push down (to the first detent) and hold...
... lighter in with the power windows. The lighter will be released from the rear seat. This noise can cause damage not covered by lowering a front window approximately two... are open . • Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to three inches. 101 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and pull the window switches to open and... They may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. A fourth auxiliary power point is accessible from its heating position when it is ready to close windows. • Push down (to the first detent) and hold...
Owner's Manual
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..., backward, up or down. • Driver Press the control to move the seat forward, or backward. • Passenger Press the control (if equipped) to deactivate. 156 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on the climate control system panel once...
..., backward, up or down. • Driver Press the control to move the seat forward, or backward. • Passenger Press the control (if equipped) to deactivate. 156 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on the climate control system panel once...
Owner's Manual
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...memory positions are also recalled when you press your head. 157 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The indicator light on the control will be lit. Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic ...positioning of the driver seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals to the desired position using control 2. For low heat, one light will briefly illuminate. Press the ...
...memory positions are also recalled when you press your head. 157 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The indicator light on the control will be lit. Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic ...positioning of the driver seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals to the desired position using control 2. For low heat, one light will briefly illuminate. Press the ...
Owner's Manual
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Rear heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is occupied or empty. Always latch the vehicle seat to deactivate. 163 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Seating and Safety Restraints Ensure that the rear latch hooks are latched securely in position. Do not adjust...
Rear heated seats (if equipped) The heated seat control is occupied or empty. Always latch the vehicle seat to deactivate. 163 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Seating and Safety Restraints Ensure that the rear latch hooks are latched securely in position. Do not adjust...
Owner's Manual
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.... For more instructions. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 242 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you smell exhaust fumes. Do not drive if... or drive your vehicle in other dry ground cover. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in order to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in this... the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic.
.... For more instructions. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 242 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you smell exhaust fumes. Do not drive if... or drive your vehicle in other dry ground cover. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in order to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in this... the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic.
Owner's Manual
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... battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 270 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules PATS module Climate control Subwoofer (Audiophile radio) Radio Spare...
... battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 270 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules PATS module Climate control Subwoofer (Audiophile radio) Radio Spare...
Owner's Manual
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... Box Description SPDJB power 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...
... Box Description SPDJB power 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Box Description Power point (2nd row) Power point (3rd row) Power point (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 Rear wiper Backup relay Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump...Not used Power liftgate Not used Auxiliary blower relay 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 Auxiliary coolant pump A/C clutch 272 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
...Box Description Power point (2nd row) Power point (3rd row) Power point (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 Rear wiper Backup relay Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump...Not used Power liftgate Not used Auxiliary blower relay 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 Auxiliary coolant pump A/C clutch 272 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
Owner's Manual
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... 342 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...106 Customer Assistance ...264 Ford Extended Service Plan ...292 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index plastic parts ...299 washing... waxing ...297 wheels ...297 wiper blades ...299 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...76, 78, 80, 82 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...29 AM/FM...Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...118 Console ...100 overhead ...98-99 Controls power seat ...155 steering column ...109 Coolant checking and adding ...313 refill capacities ...316,... ...6 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 342 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...106 Customer Assistance ...264 Ford Extended Service Plan ...292 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index plastic parts ...299 washing... waxing ...297 wheels ...297 wiper blades ...299 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...76, 78, 80, 82 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...29 AM/FM...Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...118 Console ...100 overhead ...98-99 Controls power seat ...155 steering column ...109 Coolant checking and adding ...313 refill capacities ...316,... ...6 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... bulb specifications ...92 daytime running lights ...89 flash to pass ...88 high beam ...88 replacing bulbs ...92 turning on and off ...87 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...74, 76, 78, 80, 82 Homelink wireless control system ...112 Hood ...304 How to get going ...16 ...I Ignition ...241, 336 Illuminated visor mirror ...97 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...199 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...328 Instrument panel ...98 cleaning ...300 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...89 J Jack ...273...
... bulb specifications ...92 daytime running lights ...89 flash to pass ...88 high beam ...88 replacing bulbs ...92 turning on and off ...87 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...74, 76, 78, 80, 82 Homelink wireless control system ...112 Hood ...304 How to get going ...16 ...I Ignition ...241, 336 Illuminated visor mirror ...97 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...199 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...328 Instrument panel ...98 cleaning ...300 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...89 J Jack ...273...
Owner's Manual
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......133 childproof ...136 doors ...132 Lubricant specifications ...334 Lug nuts ...280 Luggage rack ...130 Lumbar support, seats ...154 M Message center ...116 english/metric button ...121 344 system check button ...120 warning messages ...123... Mirrors ...103-104 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...103 fold away ...105 heated ...105 programmable memory ...140 side view mirrors (power) ...104 Moon roof ...111 Motorcraft parts ...302, 317... steering ...251 fluid, checking and adding ...329 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
......133 childproof ...136 doors ...132 Lubricant specifications ...334 Lug nuts ...280 Luggage rack ...130 Lumbar support, seats ...154 M Message center ...116 english/metric button ...121 344 system check button ...120 warning messages ...123... Mirrors ...103-104 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...103 fold away ...105 heated ...105 programmable memory ...140 side view mirrors (power) ...104 Moon roof ...111 Motorcraft parts ...302, 317... steering ...251 fluid, checking and adding ...329 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance ...174 warning light and chime ...175 Safety seats for children ...199 Safety Compliance Certification Label ...337 Satellite Radio Information ...41 Seats ...152 child safety seats ...199 front seats ...152-153, 156 heated ...78, 80, 82 memory seat ...140, 157 second row seats ...158, 161 third row seats ...161, 164-165 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...tilting ...97 T Tilt steering wheel ...97 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...273 Tires, Wheels and Loading ...227 Tires ...211-212, 273 345 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... maintenance ...174 warning light and chime ...175 Safety seats for children ...199 Safety Compliance Certification Label ...337 Satellite Radio Information ...41 Seats ...152 child safety seats ...199 front seats ...152-153, 156 heated ...78, 80, 82 memory seat ...140, 157 second row seats ...158, 161 third row seats ...161, 164-165 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...tilting ...97 T Tilt steering wheel ...97 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...273 Tires, Wheels and Loading ...227 Tires ...211-212, 273 345 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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.../h) and may activate the systems obstacle detection feature and stop . 9 MP3 Track/Folder Mode 2008 TAURUS X QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE The heated seat control is in any vehicle specification at speeds less than using the up /down arrows. 11 Balance/Fade FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER P.O. Release the cushion latches by pulling and holding the...
.../h) and may activate the systems obstacle detection feature and stop . 9 MP3 Track/Folder Mode 2008 TAURUS X QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE The heated seat control is in any vehicle specification at speeds less than using the up /down arrows. 11 Balance/Fade FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER P.O. Release the cushion latches by pulling and holding the...