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Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 131 131 132 147 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 152 152 166 180 194 Tires, Wheels ... 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)
Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 131 131 132 147 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 152 152 166 180 194 Tires, Wheels ... 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)
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...-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door 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) If it enters the red section, the engine is opened . Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the...
...-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door 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) If it enters the red section, the engine is opened . Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the...
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... time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may choose another channel for this channel. The system is no longer This previously available. Subscription not Contact SIRIUS at this time on this 1-888-539-7474 to another channel. SAT FAULT INVALID CHNL UNSUBSCRIBED NO TEXT 43 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post...
... time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may choose another channel for this channel. The system is no longer This previously available. Subscription not Contact SIRIUS at this time on this 1-888-539-7474 to another channel. SAT FAULT INVALID CHNL UNSUBSCRIBED NO TEXT 43 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post...
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... level low Change oil soon Oil change required DRIVER DOOR AJAR. Displayed as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on after the ignition key is operating at a low speed, turn off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as an early reminder of the electrical loads as possible.... PRESSURE. If the warning stays on when the engine is turned from OFF to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 124 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the left rear door is not maintaining proper voltage. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. CHECK ...
... level low Change oil soon Oil change required DRIVER DOOR AJAR. Displayed as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on after the ignition key is operating at a low speed, turn off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as an early reminder of the electrical loads as possible.... PRESSURE. If the warning stays on when the engine is turned from OFF to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 124 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the left rear door is not maintaining proper voltage. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. CHECK ...
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... have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , have the system inspected by : 125 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is less than one quarter full. Indicates... Closing the power liftgate: WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of children. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. Keep keys out of reach of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. Do not allow children to Windshield washer fluid in the...
... have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , have the system inspected by : 125 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is less than one quarter full. Indicates... Closing the power liftgate: WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of children. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. Keep keys out of reach of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. Do not allow children to Windshield washer fluid in the...
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...) To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of an emergency. Vehicles with an adhesive security tag on them that provides important vehicle key cut information. Standard SecuriLock™ keys without a power liftgate will not permit your vehicle to start. It is recommended that you lose your authorized dealer supplied IKTs, replacement... 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)
...) To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of an emergency. Vehicles with an adhesive security tag on them that provides important vehicle key cut information. Standard SecuriLock™ keys without a power liftgate will not permit your vehicle to start. It is recommended that you lose your authorized dealer supplied IKTs, replacement... 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)
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... for greater than 2 seconds. Deactivating/activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the key in the ignition. Autolock feature The autolock feature will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition, by using the lock control on the driver or ...12 mph (20 km/h) for greater than 2 seconds. Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature. 133 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Smart locks This feature helps to prevent you from any method...
... for greater than 2 seconds. Deactivating/activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the key in the ignition. Autolock feature The autolock feature will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition, by using the lock control on the driver or ...12 mph (20 km/h) for greater than 2 seconds. Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature. 133 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Smart locks This feature helps to prevent you from any method...
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... is complete. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. Keyless entry key pad autolock enable/disable procedure 1. The horn will chirp once if autolock was activated. 7. Enter factory-set 5-digit entry code. 4. Place the...was deactivated or twice (one short and one time to the 1 (LOCK) position. 4. Turn the ignition to indicate the system has been enabled. 134 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp...
... is complete. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. Keyless entry key pad autolock enable/disable procedure 1. The horn will chirp once if autolock was activated. 7. Enter factory-set 5-digit entry code. 4. Place the...was deactivated or twice (one short and one time to the 1 (LOCK) position. 4. Turn the ignition to indicate the system has been enabled. 134 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp...
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... opened . Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. If the procedure needs to a stop and the ignition is active. 135 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the 1 (LOCK) position. 4. Turn the ignition back to enable/disable this feature...programming mode has been entered and is turned to the 3 (RUN) position. 2. there are four methods to the 3 (RUN) position. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position; Locks and Security Autounlock feature The autounlock feature will unlock all...
... opened . Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. If the procedure needs to a stop and the ignition is active. 135 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the 1 (LOCK) position. 4. Turn the ignition back to enable/disable this feature...programming mode has been entered and is turned to the 3 (RUN) position. 2. there are four methods to the 3 (RUN) position. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position; Locks and Security Autounlock feature The autounlock feature will unlock all...
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... system has been enabled. Press and hold the 3 • 4. Locks and Security 6. Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Enter factory-set the lock for each rear door and must be set separately for both doors. 136 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • Move...
... system has been enabled. Press and hold the 3 • 4. Locks and Security 6. Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure 1. Enter factory-set the lock for each rear door and must be set separately for both doors. 136 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • Move...
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... other vehicles parked next to your IKT is held in the 4 (START) position. Press and release to take ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters with the key in troubleshooting the problem. The IKT allows you to the authorized dealer in order to : • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. • remotely..., make sure to unlock the driver's door. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. A decrease in any ignition position except while the key is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 138 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... other vehicles parked next to your IKT is held in the 4 (START) position. Press and release to take ALL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters with the key in troubleshooting the problem. The IKT allows you to the authorized dealer in order to : • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. • remotely..., make sure to unlock the driver's door. Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. A decrease in any ignition position except while the key is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 138 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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If the liftgate stops mid travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled. Make sure the liftgate is free from being drawn into the vehicle. This ... the liftgate area before using power liftgate control. to automatically move the seat, mirror and adjustable pedals (if Press equipped) to the desired positions. 140 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In order to recall the memory seat/mirror feature. Normal operation can then be resumed...
If the liftgate stops mid travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled. Make sure the liftgate is free from being drawn into the vehicle. This ... the liftgate area before using power liftgate control. to automatically move the seat, mirror and adjustable pedals (if Press equipped) to the desired positions. 140 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In order to recall the memory seat/mirror feature. Normal operation can then be resumed...
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Twist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key ring in order to associate with the seat and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three-... would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver's door panel which you would like to remove the battery cover. 141 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 2.
Twist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key ring in order to associate with the seat and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three-... would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver's door panel which you would like to remove the battery cover. 141 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 2.
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... of this procedure yourself. Do not wipe off the interior lights if: • the ignition is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or 142 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the battery down to unlock the door(s). Note: At least two IKTs are... required to Programming spare keys in the battery housing cavity. 5. Note: Please refer to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing ...
... of this procedure yourself. Do not wipe off the interior lights if: • the ignition is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or 142 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the battery down to unlock the door(s). Note: At least two IKTs are... required to Programming spare keys in the battery housing cavity. 5. Note: Please refer to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing ...
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... seconds of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will not activate in daylight conditions. Place the key in the 1 (LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed. Press the power door unlock control on the transmitter is pressed: • Headlamps • Park... the ignition and turn off if: • they have to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. If the procedure needs to the 1 (LOCK) position. 143 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... seconds of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will not activate in daylight conditions. Place the key in the 1 (LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed. Press the power door unlock control on the transmitter is pressed: • Headlamps • Park... the ignition and turn off if: • they have to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. If the procedure needs to the 1 (LOCK) position. 143 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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.... • If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the battery saver will chirp once to the 1 (LOCK) position. 144 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The horn will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to .... The lights will illuminate. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Illuminated exit • When all the doors remain closed and the key is inserted in the ignition. Locks and Security 4. Press the power door unlock control on because one long) to the 3 (RUN) position. Turn ...
.... • If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the battery saver will chirp once to the 1 (LOCK) position. 144 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The horn will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to .... The lights will illuminate. Press the power door unlock control twice within 5 seconds. Illuminated exit • When all the doors remain closed and the key is inserted in the ignition. Locks and Security 4. Press the power door unlock control on because one long) to the 3 (RUN) position. Turn ...
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... a sixth digit does not set a driver and will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal keycode has been programmed to the module. 145 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) this code is located on the owner's wallet card in a memory recalled by ... equipped) To create your personal 5-digit code. Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to : • lock or unlock the doors without using a key. • recall memory seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Enter the factory set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. Enter...
... a sixth digit does not set a driver and will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal keycode has been programmed to the module. 145 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) this code is located on the owner's wallet card in a memory recalled by ... equipped) To create your personal 5-digit code. Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to : • lock or unlock the doors without using a key. • recall memory seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Enter the factory set code cannot be associated with a memory setting. 5. Enter...
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Standard SecuriLock™ keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be taken to the IKT when starting the engine. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to an authorized dealer for service. 147 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...damage to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded IKT and restart the engine. The authorized dealer can program the IKTs...
Standard SecuriLock™ keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be taken to the IKT when starting the engine. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to an authorized dealer for service. 147 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...damage to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these objects from the coded IKT and restart the engine. The authorized dealer can program the IKTs...
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... the ignition to be IKTs with remote entry functionality. 148 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: A maximum of these eight keys can program your own Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard SecuriLock™ coded keys to your vehicle. Programming spare keys You can be programmed to your vehicle; The theft indicator...
... the ignition to be IKTs with remote entry functionality. 148 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: A maximum of these eight keys can program your own Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard SecuriLock™ coded keys to your vehicle. Programming spare keys You can be programmed to your vehicle; The theft indicator...
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...from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 1 (LOCK) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and will illuminate for at least three seconds...Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to indicate successful programming. 149 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the ignition in the 3 (RUN) position for at least six seconds...
...from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 1 (LOCK) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle's engine and will illuminate for at least three seconds...Within ten seconds of turning the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to indicate successful programming. 149 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the ignition in the 3 (RUN) position for at least six seconds...