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Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 288 294 295 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine...
Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 288 294 295 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... this respect is imperative that is provided to you along with the tree symbol. Drive your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in...
... this respect is imperative that is provided to you along with the tree symbol. Drive your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in...
Owner's Manual
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...cause extensive repairs. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is occurring which could damage your vehicle's functions. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to a vehicle condition that the vehicle is cranked, then...
...cause extensive repairs. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is occurring which could damage your vehicle's functions. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to a vehicle condition that the vehicle is cranked, then...
Owner's Manual
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... serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. A significant decrease in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning... 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)
... serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. A significant decrease in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning... 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)
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... the system serviced immediately by your safety belt. If the light does not turn ON or begins to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Have the system serviced immediately, refer to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Refer to the Seating and... for 3 seconds to fasten your safety belt. Refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to ...
... the system serviced immediately by your safety belt. If the light does not turn ON or begins to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Have the system serviced immediately, refer to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Refer to the Seating and... for 3 seconds to fasten your safety belt. Refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer to ...
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...: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle. Refer to reset 15 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the RESET button...
...: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle. Refer to reset 15 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the RESET button...
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Press and release RESET in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. This value is disconnected. The running average fuel economy, which is important ... operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up to start the timer. 117 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing 100 miles traveled by gallons of fuel used...
Press and release RESET in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) to empty. This value is disconnected. The running average fuel economy, which is important ... operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up to start the timer. 117 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing 100 miles traveled by gallons of fuel used...
Owner's Manual
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... when the passenger side door is not maintaining proper voltage. Displayed as possible. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW TIRE PRESSURE. Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when one or more tires on...as soon as an early reminder of the electrical loads as possible. Refer 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 right rear door is low and the brake system should be...
... when the passenger side door is not maintaining proper voltage. Displayed as possible. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW TIRE PRESSURE. Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when one or more tires on...as soon as an early reminder of the electrical loads as possible. Refer 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 right rear door is low and the brake system should be...
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...0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will sound three times as the liftgate begins to come on or continues to power close request, caused by: 125 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the liftgate is 5 percent or less. If the warning stays on , have... in use. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is being power closed . A single chime indicates a problem with the vehicle in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check the washer fluid level. The liftgate will be displayed. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED/CHANGE OIL SOON. For more information on or...
...0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will sound three times as the liftgate begins to come on or continues to power close request, caused by: 125 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the liftgate is 5 percent or less. If the warning stays on , have... in use. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is being power closed . A single chime indicates a problem with the vehicle in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check the washer fluid level. The liftgate will be displayed. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED/CHANGE OIL SOON. For more information on or...
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... Safety System™ is indicated by limiting the load on . • A series of a collision. 169 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A difficulty with the front airbags. If any of the safety belts. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System™ is turned on the occupant. Refer to Energy management...
... Safety System™ is indicated by limiting the load on . • A series of a collision. 169 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A difficulty with the front airbags. If any of the safety belts. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System™ is turned on the occupant. Refer to Energy management...
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...611C22). Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at the end of the crash. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are no nicks, tears or cuts. Inspect the safety belts... equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the start of the webbing on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching 174 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle...
...611C22). Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is located at the end of the crash. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are no nicks, tears or cuts. Inspect the safety belts... equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the start of the webbing on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching 174 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle...
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... the airbag cover on the door. Do not use of accessory seat covers may not function properly in the event of a collision. Routine maintenance of the seatback. 189 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any of these instructions may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system...
... the airbag cover on the door. Do not use of accessory seat covers may not function properly in the event of a collision. Routine maintenance of the seatback. 189 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any of these instructions may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system...
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... risk of the following sections for special instructions about using airbags. 194 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following : • The readiness airbag light (same light as for children. Routine maintenance of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your an authorized...
... risk of the following sections for special instructions about using airbags. 194 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following : • The readiness airbag light (same light as for children. Routine maintenance of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your an authorized...
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...internal damage to the tire is worn down to 1/16th of excessive wear should not be repaired or replaced. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be wedged in case it needs to wear abnormally. Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for uneven or excessive wear...inspection after off-road use is observed or suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. If damage is also recommended. 216 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inspect all your vehicle from the tire and make necessary repairs. Check for ...
...internal damage to the tire is worn down to 1/16th of excessive wear should not be repaired or replaced. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be wedged in case it needs to wear abnormally. Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for uneven or excessive wear...inspection after off-road use is observed or suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in the tread grooves. If damage is also recommended. 216 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inspect all your vehicle from the tire and make necessary repairs. Check for ...
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...periodically. The tires should be out of alignment. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may result in the front or the rear can cause the front ... evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 220 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel...
...periodically. The tires should be out of alignment. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may result in the front or the rear can cause the front ... evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 220 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the proper pressure. The TPMS malfunction indicator is illuminated... minute and then remain continuously illuminated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your vehicle to function properly. 227 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under -inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to the proper pressure. The TPMS malfunction indicator is illuminated... minute and then remain continuously illuminated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your vehicle to function properly. 227 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a disabled vehicle, please refer to your scheduled maintenance information for your specific powertrain combination to your vehicle for personal travel (such as they may overheat and become less effective. •...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) In case of the vehicle trailer combination. Do not apply the brakes continuously, ...
... will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a disabled vehicle, please refer to your scheduled maintenance information for your specific powertrain combination to your vehicle for personal travel (such as they may overheat and become less effective. •...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) In case of the vehicle trailer combination. Do not apply the brakes continuously, ...
Owner's Manual
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Aggressive driving in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Some noise is normal system behavior. See Checking and adding power steering fluid in any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort. 251 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...you push further on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control™ system off ), you should become stuck in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. STEERING To help prevent damage to "dig" the vehicle out or enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. If the ...
Aggressive driving in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Some noise is normal system behavior. See Checking and adding power steering fluid in any road conditions can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for more effort. 251 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...you push further on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control™ system off ), you should become stuck in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. STEERING To help prevent damage to "dig" the vehicle out or enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. If the ...
Owner's Manual
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... normal on and off -highway under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to the road surface. 258 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) L (Low) gear operation will be used. Driving ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF... AWD option, power will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Note: Your AWD vehicle is active all the time and requires no maintenance. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could ...
... normal on and off -highway under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to the road surface. 258 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) L (Low) gear operation will be used. Driving ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF... AWD option, power will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Note: Your AWD vehicle is active all the time and requires no maintenance. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the spare tire provided) or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could ...
Owner's Manual
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... stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 263 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for trucks). Never drive through water that caution be limited. Driving Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the...
... stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 263 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for trucks). Never drive through water that caution be limited. Driving Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on the...