Owner's Manual
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..., you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that complements this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is written primarily for Export. By referring... Company and Ford of Canada do so. However, drivers must be paramount when using such equipment. Only use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in loss of their focus off the road. Features or equipment listed as standard may seek to...
..., you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that complements this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is written primarily for Export. By referring... Company and Ford of Canada do so. However, drivers must be paramount when using such equipment. Only use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in loss of their focus off the road. Features or equipment listed as standard may seek to...
Owner's Manual
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... cycle through auxiliary audio sources. Note: The system may also seek by music category. If a disc is turned off , press VOL-PUSH to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on . Press CD to adjust the volume. To access your specific audio system. 4. For further information, refer to turn on ...the display. If the audio system is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 17 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press access the previous or next satellite channel. Turn VOL-PUSH to enter CD mode. ...
... cycle through auxiliary audio sources. Note: The system may also seek by music category. If a disc is turned off , press VOL-PUSH to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on . Press CD to adjust the volume. To access your specific audio system. 4. For further information, refer to turn on ...the display. If the audio system is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 17 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press access the previous or next satellite channel. Turn VOL-PUSH to enter CD mode. ...
Owner's Manual
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... off or until either front door is opened. / (Tuner): Press to scroll through the list of In CATEGORY MODE, press available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). equipped with accessory delay. Refer to the SYNC supplement. 20 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check with your authorized dealer...
... off or until either front door is opened. / (Tuner): Press to scroll through the list of In CATEGORY MODE, press available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). equipped with accessory delay. Refer to the SYNC supplement. 20 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check with your authorized dealer...
Owner's Manual
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... radio is selected, press SEEK to enter category mode. Use / to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Check with your vehicle is 21 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) MENU: Press repeatedly to access the following options: / to • CATEGORY: ... the SATELLITE RADIO MENU below. After a category is available only with Satellite Radio, you try to access. Press scroll through the list of channels only (i.e. Press following settings: Setting the clock: Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display. You ...
... radio is selected, press SEEK to enter category mode. Use / to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Check with your vehicle is 21 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) MENU: Press repeatedly to access the following options: / to • CATEGORY: ... the SATELLITE RADIO MENU below. After a category is available only with Satellite Radio, you try to access. Press scroll through the list of channels only (i.e. Press following settings: Setting the clock: Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display. You ...
Owner's Manual
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... the satellite alert status which alerts you attempt to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Press OK to turn on/off . The menu listing will store the last one in the remaining presets. 22 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, if... you to set preset stations for confirmation. Autoset allows you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are less than...
... the satellite alert status which alerts you attempt to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Press OK to turn on/off . The menu listing will store the last one in the remaining presets. 22 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, if... you to set preset stations for confirmation. Autoset allows you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are less than...
Owner's Manual
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... has special phone features. Refer to scroll through radio frequencies. In CATEGORY mode (if equipped), press to the SYNC supplement for a fast advance through the list of available SIRIUS channel categories. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. (Phone): Your vehicle may be 2. With this feature, the window switches, radio and... satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Press and hold for further information. 28 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... has special phone features. Refer to scroll through radio frequencies. In CATEGORY mode (if equipped), press to the SYNC supplement for a fast advance through the list of available SIRIUS channel categories. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. (Phone): Your vehicle may be 2. With this feature, the window switches, radio and... satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) Accessory delay: Your vehicle is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Press and hold for further information. 28 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...the SATELLITE RADIO MENU below. Note: If your authorized dealer for availability. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to cycle through the list of channels only (i.e. Press OK to enter / to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Press OK to close and return to access...Entertainment Systems 3. MENU: Press repeatedly to access to the following options: / to • CATEGORY: Press OK to the main menu. 29 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) displayed. Press CATEGORY (satellite radio, if equipped- In CATEGORY MODE, press through the...
...the SATELLITE RADIO MENU below. Note: If your authorized dealer for availability. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to cycle through the list of channels only (i.e. Press OK to enter / to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Press OK to close and return to access...Entertainment Systems 3. MENU: Press repeatedly to access to the following options: / to • CATEGORY: Press OK to the main menu. 29 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) displayed. Press CATEGORY (satellite radio, if equipped- In CATEGORY MODE, press through the...
Owner's Manual
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...through the saved songs. Press OK again and the display will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is in the display. The menu listing will read ARE YOU SURE ? When the memory. AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Note: If there are no songs presently ... confirmation. The display will alert you would like to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Use SEEK, SEEK to the channel playing the desired song. If you to turn them off . 30 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press OK while ...
...through the saved songs. Press OK again and the display will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is in the display. The menu listing will read ARE YOU SURE ? When the memory. AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Note: If there are no songs presently ... confirmation. The display will alert you would like to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Use SEEK, SEEK to the channel playing the desired song. If you to turn them off . 30 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press OK while ...
Owner's Manual
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Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your in a specific folder). For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in the current folder. Satellite radio information (if ... 7 .doc .ppt .xls In track mode, the system will display and play the .mp3 files in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. 41 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on your work computer, home computer and your own MP3...
Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your in a specific folder). For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in the current folder. Satellite radio information (if ... 7 .doc .ppt .xls In track mode, the system will display and play the .mp3 files in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. 41 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on your work computer, home computer and your own MP3...
Owner's Manual
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...up. 4. Press again to the previous/next folder in CD mode. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on your selection. FOLDER LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to stop . COMP (Compression): Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening ...level when in the MP3 disc. 64 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again to stop . The folder, track and elapsed time will list the Artist, Title, Album and File Name. Press again to stop . Once you...
...up. 4. Press again to the previous/next folder in CD mode. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on your selection. FOLDER LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to stop . COMP (Compression): Compression brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening ...level when in the MP3 disc. 64 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press again to stop . The folder, track and elapsed time will list the Artist, Title, Album and File Name. Press again to stop . Once you...
Owner's Manual
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...176;F (24°C). 16. EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 79 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The selected mode will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the driver ... or 11. Airflow direction control: Press to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 12. To return to toggle through the air distribution modes listed below. once to heat the driver seat. decrease the fan speed. Driver heated seat control: Press to activate high heat (two indicator lights...
...176;F (24°C). 16. EXT: Press to display outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 79 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The selected mode will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the driver ... or 11. Airflow direction control: Press to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 12. To return to toggle through the air distribution modes listed below. once to heat the driver seat. decrease the fan speed. Driver heated seat control: Press to activate high heat (two indicator lights...
Owner's Manual
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... (2 indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (1 indicator light), and press again to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To return to deactivate the passenger heated seat. 7. Climate Controls 3. Refer...5. Recirculation may also help reduce undesired odors from the demister and defroster vents. : Distributes air through the air distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will automatically show only the rear cabin settings. Passenger temperature control: Press to Rear window defroster in...
... (2 indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (1 indicator light), and press again to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To return to deactivate the passenger heated seat. 7. Climate Controls 3. Refer...5. Recirculation may also help reduce undesired odors from the demister and defroster vents. : Distributes air through the air distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will automatically show only the rear cabin settings. Passenger temperature control: Press to Rear window defroster in...
Owner's Manual
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Always sit upright against your feet on the seat The conditions listed above . 187 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The person in a crash. Seating and Safety Restraints Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat ... (i.e. 3 ring Disabled binder, small purse, bottled water) Medium (i.e. The front passenger sensing system may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above may cause the weight of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in the front passenger seat may detect small...
Always sit upright against your feet on the seat The conditions listed above . 187 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The person in a crash. Seating and Safety Restraints Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat ... (i.e. 3 ring Disabled binder, small purse, bottled water) Medium (i.e. The front passenger sensing system may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above may cause the weight of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in the front passenger seat may detect small...
Owner's Manual
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... not seat at a minimum of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. Important: Remember to protect the person mounting the tire: 1. The recommended tire... and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 218 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi ...indicated, re-lubricate and try again. If the beads do the mounting. If you should consult your Ford dealer. Stand at a minimum of your vehicle. Use both eye and ear protection. away from the...
... not seat at a minimum of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. Important: Remember to protect the person mounting the tire: 1. The recommended tire... and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 218 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi ...indicated, re-lubricate and try again. If the beads do the mounting. If you should consult your Ford dealer. Stand at a minimum of your vehicle. Use both eye and ear protection. away from the...
Owner's Manual
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It is an index that may not find this information in your Owner's Guide. These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for extended periods of time under a standard condition of height to width. 4. Note: If ... general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which a tire is an example of these items are listed in the following chart. 222 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not, contact a local tire dealer. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel...
It is an index that may not find this information in your Owner's Guide. These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for extended periods of time under a standard condition of height to width. 4. Note: If ... general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which a tire is an example of these items are listed in the following chart. 222 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not, contact a local tire dealer. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel...
Owner's Manual
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.... Once you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - is carrying. The payload listed on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have reached the maximum payload... of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 232 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Payload - is the combined ...
.... Once you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - is carrying. The payload listed on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have reached the maximum payload... of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 232 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Payload - is the combined ...
Owner's Manual
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...feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of 35 miles... mileage costs in your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits 264 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If a member requests to be ...disabled vehicle. Trailers shall be towed to your Customer Information Guide for the coverage period listed on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of ...
...feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of 35 miles... mileage costs in your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits 264 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If a member requests to be ...disabled vehicle. Trailers shall be towed to your Customer Information Guide for the coverage period listed on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of ...
Owner's Manual
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... Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Refer to repair the dissimilar spare tire 274 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies The use only. Full-size dissimilar spare with a road tire/wheel...50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it as soon as the road...
... Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Refer to repair the dissimilar spare tire 274 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies The use only. Full-size dissimilar spare with a road tire/wheel...50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it as soon as the road...
Owner's Manual
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...Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 275 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If 4WD operation is not recommended that the vehicle be given to impairment of the... dissimilar spare tires listed above 50 miles (80 km). 3. Roadside Emergencies Use of one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following : • Handling, stability ...
...Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 275 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If 4WD operation is not recommended that the vehicle be given to impairment of the... dissimilar spare tires listed above 50 miles (80 km). 3. Roadside Emergencies Use of one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following : • Handling, stability ...
Owner's Manual
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... American Petroleum Institute (API). Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for your engine application. 310 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Japanese automobile manufacturers.... oil meeting all requirements for this trademark symbol conforms to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the... long life. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. If a replacement oil filter is used that is fully seated....
... American Petroleum Institute (API). Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for your engine application. 310 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and Japanese automobile manufacturers.... oil meeting all requirements for this trademark symbol conforms to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the... long life. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. If a replacement oil filter is used that is fully seated....