Owner's Manual
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... equipment to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cell phone use The use cell phones and other devices...Ford of Canada do so. Safety must not compromise their focus off the road. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is written primarily for all other third parties acting with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in the conduct of their vehicle. Features or equipment listed...
... equipment to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cell phone use The use cell phones and other devices...Ford of Canada do so. Safety must not compromise their focus off the road. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is written primarily for all other third parties acting with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in the conduct of their vehicle. Features or equipment listed...
Owner's Manual
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... You may take a few moments to turn on. 2. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will begin where it ended last. 17 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Listening to satellite radio. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD play ... the display. Press CD to adjust the volume. For further information, refer to satellite radio (if equipped) 1. Entertainment Systems Listening to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on your saved channels, press the corresponding memory preset. If the audio system is turned off , press VOL-PUSH to...
... You may take a few moments to turn on. 2. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will begin where it ended last. 17 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Listening to satellite radio. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD play ... the display. Press CD to adjust the volume. For further information, refer to satellite radio (if equipped) 1. Entertainment Systems Listening to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on your saved channels, press the corresponding memory preset. If the audio system is turned off , press VOL-PUSH to...
Owner's Manual
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...select various settings. / to tune to the In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press next/previous channel. / to the SYNC supplement. 20 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Satellite radio is equipped with accessory delay. equipped with the SYNC™ system which... has special phone features. For further information, refer to scroll through the list of In CATEGORY MODE, press available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Entertainment Systems AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite ...
...select various settings. / to tune to the In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press next/previous channel. / to the SYNC supplement. 20 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Satellite radio is equipped with accessory delay. equipped with the SYNC™ system which... has special phone features. For further information, refer to scroll through the list of In CATEGORY MODE, press available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Entertainment Systems AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite ...
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... available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK, SEEK or SCAN to cycle through the list of channels only (i.e. ROCK). After a category is 21 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. MENU: Press repeatedly to search for availability. ROCK). Entertainment Systems 3. You...
... available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK, SEEK or SCAN to cycle through the list of channels only (i.e. ROCK). After a category is 21 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. MENU: Press repeatedly to search for availability. ROCK). Entertainment Systems 3. You...
Owner's Manual
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...again and the display will display the opposite state. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read SONG DELETED. The menu listing will read NO SONGS. • ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your ... dealer for AM/FM1/FM2. Press OK to close and return to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. If there are filled, the station stored in the remaining presets. 22 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press OK to access the saved ...
...again and the display will display the opposite state. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read SONG DELETED. The menu listing will read NO SONGS. • ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your ... dealer for AM/FM1/FM2. Press OK to close and return to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. If there are filled, the station stored in the remaining presets. 22 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press OK to access the saved ...
Owner's Manual
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...ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. / (Tune/Disc selector): 1. Check with your authorized dealer for further information. 28 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold for up ( radio frequency. Satellite radio is equipped with accessory ...delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for a fast advance through the list of available SIRIUS channel categories. In radio mode, press to manually ) or down ( ) the go up to the SYNC supplement for availability....
...ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. / (Tune/Disc selector): 1. Check with your authorized dealer for further information. 28 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold for up ( radio frequency. Satellite radio is equipped with accessory ...delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for a fast advance through the list of available SIRIUS channel categories. In radio mode, press to manually ) or down ( ) the go up to the SYNC supplement for availability....
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ROCK). Press OK to close and return to the main menu. 29 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press OK to enter / to cycle through the list of channels only (i.e. early availability): Press MENU until the category appears in the display. In ... with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. You may also select CATEGORY ALL to adjust the hours/minutes. Entertainment Systems 3. Press scroll through the list of channels only (i.e. After a category is selected, press SEEK to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. displayed. After a News, ...
ROCK). Press OK to close and return to the main menu. 29 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press OK to enter / to cycle through the list of channels only (i.e. early availability): Press MENU until the category appears in the display. In ... with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. You may also select CATEGORY ALL to adjust the hours/minutes. Entertainment Systems 3. Press scroll through the list of channels only (i.e. After a category is selected, press SEEK to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. displayed. After a News, ...
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...'s memory. Press OK again and the display will appear in the display for AM/FM1/FM2. Use SEEK, SEEK to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. When the song appears in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on /off . The song will read NO... than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display that you do not want to / to turn them off . 30 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The menu listing will read SONG DELETED. Satellite radio is available only with an audible prompt. SONG REPLACED will alert you would like...
...'s memory. Press OK again and the display will appear in the display for AM/FM1/FM2. Use SEEK, SEEK to select either delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. When the song appears in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on /off . The song will read NO... than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display that you do not want to / to turn them off . 30 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The menu listing will read SONG DELETED. Satellite radio is available only with an audible prompt. SONG REPLACED will alert you would like...
Owner's Manual
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... extension will help with only one level of folders will be played, regardless of being in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. 41 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your in vehicle system. .mp3 6 4... channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. 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 a specific folder). Entertainment Systems •...
... extension will help with only one level of folders will be played, regardless of being in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. 41 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your in vehicle system. .mp3 6 4... channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. 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 a specific folder). Entertainment Systems •...
Owner's Manual
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... . Ensure that the DVD system is in CD mode. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON. 3. The screen will appear in the MP3 disc. 64 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder in CD mode. Use... to turn the feature ON/OFF SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop . Press again to stop . FOLDER LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or SCAN. The folder, track and elapsed time will...
... . Ensure that the DVD system is in CD mode. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON. 3. The screen will appear in the MP3 disc. 64 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder in CD mode. Use... to turn the feature ON/OFF SHUFFLE: Press to hear all tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop . Press again to stop . FOLDER LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or SCAN. The folder, track and elapsed time will...
Owner's Manual
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... off . 15. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is disengaged. Driver temperature control: 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 shown in the display. : Distributes... center console vents (if equipped). : Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center console vents (if equipped). : Distributes air through the air distribution modes listed below.
... off . 15. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is disengaged. Driver temperature control: 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 shown in the display. : Distributes... center console vents (if equipped). : Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center console vents (if equipped). : Distributes air through the air distribution modes listed below.
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... setting (1 indicator light), and press again to Rear window defroster in the cabin. A/C: Press to toggle through the air distribution modes listed below. Airflow direction control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. When the rear fan button is directed. After rear setting changes are ... through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. 11. Manual override controls: Allows you to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To return to manually select where airflow is pressed, the display will...
... setting (1 indicator light), and press again to Rear window defroster in the cabin. A/C: Press to toggle through the air distribution modes listed below. Airflow direction control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. When the rear fan button is directed. After rear setting changes are ... through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. 11. Manual override controls: Allows you to full automatic control, press AUTO. 83 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To return to manually select where airflow is pressed, the display will...
Owner's Manual
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...may not be disabled. heavy Lit Disabled briefcase, fully packed luggage) Empty seat, or small Lit Disabled to the conditions described in the list above may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due... seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above . 187 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. Objects ...
...may not be disabled. heavy Lit Disabled briefcase, fully packed luggage) Empty seat, or small Lit Disabled to the conditions described in the list above may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due... seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above . 187 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. Objects ...
Owner's Manual
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...assembly. 4. It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer...not recommended by Ford. When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 218 2008 Taurus X (219)...
...assembly. 4. It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer...not recommended by Ford. When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 218 2008 Taurus X (219)...
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...be driven for load and inflation pressure. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 222 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for extended periods of time under a ...standard condition of height to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may need to be used for the difference in ...
...be driven for load and inflation pressure. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 222 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for extended periods of time under a ...standard condition of height to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may need to be used for the difference in ...
Owner's Manual
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... Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 232 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - is available) or by the assembly plant. Look for "THE COMBINED...with the following terms for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much space is the weight of vehicle design performance. 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 ...
... Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 232 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - is available) or by the assembly plant. Look for "THE COMBINED...with the following terms for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much space is the weight of vehicle design performance. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits 264 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the coverage period listed on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of the disablement location or to $200 if the disabled eligible ...
... or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits 264 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the coverage period listed on : • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of the disablement location or to $200 if the disabled eligible ...
Owner's Manual
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... the letter "T" for tire size and may damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should be replaced rather than one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating... the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is the same size and type as possible with a road tire/wheel that if you need to repair the dissimilar spare tire 274 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... the letter "T" for tire size and may damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should be replaced rather than one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating... the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is the same size and type as possible with a road tire/wheel that if you need to repair the dissimilar spare tire 274 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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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) Roadside Emergencies Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires...
...; 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) Roadside Emergencies Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires...
Owner's Manual
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... provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. They are designed for this trademark symbol conforms to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. It is not covered by Ford warranty. Install the dipstick and ensure it stops...not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by the American Petroleum Institute (API). If a replacement oil filter is fully seated. 5. Change your engine application. 310 2008 Taurus X (...
... provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. They are designed for this trademark symbol conforms to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. It is not covered by Ford warranty. Install the dipstick and ensure it stops...not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by the American Petroleum Institute (API). If a replacement oil filter is fully seated. 5. Change your engine application. 310 2008 Taurus X (...