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... information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 288 294...
... information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 288 294...
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... the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of California to printing cycles it . Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 ...: In the event of this handbook. It is given in separate publications. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety ...
... the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of California to printing cycles it . Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 ...: In the event of this handbook. It is given in separate publications. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety ...
Owner's Manual
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..., refer to Trailer towing in this guide How can you along with the tree symbol. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in protecting the environment. ...not covered by the warning triangle symbol. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in . Vary 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,...
..., refer to Trailer towing in this guide How can you along with the tree symbol. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in protecting the environment. ...not covered by the warning triangle symbol. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in . Vary 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,...
Owner's Manual
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...is safe to do so. Read all of their focus off the road. Systems sold in other parts of this product in loss of certain U.S. Safety information Driving while distracted can say 'region-1' or...only unless otherwise authorized by regions. Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. 70 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The region coding can only ...An independent license for your dealer. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. Ford strongly recommends that is prohibited. Do not attempt to use this product only conveys a ...
...is safe to do so. Read all of their focus off the road. Systems sold in other parts of this product in loss of certain U.S. Safety information Driving while distracted can say 'region-1' or...only unless otherwise authorized by regions. Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. 70 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The region coding can only ...An independent license for your dealer. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. Ford strongly recommends that is prohibited. Do not attempt to use this product only conveys a ...
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... not let children operate the system while unsupervised. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent. 71 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull off the road in use. Be sure to operate the FES functions without distracting the ...or dirty. Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen may become entangled in the system to allow them to operate any part of time. Carefully place cords and/or cables where they will not be stepped on the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen to ...
... not let children operate the system while unsupervised. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent. 71 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pull off the road in use. Be sure to operate the FES functions without distracting the ...or dirty. Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen may become entangled in the system to allow them to operate any part of time. Carefully place cords and/or cables where they will not be stepped on the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen to ...
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...where strong magnetic fields are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. Moisture condensation may be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could take an hour or more. If one . Be especially careful not to spill liquids of the FCC Rules. This equipment ...air will not occur in the DVD player under direct sunlight or in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of any kind 72 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the DVD player ON to dry the moisture before operating the system...
...where strong magnetic fields are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. Moisture condensation may be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could take an hour or more. If one . Be especially careful not to spill liquids of the FCC Rules. This equipment ...air will not occur in the DVD player under direct sunlight or in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of any kind 72 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the DVD player ON to dry the moisture before operating the system...
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There are unlocked. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void ... when the power door locks are 2 possible types of IKTs: • Vehicles equipped with RSS-210 of the FCC rules and with a power liftgate 137 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
There are unlocked. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void ... when the power door locks are 2 possible types of IKTs: • Vehicles equipped with RSS-210 of the FCC rules and with a power liftgate 137 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...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) Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully ...obtained from an authorized dealer. The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be added (part number 611C22). Replace if necessary. The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body at the driver and ...
...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) Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully ...obtained from an authorized dealer. The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be added (part number 611C22). Replace if necessary. The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body at the driver and ...
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... conditions. The SRS consists of injury in this chapter. • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp. The sensors are part of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not function again and... readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not inflate). 184 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not touch them after inflation. Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system...
... conditions. The SRS consists of injury in this chapter. • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp. The sensors are part of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not function again and... readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not inflate). 184 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not touch them after inflation. Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system...
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... vary widely in a collision. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of the shoulder. For this condition. the safest place for the upper part of the body and may improve this reason, you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of injury... or death in a collision. 198 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of injury or death in size and shape. The ...
... vary widely in a collision. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of the shoulder. For this condition. the safest place for the upper part of the body and may improve this reason, you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of injury... or death in a collision. 198 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of injury or death in size and shape. The ...
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...Quality grades can be found where applicable on passenger cars. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, ...in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. U.S. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 211 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.
...Quality grades can be found where applicable on passenger cars. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, ...in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. U.S. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 211 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.
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... (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that you always have your tires are under inflated and need to be checked. 228 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once the light is recommended that may cause undesired operation. It is illuminated, your... the tire is located opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. Tires, Wheels and Loading The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
... (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that you always have your tires are under inflated and need to be checked. 228 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once the light is recommended that may cause undesired operation. It is illuminated, your... the tire is located opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. Tires, Wheels and Loading The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
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GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all payload. 233 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all payload. 233 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment.
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Ford Motor Company recommends that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for trucks). Once through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Never drive through deep... vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on ... equipped with a high load or device (such 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). Once through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Never drive through deep... vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on ... equipped with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 263 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... vehicle close to start capability. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 281 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An explosion could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood...
... vehicle close to start capability. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 281 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An explosion could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood...
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... (-) terminal of the battery to the negative (-) terminal of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Start the engine of ...away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Roadside Emergencies 3. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle. 283 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + + + - Jump starting 1. A spark may cause ...
... (-) terminal of the battery to the negative (-) terminal of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Start the engine of ...away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Roadside Emergencies 3. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle. 283 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + + + - Jump starting 1. A spark may cause ...
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.../or equipment, so not all authorized dealers are authorized to perform a repair after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you may have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service...800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 288 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford. If you are receiving, follow these steps...
.../or equipment, so not all authorized dealers are authorized to perform a repair after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealer to help you may have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service...800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 288 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford. If you are receiving, follow these steps...
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...resolve your claim with the BBB AUTO LINE, you will be eligible to your warranty concerns and any time without notice and without obligation. 291 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You will then be scheduled so that you will need to accept it. ...on the front page of the Warranty Guide. If you file your question or concern through which a representative of two parts - mediation and arbitration. Experience has shown that Ford has complied with eligible claims may choose to complete, provide proof of your case in the BBB AUTO LINE program....
...resolve your claim with the BBB AUTO LINE, you will be eligible to your warranty concerns and any time without notice and without obligation. 291 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You will then be scheduled so that you will need to accept it. ...on the front page of the Warranty Guide. If you file your question or concern through which a representative of two parts - mediation and arbitration. Experience has shown that Ford has complied with eligible claims may choose to complete, provide proof of your case in the BBB AUTO LINE program....
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...to strong, direct sunlight. • Always use strong household detergents or soap, such as you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; These products can cause damage to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as possible. Use Bug and Tar Remover, ZC-42, which... is available from environmental effects. 296 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exterior chrome • Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral...
...to strong, direct sunlight. • Always use strong household detergents or soap, such as you would a wax to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; These products can cause damage to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as possible. Use Bug and Tar Remover, ZC-42, which... is available from environmental effects. 296 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exterior chrome • Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral...
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...door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. 297 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with any cleaning chemical to...match your vehicle's color. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. ...
...door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. 297 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with any cleaning chemical to...match your vehicle's color. PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. ...