Owner's Manual
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... encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid running other than are more than one disc into the player, as variable bit rate MP3 files, but be left open for the purpose of adding sessions to close each session or the disc will have a noticeable...rate - The player supports bit rates from heat, light and stress than a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) into the slot of the CD player (if equipped). • Always store discs out of direct sunlight. Follow the PC configuration recommendations of storage capacity. We recommend that you . 65 2008 Taurus...
... encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid running other than are more than one disc into the player, as variable bit rate MP3 files, but be left open for the purpose of adding sessions to close each session or the disc will have a noticeable...rate - The player supports bit rates from heat, light and stress than a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) into the slot of the CD player (if equipped). • Always store discs out of direct sunlight. Follow the PC configuration recommendations of storage capacity. We recommend that you . 65 2008 Taurus...
Owner's Manual
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... of the right cursor button will advance the DVD video by frame 1. Press and hold the reverse or advance button to cycle through at this rate. These will advance one frame. With a DVD playing, press pause. 2. Headphone/auxiliary jacks There are wired headphones (not included) and auxiliary jacks on top ... will display on the status bar on the left and right side of the screen as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. 67 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) They can be used to plug in slow play mode, press and release the reverse or ...
... of the right cursor button will advance the DVD video by frame 1. Press and hold the reverse or advance button to cycle through at this rate. These will advance one frame. With a DVD playing, press pause. 2. Headphone/auxiliary jacks There are wired headphones (not included) and auxiliary jacks on top ... will display on the status bar on the left and right side of the screen as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. 67 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) They can be used to plug in slow play mode, press and release the reverse or ...
Owner's Manual
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... AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from a rollover or other types of serious injury or death from the operator. 209 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and...needed. With the AWD option, power will be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles are designed to die than other crash you to reduce the risk of injury or ejection.
... AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from a rollover or other types of serious injury or death from the operator. 209 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and...needed. With the AWD option, power will be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles are designed to die than other crash you to reduce the risk of injury or ejection.
Owner's Manual
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...The U.S. As a result of the above dimensional differences, Utility Vehicles often will have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 211 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The 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 ...
...The U.S. As a result of the above dimensional differences, Utility Vehicles often will have a rating on them called Tire Quality Grades. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 211 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to get the maximum benefit from them. 212 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in order to...The temperature grade for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Tires, Wheels and Loading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The grade C corresponds to dissipate heat when ...
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to get the maximum benefit from them. 212 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in order to...The temperature grade for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Tires, Wheels and Loading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The grade C corresponds to dissipate heat when ...
Owner's Manual
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...rollover, personal injury and death. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on the sidewall of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If this information is not found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could cause steering, suspension, axle or ... 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) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the beads do the mounting. Tires, ...
...rollover, personal injury and death. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on the sidewall of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If this information is not found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could cause steering, suspension, axle or ... 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) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the beads do the mounting. Tires, ...
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... Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size, load index and speed rating. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may find this information in the following chart. 222 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is an example of... 186 mph (299 km/h). P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 7. Note: You may be driven for the difference in inches. These ratings are listed below. (Note that may not find this information on your vehicle may operate at which gives the tire's ratio of these items are...
... Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size, load index and speed rating. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may find this information in the following chart. 222 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is an example of... 186 mph (299 km/h). P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 7. Note: You may be driven for the difference in inches. These ratings are listed below. (Note that may not find this information on your vehicle may operate at which gives the tire's ratio of these items are...
Owner's Manual
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... four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. Letter rating Speed rating - U.S. mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T ... B-Pillar or the edge of 2001. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it is used for your vehicle. 223 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week of the driver's door, for the correct tire ...
... four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. Letter rating Speed rating - U.S. mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h) T ... B-Pillar or the edge of 2001. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it is used for your vehicle. 223 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week of the driver's door, for the correct tire ...
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... Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. This pressure... its ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 224 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is...
... Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. This pressure... its ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 224 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is...
Owner's Manual
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... • The suspension insulation and bumpers will guide you hear the cables rub or bang against your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with tire cables on the front axle for P215/65R17 equipped vehicles. This could cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house or...cables, or optional traction devices with optional P225/60R18 tires. • Install cable chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of your vehicle will 231 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you in rain and snow. Properly loading your vehicle and/or trailer, to...
... • The suspension insulation and bumpers will guide you hear the cables rub or bang against your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with tire cables on the front axle for P215/65R17 equipped vehicles. This could cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house or...cables, or optional traction devices with optional P225/60R18 tires. • Install cable chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of your vehicle will 231 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you in rain and snow. Properly loading your vehicle and/or trailer, to...
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The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 232 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading provide maximum return of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and ... your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you picked it up from your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for maximum payload. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with or without a trailer, from the payload listed on the Tire Label...
The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 232 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading provide maximum return of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and ... your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you picked it up from your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for maximum payload. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with or without a trailer, from the payload listed on the Tire Label...
Owner's Manual
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... located on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. 234 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided ...Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. These ...
... located on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. 234 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided ...Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. These ...
Owner's Manual
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...and cargo should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for more detailed information. Separate functional brakes should ...lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your vehicle's placard. 235 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your authorized dealer) ...
...and cargo should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for more detailed information. Separate functional brakes should ...lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your vehicle's placard. 235 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your authorized dealer) ...
Owner's Manual
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...hitch with at least 500 miles (800 km). Hitches Do not use hitches that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for towing a trailer and make sure it is not recommended. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least ... dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you have the load capacity to your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the tongue. 237 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the...
...hitch with at least 500 miles (800 km). Hitches Do not use hitches that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for towing a trailer and make sure it is not recommended. Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least ... dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you have the load capacity to your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the tongue. 237 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You must distribute the load in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the...
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... your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for towing a trailer. • It is rated for turning corners. Do not attach safety chains to prevent them from overheating. 238 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the...
... your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for towing a trailer. • It is rated for turning corners. Do not attach safety chains to prevent them from overheating. 238 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the...
Owner's Manual
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... detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches (25.0 cm) away, the tone will be ON. As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the RSS. To turn the RSS on when the gear selector is ON. If the sensors are covered, it will sound for approximate zone... radio will sound again. An RSS control on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of obstacles or false alarms. 257 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will return to the previous value. Driving The...
... detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches (25.0 cm) away, the tone will be ON. As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the RSS. To turn the RSS on when the gear selector is ON. If the sensors are covered, it will sound for approximate zone... radio will sound again. An RSS control on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of obstacles or false alarms. 257 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once the system detects an object approaching, the tone will return to the previous value. Driving The...
Owner's Manual
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...wire within the fuse. If no leaks are not working, a fuse may have blown. Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Roadside Emergencies FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to OFF. 6. Wait a few seconds and ...electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start , this switch may have been activated. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start a fire. 266 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...
...wire within the fuse. If no leaks are not working, a fuse may have blown. Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Roadside Emergencies FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to OFF. 6. Wait a few seconds and ...electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start , this switch may have been activated. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start a fire. 266 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...
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Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Smart window motor Brake on/off switch, High-mounted brake lamp SDARS, Bluetooth, Family entertainment system (FES)/Rear seat control Spare SPDJB logic power Turn signals Low beam headlamps (left of the steering wheel. Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left ) 4 5 6 7 268 30A 10A 20A 10A 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 15A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Smart window motor Brake on/off switch, High-mounted brake lamp SDARS, Bluetooth, Family entertainment system (FES)/Rear seat control Spare SPDJB logic power Turn signals Low beam headlamps (left of the steering wheel. Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left ) 4 5 6 7 268 30A 10A 20A 10A 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The fuses are coded as follows.
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... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 15A 10A 7. 5A 5A 10A 10A 15A 20A 20A 25A 15A 15A 15A 15A 20A 10A 10A 20A 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A... pedal switch Radio, Radio start signal Instrument panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Compass, Automatic dimming rear view mirror Restraint control module Spare AWD module 269 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 15A 10A 7. 5A 5A 10A 10A 15A 20A 20A 25A 15A 15A 15A 15A 20A 10A 10A 20A 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A... pedal switch Radio, Radio start signal Instrument panel cluster Overdrive cancel switch Compass, Automatic dimming rear view mirror Restraint control module Spare AWD module 269 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules PATS module Climate control Subwoofer... power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 270 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your ...
... replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 35 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules PATS module Climate control Subwoofer... power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. 270 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your ...