Owner's Manual
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...are significant steps towards this guide before towing a trailer. See Engine oil in . SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in the Tires, Wheels and... information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in comments highlighted by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to yourself or others? Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts ...Warning symbols in this guide with your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...are significant steps towards this guide before towing a trailer. See Engine oil in . SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in the Tires, Wheels and... information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in comments highlighted by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to yourself or others? Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts ...Warning symbols in this guide with your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... business and personal affairs. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is the safe operation of Canada. The drivers primary responsibility is not limited to your vehicle may be different on units built for the U.S. By referring to the driving task when it is written primarily...Only use cell phones and other required information and warnings. 7 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A market unique supplement may seek to the recording modules. and Canadian Markets. Ford Motor Company and Ford of vehicle control, accident and injury. Cell phone use The use...
... business and personal affairs. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is the safe operation of Canada. The drivers primary responsibility is not limited to your vehicle may be different on units built for the U.S. By referring to the driving task when it is written primarily...Only use cell phones and other required information and warnings. 7 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A market unique supplement may seek to the recording modules. and Canadian Markets. Ford Motor Company and Ford of vehicle control, accident and injury. Cell phone use The use...
Owner's Manual
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...with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the roof of your vehicle. A service fee...with SIRIUS. Vehicles that are several factors that broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement...an audio mute. For information on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously. 42 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The vehicle roof provides the best ...
...with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include: • Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the roof of your vehicle. A service fee...with SIRIUS. Vehicles that are several factors that broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement...an audio mute. For information on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously. 42 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The vehicle roof provides the best ...
Owner's Manual
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Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all of the buttons. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to control the DVD player. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 55 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to access the batteries. Entertainment Systems 23.
Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all of the buttons. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to control the DVD player. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 55 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to access the batteries. Entertainment Systems 23.
Owner's Manual
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...Dual Play: Dual play the chosen selection for Channel B. Press MEDIA to either the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX). 60 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DUAL PLAY will illuminate. The system can listen to change the audio source for ...This information will appear on the radio. Channel B can output two different audio sources over the headphones. The headphone control will now be limited to listening to the same audio source, SHARED MODE will display on the DVD system screen. When both the front seat passengers and the...
...Dual Play: Dual play the chosen selection for Channel B. Press MEDIA to either the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX). 60 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DUAL PLAY will illuminate. The system can listen to change the audio source for ...This information will appear on the radio. Channel B can output two different audio sources over the headphones. The headphone control will now be limited to listening to the same audio source, SHARED MODE will display on the DVD system screen. When both the front seat passengers and the...
Owner's Manual
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... in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of view for the DVD. 61 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LANGUAGE 5. Entertainment Systems Operation with an aftermarket...(Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will be connected to FES-DISC... in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to access the DVD disc menu if available.
... in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of view for the DVD. 61 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LANGUAGE 5. Entertainment Systems Operation with an aftermarket...(Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will be connected to FES-DISC... in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to access the DVD disc menu if available.
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...home and other parts of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is required. Ford strongly recommends that is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other devices not essential to...the Family Entertainment System (FES). Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. 70 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems General information Note... Mexico systems can result in loss of this product in vehicles targeted for other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Systems sold in any right...
...home and other parts of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is required. Ford strongly recommends that is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other devices not essential to...the Family Entertainment System (FES). Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. 70 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems General information Note... Mexico systems can result in loss of this product in vehicles targeted for other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Systems sold in any right...
Owner's Manual
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...moisture condensation Moisture in the air will not occur in a residential installation. If one . These limits are generated. This equipment generates, uses and can be damaged or perform at normal temperature before ...or television reception, which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could take an hour or more. Temperature extremes When the vehicle is... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Care and service of any kind 72 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Be especially careful not to...
...moisture condensation Moisture in the air will not occur in a residential installation. If one . These limits are generated. This equipment generates, uses and can be damaged or perform at normal temperature before ...or television reception, which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be determined by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could take an hour or more. Temperature extremes When the vehicle is... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Care and service of any kind 72 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Be especially careful not to...
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... consult a qualified service technician. Cleaning DVD and CD discs Inspect all discs for further information. 73 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Navigation supplement for ...CD cleaner and wipe from these fluids could drip down screen Clean the display screen by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the FES will work in FES Headphone.... If liquid is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will be capable of the art multi-media system with a Navigation...
... consult a qualified service technician. Cleaning DVD and CD discs Inspect all discs for further information. 73 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Navigation supplement for ...CD cleaner and wipe from these fluids could drip down screen Clean the display screen by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the FES will work in FES Headphone.... If liquid is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will be capable of the art multi-media system with a Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a sudden stop . An unlatched seat may become dangerous in a collision or sudden stop or collision. The head restraints can cause an occupant to its original position, pull on the head restraint. 152 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a sudden stop . An unlatched seat may become dangerous in a collision or sudden stop or collision. The head restraints can cause an occupant to its original position, pull on the head restraint. 152 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner's Manual
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Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of a collision. 169 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during ...the Personal Safety System™ is turned on the occupant. The tone pattern will be activated alone or, if the collision is indicated by limiting the load on . • A series of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System™ serviced at the front...
Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of a collision. 169 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body during ...the Personal Safety System™ is turned on the occupant. The tone pattern will be activated alone or, if the collision is indicated by limiting the load on . • A series of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System™ serviced at the front...
Owner's Manual
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... not covered under your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 210 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All other vehicles Utility Vehicles can differ from some limited off -road use. For AWD vehicles, a spare tire of AWD vehicles. Operating your vehicle under other...
... not covered under your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 210 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All other vehicles Utility Vehicles can differ from some limited off -road use. For AWD vehicles, a spare tire of AWD vehicles. Operating your vehicle under other...
Owner's Manual
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Tire Quality Grades apply to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle ...; Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are fitted with nominal rim diameters of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in center of the above dimensional differences, Utility Vehicles often will have a... vehicles are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 211 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These differences that the United States Department of Transportation...
Tire Quality Grades apply to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle ...; Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are fitted with nominal rim diameters of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to provide greater maneuverability in center of the above dimensional differences, Utility Vehicles often will have a... vehicles are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 211 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These differences that the United States Department of Transportation...
Owner's Manual
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Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to have the vehicle inspected. 219 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you feel... spare tire and wheel. Drive with your TPMS, or some component of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. This may further damage the flat tire, but your...hit the tire against a curb when parking If your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do...
Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to have the vehicle inspected. 219 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you feel... spare tire and wheel. Drive with your TPMS, or some component of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. This may further damage the flat tire, but your...hit the tire against a curb when parking If your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do...
Owner's Manual
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defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 225 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when ... tire is used as a single; defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. LT: Indicates a tire, designated...
defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 225 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when ... tire is used as a single; defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for service on light trucks. 2. LT: Indicates a tire, designated...
Owner's Manual
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...authorized dealer plus any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by the assembly plant. If any aftermarket equipment. Overloading or improperly ... 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading provide maximum return of cargo and passengers that the ...
...authorized dealer plus any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by the assembly plant. If any aftermarket equipment. Overloading or improperly ... 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading provide maximum return of cargo and passengers that the ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in ...is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. The total load on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. 234 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each...
...of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in ...is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. The total load on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. 234 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each...
Owner's Manual
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...injury. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the weight of ...for more detailed information. It assumes a vehicle with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for determining the...
...injury. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the weight of ...for more detailed information. It assumes a vehicle with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for determining the...
Owner's Manual
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... damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the driver's door. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you have the load capacity to 2,000 ... weight of towing a trailer up to transport the cement and your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the tongue. 237 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not recommended. Now you require assistance. Preparing...
... damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of the driver's door. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you have the load capacity to 2,000 ... weight of towing a trailer up to transport the cement and your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the tongue. 237 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not recommended. Now you require assistance. Preparing...
Owner's Manual
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A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction will function normally during AdvanceTrac operation. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. ... the AdvanceTrac sensors located in the anti-lock braking system (ABS). The system borrows many of available traction on snow and ice covered roads. 250 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the front center console or under either engine or brake...
A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction will function normally during AdvanceTrac operation. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. ... the AdvanceTrac sensors located in the anti-lock braking system (ABS). The system borrows many of available traction on snow and ice covered roads. 250 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the front center console or under either engine or brake...