Table Of Contents - Ford 2008 Taurus X Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Warning Symbols5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Service Engine Soon Light10
Check Fuel Cap Light11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System Light11
Airbag Readiness Light12
Safety Belt Light12
Charging System Light12
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light12
Low Fuel Light13
Speed Control Light13
Door Ajar Light13
Throttle Control/Transmission Light13
Gauges14
Speedometer14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime14
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Entertainment Systems16
Audio Systems16
Listening To The Radio16
How To Get Going16
Listening To Satellite Radio17
Listening To A Cd/Mp317
To Auto Eject Up To 6 Discs19
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System20
Entertainment Systemsam/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System20
Accessory Delay20
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd20
Setting The Clock21
Category (Satellite Radio)21
Satellite Radio Menu21
Delete Song22
Delete All Songs22
Enable Alerts/Disable Alerts22
Autoset22
Rbds23
Bass23
Treb (Treble)23
Bal (Balance)23
Track/Folder Mode24
Compress (Compression)24
Single Play/Dual Play24
(Play/Pause)25
Folder Mode26
Ff (Fast Forward)26
Rew (Rewind)26
Memory Presets26
Cd Eject27
Premium/Audiophile Am/Fm In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System28
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd28
Speedvol (Speed Sensitive Volume)32
Fes (Full/Locked)32
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)36
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack37
Auxiliary Input Jack Troubleshooting37
Usb Port38
General Audio Information39
Radio Frequencies39
Radio Reception Factors39
Cd/Cd Player Care39
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure40
Satellite Radio Information41
Satellite Radio Channels41
Sample Mp3 Structure41
Satellite Radio Reception Factors42
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)42
Family Entertainment Dvd System44
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System45
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System46
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System47
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System47
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones (Dual Play Mode)48
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones48
Using Wired Headphones48
To Adjust Display Brightness49
Dvd Player Controls49
Remote Control52
Battery Replacement (Remote Control)55
Wireless Headphones56
To Install The Batteries (Headphones)57
To Operate The Headphones58
Wired Headphones59
Single Play59
Dual Play60
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System (Headphone Only Mode)61
Menu Mode61
Angle Mode61
Aspect Ratio62
Language62
Subtitles63
Audio Cds63
Playing Mp3 Discs64
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors65
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care65
Playing A Dvd66
Slow Play67
Frame By Frame67
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks67
Audio Displays68
Audio Interaction69
Parental Control For The Dvd System69
Entertainment System General Information70
Entertainment System Safety Information70
Federal Communication Commission (Fcc) Compliance72
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player72
Navigation System73
Sync System73
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen73
Cleaning Dvd And Cd Discs73
Climate Controls74
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System74
Temperature Selection74
Air Flow Selections74
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System - Operating Tips75
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control76
Dual Temperature Control77
Front Fan Speed Control77
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats78
Airflow Direction Control79
Manual Override Controls79
Driver Heated Seat Control79
Driver Temperature Control79
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control80
Defrost80
Rear Defroster80
Rear Temperature Control80
Rear Fan Speed Control81
Recirculated Air81
Auto: To Engage Automatic Temperature Control81
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats And Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control82
Auxiliary Climate Control85
Rear Window Defroster86
Lights87
Headlamp Control87
Autolamp Control87
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay87
Foglamp Control88
High Beams88
Flash To Pass88
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)89
Panel Dimmer Control89
Aiming The Headlamps89
Vertical Aim Adjustment89
Turn Signal Control91
Interior Lamps91
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps91
Bulb Replacement91
Using The Right Bulbs92
Replacing Headlamp (Low Beam And High Beam) Bulbs92
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs93
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs93
Replacing Rear Stop/Park/Turn/Backup And Side Marker Lamp Bulbs94
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs95
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs95
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs95
Driver Controls96
Multi-Function Lever96
Windshield Wiper Features (If Equipped With Autolamp Feature)96
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls96
Tilt Steering Wheel97
Illuminated Visor Mirror97
Rear Heated Wiper Blades97
Steering Wheel Adjustment97
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment98
Overhead Console98
Slide On Rod Feature98
Conversation Mirror99
Center Console99
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)100
Second Row Center Console Features100
Power Windows101
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter101
Rear Window Buffeting101
One Touch up or down (Driver's Window Only)102
Window Lock102
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)103
Security Override103
Interior Mirror103
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror103
Exterior Mirrors104
Power Side View Mirrors104
Navigation System Or Sync104
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals105
Fold-Away Mirrors105
Heated Outside Mirrors105
Speed Control106
Setting Speed Control106
Memory Feature106
Disengaging Speed Control107
Resuming A Set Speed107
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control107
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control108
Turning Off Speed Control108
Steering Wheel Controls109
Radio Control Features109
Navigation System Push To Talk (Ptt) Hands Free Control Feature110
Sync System Hands Free Control Feature110
Moon Roof111
Navigation/Sync Hands Free Control Feature111
Homelink Wireless Control System112
Moon Roof: Bounce Back112
Moon Roof: Bounce Back Override112
Moon Roof: To Vent112
Homelink Wireless Control System Programming113
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming114
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System115
Erasing Homelink Buttons115
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button115
Message Center116
Selectable Features116
Reset116
Info Menu, Distance To Empty (Dte) Function116
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)117
Trip Elapsed Drive Time117
Compass Display118
Compass Zone Adjustment118
Compass Calibration Adjustment119
Setup Menu120
System Check120
Oil Life120
Language Function121
Units (English/Metric)121
Autolamp Delay121
Autolock122
Autounlock122
Power Liftgate122
Easy Entry/Exit Seat123
System Warnings123
Power Liftgate (Plg)125
Opening And Closing The Power Liftgate125
To Power Open The Liftgate With Outside Liftgate Control Button127
To Manually Operate The Liftgate128
Obstacle Detection128
Resetting The Power Liftgate128
Manual Liftgate129
Cargo Area Features129
Cargo Net129
Cargo Van Storage Compartment129
Luggage Pack130
Locks And Security131
Keys131
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (Ikt)131
Power Door Locks132
Smart Locks133
Autolock Feature133
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature133
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure134
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure134
Autounlock Feature135
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature135
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure135
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure136
Childproof Door Locks136
Remote Entry System137
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock138
Locking The Doors139
Car Finder139
Sounding A Panic Alarm139
Opening The Power Liftgate140
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals140
Activating The Memory Feature140
Deactivating The Memory Feature141
Replacing The Battery In The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter141
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)142
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)142
Illuminated Entry142
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry143
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry143
Illuminated Exit144
Battery Saver144
Keyless Entry System145
Programming A Personal Entry Code And Keypad Association To Memory Seats, Mirrors, And Adjustable Pedals145
Erasing Personal Code146
Anti-Scan Feature146
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry146
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System147
Anti-Theft Indicator147
Automatic Arming148
Automatic Disarming148
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys148
Programming Spare Keys148
Perimeter Alarm System150
Arming The System150
Disarming The System151
Triggering The Anti-Theft System151
Seating And Safety Restraints152
Adjustable Head Restraints152
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat153
Using The Manual Lumbar Support154
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback154
Adjusting The Front Power Seat155
Heated Seats156
Rear Seats Head Restraints157
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals (If Equipped)157
Adjusting Second Row Bucket And Bench Seat Back158
Adjusting Second Row Seats159
Accessing The Third Row Seats159
2Nd Row Power Fold And Tumble Seat161
Exiting The Third Row Seat161
Rear Heated Seats163
Stowing The Third Row Bench Or Split Bench Seat164
Unstowing The Third Row Seat165
Safety Restraints166
Personal Safety System166
How Does The Personal Safety System Work167
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints167
Front Crash Severity Sensor167
Driver's Seat Position Sensor168
Front Passenger Sensing System168
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors168
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners169
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors169
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational169
Safety Belt Precautions170
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts171
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard171
Vehicle Sensitive Mode172
Automatic Locking Mode172
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode172
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode173
Safety Belt Height Adjustment173
Safety Belt Pretensioner174
Safety Belt Extension Assembly174
Safety Belt Maintenance174
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime175
Belt-Minder175
Reasons Most Often Given For Not Wearing Safety Belts177
One Time Disable178
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature178
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)180
Important Srs Precautions181
Children And Airbags182
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?183
The Srs Consists Of...184
The Front Passenger Sensing System184
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit188
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational189
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System189
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?190
Safety Canopy System191
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?192
Safety Restraints For Children194
Determining If The System Is Operational194
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles194
Important Child Restraint Precautions195
Children And Safety Belts195
Child Booster Seats195
When Children Should Use Booster Seats196
Types Of Booster Seats197
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts198
Safety Seats For Children199
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats199
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts200
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps203
Front Passenger Seating Position (Delivery Van Only)204
Rear Seating Positions206
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors207
Tires, Wheels And Loading209
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners209
Vehicle Characteristics209
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System209
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles210
Uniform Tire Quality Grading211
Tire Information211
Treadwear212
Traction Aa A B C212
Temperature A B C212
Tires212
Glossary Of Tire Terminology213
Inflating Your Tires213
Tire Inflation213
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure214
Tire Care216
Inspecting Your Tires216
Tire Wear216
Tire Damage216
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)217
Tire Replacement Requirements217
Safety Practices And Tires Condition219
Highway Hazards219
Tire And Wheel Alignment220
Tire Rotation220
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall221
Information On "P" Type Tires222
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires225
Information on "T" Type Tires226
Location Of The Tire Label226
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)227
Changing Tires With Tpms228
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)228
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed229
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly229
When Inflating Your Tires230
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure230
Snow Tires And Chains231
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer231
Base Curb Weight232
Vehicle Curb Weight232
Payload232
Cargo Weight233
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)233
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)234
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)234
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)234
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)235
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)235
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight235
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit235
Trailer Towing237
Preparing To Tow237
Hitches237
Safety Chains238
Trailer Brakes238
Trailer Lamps238
Driving While You Tow238
Servicing After Towing239
Trailer Towing Tips239
Recreational Towing239
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)239
All Wheel Drive (Awd)240
Driving241
Starting241
Positions Of The Ignition241
Starting And Important Safety Precautions242
Starting The Engine243
Engine Block Heater244
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes244
Important Ventilating Information244
How To Use The Engine Block Heater245
Brakes246
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)246
Abs Warning Lamp246
Parking Brake247
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System248
Traction Control250
Steering251
Automatic Transaxle Operation252
Brake-Shift Interlock252
Transmission Operation252
Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Learning253
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 6–Speed Automatic Transaxle253
P (Park)254
R (Reverse)254
N (Neutral)254
D (Drive) With Overdrive254
Reverse Sensing System255
D (Drive) With Grade Assist255
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System Description258
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles258
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement258
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck259
Emergency Maneuvers259
Awd Systems260
Sand260
Mud And Water260
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain261
Driving On Snow And Ice262
Suspension And Steering Systems Maintenance And Modifications263
Driving Through Water263
Roadside Emergencies264
Getting Roadside Assistance264
Hazard Flasher Control265
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch266
Fuses And Relays266
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color267
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel268
Power Distribution Box270
The High-Current Fuses Codes Table271
Changing Tires273
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information274
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle276
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack276
Tire Change Procedure277
Stowing The Tire And Jack279
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications280
If You Are Stowing The Flat Tire280
Jump Starting281
Connecting The Jumper Cables282
Jump Starting Procedure283
Removing The Jumper Cables284
Wrecker Towing286
Customer Assistance288
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)294
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)295
Cleaning296
Washing The Exterior296
Exterior Chrome296
Waxing297
Paint Chips297
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers297
Engine Cleaning298
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning299
Windows And Wiper Blades Cleaning299
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens Cleaning300
Interior Cleaning300
Leather Seats Cleaning301
Underbody Cleaning301
Care Care Products302
Maintenance And Specifications303
Service Recommendations303
Working With The Engine Off303
Working With The Engine On303
Opening The Hood304
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment305
Windshield Washer Fluid306
Changing The Wiper Blades307
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade307
Engine Oil308
Checking The Engine Oil308
Adding Engine Oil309
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations310
Battery311
Engine Coolant313
Checking Engine Coolant313
Adding Engine Coolant314
Recycled Engine Coolant316
Coolant Refill Capacity316
Fuel Filter317
If You Drive In Extremely Cold Climates317
Fuel Information318
Refueling319
Fuel Filler Cap320
Choosing The Right Fuel321
Octane Recommendations322
Fuel Quality322
Cleaner Air322
Running Out Of Fuel322
Fuel Economy Essentials323
Fuel Measuring Techniques323
Filling The Tank323
Calculating Fuel Economy324
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits324
Emission Control System326
Epa Window Sticker326
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)327
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing328
Power Steering Fluid329
Brake Fluid330
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid330
Low Fluid Level331
Correct Fluid Level331
High Fluid Level331
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels331
Air Filter332
Changing The Air Filter Element332
Motorcraft Part Numbers Table333
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities334
Engine Data336
Engine Drivebelt Routing336
Identifying Your Vehicle337
Safety Compliance Certification Label337
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)337
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations338
Accessories339
Index341