Ford 2008 Taurus X Quick Reference Manual

INTEGRATED KEYHEAD
TRANSMITTER (IKT) AND REMOTE
ENTRY SYSTEM
Your vehicle comes equipped
with two specially programmed
Integrated
mitters (IKTs). IKTs are both a
programmed ignition key and a
remote keyless entry trans-
mitter. Handle the IKT carefully when starting
the car to avoid accidentally pressing any of the
remote entry buttons. Press
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the driver's door. The interior lamps will
illuminate. Press
to unlock all the doors. Press
the doors. Press twice to confirm all the doors
and liftgate are closed. On the first press of
the turn lamps will flash. On the second press
within 3 seconds, the horn will chirp and the
turn signal lamps will flash once if all the doors
and the liftgate are closed. Press
for 1.5 seconds to activate the panic alarm.
Press again or turn the key in the ignition to
deactivate the panic alarm. Press twice within 3
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the panic alarm. Press
seconds to open the liftgate glass. Ensure that
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner's Guide which contains more detailed
you keep the IKT adhesive security label in a
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help
safe place for future reference. Replacements
reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you
are only available through an authorized dealer.
begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the POWER LIFTGATE
right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford
dealer is the best source for the most current information. To open the power liftgate,
push the
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner's Guide.
instrument panel, press remote
entry transmitter (IKT)
control twice, or push the
button under the center of the
MARCH 2007 8F9J_19G217_AA license plate lamp shield. For the best
FIRST PRINTING performance allow the power system to open
the liftgate after pushing the control. Manually
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pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the
systems obstacle detection feature and stop
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
ADDITIONAL
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REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a
tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the
rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and
the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph
the power system. Do not open the liftgate in a
(5 km/h). The system is not effective at speeds
garage or other enclosed area with a low
above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect
ceiling. To close the liftgate, press and release
certain angular or moving objects.
the control located in the left rear quarter panel
or pull down the liftgate a few inches to activate
A DVANCE T RAC ®
(IF EQUIPPED)
power closing. Keep clear of the liftgate when
This system helps you maintain
Keyhead Trans- operating the rear switch. The liftgate can be
the stability and steerability of
reversed with a second press on a control
your vehicle on slippery road
button or remote entry transmitter and can be
surfaces such as snow, ice, or
manually closed at any time.
gravel. The system works
closely with many of the
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
elements already present in the Anti-lock
once to unlock
Braking System. The system defaults to ON.
The keyless entry keypad can be used to lock
or unlock the doors without However, should you become stuck, try
twice within three seconds,
using a key. It can also control switching the AdvanceTrac off.
once to lock all
the memory seat, power mirrors
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
and adjustable pedals (if
,
equipped). Please consult your
The Auxiliary Input Jack is
Owner's Guide.
located inside the console bin.
This allows you to plug and
and hold MEMORY FEATURE
(IF EQUIPPED) play auxiliary audio devices,
including MP3 Players. Press
This feature will allow you to set two positions for
AUX repeatedly on your audio
the driver's seat, power mirrors
system to access. When LINE IN appears in
and adjustable pedals (if
the display, plug in your auxiliary audio device.
equipped). Please consult your
For more information. please consult your
Owner's Guide.
Owner's Guide.
ADJUSTABLE
twice within 3 USB PORT
PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
(IF EQUIPPED)
SYNC™-equipped vehicles are equipped with a
The accelerator and brake pedal
USB port inside your center console. This
should only be adjusted when
feature allows you to plug in your laptop
the vehicle is stopped and the
computer and media playing devices among
gearshift is in the P (Park)
other options. For more detailed information,
position. Press the top of the
(IF EQUIPPED) please refer to using your USB port in the
control to adjust the pedals away SYNC™ supplement.
from you, or press the bottom of the control to
button on the
adjust the pedals toward you.
D (DRIVE) WITH GRADE ASSIST
Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE
transmission control switch on the side of the
The utility compartment has a gearshift lever. This will auto activate a new
clamshell tray and removable feature called Grade Assist. Please consult your
Owner's Guide for complete details.
divider for flexible storage of
MP3 players, CDs or handbags.
SEATING
AUDIO SYSTEM
SEATING
FEATURES Premium/Audiophile In-Dash 6-CD/MP3 Sound System
ADJUSTING 2ND ROW BUCKET
1
AND BENCH SEATS LOAD
Press LOAD to begin the CD
Lift the side handle to adjust the
load sequence. When the
seat back. Using the same control display prompts you to select
HEATED SEATS
will fold the seat back flat. Lifting a slot, use the desired slot to
(IF EQUIPPED)
the control (if equipped) located load the CD. Press and hold
Press the heated seat button to
underneath the seat cushion will LOAD to autoload up to
cycle through available settings of
high heat (2 lights), low heat adjust the seat forward or backward. 6 CDs, one at a time, when the
display prompts you to load
(1 light), and off (no lights).
ACCESSINGTHE 3RD ROW SEATS a CD.
Ensure that the 2nd row seat 2 Tune/Disc Selector
REAR HEATED SEATS
(IF EQUIPPED)
adjustable head restraints (if Press to go up or down the
The heated seat control is located on the back of radio frequency band or to
equipped) are in the full down
the front console. To operate the heated seats, select a desired disc. Also
position and no objects such as
push the right side for maximum heat and the left use in MENU mode to select
books, purses, or briefcases are on
side for minimum heat. Push again to deactivate.
various settings.
the floor in front of the 2nd row seats before folding
them down. Place the front row seat in a forward 3 On/Off/Volume Control
SECOND ROW POWER FOLD AND
position to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully Push to turn ON or OFF. Turn to
TUMBLE SEAT
(IF EQUIPPED)
increase or decrease volume. If
"tumbled." Lift the handle once to fold the seat back
Press the control once to fold the
flat. Lift the same handle a second time to "tumble" the volume is set above a
seat back down and then tumble certain level and the ignition is
the seat forward to allow access to the 3rd row seat.
the seat forward for access to the
turned off, the volume will
3rd row. Note: The power feature is
come back on at a "nominal"
STOWINGTHE 3RD ROW BENCH
operational when the vehicle is in
level when the ignition switch is
OR SPLIT BENCH SEAT INTUB
park and the liftgate has been open
turned back on.
for less than 10 minutes.
Move the adjustable head restraint
4
CD
(if equipped) fully down. Ensure that
FRONT PASSENGER FOLD FLAT Press to enter CD mode. If
the stowage tub is clear of objects
SEAT BACK a CD is already loaded into
prior to cycling.
the system, the CD will begin
The front passenger seat back can
From the rear of the vehicle, fold playing where it last ended.
be folded down to a horizontal
the seat back by pulling and holding the number 1
5 Setting the Clock
position to allow room for a long
strap while pushing the seat back forward. Release
Press MENU until SELECT
load. Ensure that the seat is in the
the strap after the seat back starts rotating forward.
HOUR or SELECT MINS is
rearmost position and the head
Release the cushion latches by pulling the displayed. Use the up/down
restraint is fully down, prior to pulling the strap
arrows and SEEK control to
number 2 strap while pulling on the long strap
located on the back of the seat back.
adjust the hours/minutes.
located on the seat back, to rotate the seat all the
way into the tub in the floor. Dual Play/Single Play
If the vehicle has a DVD
system, simultaneously press
preset buttons 2 and 4 to
switch between Dual Play and
Navigation System (If equipped) Please refer to your Navigation Supplement for more information on the Navigation System.
CLIMATE CONTROL
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
(IF EQUIPPED) (IF EQUIPPED)
2
1
Single Play. Please consult 13 17
Driver and Passenger Side Temperature
4
your Owner's Guide for DVD 5
Set desired cabin temperature with the blue and red
system operation. 3
buttons. Press to increase or decrease the temperature
6 AM/FM on the driver or passenger side of the cabin. 8 10 11
6
7
9
Press to select AM or FM
14 Automatic Operation
frequency bands.
Set desired cabin temperature. Then press AUTO for
12
7
SEEK control full automatic operation. The system will automatically
14 16
Press to access the next /
adjust airflow temperature, front fan speed, airflow
previous strong station or the direction, A/C, and recirculated air based on the
13 17
next / previous track. 15
selected temperature to heat or cool the vehicle to the
8 desired temperature as soon as possible.
SCAN control
Press for a brief sampling of
15
Rear Defrost
radio stations or CD tracks.
Press to activate or deactivate the rear
18 19 20 21 22
Press again to stop.
window defroster.
9
MP3 Track/Folder Mode
16
Defogging/Demisting
In Track mode, pressing
Press Defrost to distribute outside air through the
SEEK will scroll through all
windshield defroster vents and demister vents. To
tracks on the disc. In Folder
reduce humidity build-up in the vehicle, do not drive
mode, pressing SEEK will
scroll only through tracks with the climate control turned off. Also, do not drive
with recirculated air selected unless the A/C
within a selected folder.
is operating.
10 Bass/Treble
18 Max A/C Operation
Press MENU until Bass/Treble Air Flow Direction Control
settings are displayed. Adjust Press repeatedly to select desired airflow direction. Automatic Operation: Press AUTO for full
using the SEEK control. automatic operation. Do not override A/C or
19 A/C
recirculated air. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
11 Balance/Fade
Press to activate or deactivate air conditioning.
Press MENU until Balance is Override Operation: Select air distribution. Select
20 Recirculated Air
displayed. Adjust the audio
A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with
Recirculation can be engaged manually in any
between the left and right
A/C to provide colder airflow. Set temperature to
speakers using the SEEK other airflow selection except defrost. It may turn
60°F (16°C). Set to highest front fan speed initially,
control. Press MENU again off automatically in all airflow selections.
then adjust to maintain comfort.
to display Fade. Adjust audio
21 Heated Seats
(IF EQUIPPED)
between the front and rear Manual Override Operation
Press to cycle through available settings of high
speakers using the SEEK
Set desired cabin temperature. Adjust any of
heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights).
control.
the following for personal comfort preferences:
22 Dual Control front fan speed, airflow direction, A/C, and
12 Setting Memory Presets (IF EQUIPPED)
Press DUAL to engage/disengage separate recirculated air. Front fan speed, A/C, and
To set a station: Select a
passenger side temperature control. For controls recirculated air overrides will not turn off the AUTO
frequency band, AM, FM1 or
FM2, tune to a station, then without a DUAL button, press and hold AUTO to indicator light. Airflow direction overrides will turn off
engage/disengage separate passenger side
press and hold a preset button the AUTO indicator light.
until the sound returns. temperature control.
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