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Ford 2008 Taurus Owner's Manual

Ford 2008 Taurus Owner's Manual (329 pages)

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

10
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  10
  - Service Engine Soon
    10
  - Check Fuel Cap
    11
  - Brake System Warning Light
    11
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    11
  - Airbag Readiness
    12
  - Safety Belt
    12
  - Charging System
    12
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    12
  - Low Fuel
    13
  - Speed Control
    13
  - O/D off
    13
  - Anti-Theft System
    13
- Gauges
  14
  - Speedometer
    14
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    14
  - Fuel Gauge
    15
  - Tachometer
    15
  - Odometer
    15
  - Trip Odometer
    15
Entertainment Systems

16
- Audio Systems
  16
- Listening to the Radio
  16
- Quick Start — How to Get Going
  16
- Listening to a CD/MP3 (if Equipped)
  17
- Listening to Satellite Radio (if Equipped)
  17
- Accessory Delay
  20
- AM/FM Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
  20
- AM/FM Stereo with CD
  20
  - Satellite Radio Menu
    21
  - Setting the Clock
    21
  - Delete All Songs
    22
  - Delete Song
    22
  - Enable Alerts / Disable Alerts
    22
  - Save Song
    22
  - Autoset
    23
  - Rbds
    23
  - To Search for Specific RBDS Music Categories
    23
  - To View the Station Name or Type
    23
  - Compress
    24
  - Single Play/Dual Play
    24
  - Track/Folder Mode
    24
- AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
  28
- Category
  30
- Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
  36
- USB Port
  38
  - CD/CD Player Care
    39
  - MP3 Track and Folder Structure
    40
  - Sample MP3 Structure
    41
  - Satellite Radio Channels
    41
- Satellite Radio Information
  41
- Family Entertainment System
  44
  - Quick Start
    45
  - To Play a DVD in the DVD System
    45
  - To Play a CD in the DVD System
    46
  - To Play an MP3 Disc in the DVD System
    46
  - To Play an Auxiliary Source through the DVD System
    47
  - To Listen to Audio over the Headphones (Dual Play Mode)
    48
  - Using the Infrared (IR) Wireless Headphones
    48
  - Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)
    48
  - DVD Player Controls
    49
  - To Adjust Display Brightness
    49
  - Cursor /Brightness Controls
    52
  - Remote Control
    52
  - Cursor Controls
    53
  - Display
    53
  - Power Control
    53
  - Return
    53
  - Battery Replacement
    55
  - Headphones
    55
  - Wireless Headphones
    55
  - To Operate the Headphones
    58
  - Operation
    59
  - Wired Headphones
    59
  - Dual Play
    60
  - Single Play
    60
  - Angle Mode
    61
  - Menu Mode
    61
  - Operation with an Aftermarket Audio System
    61
  - Aspect Ratio
    62
  - Language
    62
  - Audio Cds
    63
  - Subtitles
    63
  - To Play Audio Cds on Your DVD System
    63
  - COMP (Compression)
    64
  - Disc Capacity
    64
  - MP3 Disc Quality Factors
    64
  - Playing MP3 Discs
    64
  - Bit Rate
    65
  - CD, MP3 and CD Player Care
    65
  - Disc Finalization
    65
  - PC Configuration
    65
  - Playing a DVD
    66
  - Slow Play
    66
  - Frame by Frame
    67
  - Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks
    67
  - Audio Displays
    68
  - Audio Interaction
    68
  - Parental Control for the DVD System
    68
  - General Information
    69
  - Macrovision
    69
  - Mp3
    69
  - Safety Information
    70
  - Care and Service of the DVD Player
    71
  - Environmental Extremes
    71
  - Cleaning the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
    72
  - Foreign Substances
    72
  - Humidity and Moisture Condensation
    72
  - Temperature Extremes
    72
- Navigation System
  73
- Sync (Late Availability)
  73
Climate Controls

74
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
  74
- Rear Window Defroster
  80
Lights

81
- Autolamp Control
  81
- Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
  81
- Headlamp Control
  81
- Fog Lamp Control
  82
- High Beams
  82
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  83
- Flash to Pass
  83
- Panel Dimmer Control
  83
- Aiming the Headlamps
  84
- Vertical Aim Adjustment
  84
- Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
  85
- Interior Lamps
  85
- Turn Signal Control
  85
- Bulb Replacement
  86
Driver Controls

91
- Multi-Function Lever
  91
- Windshield Washer
  91
- Windshield Wiper
  91
- Illuminated Visor Mirror
  92
- Slide on Rod Feature
  92
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  92
  - Tilt Steering Wheel
    92
  - To Adjust the Steering Wheel
    92
  - Clock
    93
  - Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
    93
  - Overhead Console
    93
  - Storage Compartment
    93
  - Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
    94
  - Center Console
    94
  - Cigar/Cigarette Lighter
    95
- Power Windows 95
  95
  - One Touch up or down (Driver’s Window Only)
    96
  - Rear Window Buffeting
    96
  - To Operate ONE TOUCH down
    96
  - To Operate ONE TOUCH up
    96
  - Bounce-Back (Driver’s Window Only)
    97
  - Interior Mirror
    97
  - Security Override
    97
  - Window Lock
    97
  - Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
    98
  - Exterior Mirrors
    98
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    98
  - Fold-Away Mirrors
    99
  - Heated Outside Mirrors
    99
  - Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
    99
  - To Adjust Your Mirrors
    99
  - Memory Feature
    100
  - Setting Speed Control
    100
  - Disengaging Speed Control
    101
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    101
  - To Disengage the Speed Control
    101
  - Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
    102
  - Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
    102
  - Radio Control Features
    103
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    103
  - Turning off Speed Control
    103
  - In AM, FM1, or FM2 Mode
    104
  - In CD Mode
    104
  - In Satellite Radio Mode
    104
  - Navigation System Hands Free Control Feature
    104
- Moon Roof
  105
  - To Open the Moon Roof
    105
  - Bounce Back
    106
  - Bounce Back Override
    106
  - Homelink Wireless Control System
    106
  - To Close the Moon Roof
    106
  - Programming
    107
  - Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
    108
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    109
  - Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
    109
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    109
  - Info Menu
    110
- Message Center
  110
  - Reset
    110
  - Selectable Features
    110
  - Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
    111
  - Trip Elapsed Drive Time
    111
  - Compass Display
    112
  - Compass Zone Adjustment
    112
  - Compass Calibration Adjustment
    113
  - Oil Life
    114
  - Setup Menu
    114
  - System Check
    114
  - Autolamp Delay
    115
  - Units (English/Metric)
    115
  - Autolock
    116
  - Autounlock
    116
  - Easy Entry/Exit Seat
    116
  - System Warnings
    116
  - Driver Door Ajar
    117
  - Passenger Door Ajar
    117
  - Check Charging System
    118
  - Fuel Level Low
    118
  - Rear Left Door Ajar
    118
  - Rear Right Door Ajar
    118
  - Interior Trunk Control
    119
  - Oil Change Required/Change Oil Soon
    119
  - Rear Sunshade
    119
  - To Install the Shade
    119
  - Cargo Area Features
    120
  - Cargo Net
    120
Locks and Security

121
- Keys
  121
  - Recommended Handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
    121
  - Power Door Locks
    122
  - Smart Locks
    123
  - Autolock Feature
    123
  - Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature
    123
  - Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
    124
  - Keyless Entry Key Pad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure
    124
  - Autounlock Feature
    125
  - Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature
    125
  - Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
    125
  - Keyless Entry Key Pad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
    126
  - Childproof Door Locks
    126
  - Interior Luggage Compartment Release
    127
  - Remote Entry System
    128
  - Unlocking the Doors/Two Stage Unlock
    129
  - Locking the Doors
    129
  - Car Finder
    129
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    129
  - Opening the Trunk
    130
  - Activating the Memory Feature
    130
  - Deactivating the Memory Feature
    130
  - To Deactivate this Feature
    130
  - Replacing the Battery
    131
  - Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
    131
  - How to Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
    131
  - Illuminated Entry
    132
  - Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry
    132
  - Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry
    132
  - Illuminated Exit
    133
  - Battery Saver
    133
  - Keyless Entry System
    134
  - To Create Your Own Personal Entry Code
    134
  - Erasing Personal Code
    135
  - Anti-Scan Feature
    135
  - Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
    135
  - Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
    135
  - Anti-Theft Indicator
    136
  - Automatic Arming
    136
  - Automatic Disarming
    137
  - Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and Coded Keys
    137
  - Programming Spare Keys
    137
  - Perimeter Alarm System
    139
  - Arming the System
    139
  - Disarming the System
    140
  - Triggering the Anti-Theft System
    140
Seating and Safety Restraints

141
- Adjustable Head Restraints
  141
- Folding down the Front Passenger Seatback
  142
- Using the Manual Lumbar Support
  142
- Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
  143
- Adjusting the Front Power Seat
  144
- Heated Seats
  146
- Head Restraints
  147
- Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals
  147
- Rear Seats
  147
- Split-Folding Rear Seat
  148
- Personal Safety System
  149
- Safety Restraints
  149
Tires, Wheels and Loading

189
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  189
- Traction AA a B C
  189
- Treadwear
  189
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
  190
- Temperature a B C
  190
- Tires
  190
- Inflating Your Tires
  191
- Tire Inflation
  191
  - Inspecting Your Tires
    193
  - Tire Care
    193
  - Damage
    194
  - Tire Wear
    194
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    195
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    195
  - Safety Practices
    196
  - Highway Hazards
    197
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    197
  - Tire Rotation
    197
  - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
    198
  - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
    198
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    199
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    199
  - Load Range/Load Inflation Limits
    202
  - Lt
    202
  - Maximum Load Dual
    202
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    203
  - Location of the Tire Label
    203
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
  204
  - Changing Tires with TPMS
    205
  - Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    205
  - When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
    206
  - When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
    206
  - How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
    209
  - Snow Tires and Chains
    209
  - Base Curb Weight
    210
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    210
  - Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
    210
  - Payload
    211
  - Cargo Weight
    212
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    212
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    213
  - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
    213
  - GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
    214
  - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
    214
  - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
    214
  - Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    214
  - Hitches
    216
  - Preparing to Tow
    216
  - Safety Chains
    216
- Trailer Towing
  216
  - Driving While You Tow
    217
  - Servicing after Towing
    217
  - Trailer Brakes
    217
  - Trailer Lamps
    217
  - All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles
    218
  - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles
    218
- Recreational Towing
  218
- Trailer Towing Tips
  218
Driving

220
- Starting
  220
  - Positions of the Ignition
    220
  - Starting Your Vehicle
    220
  - Important Safety Precautions
    221
  - Before Starting the Vehicle
    221
  - Starting the Engine
    222
  - Engine Block Heater
    223
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    223
  - Important Ventilating Information
    223
  - How to Use the Engine Block Heater
    224
- Brakes
  225
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    225
  - Using ABS
    225
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    225
  - Parking Brake
    226
  - Advancetrac (Electronic Stability Control)
    227
- Traction Control
  229
  - Steering
    230
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    231
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    231
- Transmission Operation
  231
  - Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Learning
    232
  - Understanding Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed Automatic Transaxle
    233
  - P (Park)
    233
  - To Put Your Vehicle in Gear
    233
  - R (Reverse)
    233
  - D (Drive) with Overdrive
    234
  - D (Drive) with Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist
    234
  - Grade Assist
    234
  - Reverse Sensing System
    235
  - L (Low)
    235
  - All Wheel Drive (Awd) System
    237
  - Driving Off-Highway with AWD Vehicles
    237
  - Basic Operating Principles
    237
  - If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
    237
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
    238
  - Emergency Maneuvers
    238
  - AWD Systems
    239
  - Sand
    239
  - Mud and Water
    239
  - Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
    240
  - Driving on Snow and Ice
    241
  - Maintenance and Modifications
    242
  - Driving through Water
    242
Roadside Emergencies

243
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  243
  - Using Roadside Assistance
    244
  - Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
    244
- Hazard Flasher Switch
  245
- To Reset the Switch
  245
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  245
- Fuses and Relays
  246
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    246
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    247
  - Power Distribution Box
    249
  - High-Current Fuses
    250
  - Changing the Tires
    252
  - If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving
    252
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    253
  - Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
    255
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
    255
  - Tire Change Procedure
    255
  - Stowing the Tire and Jack
    258
  - If You Are Stowing the Flat Tire
    258
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    259
- Jump Starting
  260
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    260
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    261
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    263
- Wrecker Towing
  265
  - Getting the Services You Need
    267
  - Away from Home
    267
Customer Assistance

267
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  273
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
  274
Cleaning

275
- Washing the Exterior
  275
- Exterior Chrome
  275
- Waxing
  276
- Paint Chips
  276
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  276
- Engine
  277
- 3.5L Engine
  277
- Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
  277
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  278
- Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
  279
- Interior
  279
- Leather Seats
  280
- Underbody
  280
- Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
  281
Maintenance and Specifications

282
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  282
- Service Recommendations
  282
- Working with the Engine off
  282
- Opening the Hood
  283
- 3.5L V6 Engine
  284
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  284
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  285
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  286
- Checking the Engine Oil
  286
- Engine Oil
  286
  - Adding Engine Oil
    288
  - Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
    288
  - Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
    288
- Battery
  289
- Checking Engine Coolant
  291
- Engine Coolant
  291
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    292
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    295
  - If You Drive in Extremely Hot Climates
    295
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    295
  - Severe Climates
    295
  - Fuel Filter
    296
- Fuel Information
  296
  - What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
    296
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    298
  - Refueling
    298
  - When Fueling Your Vehicle
    298
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    299
  - Fuel Quality
    300
  - Octane Recommendations
    300
  - Cleaner Air
    301
  - Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
    301
  - Measuring Techniques
    301
  - Running out of Fuel
    301
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    302
  - Conditions
    303
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    303
  - Habits
    303
  - Maintenance
    303
  - Emission Control System
    304
  - EPA Window Sticker
    304
  - On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    305
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    306
  - Power Steering Fluid
    307
  - Brake Fluid
    308
  - Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    308
  - Transaxle Fluid
    308
  - Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
    309
  - Correct Fluid Level
    309
  - High Fluid Level
    309
  - Low Fluid Level
    309
  - Air Filter
    310
  - Changing the Air Filter Element
    310
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    311
- Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
  312
- Engine Data
  315
Accessories

318
- Genuine Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
  318
- Exterior Style
  318
- Interior Style
  318
- Peace of Mind
  319
Index

320

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Ford 2008 Taurus Quick Reference Manual

Ford 2008 Taurus Quick Reference Manual (2 pages)

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