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Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip aluminum wheels. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE class "S" cables or equivalent on the front axle for P215/65R17 equipped vehicles. SAE class "S" chains or other conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicles wheel house and/or body. Use of optional spike type traction devices or equivalent is also acceptable. • Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on the rear tires. This could cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house or body. • Do not use tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices with optional P225/60R18 tires. • Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the cables. If this does not work, remove the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle. • Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use tire cables on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle. VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will 231 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
Quick start — How to get going	16
Listening to the radio	16
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	17
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	17
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	20
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	28
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	36
USB port (if equipped)	38
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	39
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	41
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	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:	47
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
To adjust display brightness:	49
DVD player controls	49
Remote control	52
Battery replacement	55
Headphones	56
Wireless headphones	56
Wired headphones	59
Operation	59
Single play/Dual play	59
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	61
Menu mode	61
Angle mode	61
Aspect ratio	62
Language	62
Subtitles	63
Audio CDs	63
Playing MP3 discs	64
MP3 disc quality factors	65
CD, MP3 and CD player care	65
Playing a DVD	66
Slow play	67
Frame by frame	67
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	67
Audio displays	68
Audio interaction	69
Parental control for the DVD system	69
General information	70
Safety information	70
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	72
Care and service of the DVD player	72
Environmental extremes	72
Temperature extremes	72
Humidity and moisture condensation	72
Foreign substances	72
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	73
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	73
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	73
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
SYNC™ SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Climate Controls	74
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	74
Operating tips	75
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	76
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats (if equipped)	78
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	80
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	82
Operating tips	84
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	85
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	86
Lights	87
HEADLAMP CONTROL	87
Autolamp control (if equipped)	87
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	87
Foglamp control (if equipped)	88
High beams	88
Flash to pass	88
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	89
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	89
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	89
Vertical aim adjustment	89
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	91
INTERIOR LAMPS	91
Dome lamps and map lamps	91
BULB REPLACEMENT	91
Headlamp Condensation	91
Using the right bulbs	92
Replacing the interior bulbs	92
Replacing exterior bulbs	92
Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs	92
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	93
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	93
Replacing rear stop/park/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs	94
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	95
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	95
Replacing foglamp bulbs	95
Driver Controls	96
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	96
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	96
Rear window wiper/washer controls	96
TILT STEERING WHEEL	97
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	97
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	98
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	98
Storage compartment	98
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	99
CENTER CONSOLE	99
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	100
POWER WINDOWS	101
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)	102
Window lock	102
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	103
Security Override	103
Accessory delay	103
INTERIOR MIRROR	103
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	103
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	104
Power side view mirrors	104
Fold-away mirrors	105
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	105
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	105
SPEED CONTROL	106
Setting speed control	106
Disengaging speed control	107
Resuming a set speed	107
Increasing speed while using speed control	107
Reducing speed while using speed control	108
Turning off speed control	108
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	109
Radio control features	109
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	111
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Programming	113
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	114
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	115
Erasing HomeLink buttons	115
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	115
MESSAGE CENTER	116
Selectable features	116
Reset	116
Info menu	116
Odometer/Trip odometer	116
Distance to empty (DTE)	116
Average fuel economy (AFE)	117
Trip elapsed drive time	117
Compass display	118
Compass zone adjustment	118
Compass calibration adjustment	119
Setup menu	120
System check	120
Oil life	120
Language	121
Units (English/Metric)	121
Autolamp delay (if equipped)	121
Autolock (if equipped)	122
Autounlock (if equipped)	122
Power Liftgate (if equipped)	122
Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)	123
System warnings	123
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)	125
MANUAL LIFTGATE	129
CARGO AREA FEATURES	129
Cargo net (if equipped)	129
Cargo van storage compartment (if equipped)	129
LUGGAGE RACK	130
Locks and Security	131
KEYS	131
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	131
POWER DOOR LOCKS	132
Smart locks	133
Autolock feature	133
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	133
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	134
Keyless entry key pad autolock enable/disable procedure	134
Autounlock feature	135
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	135
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	135
Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure	136
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	136
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	137
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	138
Locking the doors	139
Car finder	139
Sounding a panic alarm	139
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)	140
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	140
Activating the memory feature	140
Deactivating the memory feature	141
Replacing the battery	141
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	142
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	142
Illuminated entry	142
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	143
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	143
Illuminated exit	144
Battery saver	144
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	145
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	145
Erasing personal code	146
Anti-scan feature	146
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	146
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	147
Anti-theft indicator	147
Automatic arming	148
Automatic disarming	148
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	148
Programming spare keys	148
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	150
Arming the system	150
Disarming the system	151
Triggering the anti-theft system	151
Seating and Safety Restraints	152
SEATING	152
Adjustable head restraints	152
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	153
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	154
Folding down the front passenger seatback	154
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	155
Heated seats (if equipped)	156
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	157
REAR SEATS	157
Head restraints	157
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	158
Adjusting second row seats (if equipped)	159
Accessing the third row seats	159
Exiting the third row seat	161
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	163
Stowing the third row bench or split bench seat (if equipped)	164
Unstowing the third row seat	165
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	166
Personal Safety System™	166
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	167
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	167
Front crash severity sensor	167
Driver’s seat position sensor	168
Front passenger sensing system	168
Front safety belt usage sensors	168
Front safety belt pretensioners	169
Front safety belt energy management retractors	169
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	169
Safety belt precautions	170
Combination lap and shoulder belts	171
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	171
Vehicle sensitive mode	172
Automatic locking mode	172
When to use the automatic locking mode	172
How to use the automatic locking mode	172
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	173
Safety belt height adjustment	173
Safety belt pretensioner	174
Safety belt extension assembly	174
Safety belt maintenance	174
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	175
Conditions of operation	175
Belt-Minder	175
One time disable	178
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	178
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	180
Important SRS precautions	181
Children and airbags	182
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	183
Front passenger sensing system	184
Determining if the system is operational	189
Seat-mounted side airbag system	189
How does the side airbag system work?	190
Safety Canopy™ system	191
How does the Safety Canopy™ system work?	192
Determining if the system is operational	194
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	194
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	194
Important child restraint precautions	195
Children and safety belts	195
Child booster seats	195
When children should use booster seats	196
Types of booster seats	197
The importance of shoulder belts	198
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	199
Child and infant or child safety seats	199
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	200
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	203
Front passenger seating position (delivery van only)	204
Rear seating positions	206
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	207
Tires, Wheels and Loading	209
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	209
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	209
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (if equipped)	209
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	210
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	211
Treadwear	212
Traction AA A B C	212
Temperature A B C	212
TIRES	212
Glossary of tire terminology	213
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	213
TIRE CARE	216
Inspecting your tires	216
Tire wear	216
Damage	216
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	217
Tire replacement requirements	217
Safety practices	219
Highway hazards	219
Tire and wheel alignment	220
Tire rotation	220
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	221
Information on “P” type tires	222
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	225
Information on “T” type tires	226
Location of the tire label	226
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	227
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	228
When your temporary spare tire is installed	229
When you believe your system is not operating properly	229
When inflating your tires	230
How temperature affects your tire pressure	230
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	231
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	231
TRAILER TOWING	237
Preparing to tow	237
Hitches	237
Safety chains	238
Trailer brakes	238
Trailer lamps	238
Driving while you tow	238
Servicing after towing	239
Trailer towing tips	239
RECREATIONAL TOWING	239
Driving	241
STARTING	241
Positions of the ignition	241
Starting your vehicle	241
Important safety precautions	242
Starting the engine	243
Guarding against exhaust fumes	244
Important ventilating information	244
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	244
BRAKES	246
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	246
Using ABS	246
ABS warning lamp	246
Parking brake	247
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	248
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	250
STEERING	251
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	252
Brake-shift interlock	252
Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Learning	253
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle	253
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	255
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	258
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	258
Basic operating principles	258
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	258
If your vehicle gets stuck	259
Emergency maneuvers	259
AWD Systems (if equipped)	260
Sand	260
Mud and water	260
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	261
Driving on snow and ice	262
Maintenance and Modifications	263
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	263
Roadside Emergencies	264
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	264
Getting roadside assistance	264
Using roadside assistance	265
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	265
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	265
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	266
FUSES AND RELAYS	266
Fuses	266
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	267
Passenger compartment fuse panel	268
Power distribution box	270
CHANGING THE TIRES	273
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	274
Stopping and securing the vehicle	276
Removing the spare tire and jack	276
Tire change procedure	277
Stowing the tire and jack	279
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	280
JUMP STARTING	281
Preparing your vehicle	281
Connecting the jumper cables	282
Jump starting	283
Removing the jumper cables	284
WRECKER TOWING	286
Customer Assistance	288
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	288
At home	288
Away from home	288
Additional Assistance	289
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	290
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	291
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	292
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	292
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	293
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	294
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	294
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	294
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	295
Cleaning	296
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	296
WAXING	297
PAINT CHIPS	297
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	297
ENGINE	298
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	299
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	299
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	300
INTERIOR	300
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	301
UNDERBODY	301
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	302
Maintenance and Specifications	303
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	303
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	303
Working with the engine off	303
Working with the engine on	303
OPENING THE HOOD	304
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	305
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	306
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	307
Changing rear window wiper blade	307
ENGINE OIL	308
Checking the engine oil	308
Adding engine oil	309
Engine oil and filter recommendations	310
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	310
BATTERY	311
ENGINE COOLANT	313
Checking engine coolant	313
Adding engine coolant	314
Recycled engine coolant	316
Coolant refill capacity	316
Severe climates	317
FUEL FILTER	317
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	318
Important safety precautions	318
Refueling	319
Fuel Filler Cap	320
Choosing the right fuel	321
Octane recommendations	322
Fuel quality	322
Cleaner air	322
Running out of fuel	322
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	323
Measuring techniques	323
Filling the tank	323
Calculating fuel economy	324
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	324
Habits	324
Maintenance	325
Conditions	325
EPA window sticker	326
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	326
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	327
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	328
POWER STEERING FLUID	329
BRAKE FLUID	330
TRANSAXLE FLUID	330
Checking automatic transaxle fluid	330
Low fluid level	331
Correct fluid level	331
High fluid level	331
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	331
AIR FILTER	332
Changing the air filter element	332
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	333
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	334
ENGINE DATA	336
Engine drivebelt routing	336
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	337
Safety Compliance Certification Label	337
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	337
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	338
Accessories	339
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	339
Exterior style	339
Interior style	339

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SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you

currently have on your vehicle.

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in

rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow

tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel

wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip

aluminum wheels.

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:

•

Use only SAE class “S” cables or equivalent on the front axle for

P215/65R17 equipped vehicles. SAE class “S” chains or other

conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicles wheel

house and/or body. Use of optional spike type traction devices or

equivalent is also acceptable.

•

Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on the

rear tires. This could cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house or

body.

•

Do not use tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices with

optional P225/60R18 tires.

•

Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any

wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.

•

Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your

vehicle, stop and re-tighten the cables. If this does not work, remove

the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle.

•

If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.

•

Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use

tire cables on dry roads.

•

The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle

damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when

using snow tires and chains.

•

Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle.

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER

This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or

trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating

capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will

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