2008 Ford Taurus X Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1

2005 TAURUS X ADDITIONAL FEATURES ADDITIONAL FEATURES REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM SEATING AUDIO SYSTEM Premium/Audiophile In-Dash 6-CD/MP3 Sound System (IF EQUIPPED) Single Play. Please consult your Owner's Guide for DVD system operation. 6 AM/FM Press to select AM or FM frequency bands. 7 SEEK control CLIMATE CONTROL Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (IF EQUIPPED) 13 Driver and 17 Passenger Side Temperature 1 4 3 6 8 7 12 14 13 15 16 17 9 10 11 2 5 SEATING HEATED SEATS FEATURES ADJUSTING 2ND ROW BUCKET AND BENCH SEATS Lift the side handle to adjust the seat back. Using the same control will fold the seat back flat. Lifting the control (if equipped) located underneath the seat cushion will adjust the seat forward or backward. INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT) AND REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM Your vehicle comes equipped with two specially programmed Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). IKTs are both a programmed ignition key and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Handle the IKT carefully when starting the car to avoid accidentally pressing any of the remote entry buttons. Press once to unlock the driver's door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press twice within three seconds, to unlock all the doors. Press once to lock all 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 to activate the panic alarm. Press again or turn the key in the ignition to deactivate the panic alarm. Press twice within 3 seconds to activate the car finder feature; your horn will chirp and your turn signal lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Press twice within 3 seconds to open the liftgate glass. Ensure that you keep the IKT adhesive security label in a safe place for future reference. Replacements are only available through an authorized dealer. the control located in the left rear quarter panel or pull down the liftgate a few inches to activate power closing. Keep clear of the liftgate when operating the rear switch. The liftgate can be reversed with a second press on a control button or remote entry transmitter and can be manually closed at any time. (IF EQUIPPED) 1 LOAD KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD The keyless entry keypad can be used to lock or unlock the doors without using a key. It can also control the memory seat, power mirrors and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Please consult your Owner's Guide. 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 (5 km/h). The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. (IF EQUIPPED) ADVANCETRAC® This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle on slippery road surfaces such as snow, ice, or gravel. The system works closely with many of the elements already present in the Anti-lock Braking System. The system defaults to ON. However, should you become stuck, try switching the AdvanceTrac off. Press the heated seat button to cycle through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights). ACCESSINGTHE 3RD ROW SEATS REAR HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Press LOAD to begin the CD load sequence. When the display prompts you to select a slot, use the desired slot to load the CD. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to 6 CDs, one at a time, when the display prompts you to load a CD. 2 Tune/Disc Selector Set desired cabin temperature with the blue and red buttons. Press to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver or passenger side of the cabin. 14 Automatic Operation Press to access the next/previous strong station or the next/previous track. 8 SCAN control Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 9 MP3 Track/Folder Mode 2008 TAURUS X QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE The heated seat control is located on the back of the front console. To operate the heated seats, push the right side for maximum heat and the left side for minimum heat. Push again to deactivate. MEMORY FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED) This feature will allow you to set two positions for the driver's seat, power mirrors and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Please consult your Owner's Guide. SECOND ROW POWER FOLD AND TUMBLE SEAT (IF EQUIPPED) Press the control once to fold the seat back down and then tumble the seat forward for access to the 3rd row. Note: The power feature is operational when the vehicle is in park and the liftgate has been open for less than 10 minutes. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK The Auxiliary Input Jack is located inside the console bin. This allows you to plug and play auxiliary audio devices, including MP3 Players. Press AUX repeatedly on your audio system to access. When LINE IN appears in the display, plug in your auxiliary audio device. For more information. please consult your Owner's Guide. Ensure that the 2nd row seat adjustable head restraints (if equipped) are in the full down position and no objects such as books, purses, or briefcases are on the floor in front of the 2nd row seats before folding them down. Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully "tumbled." Lift the handle once to fold the seat back flat. Lift the same handle a second time to "tumble" the seat forward to allow access to the 3rd row seat. Press to go up or down the radio frequency band or to select a desired disc. Also use in MENU mode to select various settings. 3 On/Off/Volume Control Set desired cabin temperature. Then press AUTO for full automatic operation. The system will automatically adjust airflow temperature, front fan speed, airflow direction, A/C, and recirculated air based on the selected temperature to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature as soon as possible. 15 Rear Defrost Press to activate or deactivate the rear window defroster. 16 Defogging/Demisting Press Defrost to distribute outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. To reduce humidity build-up in the vehicle, do not drive with the climate control turned off. Also, do not drive with recirculated air selected unless the A/C is operating. 18 Air Flow Direction Control Press repeatedly to select desired airflow direction. 19 A/C Press to activate or deactivate air conditioning. 20 Recirculated Air Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. It may turn off automatically in all airflow selections. 21 Heated Seats (IF EQUIPPED) Press to cycle through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights). 22 Dual Control (IF EQUIPPED) Press DUAL to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. For controls without a DUAL button, press and hold AUTO to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 18 19 20 21 22 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift is in the P (Park) position. Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you, or press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. STOWINGTHE 3RD ROW BENCH OR SPLIT BENCH SEAT INTUB Move the adjustable head restraint (if equipped) fully down. Ensure that the stowage tub is clear of objects prior to cycling. From the rear of the vehicle, fold the seat back by pulling and holding the number 1 strap while pushing the seat back forward. Release the strap after the seat back starts rotating forward. Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap while pulling on the long strap located on the seat back, to rotate the seat all the way into the tub in the floor. Push to turn ON or OFF. Turn to increase or decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 4 CD Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, the CD will begin playing where it last ended. 5 Setting the Clock Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Use the up/down arrows to adjust the hours/minutes. In Track mode, pressing SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc. In Folder mode, pressing SEEK will scroll only through tracks within a selected folder. 10 Bass/Treble Press MENU until Bass/Treble settings are displayed. Adjust using the up/down arrows. 11 Balance/Fade FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER P.O. BOX 6248 DEARBORN, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: 1-800-232-5952) FRONT PASSENGER FOLD FLAT SEAT BACK The front passenger seat back can be folded down to a horizontal position to allow room for a long load. Ensure that the seat is in the rearmost position and the head restraint is fully down, prior to pulling the strap located on the back of the seat back. Max A/C Operation Automatic Operation: Press AUTO for full automatic operation. Do not override A/C or recirculated air. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Override Operation: Select air distribution. Select A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to provide colder airflow. Set temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set to highest front fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. Manual Override Operation Set desired cabin temperature. Adjust any of the following for personal comfort preferences: front fan speed, airflow direction, A/C, and recirculated air. Front fan speed, A/C, and recirculated air overrides will not turn off the AUTO indicator light. Airflow direction overrides will turn off the AUTO indicator light. 2008 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner's Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you 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 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. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner's Guide. POWER LIFTGATE USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED) (IF EQUIPPED) SEPTEMBER 2007 SECOND PRINTING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Ì8F9JÂ19G2Ç1ÈÂAB/Î 8F9J 19G217 AB To open the power liftgate, push the button on the instrument panel, press remote entry transmitter (IKT) control twice, or push the button under the center of the license plate lamp shield. For the best performance allow the power system to open the liftgate after pushing the control. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the systems obstacle detection feature and stop the power system. Do not open the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling. To close the liftgate, press and release CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE The utility compartment has a clamshell tray and removable divider for flexible storage of MP3 players, CDs or handbags. SYNC-equipped vehicles have a USB port inside the center console. This feature allows you to plug in your media playing devices among other options. For more detailed information, please refer to "Using your USB port" in the SYNC Supplement or the SYNC section of the Navigation Supplement. Press MENU until Balance is displayed. Adjust the audio between the left and right speakers using the up/down arrows. Press MENU again to display Fade. Adjust audio between the front and rear speakers using the up/down arrows. 12 Setting Memory Presets To set a station: Select a frequency band, AM, FM1 or FM2, tune to a station, then press and hold a preset button until the sound returns. D (DRIVE) WITH GRADE ASSIST Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever. This will auto activate a new feature called Grade Assist. Please consult your Owner's Guide for complete details. SYNC Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC - a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC Supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation Supplement. Please also feel free to visit www.SyncMyRide.com. 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. TAURUS X