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

1 3 4 2 3 2008 FORD TAURUS 2008 FORD TAURUS 1 2 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEATING 10 6 9 8 7 6 5 5 6 8 7 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 POWER MIRRORS 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. To adjust your mirrors, rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Then rotate the control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place. MEMORY FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED) KEYLESS ENTRY KEY PAD 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). For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. This feature will allow you to set two positions for the driver's seat, power mirrors and adjustable pedals (if equipped). Set the position by pressing the SET button (indicator will illuminate) then press the 1 or 2 button to set the position to either Driver 1 or Driver 2. This memory setting can then be recalled when you press the 1 or 2 button, and with your remote entry transmitter or with your keyless entry pad (if they are programmed to a memory position). A position can be recalled in any gearshift position if the ignition is not in the RUN position or only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the run position. 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 to unlock all the doors. Press once to lock all the doors, the turn lamps will flash. Press twice within three seconds to confirm all the doors and trunk are closed. The horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will flash once if all the doors and the trunk 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 trunk. Ensure that you keep the IKT adhesive security label in a safe place for future reference. Replacements are only available through an authorized dealer. SECOND ROW POWERPOINT A third rear auxiliary power point is located on the rear of the center console. The power point is accessible from the rear seat. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack 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. ADVANCETRAC® (IF EQUIPPED) CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE The utility compartment may have a clamshell tray for flexible storage of MP3 players, CDs or handbags. SPLIT-FOLDING REAR SEAT One or both rear seat backs can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. To lower the seat backs, pull the strap located on the outboard side of the seat back to release it, and then fold the seat back down. Note: When raising the seat back(s), make sure to firmly lock them into place and tug forward to ensure that they are fully latched. The AdvanceTrac system helps the driver maintain the stability and steer-ability of the vehicle. The system integrates anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Traction Control™ and a more advanced function to further enhance the stability of the vehicle. The AdvanceTrac system automatically turns on when the engine is started. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is traveling in R (Reverse). DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS DRIVER AND PASSENGER TEMPERATURE (IF EQUIPPED) PREMIUM / AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH 6-CD / MP3 SOUND SYSTEM ON / OFF / VOLUME CONTROL BALANCE / FADE (IF EQUIPPED) SETTING MEMORY PRESETS USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices among other options. For more detailed information, please refer to "Using your USB port" in the SYNC or Navigation Supplement (if equipped). Set desired cabin temperature with the 1 or 4 blue and red buttons. Press 1 for driver's side, 4 for passenger's side. Recommended settings 72°F (22°C) to 75°F (24°C). DUAL CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature as quickly as possible. MAX A/C OPERATION AUTOMATIC OPERATION: recirculated air overrides will not turn off the AUTO indicator light. Airflow direction overrides will turn off the AUTO indicator light. AIRFLOW DIRECTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) CD EJECT Press 2 AUTO button for full automatic operation. Do not override A/C or recirculated air. Set temperature to 60°F (16°C). OVERRIDE OPERATION: Press 7 repeatedly to select airflow direction. DEFOGGING/DEMISTING Press 5 to turn the system 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. TUNER / DISC SELECTOR Press 8 MENU until Balance is displayed. Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers using the 3 or 4 controls. Press 8 MENU again to display Fade. Press the 3 or 4 controls to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. CD Press 1 to eject a CD. Press and hold to eject all CDs. AM / FM To set a station: Press 7 to select AM or FM frequency band, tune to a station, then press and hold a preset button until the sound returns. SETTING THE CLOCK 2008 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FORD TAURUS Press to select AM or FM frequency bands. 7 SCAN FUNCTION 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. Press 10 DUAL to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. For controls without a 10 DUAL button, press and hold 2 AUTO to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. AUTOMATIC OPERATION Select 7 air distribution. Select 8 A/C and 9 recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to provide colder airflow. Set temperature setting to 60°F (16°C). Initially set to highest fan speed 5 , then adjust to maintain comfort. MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION Press 3 to distribute outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. To reduce humidity buildup in the vehicle, do not drive with the climate control turned off. Also, do not drive with recirculated air selected unless A/C is operating. HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Press 3 or 4 to manually go up or down the radio frequency band or to select a desired disc. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. BASS / TREBLE Press 6 to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, the CD will begin playing where it last ended. SHUFFLE Press 10 SCAN for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. SEEK FUNCTION Press 8 MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press the up and down 3 or 4 control to manually increase or decrease the time. Press 8 MENU again to disengage clock mode. FOLDER FUNCTION Press 9 or 11 SEEK to access the previous/next strong station or track. MP3 TRACK / FOLDER MODE Press 8 MENU until Bass or Treble settings are displayed. Adjust using the 3 or 4 controls. LOAD Press 16 to play tracks in random order. CD FAST FORWARD Press 14 or 15 FOLDER to access next or previous folder on MP3 discs. NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) AUTOLOCK FORD TAURUS SEPTEMBER 2007 SECOND PRINTING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Your vehicle is equipped with an autolock feature. The autolock feature will automatically lock all doors when your vehicle is in motion and meets a set of conditions, as described in your Owner's Guide. Your vehicle comes with this feature enabled. You can enable or disable this feature by following the activation or deactivation procedure outlined in your Owner's Guide. 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 (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. HOMELINK® (IF EQUIPPED) Set desired 1 cabin temperature. Press 2 AUTO button for full automatic operation. The system will automatically adjust airflow temperature, fan speed, airflow direction, A/C and recirculated air, based on the selected temperature to Press 13 FF to manually advance in a CD track. CD REWIND *8G1J_19G217_CA* 8G1J 19G217 CA The HomeLink Wireless Control System on the driver's visor provides a convenient way to replace up to three handheld transmitters with a single device. This feature will operate most garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, and home or office lighting. For programming, please consult your Owner's Guide. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (FES) (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES). Please refer to "Family Entertainment System" in your Owner's Guide for further information on the operation of your system. 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. INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or similar sized objects. Press the control to open the storage compartment. 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. Press 1 to set desired cabin temperature. Adjust any of the following for personal comfort preferences: 5 fan speed, 7 airflow direction, 8 A/C and 9 recirculated air. Fan speed, A/C and Press 6 to cycle through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights). Press 2 LOAD to begin the CD load sequence. Press and hold to autoload up to 6 CDs. Press 12 REW to manually reverse in a CD track. In Track mode, pressing 9 or 11 SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc. In Folder mode, pressing 9 or 11 SEEK will scroll only through tracks within a selected folder. Please refer to your Navigation Supplement for more information on the Navigation System. CLIMATE CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEMS