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Driver Controls If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after a open request, a fast continuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut failure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a faster chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Do not attempt to manually force the liftgate to travel faster than the power system will permit. This will activate the obstacle detection feature. Note: Cycling the ignition prior to completely latching the liftgate could result in damage to the liftgate and/or its power components. Make sure the liftgate is fully latched before operating the vehicle. Care should be exercised in starting the engine before the liftgate is fully closed (latched). If the ignition is cycled during a liftgate power close cycle and the liftgate is 6-10 inches (15-24 cm) from being latched, the liftgate may reverse to the full open position. Verify that the gate is closed before operating or moving the vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure. The liftgate or its components could be damaged in an enclosure, if the liftgate is open. When power operating the liftgate at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the liftgate may stop about five inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position. The liftgate can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum open position. The power liftgate feature can be enabled or disabled using the message center. With the control in the OFF position, power operation is disabled from the liftgate handle button and from the rear cargo area button. The integrated keyhead transmitter and instrument panel switch will still continue to operate the liftgate regardless of the position state of the message center. Refer to the Message center section in this chapter. To power open or close the liftgate from the instrument panel: Press the button, located on the instrument panel, once to power open or close the liftgate. 129 2009 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	6
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	18
AUDIO SYSTEMS	18
Quick start — How to get going	18
Listening to the radio	18
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	19
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	19
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	22
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	29
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	37
USB port (if equipped)	38
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	39
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	42
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	45
Quick start	45
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	46
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:	49
Using wired headphones (not included):	49
To adjust display brightness:	49
DVD player controls	50
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	64
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	68
Parental control for the DVD system	68
General information	69
Safety information	70
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	71
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	72
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	73
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	73
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
SYNC (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	85
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	86
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	86
Lights	87
HEADLAMP CONTROL	87
Autolamp control (if equipped)	87
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	87
Fog lamp control	88
High beams	88
Flash to pass	89
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	89
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	89
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	90
Vertical aim adjustment	90
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	91
INTERIOR LAMPS	91
Dome lamps and map lamps	91
BULB REPLACEMENT	92
Lamp assembly condensation	92
Using the right bulbs	92
Replacing interior bulbs	93
Replacing exterior bulbs	93
Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs	93
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	94
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	94
Replacing rear stop/park/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs	95
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	96
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	96
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	96
Driver Controls	97
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	97
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)	97
Rear window wiper/washer controls	98
TILT STEERING WHEEL	98
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	99
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	99
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	99
Storage compartment	100
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	100
CENTER CONSOLE	101
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	101
POWER WINDOWS	103
One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)	103
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	104
Security Override	104
Window lock	104
Accessory delay	104
INTERIOR MIRROR	105
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	105
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	106
Power side view mirrors	106
Fold-away mirrors	106
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	106
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	107
SPEED CONTROL	107
Setting speed control	108
Disengaging speed control	108
Resuming a set speed	109
Increasing speed while using speed control	109
Reducing speed while using speed control	109
Turning off speed control	110
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	110
Radio control features	110
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	112
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	114
Programming	114
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	116
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	116
Erasing HomeLink buttons	117
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	117
MESSAGE CENTER	117
Selectable features	117
Reset	117
Info menu	118
Odometer/Trip odometer	118
Distance to empty (DTE)	118
Average fuel economy (AFE)	119
Trip elapsed drive time	119
Compass display	119
Compass zone adjustment	120
Compass calibration adjustment	121
Setup menu	122
System check	122
Oil life	122
Language	123
Units (English/Metric)	123
Autolamp delay (if equipped)	123
Autolock (if equipped)	124
Autounlock (if equipped)	124
Power liftgate (if equipped)	124
Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)	125
System warnings	125
MANUAL LIFTGATE	127
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)	128
CARGO AREA FEATURES	132
Cargo net (if equipped)	132
Cargo van storage compartment (if equipped)	132
LUGGAGE RACK	132
Locks and Security	133
KEYS	133
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	133
POWER DOOR LOCKS	134
Smart locks	135
Autolock feature	135
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	135
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	136
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	136
Autounlock feature	137
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	137
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	137
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	138
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	138
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	139
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	141
Locking the doors	141
Car finder	141
Sounding a panic alarm	141
Opening the power liftgate (if equipped)	142
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	142
Activating the memory feature	142
Deactivating the memory feature	143
Replacing the battery	143
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	144
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	144
Illuminated entry	144
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	145
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	145
Illuminated exit	146
Battery saver	146
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	147
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	147
Erasing personal code	148
Anti-scan feature	148
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	148
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	149
Anti-theft indicator	150
Automatic arming	150
Automatic disarming	150
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	151
Programming spare keys	151
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	153
Arming the system	153
Disarming the system	154
Triggering the anti-theft system	154
Seating and Safety Restraints	155
SEATING	155
Adjustable head restraints	155
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	156
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	157
Folding down the front passenger seatback	157
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	158
Heated seats (if equipped)	160
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	160
REAR SEATS	161
Head restraints	161
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	162
Adjusting second row seats (if equipped)	162
Accessing the third row seats	162
Exiting the third row seat	165
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	166
Stowing the third row seat	167
Unstowing the third row seat	168
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	170
Personal Safety System	170
How does the Personal Safety System work?	171
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	171
Front crash severity sensor	171
Driver’s seat position sensor	171
Front passenger sensing system	172
Front safety belt usage sensors	172
Front safety belt pretensioners	172
Front safety belt energy management retractors	173
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	173
Safety belt precautions	173
Combination lap and shoulder belts	175
Energy management feature — front outboard	175
Vehicle sensitive mode	176
Automatic locking mode	176
When to use the automatic locking mode	176
How to use the automatic locking mode	176
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	177
Safety belt height adjustment	177
Safety belt pretensioner	178
Safety belt extension assembly	178
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	178
Conditions of operation	179
Belt-Minder	179
One-time disable	182
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	182
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	183
Important SRS precautions	184
Children and airbags	186
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	186
Front passenger sensing system	188
Determining if the system is operational	192
Seat-mounted side airbag system	193
How does the side airbag system work?	193
Safety Canopy system	195
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	196
Determining if the system is operational	198
S.O.S. Post Crash Alert	198
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	199
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	199
Important child restraint precautions	199
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	201
Transporting children	202
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	203
Infant and/or toddler seats	203
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	204
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	207
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	209
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	210
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	210
Child booster seats	214
When children should use booster seats	215
Types of booster seats	216
The importance of shoulder belts	217
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	218
Tires, Wheels and Loading	219
NOTICE TO CROSSOVER VEHICLE OWNERS	219
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	219
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (if equipped)	219
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	220
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	221
Treadwear	221
Traction AA A B C	221
Temperature A B C	222
TIRES	222
Glossary of tire terminology	222
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	223
TIRE CARE	225
Inspecting your tires	225
Tire wear	226
Damage	226
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	227
Tire replacement requirements	227
Safety practices	229
Highway hazards	229
Tire and wheel alignment	230
Tire rotation	230
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	231
Information on “P” type tires	232
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	235
Information on “T” type tires	236
Location of the tire label	236
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	237
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	238
When your temporary spare tire is installed	239
When you believe your system is not operating properly	239
When inflating your tires	240
How temperature affects your tire pressure	240
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	241
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	242
TRAILER TOWING	248
Preparing to tow	249
Hitches	249
Safety chains	249
Trailer brakes	249
Trailer lamps	249
Driving while you tow	250
Servicing after towing	250
Trailer towing tips	250
RECREATIONAL TOWING	251
Driving	252
STARTING	252
Positions of the ignition	252
Starting your vehicle	252
Important safety precautions	253
Starting the engine	254
Guarding against exhaust fumes	255
Important ventilating information	255
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	255
BRAKES	257
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	257
Using ABS	257
Brake Assist	258
ABS warning lamp	258
Parking brake	258
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	259
STEERING	263
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	264
Brake-shift interlock	264
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning	265
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transmission	265
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	268
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	270
Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles	270
Basic operating principles	270
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	271
If your vehicle gets stuck	271
Emergency maneuvers	272
AWD Systems (if equipped)	272
Sand	272
Mud and water	272
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	273
Driving on snow and ice	274
Maintenance and Modifications	275
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	275
Roadside Emergencies	276
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	276
Getting roadside assistance	276
Using roadside assistance	277
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	278
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	278
FUSES AND RELAYS	279
Fuses	279
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	279
Passenger compartment fuse panel	280
Power distribution box	282
CHANGING THE TIRES	285
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	286
Stopping and securing the vehicle	288
Removing the spare tire and jack	288
Tire change procedure	289
Stowing the tire and jack	291
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	292
JUMP STARTING	293
Preparing your vehicle	293
Connecting the jumper cables	294
Jump starting	296
Removing the jumper cables	296
WRECKER TOWING	298
Emergency towing	299
Customer Assistance	300
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	300
Away from home	300
Additional Assistance	301
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	302
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	302
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	303
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	304
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	304
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	305
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	306
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	306
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	306
Cleaning	307
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	307
WAXING	308
PAINT CHIPS	308
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	308
ENGINE	309
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	310
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	310
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	311
INTERIOR	311
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	312
UNDERBODY	312
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	313
Maintenance and Specifications	314
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	314
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	314
Working with the engine off	314
Working with the engine on	314
OPENING THE HOOD	315
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	316
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	317
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	318
Changing rear window wiper blade	318
ENGINE OIL	319
Checking the engine oil	319
Adding engine oil	320
Engine oil and filter recommendations	321
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	321
BATTERY	322
ENGINE COOLANT	324
Checking engine coolant	324
Adding engine coolant	325
Recycled engine coolant	327
Coolant refill capacity	328
Severe climates	328
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	328
How fail-safe cooling works	329
When fail-safe mode is activated	329
FUEL FILTER	330
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	330
Important safety precautions	330
Refueling	332
Fuel filler cap	332
Choosing the right fuel	333
Octane recommendations	334
Fuel quality	334
Cleaner air	334
Running out of fuel	335
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	335
Measuring techniques	335
Filling the tank	335
Calculating fuel economy	336
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	336
Habits	337
Maintenance	337
Conditions	337
EPA fuel economy estimates	338
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	338
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	339
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	340
POWER STEERING FLUID	341
BRAKE FLUID	341
TRANSMISSION FLUID	342
Checking automatic transmission fluid	342
Low fluid level	342
Correct fluid level	342
High fluid level	343
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	343
AIR FILTER	343
Changing the air filter element	344
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	345
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	346
ENGINE DATA	348
Engine drivebelt routing	348
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	349
Safety Compliance Certification Label	349
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	349
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	350

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If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after a open request, a fast

continuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strut

failure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a faster

chime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

Do not attempt to manually force the liftgate to travel faster than the

power system will permit. This will activate the obstacle detection

feature.

Note:

Cycling the ignition prior to completely latching the liftgate could

result in damage to the liftgate and/or its power components. Make sure

the liftgate is fully latched before operating the vehicle.

Care should be exercised in starting the engine before the liftgate is fully

closed (latched). If the ignition is cycled during a liftgate power close

cycle and the liftgate is 6-10 inches (15–24 cm) from being latched, the

liftgate may reverse to the full open position. Verify that the gate is

closed before operating or moving the vehicle, especially in an enclosure,

like a garage or a parking structure. The liftgate or its components could

be damaged in an enclosure, if the liftgate is open.

When power operating the liftgate at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the

liftgate may stop about five inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position.

The liftgate can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum

open position.

The power liftgate feature can be

enabled or disabled using the

message center. With the control in

the OFF position, power operation

is disabled from the liftgate handle

button and from the rear cargo area button. The integrated keyhead

transmitter and instrument panel switch will still continue to operate the

liftgate regardless of the position state of the message center. Refer to

the

Message center

section in this chapter.

To power open or close the

liftgate from the instrument

panel:

Press the button, located on the

instrument panel, once to power

open or close the liftgate.

2009 Taurus X

(219)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)

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