User manual FORD TAURUS X 2008

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems How to get going AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD Auxiliary input jack (Line in) USB port Satellite radio information Family entertainment system Navigation system 16 16 20 28 36 38 41 44 73 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 74 74 76 86 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 87 87 91 91 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 96 96 97 101 103 106 111 116 1 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 131 131 132 147 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 152 152 166 180 194 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 209 211 213 227 231 237 239 Driving Starting Brakes Traction ControlTM Transmission operation 241 241 246 250 252 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 264 264 265 266 266 273 280 281 286 2 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 288 294 295 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 296 303 305 308 311 313 318 332 333 334 336 Accessories Index 339 341 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] Unlatch and lift the seat out of the tub in the floor by squeezing and pulling up on the handle. Once the seat is at a vertical position, push the seat over, letting it fall onto the latches. To return the seatback to upright position, pull the number 1 strap, then while holding the number 1 strap, pull the long strap located on the seatback to raise the seatback. Pull the head restraints up to their normal adjusted positions. Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 165 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. The third row seat is NOT designed to be used in Tailgate mode. Placing the seat in this position could result in damage to the seat, surrounding components, or injury. The tailgate position is not a position suitable for driving. Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in the tailgate position. The safety belts are not functional when the seat is in the tailgate position. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety SystemTM The Personal Safety SystemTM provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle's Personal Safety SystemTM consists of: · Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. · Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors. · Driver's seat position sensor. 166 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints · · · · · · Front passenger sensing system "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp Front crash severity sensor. Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights. How does the Personal Safety SystemTM work?The Personal Safety SystemTM can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle's safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). [. . . ] 5 See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling. 2 335 Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Displacement Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio Engine drivebelt routing 3. 5L-DOHC V6 engine 3. 5L 87 octane 1­4­2­5­3­6 (0. 052­0. 056 inch) 1. 32­1. 42 mm Coil on plug 10. 3:1 · 3. 5L V6 Engine 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 336 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. [. . . ]