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. [. . . ] Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching 174 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. . . The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding. . . The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. . . The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. Belt-Minder The Belt-Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver's and front passenger's safety belt is unbuckled. 175 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The Belt-Minder feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. Both the driver's and passenger's safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the Belt-Minder feature. If the Belt-Minder warnings have expired (warnings for approximately 5 minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the Belt-Minder feature. The driver's and front passenger's safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON. . . The driver's or front passenger's safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON. . . The driver's or front passenger's safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON. . . [. . . ] 333 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 334 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Items Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A Brake fluid Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESA-M1C93-B Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and liftgate latches -- Lock cylinders -- 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Motorcraft Penetrating XL-1 / and Lock Lubricant None Motorcraft MERCON V XT-5-QM / Automatic transmission 10. 0 quarts ATF2 MERCON V fluid (9. 5L)1 Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Rear differential fluid XY-80W90-QL / 2. 4 pints (1. 15L) Premium Rear Axle (AWD) WSP-M2C197-A Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 XY-75W140-QL / Power Transfer Unit 18 ounces (0. 53L) Synthetic Rear Axle WSL-M2C192-A (PTU) fluid (AWD)5 Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP (US) Premium Synthetic CXO-5W20-LSP12 Blend Motor Oil (US) (Canada) / Engine oil 5. 5 quarts (5. 2L) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 WSS-M2C930-A and API Super Premium Motor Certification Mark Oil (Canada)4 Items VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 X T-5-QM / MERCON V ZC-32-A / WSB-M8B16-A2 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Capacity Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft Premium 11. 1 quarts Engine coolant Gold Engine Coolant (10. 5L) Engine coolant (with 13. 2 quarts with bittering agent rear heater) (12. 5L) (yellow-colored)3 Between MAX and Motorcraft MERCON V Power steering fluid MIN on reservoir ATF Motorcraft Premium Top- off fluid as Windshield washer fluid Windshield Washer needed Concentrate 18. 6 gallons (70. 4L) Fuel tank -- 19. 0 (71. 9L) (PZEV) -- 1 Maintenance and Specifications Approximate dry fill capacity. Automatic transmissions that require MERCON V should only use MERCON V fluid or fluid that is specified dual usage MERCON /MERCON V. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. [. . . ]