FORD 2008 Taurus v.3 User Manual
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AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
Manual heating and air conditioning
Windshield wiper/washer control
Table of Contents
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2008 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Instrument Cluster
- Entertainment Systems
- AUDIO SYSTEMS
- GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
- FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
- Quick start
- To play a DVD in the DVD system:
- To play a CD in the DVD system:
- To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:
- To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system
- To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):
- Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:
- Using wired headphones (not included):
- To adjust display brightness:
- DVD player controls
- Remote control
- Headphones
- Operation
- Single play/Dual play
- Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)
- Menu mode
- Angle mode
- Aspect ratio
- Language
- Subtitles
- Audio CDs
- Playing MP3 discs
- MP3 disc quality factors
- CD, MP3 and CD player care
- Playing a DVD
- Slow play
- Frame by frame
- Headphone/auxiliary jacks
- Audio displays
- Audio interaction
- Parental control for the DVD system
- General information
- Safety information
- Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
- Care and service of the DVD player
- Quick start
- NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
- SYNC (LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)
- Climate Controls
- Lights
- Driver Controls
- MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
- TILT STEERING WHEEL
- ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
- INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE
- CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
- CENTER CONSOLE
- AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
- POWER WINDOWS
- INTERIOR MIRROR
- EXTERIOR MIRRORS
- POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
- SPEED CONTROL
- STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
- MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
- HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
- MESSAGE CENTER
- Selectable features
- Reset
- Info menu
- Odometer/Trip odometer
- Distance to empty (DTE)
- Average fuel economy (AFE)
- Trip elapsed drive time
- Compass display
- Compass zone adjustment
- Compass calibration adjustment
- Setup menu
- System check
- Oil life
- Language
- Units (English/Metric)
- Autolamp delay (if equipped)
- Autolock (if equipped)
- Autounlock (if equipped)
- Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)
- System warnings
- Selectable features
- INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
- CARGO AREA FEATURES
- Locks and Security
- KEYS
- POWER DOOR LOCKS
- Smart locks
- Autolock feature
- Deactivating/activating autolock feature
- Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure
- Keyless entry key pad autolock enable/disable procedure
- Autounlock feature
- Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
- Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
- Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure
- CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
- INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
- REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
- Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
- Locking the doors
- Car finder
- Sounding a panic alarm
- Opening the trunk
- Activating the memory feature
- Deactivating the memory feature
- Replacing the battery
- Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
- Illuminated entry
- Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
- Illuminated exit
- KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
- SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
- PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
- Seating and Safety Restraints
- SEATING
- REAR SEATS
- SAFETY RESTRAINTS
- Personal Safety System™
- How does the Personal Safety System™ work?
- Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
- Front crash severity sensor
- Driver’s seat position sensor
- Front passenger sensing system
- Front safety belt usage sensors
- Front safety belt pretensioners
- Front safety belt energy management retractors
- Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational
- Safety belt precautions
- Combination lap and shoulder belts
- Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
- Vehicle sensitive mode
- Safety belt height adjustment
- Safety belt extension assembly
- Safety belt maintenance
- Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
- Conditions of operation
- Belt-Minder
- Personal Safety System™
- AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
- Important supplemental restraint system precautions
- Children and airbags
- How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
- Front passenger sensing system
- Determining if the system is operational
- Seat-mounted side airbag system
- Safety Canopy™ system
- Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles
- SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
- SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
- Tires, Wheels and Loading
- Driving
- Roadside Emergencies
- Customer Assistance
- GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
- IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
- UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
- FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
- GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
- ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
- REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
- Cleaning
- Maintenance and Specifications
- SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
- OPENING THE HOOD
- IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- 3.5L V6 ENGINE
- WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
- CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
- ENGINE OIL
- BATTERY
- ENGINE COOLANT
- FUEL FILTER
- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
- ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
- EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING FLUID
- BRAKE FLUID
- TRANSAXLE FLUID
- AIR FILTER
- MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
- MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
- ENGINE DATA
- IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
- TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
- Accessories
- Index