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2008 Ford Taurus Owners Manual

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Accessories Peace of mind Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: â€¢ When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information. â€¢ The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems â€” such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. â€¢ Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. â€¢ To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driverâ€™s side hood. â€¢ Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 319 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) acid, treating emergencies .....289 jumping a disabled battery ....260 maintenance-free ....................289 replacement, specifications ...311 servicing ..................................289 Belt-Minderå¨ .............................158 Booster seats .............................177 Brakes ........................................225 anti-lock ...................................225 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................225 fluid, checking and adding ....308 fluid, refill capacities ..............312 fluid, specifications .................312 lubricant specifications ..........312 parking ....................................226 shift interlock ..........................231 Bulbs ............................................86 Capacities for refilling fluids ....312 Cargo cover ...............................119 Cargo net ...................................120 Cell phone use ..............................7 Changing a tire .........................252 Child safety restraints ..............177 child safety belts ....................177 Child safety seats ......................181 attaching with tether straps ..185 in front seat ............................182 in rear seat ..............................182 Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................177 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............277 instrument panel ....................279 interior .....................................279 Index Accessory delay ..........................97 AdvanceTrac ..............................227 Air cleaner filter ...............310â€“311 Air conditioning ....................76, 78 Airbag supplemental restraint system ................162â€“163, 171, 173 and child safety seats ............164 description ..............163, 171, 173 disposal ....................................176 driver airbag ............165, 172, 174 indicator light .................171, 176 operation .................165, 172, 174 passenger airbag .....165, 172, 174 side airbag ...............................171 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................237 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................291 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................225 Anti-theft system ..............135, 139 arming the system ..................139 disarming a triggered system .....................................140 Audio system (see Radio) ......................16, 20, 28 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ............................308 fluid, checking ........................308 fluid, refill capacities ..............312 fluid, specification ..................312 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive .................................233 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36 Battery .......................................289 320 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................83 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................308 engine oil .................................286 Driving under special conditions ..........................238, 240 sand .........................................239 snow and ice ...........................241 through water .................239, 242 DVD system .................................44 Electronic message center .......110 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................260 Emission control system ..........304 Engine ........................................315 cleaning ...................................277 coolant .....................................291 idle speed control ...................289 lubrication specifications .......312 refill capacities ........................312 service points ..........................284 starting after a collision .........245 Engine block heater .................223 Engine oil ..................................286 change oil soon warning, message center .......................286 checking and adding ..............286 dipstick ....................................286 filter, specifications ........288, 311 recommendations ...................288 refill capacities ........................312 specifications ..........................312 Event data recording ....................6 321 plastic parts ............................277 washing ....................................275 waxing .....................................276 wheels ......................................276 wiper blades ............................278 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ......76, 78 Clock ............................................93 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................29 AM/FM/CD .................................21 Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...............112 Console overhead ....................................93 Controls power seat ...............................144 steering column ......................103 Coolant checking and adding ..............291 refill capacities ................295, 312 specifications ..........................312 Cruise control (see Speed control) ..................100 Cupholder(s) .............................149 Customer Assistance ................243 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................271 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................272 Getting roadside assistance ...243 Getting the service you need .........................................267 Ordering additional ownerâ€™s literature .................................273 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................271 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Head restraints .........141, 147â€“148 Headlamps ...................................81 aiming ........................................84 autolamp system .......................81 bulb specifications ....................86 daytime running lights .............83 flash to pass ..............................83 high beam .................................82 replacing bulbs .........................87 turning on and off ....................81 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...........................74, 76, 78 Homelink wireless control system ........................................106 Hood ..........................................283 How to get going ........................16 Ignition ...............................220, 315 Illuminated visor mirror .............92 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................181 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................306 ........................93 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................279 cluster ........................................10 lighting up panel and interior .......................................83 Jack ............................................252 positioning ...............................252 storage .....................................252 Jump-starting your vehicle ......260 Keyless entry system ...............134 Index Exhaust fumes ..........................223 Family entertainment system ....44 Fluid capacities .........................312 Foglamps .....................................82 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road .......................237 Fuel ............................................296 calculating fuel economy ..........................111, 301 cap ...........................................298 capacity ...................................312 choosing the right fuel ...........299 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................304 detergent in fuel .....................301 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................296, 298, 301 filter, specifications ........296, 311 fuel pump shut-off switch .....245 improving fuel economy ........301 octane rating ...................300, 315 quality ......................................300 running out of fuel .................301 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................296 Fuel pump shut-off switch .......245 Fuses ..........................................246 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............298 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................301 Gauges .........................................14 Hazard flashers .........................245 322 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................98 fold away ...................................99 heated ........................................99 programmable memory ..........130 side view mirrors (power) .......98 Moon roof ..................................105 Motorcraft parts ........281, 296, 311 Navigation system .......................73 Octane rating ............................300 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................286 Overdrive ...................................232 Parking brake ............................226 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................151 Power adjustable foot pedals .....99 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................249 Power door locks ......................122 Power mirrors .............................98 Power point .................................94 Power steering ..........................230 fluid, checking and adding ....307 fluid, refill capacity ................312 fluid, specifications .................312 Power Windows ...........................95 Radio ................................16, 20, 28 323 autolock ...................................123 keypad .....................................134 locking and unlocking doors ..135 programming entry code .......134 Keys ...................................121, 137 positions of the ignition .........220 Lamps autolamp system .......................81 bulb replacement specifications chart ..................86 daytime running light ...............83 fog lamps ...................................82 headlamps .................................81 headlamps, flash to pass ..........83 instrument panel, dimming .....83 interior lamps .....................85, 87 replacing bulbs ...................87, 90 Liftgate ......................................130 Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........225 Load limits .................................210 Locks autolock ...................................123 childproof ................................126 doors ........................................122 Lubricant specifications ...........312 Lug nuts ....................................259 Lumbar support, seats .............142 Message center .........................110 english/metric button .............115 system check button ..............114 warning messages ...................116 Mirrors ...................................97â€“98 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) memory seat ...................130, 147 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................135 Servicing your vehicle ..............282 Setting the clock AM/FM single CD .....................21 AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...........255 Spark plugs, specifications .....................311, 315 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................312 Speed control ............................100 Starting your vehicle ........220â€“222 jump starting ..........................260 Steering wheel controls ....................................103 tilting .........................................92 SYNC ............................................73 Tilt steering wheel ......................92 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...........252 Tires, Wheels and Loading ....204 Tires ...........................189â€“190, 252 alignment ................................197 care ..........................................193 changing ..........................252, 255 checking the pressure ............193 inflating ...................................191 label .........................................203 replacing ..................................195 rotating ....................................197 safety practices .......................196 Index Rear seat entertainment system ..........................................44 Relays ........................................246 Remote entry system .......128â€“129 illuminated entry ............132â€“133 locking/unlocking doors .........129 opening the trunk ...................130 panic alarm .............................129 replacement/additional transmitters .............................131 replacing the batteries ...........131 Reverse sensing system ...........235 Roadside assistance ..................243 Safety Belt Maintenance ..........157 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................149, 153â€“156 Safety Canopy ...................171, 173 Safety defects, reporting ..273â€“274 Safety restraints ........149, 153â€“157 Belt-Minderå¨ ...........................158 extension assembly ................157 for adults .........................154â€“156 for children .....................176â€“177 Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................151 safety belt maintenance .........157 warning light and chime ........158 Safety seats for children ..........181 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................316 Satellite Radio Information ........41 Seats ..........................................141 child safety seats ....................181 front seats .......................141, 143 heated ................................78, 146 324 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................316 Vehicle loading ..........................210 Ventilating your vehicle ...........223 Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................285 Water, Driving through .............242 Windows power .........................................95 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................91 checking and adding fluid .....285 replacing wiper blades ...........286 Wrecker towing .........................265 325 sidewall information ...............199 snow tires and chains ............209 spare tire .................................253 terminology .............................190 tire grades ...............................190 treadwear ........................189, 194 Towing .......................................216 recreational towing .................218 trailer towing ..........................216 wrecker ....................................265 Traction control ........................229 Transaxle fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................308 fluid, refill capacities ..............312 lubricant specifications ..........312 Transmission .............................231 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....231 Trunk .................................127, 130 remote release ........................119 ..................................85 Turn signal USB port ......................................38 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 326 327 328 Table of Contents 10 10 14 16 16 20 28 36 38 41 44 73 73 74 74 76 80 81 81 85 86 91 91 92 95 97 100 105 110 Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 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 SYNC Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 121 121 122 135 141 141 149 162 176 189 189 191 204 210 216 218 220 220 225 229 231 243 243 245 245 246 252 259 260 265 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Driving Starting Brakes Traction Controlâ„¢ Transmission operation 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 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 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 Accessories Index 267 273 274 275 282 284 286 289 291 296 310 311 312 315 318 320 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. Copyright Â© 2007 Ford Motor Company 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material â€“ Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: â€¢ In the United States: www.ford.com â€¢ In Canada: www.ford.ca â€¢ In Australia: www.ford.com.au â€¢ In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications. This Ownerâ€™s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on this Ownerâ€™s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicleâ€™s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Ownerâ€™s Guide. 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle â€” event data recorders â€” are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as: â€¢ how various systems in your vehicle were operating; â€¢ whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; â€¢ how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the â€¢ how fast the vehicle was traveling; and â€¢ where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, brake pedal; 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, drivers must not compromise their own or othersâ€™ safety when using such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. Export unique (Nonâ€“United States/Canada) vehicle specific information For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Ownerâ€™s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Ownerâ€™s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Ownerâ€™s Guide for all other required information and warnings. 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Ownerâ€™s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe Windshield Defrost/Demist Rear Window Defrost/Demist 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicleâ€™s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the â¬™Service engine soonâ¬™ light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the â¬™Service engine soonâ¬™ light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 10 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. BRAKE Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. ABS 11 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minderå¨ chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderå¨ chime feature. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Traction Controlâ„¢ (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Controlâ„¢ is active or has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). If the light remains on, it indicates a Traction Control Fault. Have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 12 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged. O/D off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned OFF, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLockâ„¢ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. O/D OFF Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driverâ€™s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driverâ€™s door is opened. 13 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between â€œHâ€ and â€œCâ€). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 14 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. RPM x1000 Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. To reset, press and release the message center INFO button until â€œTRIPâ€ appears in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset. 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 15 Entertainment Systems AUDIO SYSTEMS Quick start â€” How to get going Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. Listening to the radio 1. If the audio system is off, press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the volume. Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press AM/FM repeatedly to choose between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. 3. Press up/down the frequency band. to manually go SEEK to search Press down/up the chosen frequency band for the next strongest station. To disengage SEEK mode, press 4. Once you are tuned to the desired station, press and hold a memory preset (1â€“6) to save the station. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six stations in each frequency band â€” six in AM, six in FM1 and six in FM2. To access your saved stations, press the corresponding memory preset. The memory preset # and the station frequency will appear on the display. 16 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems to SEEK, SEEK Listening to satellite radio (if equipped) 1. If the audio system is turned off, press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the volume. Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press AUX repeatedly to cycle through auxiliary audio sources. Select SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 to listen to satellite radio. 3. Press access the previous or next satellite channel. You may also seek by music category. For further information, refer to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on your specific audio system. 4. Once you are tuned to the desired channel, press and hold a memory preset (1â€“6) to save the channel. PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved. You can save up to six channels in each â€” six in SAT1, six in SAT2, and six in SAT3. To access your saved channels, press the corresponding memory preset. The memory preset # and the channel name will appear on the display. Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped) 1. If the audio system is turned off, press VOL-PUSH to turn the radio on. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust the volume. Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 17 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems For a single CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, insert only one, label side up into the CD slot. LOADING CD and READING DISC will appear in the display. The first track on the disc will begin playing. For an in-dash six CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, press LOAD. Select a slot number using memory presets 1â€“6. When the display reads LOAD CD#, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the last loaded disc will begin to play. Note: An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 (folder #) T001 (track #) in the display. An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 (track#) in the display. Refer to MP3 folder structure later in this chapter for further information. 3. In CD/MP3 mode, you can access the following features: Press access the previous/next tracks. SEEK, SEEK to Press and hold REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. Press and hold FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. While in folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if available. While in folder mode, press to access the next FOLDER folder on MP3 discs, if available. 18 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems (play/pause) when a Press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display. Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder. Press CD/MP3 is playing to pause the disc. CD PAUSE will appear in the display. Press again to resume play. 4. For a single cd system, press The display will read CD EJECT. For an in-dash six CD system, . Select the correct slot press number using memory presets 1â€“6. When ready, the system will eject the disc and the display will read REMOVE CD. If the disc is not removed in 15 seconds, the system will reload the disc. To auto eject up to 6 discs, press and hold begins ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system will reload the discs. to eject the current disc. until the system 19 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. (Tuner): Press to Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. 1. manually go up or down the radio frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press next/previous channel. In CATEGORY MODE, press available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to to scroll through the list of to tune to the 20 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Category Mode under Menu for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. (Phone): Your vehicle may 2. be equipped with SYNC which has special phone features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement. 3. MENU: Press repeatedly to access the following settings: SEEK, SEEK or SCAN to select the category. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is displayed. Use to manually increase/decrease. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode. If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter. CATEGORY (satellite radio, if equipped - early availability): Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY MODE). In CATEGORY MODE, press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). To select a different category, to press MENU until the category appears in the display. Press select a different category. You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with Satellite Radio, you will either have the CATEGORY option above or the CATEOGRY option within the SATELLITE RADIO MENU below. SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped â€” late availability): Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press following options: â€¢ CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press to cycle through the to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, 21 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. â€¢ SAVE SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song in the systemâ€™s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a song when the system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the saved songs and press songs. When the song appears in the display that you would like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display. â€¢ DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the systemâ€™s to cycle through the saved to cycle through the saved songs. When the memory. Press song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. to select either â€¢ DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all songâ€™s from the systemâ€™s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. â€¢ ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 22 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use to turn on/off. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RBDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use to toggle RBDS ON/OFF. When RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped stations or view the station name or type. To search for specific RBDS music categories: When the desired category appears in the display, press then press and release begin the search. To view the station name or type: When the desired category appears in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station type (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYZ, etc.). BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use to find the desired type, or press and hold SCAN to SEEK, SEEK to adjust. to TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use adjust. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. SPEED VOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level. Adjust 1â€“7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. to adjust the to adjust. 23 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems SEEK, SEEK SEEK, SEEK FOLDER, FOLDER to scroll through tracks to scroll through all tracks on to access the previous/next folder (if Recommended level is 1â€“3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. TRACK/FOLDER MODE: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In track mode, press the disc In folder mode, press within the selected folder. Press available). Press OK to close and return to the main menu. COMPRESS (Compression): Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use to toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. SINGLE PLAY/DUAL PLAY (if equipped): If SINGLE PLAY is ON, press Play/Dual Play, please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this section. 4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through FES/DVD (if equipped), LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode), SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 (satellite radio, if equipped) and SYNC (if equipped). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC, please refer to the SYNC supplement. 5. SEEK: In radio mode, press for DUAL PLAY. For further information on Single to access the previous/next strong station. In CD mode, press access the previous/next CD track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, SEEK, SEEK to to 24 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK, SEEK to seek to the SEEK, SEEK to fast seek through the previous /next channels. to select a category. to view the SEEK, SEEK SEEK, SEEK OK:(Play/Pause): This In TEXT MODE, press previous/additional display text. In CATEGORY MODE, press Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 6. control is operational in CD and DVD mode (if equipped). When a CD or DVD is playing in the FES system, press this control to play or pause the current CD or DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display. OK: Use in various menu selections. Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features. Refer to the SYNC supplement for further information. If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES) please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this section. 7. SHUFFLE: Press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display. Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder. 8. FOLDER : In folder mode, press FOLDER folder on MP3 discs, if available. FOLDER: In folder mode, 9. FOLDER to access the press previous folder on MP3 discs, if available. to access next 25 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems 10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. 11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station, select the desired frequency band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 13. TEXT/SCAN: In radio and CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. In MP3 mode, press and release to display track title, artist name, and disc title. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name. Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop. In CATEGORY MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category. Press again to stop. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. In TEXT MODE, sometimes the display requires additional text to be to view the displayed. When the â€œ>â€ indicator is active, press SEEK SEEK additional display text. When the â€œ<â€ indicator is active, press to view the previous display text. 26 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems 14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a â€œnominalâ€ listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 16. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a CD/MP3 is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display. 17. CD/MP3. (CD eject): Press to eject a 18. CD slot: Insert a CD/MP3 label side up in the CD slot. 27 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. (Tune/Disc selector): 1. In radio mode, press to manually go up ( radio frequency. Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies. In menu mode, use to select various settings. In CD/MP3 mode, press to select the desired disc. ) or down ( ) the 28 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems In CATEGORY mode (if equipped), press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel categories. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 2. equipped with the SYNC system which has special phone features. For further information, refer to the SYNC supplement. 3. MENU: Press repeatedly to access to the following settings: (Phone): Your vehicle may be SEEK or SCAN to select the category. After a to adjust the hours/minutes. Press MENU again Setting the clock: Press until SELECT HOURS or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press to disengage clock mode If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to â€œSetting the clockâ€ in the Driver Controls chapter. CATEGORY (satellite radio, if equipped â€” early availability): Press MENU until the currently active category appears in the display to scroll (CATEGORY MODE). In CATEGORY MODE, press through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). To select a different category, press MENU to select a until the category appears in the display. Press different category. You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with Satellite Radio, you will either have the CATEGORY option above or the CATEOGRY option within the SATELLITE RADIO MENU below. SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if equipped â€” late availability): Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press following options: to cycle through the 29 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems â€¢ CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. â€¢ SAVE SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song in the systemâ€™s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to 20 songs. If you attempt to save a song when the system is full, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the saved songs and press songs. When the song appears in the display that you would like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display. â€¢ DELETE SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the systemâ€™s to cycle through the saved to cycle through the saved songs. When the memory. Press song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. to select either â€¢ DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all songs from the systemâ€™s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS. â€¢ ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off. 30 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. AUTOSET: Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET. Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use to turn on/off. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RBDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use to toggle RBDS ON/OFF. When RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped stations or view the station name or type. To search for specific RBDS music categories: When the desired category appears in the display, press then press and release begin the search. To view the station name or type: When the desired category appears in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station type (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYZ, etc.). BASS: Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use to find the desired type, or press and hold SCAN to SEEK, SEEK to adjust. to TREB (Treble): Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use adjust. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode) (Available on Audiophile radios only): Press MENU repeatedly to access. Press ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped): Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use to optimize sound for to adjust the to adjust. 31 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level. Adjust 1â€“7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is1â€“3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track will scroll through all tracks on the disc. SEEK Mode, pressing SEEK will scroll only through tracks In Folder mode, pressing within the selected folder. Press available). COMPRESS (Compression): Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press to MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS is ON, the system will bring soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. to access the previous/next folder (if FOLDER, FOLDER for Dual Play. Single Play/Dual Play: If Single Play is ON, press For further information on Single Play/Dual Play, refer to Family entertainment DVD system later in this chapter. FES (FULL/LOCKED): Your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertaiment DVD system. For further information on the DVD system, refer to Family entertainment DVD system later in this section. 4. AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through FES/DVD (if equipped) LINE IN (Auxiliary audio), SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (Satellite radio modes, if equipped) and SYNC (if equipped). For location and further information on the auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. For further information on SYNC, refer to the SYNC supplement. For further information on the DVD system, refer to Family entertainment DVD system later in this chapter. 32 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems 5. SEEK: In radio mode, press to access the previous/next to strong station. In CD mode, press access the previous/next CD track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK, SEEK SEEK, SEEK to SEEK, SEEK to fast seek through the previous /next channels. to select a category. to view the SEEK, SEEK SEEK, SEEK OK:(Play/Pause): This In TEXT MODE, press previous/additional display text. In CATEGORY MODE, press Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 6. control is operational in CD and DVD mode (if equipped). When a CD or DVD is playing in the FES system, press this control to play or pause the current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will display in the radio display. If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System (FES), please refer to Family entertainment DVD system later in this chapter for further information. OK: Use in various menu selections. Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features. Refer to the SYNC supplement for further information. 7. SHUFFLE: In CD/MP3 mode, press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. CD SHUF will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display. Note: In track mode, all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder. 33 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems to access next : In folder mode, 8. FOLDER press FOLDER folder on MP3 discs, if available. FOLDER: In folder mode, 9. press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if available. 10. FF (Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. 11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station, select the desired frequency band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.

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