2008 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual •Make sure the gearshift lever is in
P (Park).
3. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. SeeWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrum

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual This vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system which assists in
starting the engine. If the ignition key is turned to 4 (START) and then
released when the engine begins cranking, the engine may

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual Refer toBrake system warning
lightin theInstrument Cluster
chapter for information on the brake
system warning light.
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual Parking brake
Apply the parking brake whenever
the vehicle is parked. To set the
parking brake, press the parking
brake pedal down until the pedal
stops.
The BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument clust

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual ADVANCETRACSTABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
The AdvanceTracsystem helps the driver maintain the stability and
steer-ability of the vehicle. The system integrates anti-lock braking
system (

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual If you are operating the speed control system and road conditions
change causing the AdvanceTracto activate, the AdvanceTracwill
disengage the speed control. When driving conditions permit, you can

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual Do not alter or modify your vehicle’s suspension or steering; the
resulting changes to the vehicle’s handling can adversely affect
the AdvanceTracsystem. Also, do not install a stereo
loudspeaker

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FORD TAURUS 2008 5.G Owners Manual If you should become stuck in deep
snow or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Control™ system off. This may
allow excess wheel spin to “dig” the
vehicle out or enable a