2008 FORD TAURUS door lock

Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
•Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the door
key, keypad or the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT.
•The ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position with an invalid
SecuriLock™ key or IKT.
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Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals to
two programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat, mirrors and pedals (if
equipped) to the desired position
using the associated controls.
Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
A position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition isnotin the RUN position.
•only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is in the RUN position.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control (if the transmitter is programmed to
a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code that
is programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
REAR SEATS
Head restraints (if equipped)
Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible
behind your head.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
seat tracks, trunk and
liftgate latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid10.0 quarts
(9.5L)
1
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear differential (AWD)
fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
18 ounces (0.53L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Engine oil 5.5 quarts (5.2L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20- LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
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positioning ...............................246
storage .....................................246
Jump-starting your vehicle ......254
K
Keyless entry system ...............130
autolock ...................................119
keypad .....................................130
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................132
programming entry code .......130
Keys ...................................117, 133
positions of the ignition .........215
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................79
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................84
daytime running light ...............81
fog lamps ...................................80
headlamps .................................79
headlamps, flash to pass ..........81
instrument panel, dimming .....81
interior lamps .....................83–84
replacing bulbs .............84–85, 88
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................83
Liftgate ......................................126
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........219
Load limits .................................205
Locks
autolock ...................................119
childproof ................................122
doors ........................................118
Lubricant specifications ...........307
Lug nuts ....................................254Lumbar support, seats .............139
M
Message center .........................107
english/metric button .............112
system check button ..............111
warning messages ...................113
Mirrors ...................................95–96
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
fold away ...................................96
heated ........................................97
programmable memory ..........126
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft parts ........276, 291, 306
N
Navigation system .......................70
O
Octane rating ............................294
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................281
Overdrive ...................................226
P
Parking brake ............................220
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....306
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................147
Power adjustable foot pedals .....97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................243
Power door locks ......................118
Power mirrors .............................96
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Power point .................................92
Power steering ..........................224
fluid, checking and adding ....301
fluid, refill capacity ................307
fluid, specifications .................307
Power Windows ...........................93
R
Radio ................................16, 20, 27
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................43
Relays ........................................239
Remote entry system .......124–125
illuminated entry ............128–129
locking/unlocking doors .........125
opening the trunk ...................126
panic alarm .............................126
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................128
replacing the batteries ...........127
Reverse sensing system ...........228
Roadside assistance ..................237
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........153
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......145, 149–152
Safety Canopy ...................168, 170
Safety defects, reporting ..........269
Safety restraints ........145, 149–153
Belt-Minder...........................154
extension assembly ................153
for adults .........................150–152
for children .....................173–174
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................147safety belt maintenance .........153
warning light and chime ........154
Safety seats for children ..........177
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................310
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ..........................................138
child safety seats ....................177
front seats ...............138, 140, 142
heated ........................................75
memory seat ...................126, 143
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................132
Servicing your vehicle ..............277
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................28
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........250
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................306, 309
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................307
Speed control ..............................97
Starting your vehicle ........215–217
jump starting ..........................254
Steering wheel
controls ....................................100
tilting .........................................90
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................90
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........246
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....200
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