2008 FORD TAURUS X Interior lamps

If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your
vehicle’s engine and/or will not operate the remote entry features. The
theft indicator light may flash on and off. Wait 20 seconds and you may
repeat Steps 1 through 8. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your
authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds
and then repeat this procedure from Step 1.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL Integrated Keyhead Transmittersare brought to the
authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
turn signal lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the 1(LOCK)
position, or is removed from the ignition. Either of the following actions
will prearm the alarm system:
•Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.
When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the
remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT, the horn will chirp once
to let you know that all doors, the hood and the liftgate are closed. If
any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that
a door, the hood or the liftgate is still open.
•Press the driver or passenger
interior door lock control while
the door is open, then close the
door.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 10A All wheel drive
12 7. 5A Memory seat/mirror switches,
Memory module
13 5A FEPS module
14 10A Power liftgate module
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Spare
17 20A All power lock motor feeds,
Liftgate release
18 20A 2nd row power seat
19 25A Moon roof
20 15A OBDII connector
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps, License lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps/Interior lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Adjustable pedal switch
28 5A Radio, Radio start signal
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Overdrive cancel switch
31 10A Compass, Automatic dimming rear
view mirror
32 10A Restraint control module
33 10A Spare
34 5A AWD module
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Exhaust fumes ..........................244
F
Family entertainment system ....44
Fluid capacities .........................334
Foglamps .....................................88
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................258
Fuel ............................................318
calculating fuel
economy ..........................117, 323
cap ...........................................320
capacity ...................................334
choosing the right fuel ...........321
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................326
detergent in fuel .....................322
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................318, 320, 323
filter, specifications ........317, 333
fuel pump shut-off switch .....266
improving fuel economy ........323
octane rating ...................322, 336
quality ......................................322
running out of fuel .................322
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................318
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......266
Fuses ..........................................266
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............320
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................323
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................265Head restraints .........152, 157–158
Headlamps ...................................87
aiming ........................................89
autolamp system .......................87
bulb specifications ....................92
daytime running lights .............89
flash to pass ..............................88
high beam .................................88
replacing bulbs .........................92
turning on and off ....................87
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...............74, 76, 78, 80, 82
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................112
Hood ..........................................304
How to get going ........................16
I
Ignition ...............................241, 336
Illuminated visor mirror .............97
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................199
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................328
Instrument panel ........................98
cleaning ...................................300
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................89
J
Jack ............................................273
positioning ...............................273
storage .....................................273
Jump-starting your vehicle ......281
K
Keyless entry system ...............145
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autolock ...................................133
keypad .....................................145
locking and unlocking doors ..146
programming entry code .......145
Keys ...................................131, 148
positions of the ignition .........241
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................87
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............89
fog lamps ...................................88
headlamps .................................87
headlamps, flash to pass ..........88
instrument panel, dimming .....89
interior lamps .....................91–92
replacing bulbs ...................92, 95
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................91
Liftgate ......................125, 129, 140
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........246
Load limits .................................231
Locks
autolock ...................................133
childproof ................................136
doors ........................................132
Lubricant specifications ...........334
Lug nuts ....................................280
Luggage rack .............................130
Lumbar support, seats .............154
M
Message center .........................116
english/metric button .............121system check button ..............120
warning messages ...................123
Mirrors ...............................103–104
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................103
fold away .................................105
heated ......................................105
programmable memory ..........140
side view mirrors (power) .....104
Moon roof ..................................111
Motorcraft parts ........302, 317, 333
N
Navigation system .......................73
O
Octane rating ............................322
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................308
Overdrive ...................................253
P
Parking brake ............................247
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....333
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................168
Power adjustable foot pedals ...105
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................270
Power door locks ......................132
Power liftgate ............................125
Power mirrors ...........................104
Power point ...............................100
Power steering ..........................251
fluid, checking and adding ....329
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