Locks and Security 131
Keys 131
Locks 132
Anti-theft system 147
Seating and Safety Restraints 152
Seating 152
Safety restraints 166
Airbags 180
Child restraints 194
Tires, Wheels and Loading 209
Tire information 211
Tire inflation 213
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 227
Vehicle loading 231
Trailer towing 237
Recreational towing 239
Driving 241
Starting 241
Brakes 246
Traction Control™ 250
Transmission operation 252
Roadside Emergencies 264
Getting roadside assistance 264
Hazard flasher switch 265
Fuel pump shut-off switch 266
Fuses and relays 266
Changing tires 273
Lug nut torque 280
Jump starting 281
Wrecker towing 286
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2008 Taurus X(219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
42 G8VA relay Fuel pump
43 G8VA relay Backup
44 G8VA relay Rear wiper
45 10A** Speed control deactivate switch,
Mass air flow sensor, Inline
module VPWR2
46 10A** A/C clutch relay, VPWR3
47 15A** PCM VPWR1
48 15A** PCM VPWR4
49 15A** Heated mirrors
50 Full ISO relay PCM relay
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 Full ISO relay Rear defrost relay
54 Full ISO relay Blower motor relay
55 Full ISO relay Starter relay
56 — Not used
57 Full ISO relay Front wiper relay
58 — Not used
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensor, refer toChanging tires with TPMSin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible.
2008 Taurus X(219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
273
