Motor Company Automobile Quick Reference Guide

ONE | HEADLAMPS AND FOG LAMPS
Turn the control one position to the right to turn on the parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turn the control to the second position on the
right to turn on the headlamps. Turn the control one position to the left to activate
the autolamp feature (if equipped), which automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off,
based on available daylight. Pull the control towards you to activate the fog lamps, if
equipped. (The fog lamps will not operate when the control is turned off ( ) or when the high beams are on).
TWO | PANEL DIMMER
Use this control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches
in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full
upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
THREE | ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press the top of the control to move the pedals further away from you or press the bottom
of the control to move the pedals closer to you. The pedals should only be adjusted when
the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P).
FOUR | HOOD RELEASE
To open the hood, pull the hood release handle under the bottom of the instrument panel,
near the steering column. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch
located under the front center of the hood. Use the prop rod to support the raised hood.
FIVE | SPEED CONTROL
To set the speed control, press and release ON. Accelerate to the desired speed. Press and
release the SET + control. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The speed control
indicator light will illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher speed: press and hold SET+
until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET+ to increase the speed by small
amounts. To set a lower speed: press and hold SET- until the desired speed is reached, or
briefly press SET- to decrease the speed by small amounts. Press RSM to return to the previously set speed.
To turn speed control off, depress the brake pedal or press OFF or CNCL (Cancel).
SIX | TILT STEERING COLUMN
To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering
column. While the lever is down, tilt the steering column to your desired position. While
holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the
steering column. Do not adjust while driving.
SEVEN | STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
Audio Steering Wheel Controls: The appearance and functionality of your vehicle’s
steering wheel controls may vary according to your option package. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for a complete description of all possible options. Press – VOL + to
decrease/increase the volume. Press – SEEK + to access the previous/next strong station
or CD track. Press MEDIA repeatedly to scroll through all possible media sources (AM,
FM1, FM2, CD . . .etc). Press MUTE to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.
SYNC Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped): Press to activate the Voice recognition
system. Press to answer a call if equipped with SYNC. Press and hold to end a call.
Refer to your SYNC supplement for more information. Press OK to confirm menu
selections. Refer to your SYNC supplement (if equipped) for more information.
EIGHT | MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Rotate the end of the control up to increase the speed of the wipers and rotate down to
decrease the speed of the wipers. Briefly press the end of the stalk for a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid. A quick push and hold results in three swipes with washer
fluid while a longer push and hold activates the wash pattern for up to five seconds. For
better visibility, your vehicle will automatically turn on your headlights if your windshield
wipers and autolamps (if equipped) are on. To operate your rear window wiper, turn
the rear wiper control to 1 (intermittent speed), 2 (normal speed), or off. For a rear wash cycle, turn the
rear wiper control to the position. Your rear wiper blades are automatically heated to help reduce any
ice build up on your rear windshield.
TEN TWELVE THIRTEEN
NINE | THROTTLE CONTROL/
TRANSMISSION LAMP
The throttle control/transmission light illuminates when
a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TEN | MESSAGE CENTER
The message center displays important vehicle information by
constantly monitoring vehicle systems. You may select display
features on the message center for a display of status. The
system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a
display of system warnings. For more information, please
consult your Owner’s Guide.
ELEVEN | LOW TIRE PRESSUREWARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS). This indicator light illuminates when your
tire pressure is low. When the ignition is turned on, the light will
illuminate for a few seconds to ensure that the bulb is working.
If the light remains on, or begins to flash, check the tire
pressure. If the issue persists, have the system inspected by an
authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitoring System in your Owner’s Guide.
TWELVE | SERVICE ENGINE SOON
The service engine soon light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned on to check the bulb. If the lamp
turns solid or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System
has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion
(avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration) and have your
vehicle serviced immediately.
THIRTEEN | ABS WARNING LIGHT
The ABS light illuminates briefly when the ignition is
turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues to
flash, a malfunction has been detected. Have the system
serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal
braking (less ABS) is still functional unless the brake
warning light is also illuminated.
ELEVENNINE
TAURUS X
2009
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
INTERIOR
FEATURES
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake
heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on
the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped with a
temporary spare tire. The spare tire and jack are located
under the carpeted floor panel in the rear of the vehicle. If
the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to
unstow it to gain access to the spare tire and jack. The
temporary spare is designed for emergency use only and
should be replaced as soon as possible. For complete
details on how to change your tire, refer to the Roadside
Emergencies chapter in your Owner’s Guide.
FUSES
If your electrical components are not working properly, a
fuse may have blown. Please consult your Owner's Guide.
FUEL TYPE ANDTANK CAPACITY
Depending on whether you have a Front Wheel Drive
(FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle and if your vehicle
has a special emissions package, your fuel tank capacity
will either be 20 gallons (75.7L) or 20.5 gallons (77.6L).
Your vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87. Do not use gasoline
labeled as “Regular” in high altitude areas that are sold
with octane ratings less than 87. Your vehicle was not
designed to run on E85 fuels that are blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol.
ALLWHEEL DRIVE (AWD) (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD).
The AWD system is always active and uses all four wheels to
power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to
drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-
wheel drive vehicle cannot. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for
more information. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with AWD,
a spare tire of a different size (other than the tire provided)
should never be used. Using a different size could cause the
AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel
drive. Your vehicle is not intended for off-road use.
TIRE PRESSURE
Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership
according to the recommended specifications found on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Check your tire pressure at least once a month and
before long trips (including spare). As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure warning light when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Improperly
inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your
Owner’s Guide for more details and safety information.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Ford Taurus X comes with the assurance and
support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance.
Roadside assistance includes such services as: lockout
assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery jump starts, changing
a flat tire, towing, and winch out. To receive roadside
assistance in the United States, call 1 [phone]. In
Canada, call 1 [phone]. For more information on
coverage period and details of service, refer to your
Roadside Assistance information card.
S.O.S. POST CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with the S.O.S. Post Crash Alert
system. This system provides audible and visual alarms in
the event of a crash which causes the deployment of
airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners.
The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound. To
deactivate the system, press the hazard flasher control
(located on the instrument panel by the radio), or you can
press the button on your remote transmitter.
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
Press to activate the front and rear direction signals
when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety
hazard for other motorists. Press again to turn off.
2005 TAURUS X
ESSENTIAL
INFORMATION
“YOUR
ADVENTURES
ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN.”
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Use extreme caution when using any device or
feature that may take your attention off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. Only use non-essential
features and devices when it is safe to do so.
Your new Ford Taurus X speaks volumes without saying a word.
Not only does the Taurus X surround you with sleek, trim good
looks and unexpected luxury, but it surrounds you with safety too.
Winning the Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s highest 5 star
rating for front, side and rear crash tests, your new Ford Taurus X
is rated as the safest seven passenger crossover in America. Now
that’s something. It’s listing as a ‘top safety pick’ is no surprise
with features like the Safety Canopy™ system, the Personal
Safety system™, optional All Wheel Drive, standard electronic
stability control, the S.O.S. Post Crash Alert System as well as the
SPACE™ architecture (Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement);
which utilizes advanced crash force management techniques to
help channel impact forces around and away from the passenger
cabin. All of this adds up to complete 5-star protection in the
spacious and comfortable Taurus X crossover.