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TAURUS X
2009
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
2009
TAURUS X
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
9F9J 19G217 AA
MAY 2008
FIRST PRINTING
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
TAURUS X
LITHO IN USA
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER
P.O.BOX 6248
DEARBORN,MI 48121
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD FORTHE HEARING IMPAIRED:1-800-232-5952)
ThisQuickReferenceGuideisnotintendedtoreplaceyourvehicleOwner’sGuidewhichcontainsmoredetailed
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help
reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Pleaseread your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you
beginlearning aboutyournew vehicleand referto theappropriate sections whenquestions arise.
Allinformationcontainedin thisQuickReference Guidewasaccurateatthetimeofduplication.Wereservethe
right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford
dealeris thebestsource forthe mostcurrentinformation.
Fordetailedoperating andsafetyinformation,please consultyourOwner’sGuide.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES (CON’T)
REVERSESENSING SYSTEM
(IFEQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped
with a reverse sensing system
whichcanwarn youif thereis an
object behind the vehicle which
you may be unable to see. The
system will sound a warning
tone that increases in frequency as the object
gets closer andwillsoundcontinuouslywhen the
object isless than 10 inchesaway.Pleasereferto
yourOwner’sGuide for more information.
ADVANCETRAC
®
Your vehicle is equipped with
the AdvanceTrac stability
enhancementsystem. Thissystem
consists of: Traction control,
which helpsavoidwheelspin and
loss of traction, and Electronic
Stability Control, which helps avoid skids or
lateral slides. These features work together to
help you to maintain stability and steerability of
your vehicle during a variety of road conditions.
The system defaults to on and the control will
illuminate when turned off. Refer to your Owner
Guide for more information.
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
The Auxiliary Input Jack allows
you to plug and play auxiliary
audio devices, including MP3
players.PressAUXrepeatedlyon
your audio system until LINEIN
appears in the display, then
plug in your auxiliary audio device. For more
information,pleaseconsult yourOwner’sGuide.
USB PORT (IFEQUIPPED)
SYNC-equippedvehicleshave aUSBport inside
the center console which allows you to plug in
your media playing devices among other
options.Formore information,refer totheSYNC
Supplement or the SYNC section of the
Navigation Supplement.
OVERDRIVECONTROL/CANCEL
WITH GRADE ASSIST
DrivewiththevehicleinD(Overdrive)forthebest
fuel economy. You can deactivate overdrive by
pressing the transmission control switch on the
side ofthe shift handle. Your vehicleis equipped
with a special Grade Assist feature which is
automatically activated when overdrive is turned
off. Grade assist helps to provide optimal gear
selection and additional engine braking on hilly
terrain. To return to overdrive, simply press the
transmission control switch again.
CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with
H
eated Seats
(
IFEQUIPPED)
Driver and Passenger Side Temperature
Press theblue side of the controlto decrease or the
red side of the control to increase the temperature
settingforthedriverorpassengersideofthevehicle.
When the passenger side temperature controls
are pressed, dual zone will be activated where
the driver and passenger can set their individual
climatesettings.
Automatic Operation
Press AUTO to engage automatic temperature
control.Setthedesiredtemperature. Thesystemwill
then automatically determine fan speed, airflow
location, A/C on or off as well as using outside or
recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
thedesired temperature.
Rear Defrost
Press to activate the rear window defroster and
clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press
again to deactivate.
Defrost
Press todistributeoutsideair throughthe windshield
defrosteranddemisterventsandtoclearthiniceand
fogfrom thewindshield.
AirFlow DirectionControl
Pressrepeatedlytoselectdesiredairflowdirection.
A/C
Press to activate ordeactivate air conditioning.
Recirculated Air
Press to activate recirculated air in the vehicle
cabin.Usingthismodemayreducethetimetocool
down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce unwanted odors from reaching the interior
ofthe vehicle.
Heated Seats
Press to cycle through available settings of high
heat(2 lights),low heat (1 light), andoff (no lights).
Dual Zone
Press DUAL to activate dual zone where the
driver and passenger can select their individual
temperature settings. Press again to return to
single zone where the driver side temperature
control determines the temperature for the entire
vehicle cabin.
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LOAD
ToloadaCDintothesystem,
pressLOAD.Whenprompted,
select the desired slot (1-6)
using the memory presets
and insert the CD into the
system.PressandholdLOAD
to autoload up to six discs.
Insert the discs, one at a
time, when prompted.
Tune/Disc Selector
Press to go up or down the
radio frequency band or to
select a desired disc.
On/Off/Volume
Push to turn on or off. Turn to
increaseordecreasevolume.
CD
Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into
thesystem, theCD willbegin
playing where it lastended.
AM/FM
PressrepeatedlytoselectAM,
FM1,orFM2frequencybands.
SEEK
Press to access the next/
previousstrongstationorthe
next/previous track.
SCAN
Press for a brief sampling of
radio stations or CD tracks.
Press againto stop.
Setting Memory Presets
You can save up to 18 radio
stations (6 each in AM, FM1
or FM2) or 18 satellite radio
channels(6eachinSAT1,SAT2
or SAT3) in your memory
presets. To save a station/
channel to your memory
presets: tune to the desired
stationorchannel,thenpress
and hold a memory preset
(1-6) until sound returns.
AUX
Press AUX repeatedly to
access SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3
(satellite radio, if equipped),
LINEIN(auxiliaryaudiomode),
FES/DVD (if equipped) or
SYNC(ifequipped).
MENU
Setting the Clock
Press MENU until SELECT
HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Use the up/down
arrows to adjust the
hours/minutes.
Bass/Treble/Fade/Balance
Press MENU, when the
desired setting appears in the
display, press / to make
the necessary adjustments.
Satellite Radio Menu
When SATELLITE RADIO
MENUappearsin thedisplay
(if satellite radio is active),
press OK to enter the menu.
Then press / to cycle
through: CATEGORY, SAVE
SONG, DELETE SONG,
DELETE ALL SONGS or
ENABLE/DISABLE ALERTS.
Forafull descriptionof these
features, pleaserefer to your
Owner’s Guide.
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SEATING
ADJUSTING 2ND ROW BUCKET
AND BENCH SEATS
Lift the side handle to adjust the
seat back. Using the same control
will fold the seat back flat. Lifting
the control (if equipped) located
underneath the seat cushion will
adjusttheseatforwardorbackward.
ACCESSINGTHE 3RD ROWSEATS
Ensure that the 2nd row seat
adjustable head restraints (if
equipped) are in the full down
position and that no objects (such
asbooks,purses,orbriefcases)are
on the floor in front of the 2nd row seats before
folding them down. Place the front row seat in a
forwardpositiontoallowthe2ndrowseattobefully
“tumbled.”Liftthehandleoncetofoldtheseatback
flat. Lift thesamehandlea second timeto “tumble”
theseatforwardtoallowaccesstothe3rdrowseat.
STOWINGTHE 3RD ROW BENCH
OR SPLIT BENCH SEAT INTUB
Move the adjustable head restraint
(ifequipped)fullydown.Ensurethat
thestowagetub isclear ofobjects.
From the rear of the vehicle, fold
the seat back by pulling and
holding the number 1 strap while pushing the seat
backforward.Releasethestrapaftertheseatback
startsrotatingforward.
Release the cushion latches by pulling the
number 2 strap while pulling on the long strap
located on the seat back, to rotate the seat all the
wayinto thetubinthefloor.
AUDIO SYSTEM
P
remium/Audiophile In-Dash 6-CD/MP3/Satellite Compatible
S
ound System
(
IFEQUIPPED)
Max A/C Operation
To reach maximum cooling performance when in
automatic mode (AUTO), simply use the
temperature controls or to set to the desired
temperature. If you are not in AUTO mode, select
or , A/C and and set thetemperature
to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan speed to the highest
setting but then adjustfor comfort.
Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
Select . Select A/C and adjust the temperature
control to main comfort. Set the fan to the highest
speed and direct the outer instrument panel vents
toward theside windows.
INTEGRATED KEYHEAD
TRANSMITTER(IKT) AND
REMOTEENTRY SYSTEM
Your vehicle comes equipped
withtwoprogrammedIntegrated
Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
which are both a programmed
ignitionkeyandaremotekeyless
entrytransmitter.HandletheIKT
carefully when starting the car to avoid
accidentally pressing any of the remote entry
buttons. Press once to unlock the driver’s
door. The interior lamps will illuminate.
Press twicetounlockallthe doors.Press
once to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will
flash. Press twice to confirm all the doors
and trunk areclosed. The doors willlock again,
the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash
once if allthe doorsand trunkare closed.Note:
If any door or the trunk is not closed, the horn
will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
Press to activate the panic alarm. The horn
will sound and the turn lamps will flash.
Press again or turn the ignition on to
deactivate the panic alarm. Press to unlock
the trunk. Car finder: Press twice within
three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended to use this
methodto locateyourvehicle, ratherthan using
thepanic alarm.Note: Ensurethat youkeep the
adhesive security labels in a safe place for
futurereference.Replacementsareonlyavailable
through an authorized dealer.
POWER LIFTGATE
(IFEQUIPPED)
To open the power liftgate,
push the button on the
instrument panel, press
remote entry transmitter (IKT)
control twice, or push the
button under the center of the
license plate lamp shield. For the best
performance allow the power system to open
the liftgate after pushing the control. Manually
pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the
systems obstacle detection feature and stop
the power system. Do not open the liftgate in a
garage or other enclosed area with a low
ceiling. To close the liftgate, press and release
the control locatedin the left rear quarterpanel
orpull downthe liftgate afewinches toactivate
power closing. Keep clear of the liftgate when
operating the rear switch. The liftgate can be
reversed with a second press on a control
button or remote entry transmitter and can be
manuallyclosed atany time.Your powerliftgate
is equipped with an obstacle detection feature.
Iftheliftgatedetectsan obstaclewhileopening,
the system will stop and a chime will sound
three times. If the liftgate detects an obstacle
while closing, the system will reverse to a full
open position and a chime will sound three
times. Oncean obstacle isremoved, the power
liftgate can be operated normally. Refer to your
Owner’s Guidefor more information. Warning:
Keep clear of the liftgate when activating the
rear switch.
KEYLESSENTRY KEYPAD
To unlock the driver’s door,
enter your five digit factory
code. To unlock all doors,
enter your five digit factory
code and, within five seconds,
press 3•4. To lock all vehicle
doors, simply press 7•8 and 9•0 at the same
time (you do not need to enter your factory
code first). Refer to your Owner’s Guide for
more information.
MOON ROOF (IFEQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a moon roof
which has an automatic, one-touch express
opening and closing feature. To open the moon
roof, press the SLIDE control. Pull the SLIDE
control to close. To stopmotion at any timeduring
the one-touch operation, press the control a
secondtime.Toventthemoonroof,presstheTILT
control. The moon roof has a built-in shade which
canbe manually opened or closed when the glass
panelisclosed.
SYNC (IFEQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped
with SYNC – ahands-free communications and
entertainment system with specialphone and
media features. For more information,please
refer to the SYNC Supplement or to the SYNC
section in the NavigationSupplement. Please
also feel free to visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
2005 TAURUS X
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
SEATING
FEATURES
HEATED SEATS (IFEQUIPPED)
Press the heated seat button
repeatedlytocyclethroughavailable
settings of high heat (2 lights), low
heat (1 light), andoff (no lights).
REAR HEATED SEATS (IFEQUIPPED)
The heated seat control is located on the back of
the front console. To operate the heated seats,
push the right side for maximum heat and the left
side for minimum heat.Push again to deactivate.
SECOND ROW AUTOFOLD SEAT
(IFEQUIPPED)
Press the control once to fold the
seat back down and then tumble
the seat forward for access to the
3rd row. Note: Thepower feature is
operational when the vehicle is in
Park (P) and the liftgate has been
open for less than 10 minutes.
FOLDINGDOWNTHE FRONT
PASSENGER SEATBACK
The front passenger seat back can
be folded down to allow room for a
long load. Ensure that the seat is in
the rearmost position and the head
restraintisfullydown,priortopulling
the strap located on the back of the seatback.
Without releasing the strap, push the seatback
forward. Movethe seatas farforwardas possible.
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