turn signal FORD TAURUS X 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 18
How to get going 18
AM/FM stereo with CD 22
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 29
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 37
USB port 38
Satellite radio information 42
Family entertainment system 45
Navigation system 73
SYNC
73
Climate Controls 74
Manual heating and air conditioning 74
Automatic temperature control 76
Rear window defroster 86
Lights 87
Headlamps 87
Turn signal control 91
Bulb replacement 92
Driver Controls 97
Windshield wiper/washer control 97
Steering wheel adjustment 98
Power windows 103
Mirrors 105
Speed control 107
Moon roof 112
Message center 117
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more information on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or near empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
O/D OFF:Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off;
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Throttle Control/Transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain or an
AWD fault has been detected.
Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
O/D
OFF
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from
the SIRIUS satellite
or SIRIUS tower to
the vehicle antenna.You are in a location that is
blocking the SIRIUS signal
(i.e., tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage, etc).
The system is working
properly. When you move into
an open area, the signal
should return.
UPDATING Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required. The
process may take up to three
minutes.
CALL SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUS Satellite
Radio.Call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to re-activate
or resolve subscription issues.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System
(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs
and to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The
DVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is
compatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and certain CD-ROM media.
Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and
controls as well as the very important safety information.
Quick start
Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of
wireless infrared (IR) headphones and a wireless infrared (IR) remote
control.
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2. Press the power button to turn
the DVD system on. The indicator
light next to the power button will
illuminate.
3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video
source by connecting RCA cords
(not included) to the RCA jacks on
the left hand side of the system.
•Yellow (1) — video input
•White (2) — left channel audio
input
•Red (3) — right channel audio
input
4. Press MEDIA on the DVD system to change the media source to AUX.
5. Press VIDEO on the DVD system to change the video source to
DVD-AUX. If your source is properly plugged in, it will appear on the
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. If your auxiliary source does not
have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal
from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. If the video
source is set to DVD-AUX, the display will automatically turn on if a
video signal is detected.
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):
You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless headphones.
Refer toUsing the infrared wireless headphonesandUsing wired
headphonesfor further information.
•Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not
included)
1. Press the
headphone/speaker
/button
on the DVD player or press the 2
and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time.
A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control
Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled).
2. Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel (A or
B). The audio source will be shown on the display. You may change the
active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button.
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4.(Fast forward):Press and
release for the next chapter or
track. Press and hold to forward
search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.
5.
/(Play/Pause):Press
(Play) to select DVD mode (and to
turn the DVD system on if it is off).
If a disc is present, it will resume or begin to play. Press (Pause) while
playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD.
6.On/Off:Press to turn the DVD
system On/Off.
7.VIDEO:Press repeatedly to cycle
through the following video state
options which will be indicated on
the bottom right hand corner of the
display: DVD DISC, DVD-AUX,
NON-DVD and Off (no indicator). If you select the DVD-AUX video
source, the display will turn off if there is no video signal detected. When
a video signal is detected on the auxiliary video input, and the display is
in the DVD-AUX video mode, the display will automatically turn on.
8.Infrared (IR) Receiver & Transmitter:System sensor which reads
the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the
infrared (IR) wireless headphones.
9.LCD screen:The eight inch diagonal screen rotates down to view and
up into housing to store when not in use. Ensure that the screen is
latched into the housing when being stored.
10.Volume:If your vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system,
this function is only available when
in dual play mode. For all other
vehicles, when in single play mode,
press to increase (
) or decrease () the volume over all speakers.
When in Dual Play, press to increase (
) or decrease () the volume
for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled
with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.)
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To operate the headphones:
•Press POWER on the ear piece to turn on the headphones. A red
indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are ON. Press
POWER again to turn the headphones off.
•Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the
headband adjustment.
•Select the desired audio source (Channel A or B) for each set of
wireless headphones by using the A/B selection switch on the ear
piece.
•Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level.
Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use. After
approximately one minute of not being in use (no infrared signal is
received), the wireless headphones will automatically turn off. They will
also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature.
If this happens, simply turn the headphones on again and continue use.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps and map lamps
The map lamps are located on the
overhead console. Press the controls
on either side of each map lamp to
turn on the lamps.
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Function Number of bulbsTrade
number
Front park/turn lamp 23457A or
3457AK
(amber)
Front sidemarker lamp 2 194
Headlamp (low beam) 2 H11
Headlamp (high beam) 2 9005
* Tail/brake/turn signal
lamp2 LED
* Rear sidemarker 2 LED
Backup lamp 2 921
License plate lamp 2 168
High-mount brake lamp 5 W5W
Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11 LL
Map lamp 2 12V6W
Dome/reading lamps 6 578
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.
2. Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets
and connectors.
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3. Locate the outboard (low beam)
or inboard (high beam) electrical
connector and remove it by
releasing the locking tab and pulling
it straight down.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and
connectors.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
4. To remove the bulb, pull it
straight out of the bulb socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse
order.
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and
connectors.
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3. Locate the front sidemarker lamp
electrical connector and remove it
by pulling it off.
4. Remove the bulb socket by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
5. To remove the bulb, pull it
straight out of the bulb socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse
order.
Replacing rear stop/park/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs
The stop/tail/turn/backup and side marker lamp bulbs are located in the
tail lamp assembly.
Note:Your vehicle is equipped with a stop/park/turn and side marker
lamp assemblies containing integral multiple light emitting diodes (LED).
If replacement is required, see your authorized dealer.
•(1)Backup lamp
•(2)Stop/park/turn signal lamp
(LED)
•(3)Side marker lamp (LED)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position and open the
liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws in the
liftgate opening, then pull the lamp
assembly away from the vehicle.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight from the
socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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