Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 25

The auxiliary power points are
located on the instrument panel and
in the center console utility
compartment.

Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).

To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a
fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
• do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is

not running,

• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and

other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

A third rear auxiliary power point is
located on the rear of the center
console which is accessible from the
rear seat.

A fourth auxiliary power point is
located on the left trim panel in the
rear cargo area.

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.

Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.

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Note: Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may

seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or

pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
• Push down (to the first detent)

and hold the switch to open.

• Pull up (to the first detent) and

hold the switch to close.

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This
noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately two to
three inches.

One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)

This feature allows the driver’s window to open or close fully without
holding the control down.

To operate one touch down:
• Press the switch completely down

to the second detent and release
quickly. The window will open
fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
window operation.

If the switch is pressed and held to
the normal close or one touch up position during a one touch down
cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held,
the window will perform a normal close or one touch up.

AUTO

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To operate one touch up:
• Pull the switch completely up to

the second detent and release
quickly. The window will close
fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
window operation.

If the switch is pressed and held to
the normal open or one touch down position during a one touch up
cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held,
the window will perform a normal open or one touch down.

Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)

When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the
window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse
direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition
is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back,
the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached.

Security Override

To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the
window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up
and the window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch
protection. If the switch is released before the window is fully closed,
the window will stop. For example, this can be used to overcome the
resistance of ice on the window or seals.

Window lock

The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.

To lock out all the window controls
(except for the driver’s) press the
right side of the control. Press the
left side to restore the window
controls.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, the radio, power windows, and moon roof (if
equipped) operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned from on to off or until one of the front doors are opened.

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INTERIOR MIRROR

The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side.

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.

Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror

Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state
when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects
bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken)
to minimize glare.

Without microphone

With microphone

The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.

Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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