Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 24

Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:

2 — Normal speed operation of rear
wiper.

1 — Intermittent operation of rear
wiper.

O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off.

For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either

position.

From either position, the control will automatically return to the 2 or O
(off) position.

Rear heated wiper blades: The wiper blades are heated automatically
to reduce ice buildup and activates when the vehicle is started. The
wiper rests are designed to operate regardless of the geographic location
of the vehicle. There is no switch to turn on, or other operator
involvement required other than to start the vehicle.

TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull down and hold the steering
wheel release control.

2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.

3. Pull the steering wheel release
control up. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.

Slide on rod feature

The visor will slide back and forth
on the rod for increased sunlight
coverage. Rotate the visor towards
the side window and extend it
rearward for additional sunlight
coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT

The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or similar
sized objects. Press the button to
open the storage compartment.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.

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Storage compartment

The storage compartment may be
used to store a pair of sunglasses.
Press the release area on the rear
edge of the bin door to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open to the full open position.

Conversation mirror (if equipped)

The conversation mirror allows the driver to view the rear seating area.

WARNING: Do not use the conversation mirror to view
rearward traffic, do not allow rear passengers to distract you

from the driving task, and make sure the rear view mirror has a clear
view of rearward traffic. Failure to do so could increase the risk of a
crash from an unseen vehicle, which may result in serious injury.

Pull down on the housing to lock it
in place.

The rear view mirror may have to
be adjusted to its lower arm position
to prevent interference when the
conversation mirror is extended
down.

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CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:

1. Cupholders

2. Utility compartment with coin
holder, a clamshell tray, audio input
jack, USB port and power point

3. Rear power point, vent, rear
heated seat controls (if equipped)
and cupholder

4. Pen holder and CD holder

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.

Second row center console features (if equipped)

The second row center console
incorporates the following features:
• Utility compartment
• Cupholders
• Flip forward armrest to provide a

flat load floor

WARNING: Use only soft
cups in the cupholder. Hard

objects can injure you in a
collision.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

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