Function - Ford Taurus Quick Reference Manual

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FUNCTION

BLIS (BLIND SPOT LANE KEEPING SYSTEM*
®
INFORMATION SYSTEM) WITH
The system detects unintentional
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT*
drifting toward the outside of the lane
and alerts or aids the driver to stay in
the lane through the steering system
and instrument cluster display. The
system automatically detects and
tracks the road lane markings using
a camera mounted behind the
interior mirror.
BLIS helps determine if a vehicle may
See the Driving Aids section in your
be in your blind spot zone. Cross traffic
Owner's Manual for details.
alert warns you if a car is coming from
the sides when your vehicle is in reverse
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM*
(R). Both features display a yellow
indicator light in your exterior mirrors.
Cross traffic alert also sounds an
audible alarm and displays messages
to warn you from which direction
vehicles are approaching. Refer to the
Driving Aids chapter in your Owner's
Manual for more information.
This system is designed to alert the
driver of certain collision risks. Radar
Note: Driving aids do not replace the
need to watch where the vehicle is sensors detect if vehicles ahead of you,
moving and brake when necessary. moving in the same direction, may be a
Refer to your Owner's Manual for safety
collision risk. The system alerts you with
information, more details and limitations.
an audible tone and a red warning light
appears above the instrument panel.
If the risk of collision increases, the
system then increases brake support to
help reduce collision speed.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
This system provides a visual image
of the area behind the vehicle. The
display automatically appears in the
touchscreen when the vehicle is in
reverse (R) and uses lines to alert you
of your vehicle's path and proximity to
objects behind you.
For non-touchscreen vehicles, the
image appears in the 4.2 inch center
stack display.
*if equipped
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST* REVERSE
SENSING SYSTEM*
The active park assist system can
detect an available parallel parking
space and automatically steer the
vehicle into that space (hands-free).
The system instructs the driver using
visual, audible or a combination of
both visual and audible instructions
with regard to braking, accelerating
and shifting gears in order to safely
park the vehicle. To initiate active
park assist, press the AUTO |P|
This system sounds a warning
button located on the instrument
tone if there is an obstacle near
panel. To stop the parking procedure,
the vehicle's rear bumper when
grab the steering wheel or press
the vehicle is in reverse (R) and is
the control again. For complete
traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
information, refer to the Parking Aids
The warning tone increases in
chapter of your Owner's Manual.
frequency as the object gets closer.
Note: Visibility aids do not replace
the need to watch where the vehicle
is moving. Refer to your Owner's
Manual for safety information,
more details and limitations.
Note:
The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
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FUNCTION
SELECTSHIFT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION*
®
The feature gives you the ability
to manually change gears if you
would like.
To use, move the gearshift lever from
drive (D) to sport (S). Then use the
paddle shifters on your steering
wheel to make shifts quickly.
Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
Pull the left paddle (−) to downshift.
If your vehicle is equipped with a +/−
thumb switch on your gearshift lever,
press (+) to upshift, press (−)
to downshift.
*if equipped