Blis (Blind Spot Information System) With; Cross-Traffic Alert; Headlamps, Automatic With Wiper Activation; Rear View Camera - Ford Taurus 2012 User Manual

2012
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
with Cross-traffic Alert
• Designed to anticipate the driver's needs
• Integrated blind spot mirrors are not included when
vehicle is equipped with BLIS
BLIS
• Alerts the driver if another vehicle enters the "blind
zone" by utilizing two radar sensors located behind
each rear wheel and concealed by the rear fascia
• Blind zone extends from the rearview mirrors
rearward to approximately 10 feet behind the
rear bumper
• Each exterior rearview mirror is equipped with an
amber indicator light
– Mirror indicator illuminates when a vehicle in an
adjacent lane enters the blind zone from behind
• System will not be activated by an overtaken/passed
vehicle unless that vehicle remains in the zone for
more than 3 seconds
• System is automatically engaged when the vehicle
is placed in Drive and is not designed to detect
pedestrians or cyclists
• System can be turned off through the Message Center
but defaults to "on" when the vehicle is restarted
• If either of the radar sensors are blocked (wet snow,
mud, etc. on the bumper fascia), the blind spot alert
indicators will illuminate and the Message Center
will read:
– CLEAN RADAR — SEE MANUAL

Cross-traffic Alert

• Warns the driver of approaching vehicles when slowly
backing out of a parking spot
– Mirror indicator is illuminated and a series of tones
are sounded if an oncoming vehicle is detected
– Mirror indicator light will illuminate in the left or
right exterior mirror to indicate direction of
oncoming vehicle
– Depending on the direction in which an approaching
vehicle is detected, the Message Center will display:
• VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT
• VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT
• Automatically engages when vehicle is placed
in Reverse to detect moving objects within an
approximate 65-foot range from either the left
or right side of the vehicle
– Not designed to detect pedestrians or cyclists
• If a radar sensor becomes blocked by mud, wet snow,
etc., an alert indicator will illuminate and the Message
Center will display:
– CLEAN RADAR — SEE MANUAL
• Detects approaching vehicles up to three car widths
from the rear of the vehicle
• Utilizes the same radar sensors as the Blind Spot
Information System
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Rear View Camera

• Provides added driver convenience when backing up
and is especially useful when parallel parking
• System automatically engages when the vehicle is
placed in Reverse
• Includes a camera located in the decklid above the
license plate
• Video is shown on the Navigation System screen (if
equipped) with an image providing vehicle centerline,
rear bumper orientation and green, yellow and red
trajectory lines to relate an object's proximity to the
rear of the vehicle
• Video is shown in the rearview
mirror for models not equipped
with the Navigation System

Reverse Sensing System

• Helps make parking easier
• Alerts driver to certain objects behind the vehicle with
an audible tone
NOTE: See the Glossary and Technology section in
the Source Book Appendices or on eSourceBook for
more information.
Automatic Headlamps with Wiper Activation
• Automatically activate the headlamps within
3 seconds (must be in AUTO position) if the wipers
are being used (except mist/wash)
• Automatically deactivate within 30 seconds of
wiper deactivation
Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
• Once the system is turned on, there is no need for the
driver to activate, deactivate or adjust the windshield
wipers under normal driving conditions
• When sensors mounted behind the rearview mirror
detect moisture on the windshield, the windshield
wipers are automatically activated at the appropriate
speed to keep the windshield clear
• System must be turned off before entering an
automatic car wash
MAKE THE POINT:
Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
Be sure to understand and explain the driver-
selectable sensitivity settings on the windshield wiper
stalk. Wet the windshield by using a spray bottle, or
hose, and cycle through the sensitivity settings so the
customer can experience the difference and visually
experience how the system functions. Be sure to also
show the customer how the system is disabled via
the stalk-mounted controls. This is important since
the system must be disabled before entering an
automatic car wash.
May 2011