2011 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 267

Driving BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLISா) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS௡ is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessing whether a vehicle is within an area on either side of the vehicle extending rearward from the outside mirrors to approximately 10 feet (3 meters) beyond the bumper. This area is referred to as the blind zone. The BLIS௡ will alert the driver to the presence of motorized vehicles in these areas while driving on roads and freeways. The system is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting vehicles in the blind zones. The system will not detect infrastructure, pedestrians, or cyclists. WARNING: To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS௡ as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS௡ is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. The BLIS௡ and CTA has a yellow indicator (also referred to as the alert) located in the left and right exterior mirrors. When the vehicle is started, the BLIS௡ automatically illuminates both indicators for several seconds indicating the system is operating. The first time you place the transmission in D (Drive) after starting the engine and drive forward at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h) the BLIS௡ system becomes active. Afterwards, the BLIS௡ remains active for all speeds including zero mph. BLIS௡ is also active if the transmission is placed in N (Neutral). If the transmission is shifted out of D (Drive) or N (Neutral) the system will enter the CTA mode (see CTA operation below). Once shifted back into D (Drive) the BLIS௡ mode will activate once driven above 3 mph (5 km/h). 267 2011 Taurus Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)