2011 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 86

Driver Controls To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Automatic dimming feature (if equipped) The driver's side view mirror has an auto-dimming function. For more information, refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Blind spot mirrors (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot mirrors or a blind spot information system. Refer to Blind spot mirrors or Blind spot information system (BLIS௡) with cross traffic alert (CTA) in the Driving chapter. 86 2011 Taurus Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)