FORD 2011 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 265)

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 in to D (Drive) the BLIS
௡ mode will activate once driven
above 3 mph (5 km/h).
The BLIS
௡ will trigger the alert for vehicles that enter your blind zone
from the rear or merge in to the blind zone from the side. Vehicles that
you pass, or a vehicle that enters the blind zone from the front, will
trigger the alert only after the vehicle is present in the blind zone for
three seconds. Note: For vehicles that pass through the blind zone
quickly, typically less than two seconds, the BLIS
௡ will not illuminate the
alert.
The BLIS
௡ consists of two radar
sensors each located rearward of
the rear wheels hidden behind the
bumper fascia. Do not place any
type of bumper sticker in this area.
Note: The BLIS
௡ typically will not
detect parked vehicles, humans,
animals, or infrastructure (fences,
guard rails, trees, etc.). The BLIS
௡
does not function when the transmission is in R (Reverse) or P (Park).
The BLIS
௡ does not provide any additional warning when your turn
signal is activated.
BLIS
௡ detection limitations: Due to the nature of radar technology,
there may be certain instances where vehicles entering and exiting the
blind spot zones may not be detected. Below is a list of circumstances
that may cause non-detection:
• Debris build-up on the rear quarter panel fascias
• Certain maneuvering of vehicles entering and exiting the blind zone
Driving
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2011 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)