FORD 2011 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 268)

The BLIS
௡ will trigger the alert for vehicles that enter your blind zone
from the rear or merge into 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
• Vehicles passing through the blind zone at very fast rates
• Severe weather conditions
• When several vehicles forming a convoy pass through the blind zone.
BLIS
௡ False Alerts
Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instances
when the BLIS
௡ will alert with no object present in the blind zone. This
is known as a false alert. Some level of false alerts are normal.
Circumstances that may cause a false alert are; guardrails, freeway
concrete walls, cyclone fencing, sharp turns around a pole or building, or
coming to a stop with a vehicle directly behind but very close. False
alerts are temporary and self correct.
Driving
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2011 Taurus
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)