2010 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 271

Driving 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 then 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. 271 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)