Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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Operation The radar sensor detects vehicles ahead that are moving in the same direction as your vehicle. If the radar detects that your vehicle is rapidly closing on another vehicle a red warning light will illuminate and an audible warning chime will sound. After that, if the risk of collision further increases after the warning light, the brake support prepares the brake system for rapid braking. This may be perceptible to the driver. However, the system will not automatically activate the brakes. The vehicle will not stop unless the driver presses the brake pedal. If the brake pedal is pressed then braking is implemented with full brake function, even if the force on the brake pedal is light. The collision warning system is active at speeds above approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). Collision Warning System Limitations Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instances where vehicles will not provide a collision warning. These include: •Stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). •Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. •Oncoming vehicles in the same lane. •Severe weather conditions (see also blocked sensor section). •Debris build up on the grille near the headlamps (see block sensor section). •Small distance to vehicle ahead. •Steering wheel and pedal movements are large (very active driving style). •High interior temperatures, which may deactivate the illumination or the warning lamps until the interior temperature reduces (audible warning will alert the driver). In addition, sun load and sunglasses may reduce the visibility of the warning lamps. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the audible warning on. Driving 261 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
WARNING:The collision warning system’s brake support can only help reduce the speed at which a collision occurs if the driver applies the vehicle’s brakes. The brake pedal must be pressed just like for any typical braking situation. Blocked sensor If a message regarding a blocked sensor is displayed, the radar signals from the sensor, located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille, have been obstructed. When the radar signals are obstructed, a vehicle ahead cannot be detected and the Collision Warning system will not function. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed. Cause Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some wayClean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruction The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the displayWait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interfering with the radar signalsDo not use the Collision Warning System in these conditions because it may not detect, warn, or respond to potential collisions Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signalsDo not use the Collision Warning System in these conditions because it may not detect, warn, or respond to potential collisions Activating/deactivating collision warning system To turn the warning system and/or chime on or off and set the warning sensitivity , refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Cluster chapter. Driving 262 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Note:If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle, refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more information. Note:If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though the manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where possible. Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system warnings. Refer to theMessage centerin theInstrument Cluster chapter for instructions on reducing the sensitivity. BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLISis 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 (three meters) beyond the bumper. This area is referred to as the blind zone. The BLISwill 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 BLISas a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLISis not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. Driving 263 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
The BLISand CTA has an yellow indicator (also referred to as the alert) located in the left and right exterior mirrors. When the vehicle is started, the BLISautomatically 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 BLISsystem becomes active. Afterwards, the BLISremains active for all speeds including zero mph. BLISis 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 BLISmode will activate once driven above 3 mph (5 km/h). The BLISwill 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 BLISwill not illuminate the alert. The BLISconsists of two radar sensors each located at rearward of the rear wheel hidden behind the bumper fascia. Do not place any type of bumper sticker in this area. Note:The BLIStypically 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 BLISdoes not provide any additional warning when your turn signal is activated. Driving 264 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
BLISdetection 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. Cross traffic alert (CTA) system operation The CTA system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is backing out of a front-in parking spot. It sounds a series of tones and flashes the BLISindicator found on the exterior mirror on the side of the approaching vehicle. Additionally, the message center will display either, VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT or VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT to warn the driver from which direction vehicles are approaching. 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 bicyclists. WARNING:To help avoid personal injury, NEVER use the CTA system as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before backing out of a parking space. CTA is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. Driving 265 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
The CTA system detects vehicles approaching up to 45 feet (14 meters) away (approximately the width of five parking spaces). Coverage decreases when vehicles and objects in close proximity block the CTA sensors (refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas[sensor obstructed for vehicle on left]). Backing slowly from the parking spot in these situations helps to increase the sensor coverage and effectiveness. Driving 266 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
CTA coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles (refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas[sensor obstructed for vehicle on left]). CTA 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 •The rear quarter panel radar beams are obstructed or partially obstructed by an adjacently parked vehicle or object. •Approaching vehicles passing at speeds greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). •Severe weather conditions •Driving in reverse faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). •Backing out of an angled parking spot. CTA and Reverse Sensing System (RSS) interaction CTA works along with the Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped). Become familiar with the warning tones of both systems. BLISand/or CTA on/off and disable operation The BLISand/or the CTA can be turned off via the message center. If either the BLISand/or the CTA is turned off, the systems will automatically turn back on at the next ignition key cycle. When either Driving 267 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
the BLISand/or the CTA is turned off, the message center displays BLIND SPOT SYS OFF and/or CTA SYSTEM OFF. When the BLIS and/or the CTA system is off, the driver will not receive alerts. Refer to Message centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter. Note:If the system cannot be turned off, refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Securitychapter for more information. The BLISand/or the CTA can be disabled permanently even after an ignition key cycle. This must be done by your authorized dealer.Note: Once either of the systems are disabled, enabling must also be performed at the dealership. When disabled, the message center will display BLIND SPOT DISABLED and/or CTA DISABLED. BLISand/or CTA fault operation If the BLISand/or CTA senses a fault on either the left or right sensor, the BLISalert indicator will go on and remain on and the message center will display BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT or CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT. For faults that may cause the associated left or right alert indicator not to illuminate, only the message center faults will occur. Blocked sensor An extreme build-up of materials on the quarter panel fascias such as mud or snow can cause degraded performance of the BLIS. Also, heavy rain can cause the same effect. The BLIScan detect this degraded performance and issue a blocked warning to the driver via the message center. If a condition is determined by the system, the message center displays BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE or CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE warning and the appropriate left and/or right exterior mirror alert indicator will illuminate. The message center warning may be cleared by the driver but the exterior mirror alert indicator will remain illuminated. WARNING:Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver, the number of missed objects will increase. To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLISas a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLISis not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist. Driving 268 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Once the blockage is removed, the system will require some driving time and detection of at least two vehicle objects prior to resetting or the driver can cycle the ignition key. If, however, blockage is still present after the key cycle, the system will sense again that it is blocked after driving in traffic. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message being displayed: The surface of the radar is dirty or obstructed in some wayClean the fascia area in front of the radar, either side, or remove obstruction. The surface of the radar is not dirty or obstructedDrive normally in traffic for a few minutes to allow the radar to detect that it is no longer blocked. Note:The vehicle must be in D (Drive) and a few vehicles must pass so that the BLIScan clear a blocked state. Heavy rainfall or heavy snowfall is interfering with the radar signalsNo action required by the driver. The system will automatically reset to an unblocked state once the rainfall/snowfall rate decreases or stops. Do not use BLISand/or CTA in heavy rainfall or heavy snowfall. Trailer tow false alerts When towing a trailer, the sensors may detect the trailer thus causing a false alert. It may be desirable to turn the BLISoff if the false alerts become annoying. Day and night brightness The BLISand/or CTA alert will automatically dim when the headlamp switch is in PARK, ON, or AUTO ON and night time darkness has been detected by the sun sensor. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. The AWD system is an active system, meaning it not only responds to wheel slip between the front and rear axles but also has the Driving 269 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
ability to anticipate wheel slip and transfer torque to the rear wheels before slip occurs. The AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator. All components of the AWD system are sealed for life and require no maintenance. Note:When an AWD system fault is present, the warningCHECK AWD will display in the message center. The AWD system is not functioning correctly and defaulted to front wheel drive. When this warning is displayed, have your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used. If the spare tire is installed, the AWD system may disable automatically and enter front wheel drive only mode to protect driveline components. This condition may be indicated by anAWD OFFmessage in the message center (see Message centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter for more information). If there is anAWD OFFmessage in the message center from using the spare tire, this indicator should turn off after reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and driving a short distance. It is recommended to reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive or cause damage to the AWD system. Note:TheAWD OFFmessage may also be displayed in the message center if the AWD system has overheated and defaulted to front wheel drive. This condition may occur if the vehicle was operated in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location and allow it to idle. TheAWD OFFmessage will turn off when the system cools and normal AWD function returns. Note:Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off-road use. The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty. Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. Driving 270 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)