2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

Parking Aids

The system uses three types of guides to help you see what is behind your vehicle: • Active guidelines (if equipped): Show the intended path of your vehiclewhen reversing. • Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path your vehicle ismoving inwhile reversing in a straight line. This can be helpful when backing into a parking space or aligning your vehicle with another object behind you. • Centerline: Helps align the center of your vehicle with an object (for example, a trailer). Note: When towing, the camera only sees what you are towing. Thismight not provide adequate coverage as it usually provides in normal operation and some objects might not be seen. In some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear when you connect the trailer tow connector. The camera may not operate correctly under the following conditions: • Nighttime or dark areas if one or both reverse lamps are not operating. • Mud, water or debris obstructs the camera's view. Clean the lens with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. • The rear of your vehicle is hit or damaged, causing the camera to become misaligned. Active Guidelines (If Equipped) Note: Active guidelines are only shownwith fixed guidelines while your vehicle is in reverse (R).

WARNINGS Reverse your vehicle slowly. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, Do not switch the camera features on or off when your vehicle ismoving. The rear view camera system provides a video image of the area behind your vehicle. During operation, lines appear in the display which represent your vehicle’s path and proximity to objects behind your vehicle. personal injury or death.

E142435 The camera is located on the luggage compartment door. Using the Rear ViewCamera System The rear view camera system displays what is behind your vehiclewhen you place the transmission in reverse (R). Note: The reverse sensing system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects.

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