2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

Driving Aids

The yellow position indicates the first warning is active and the red position indicates the second warning is active. Note: If you have recently received a warning, you should consider resting, even if the current assessment is within the typical range. Note: If the camera sensor cannot track the road lane markings, or if your vehicle speed drops below approximately 40 mph (64 km/h), the alertness level changes to grey for a short time and the information display informs you that the system is unavailable. Resetting the System You can reset the system by either: • Switching the ignition off and on. • Stopping the vehicle and then opening and closing the driver’s door. LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (If Equipped) WARNINGS The system is designed to aid the driver. It is not intended to replace your attention and judgment. You are still responsible to drive with due care and attention. Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death. vehicle.

The warning system has two stages. First, the system issues a temporary warning that you need to take a rest. This message only appears for a short time. If the system detects further reduction in driving alertness, it may issue another warning that remains in the information display for a longer time. You can press OK on the steeringwheel control to clear thewarning. SystemDisplay When active, the system runs automatically in the background and only issues a warning if required. You can view the status at any time using the information display. See General Information (page 88). The alertness level is shown by six steps in a colored bar.

E131358 The current assessment of your alertness is within a typical range.

E131359 The current assessment of your alertness indicates that you should rest as soon as safely possible. The status bar travels from left to right as the calculated alertness level decreases. As themeter approaches the rest icon, the color turns from green to yellow to red.

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