2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

Driving Aids

False Alerts Note: When towing a trailer, the sensors may detect the trailer thus causing a false alert. It may be desirable to turn the Blind Spot Information System off if the false alerts become annoying. Theremay be certain instanceswhen there is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert system that illuminates the alert indicator with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some amount of false alerts are normal; they are temporary and self-correct. SystemErrors If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problemwith the left or right sensor a message will appear in the information display. See InformationMessages (page 97). Switching the SystemOff and On You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic Alert off in the information display. See InformationMessages (page97). When you switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you will not receive alerts and the information display will display a system off message. Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on whenever the ignition is switched on and ready to provide appropriate alerts when the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross Traffic Alert will not remember the last selected on or off setting. You can also have Cross Traffic Alert switched off permanently at an authorized dealer. Once switched off permanently, the system can only be switched back on at an authorized dealer.

Information System (page 192). If the Blind Spot Information System is blocked, Cross Traffic Alert is also blocked. A corresponding message appears in the information display as soon as you shift the transmission into reverse (R). SystemLimitations Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations; situations such as severe weather conditions or debris build-up on the sensor area may limit vehicle detection. The system detects approaching vehicles from up to 45 ft (14 m) away, though coverage decreases when the sensors are blocked. Reversing slowly helps increase the coverage area and effectiveness. The following are other situations thatmay limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance: • Stationary or slow moving vehicles. • Pedestrians or objects in the roadway. • Oncoming vehicles in the same lame. • Severe weather conditions. • Debris build-up near or around the sensor(s). • Small distance to the vehicle ahead. • Adjacently parking vehicles or objects obstructing the sensors. • Approaching vehicles passing at speeds greater than 15mph (24 km/h). • Driving in reverse faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). • Backing out of an angled parking spot. If the rear end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, the radar sensing zone may be altered causing missed or false collision warnings. See your authorized dealer to have your collision warning radar checked for proper coverage and operation.

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