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RE&T: 2012 Source Book
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Taurus
Safety/Security
2012
IIHS Tests
The
2012
Taurus was named a “Top Safety Pick” and
received the highest possible rating in each of the
following tests performed by the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS).
Frontal Offset Test
• Vehicle impacts a fixed barrier at 40 mph. Only
40 percent of the vehicle’s front surface makes
contact with the barrier
Side Impact Test
• A 3300-lb. barrier moving at 31 mph strikes the side
of a stationary vehicle
Roof Strength Test
• A new testing procedure implemented in calendar
year 2010
• A metal plate is pushed against the corner of the
vehicle roof at constant speed
• The maximum force sustained by the roof before 5" of
crush is measured, and then compared to the vehicle
weight to determine a strength-to-weight ratio
Rear Impact Test
• Vehicle’s front seat is mounted on a platform, which
is accelerated forward
• This simulates the stationary vehicle being hit from
behind and tests for whiplash injury
2012
— IIHS Top Safety Pick
IIHS Test
Test Evaluation Result
Frontal Offset
G
Good
Side Impact
G
Good
Roof Strength
G
Good
Rear Impact
G
Good
Stability Control
Available
(3)
Crash Test Ratings — IIHS
MyKey
• Industry- and class-exclusive
(1)
• Allows owners to program a “key limit” to certain
vehicle functions to help promote safe driving habits
• Default restrictions include:
– Persistent Belt-Minder alert that mutes audio
system until front safety belt(s) is fastened
– Earlier Low Fuel Warning indicator
– Restriction of disabling certain features, if equipped
• Programmable restrictions include:
– Limited vehicle top speed
– Configurable speed alert chime set at 45, 55
OR 65 mph
– Maximum audio system volume
• Programming MyKey is done via the Message Center
– One standard key will be the Administrator Key
while the other will operate as MyKey with the
programmed restrictions
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Activates the hazard flashers and sounds the horn
after a crash where the airbags deploy
(2)
• Sounding the horn and flashing the hazards makes
the vehicle easier to locate if the accident happens
off the roadway
• Turns on interior lighting and security approach
lamps (if equipped), to help make the vehicle easier
to locate at night
• Automatically unlocks the doors, allowing rescue
workers to open them from the outside
• System operates until deactivated or battery power
is depleted
SecuriLock Passive Anti-theft System
• Uses an electronically coded ignition key (with
billions of possible codes to start the vehicle)
• Designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless a coded key programmed to the
vehicle is used
Perimeter Anti-theft System
• Monitors against unauthorized entry of the doors,
hood and trunk when the vehicle is locked
(1) Class is full-size non-luxury sedans vs. 2011 competitors.
(2) SOS hardware may become damaged or the battery may lose power in a crash, which could prevent operation. Not all crashes will activate an airbag.
(3) Taurus features standard AdvanceTrac.
Personal Security
