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RE&T: 2012 Source Book
Ta
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Taurus
Comfort/Convenience
2012
SecuriCode
Keyless Entry Keypad
• Industry- and class-exclusive
(1)
feature
• A light touch or tap of the keypad area illuminates
the keypad backlight for ready use
• Located on the driver’s-door B-pillar
• Smooth button interface and backlighting feature
make the keypad “invisible” when not in use
• A bright red LED behind each key illuminates when
it registers a key press to help prevent the keys from
inadvertently being pressed twice or too quickly
• Unlocks the driver’s door and/or all four doors
and unlocks the liftgate without a key by using a
programmable 5-digit code
• Pressing and holding the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons at the
same time —
for 2 seconds
— locks the vehicle
• Owner can program up to three individual
5-digit codes
• Can also be programmed for memory settings of
power seats, mirrors and adjustable pedals
(if equipped)
Integrated Blind Spot Exterior Mirrors
• New feature to Taurus for 2012
• Help keep driver aware of vehicles entering their
“blind zone”
• Include an integrated secondary convex mirror into
the traditional exterior sideview mirror design to
provide an optimized field of view for the driver’s
“blind zone”
Heated Power Mirrors with Security
Approach Lamps
• Automatically activated with the rear window
defroster to help remove moisture
• Security approach lamps illuminate the ground,
helping to avoid puddles and other hazards when
approaching/entering the vehicle
• Can be adjusted from the inside of the vehicle with
the touch of a button
• Electrochromic auto-dimming driver’s mirror
available on Limited and standard on SHO
Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler
• Fuel fill-ups are easier and quicker since there is no
need for a fuel filler cap
NOTE:
See the Glossary and Technology section in
the Source Book Appendices or on
e
SourceBook
for
more information.
Exterior
(1) Class is full-size non-luxury sedans vs. 2011 competitors.
