Ford Taurus 2010 High Technology Goes Mainstream PDF Guide

MyKey allows parents or leet administrators to activate a restricted driving mode. When enabled, MyKey features a persistent BeltMinder with Audio Mute until safety belts are buckled, an earlier low-fuel warning and consistently engaged AdvanceTrac stability control, Blind Spot monitoring, Cross Trafic Alert and Forward Collision Warning. Additional programmability includes restrictions on audio volume, limiting top speed to 80 mph and speed chime warnings at 45, 55 or 65 mph. ™SelectShift Automatic with Paddle Controls provides conventional automatic operation or a manual shift mode that gives the driver complete control over gear selection.

Intelligent Access with Push Button Start allows the driver to enter the car and start the engine by simply carrying the key fob as he approaches and enters the vehicle.™Available EcoBoost V-6 provides premium performance and fuel economy. This 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 delivers V-8 output – with 365 horsepower – without compromising its V-6 fuel economy. Available on the sportier version of the lagship sedan – the Taurus SHO (Super High Output). ™

Multi-Contour Seats with Active Motion is an industry-exclusive feature for both driver and passenger that reduces fatigue, integrating a six-way lumbar support and subtle rolling-pattern massage. Adaptive Cruise Control allows the driver to set the vehicle cruising speed while using radar technology to monitor trafic traveling up to 600 feet ahead, automatically adjusting speed to help maintain a safe distance between vehicles. Collision Warning with Brake Support uses a radar sensor to detect moving vehicles ahead and provides a visual “heads-up”
warning signal transmitted across the base of the windshield and an audible warning when slower-moving trafic is detected ahead. The system also pre-charges the brakes and engages an electronic brake assist to help the driver stop more quickly. Auto High Beams harness sensor technologies to switch headlights to high intensity when no other vehicles are detected, in a range of up to 500 feet for taillight detection and up to 2,000 feet for oncoming headlight detection.

Ford SYNC is the fully integrated, in-vehicle voice-activated communications and entertainment system, with 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report functionality. SYNC’s USB port and Bluetooth capability connects to MP3 players, memory sticks and Smartphones. 911 Assist will place a call to a local emergency operator in the event of an air bag deployment incident. Launching with the 2010 Taurus, the newest version of SYNC includes a GPS receiver and Trafic, Directions & Information services that offer turn-by-turn route guidance and access to personalized content such as sports scores, news and gas prices.

Voice-Activated Navigation System with SIRIUS Travel Link uses an eight-inch screen with a bird’s-eye view map showing 3D landmarks, plus real-time trafic, current weather and ski conditions, ive-day forecasts, fuel station locations and prices, sports scores and movie listings.
The system responds to voice commands for destination programming, climate control, AM-FM tuning, SIRIUS satellite radio, CD, DVD audio and the integrated 10GB hard drive for storage of up to 2,400 songs. The home screen can be personalized with up to 32 saved pictures.

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