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Driving – FORD 2011 Edge v.1 User Manual

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WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS

) WITH CROSS

TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)

The BLIS

௡ is a convenience feature

that aids the driver in assessing
whether a vehicle is within an area
on either side of the vehicle
extending rearward from the outside
mirrors to approximately 10 feet
(3 meters) beyond the bumper. This
area is referred to as the blind zone.
The BLIS

௡ will alert the driver to

the presence of motorized vehicles
in these areas while driving on roads
and freeways.

The system is not designed to
prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects. The system is designed
to provide a warning to assist the
driver in detecting vehicles in the blind zones. The system will not detect
infrastructure, pedestrians, or cyclists.

WARNING: To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS

௡ as a

replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking

over your shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS

௡ is not a replacement

for careful driving and only an assist.

The BLIS

௡ and CTA has a yellow

indicator (also referred to as the
alert) located in the left and right
exterior mirrors. When the vehicle is
started, the BLIS

௡ automatically

illuminates both indicators for
several seconds indicating the
system is operating. The first time
you place the transmission in D (Drive) after starting the engine and
drive forward at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h) the BLIS

௡ system

becomes active. Afterwards, the BLIS

௡ remains active for all speeds

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2011 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)