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RE&T: 2012 Source Book
Taurus
Taurus
Comfort/Convenience
2012
SecuriCode
Keyless Entry Keypad
• Industry-andclass-exclusive
(1)
feature
• Alighttouchortapofthekeypadareailluminates
the keypad backlight for ready use
• Locatedonthedriver’s-doorB-pillar
• Smoothbuttoninterfaceandbacklightingfeature
makethekeypad“invisible”whennotinuse
• AbrightredLEDbehindeachkeyilluminateswhen
it registers a key press to help prevent the keys from
inadvertently being pressed twice or too quickly
• Unlocksthedriver’sdoorand/orallfourdoors
and unlocks the liftgate without a key by using a
programmable 5-digit code
• Pressingandholdingthe7/8and9/0buttonsatthe
same time — for 2 seconds — locks the vehicle
• Ownercanprogramuptothreeindividual
5-digit codes
• Canalsobeprogrammedformemorysettingsof
power seats, mirrors and adjustable pedals
(if equipped)
Integrated Blind Spot Exterior Mirrors
• NewfeaturetoTaurusfor2012
• Helpkeepdriverawareofvehiclesenteringtheir
“blindzone”
• Includeanintegratedsecondaryconvexmirrorinto
the traditional exterior sideview mirror design to
provide an optimized field of view for the driver’s
“blindzone”
Heated Power Mirrors with Security
Approach Lamps
• Automatically activated with the rear window
defroster to help remove moisture
• Securityapproachlampsilluminatetheground,
helping to avoid puddles and other hazards when
approaching/entering the vehicle
• Canbeadjustedfromtheinsideofthevehiclewith
the touch of a button
• Electrochromicauto-dimmingdriver’smirror
available on Limited and standard on SHO
Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler
• Fuelfill-upsareeasierandquickersincethereisno
need for a fuel filler cap
NOTE: See the Glossary and Technology section in
the Source Book Appendices or on eSourceBook for
more information.
Exterior
(1) Class is full-size non-luxury sedans vs. 2011 competitors.