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WARNING:Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked
condition and alerting the driver, the number of missed objects
will increase. To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLISas a
replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over
your shoulder before changing lanes. BLISis not a replacement for
careful driving and only an assist.
Once the blockage is removed, the system will require some driving time
and detection of at least two vehicle objects prior to resetting or the
driver can cycle the ignition key. If, however, blockage is still present
after the key cycle, the system will sense again that it is blocked after
driving in traffic.
The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message
being displayed:
The surface of the radar is dirty or
obstructed in some wayClean the fascia area in front of
the radar, either side, or remove
obstruction.
The surface of the radar is not
dirty or obstructedDrive normally in traffic for a few
minutes to allow the radar to
detect that it is no longer blocked.
Note:The vehicle must be in D
(Drive) and a few vehicles must
pass so that the BLIScan clear a
blocked state.
Heavy rainfall or heavy snowfall is
interfering with the radar signalsNo action required by the driver.
The system will automatically reset
to an unblocked state once the
rainfall/snowfall rate decreases or
stops. Do not use BLISand/or
CTA in heavy rainfall or heavy
snowfall.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage
warning and not be blocked. This is rare and known as a false blockage
warning. A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a
key cycle.
Driving
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Cargo net ...................................142
CD ................................................44
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................325
Child safety seats ......................221
in front seat ............................221
in rear seat ..............................221
LATCH .....................................225
recommendations ...................219
tether anchorage hardware ...228
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................231
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............349
instrument panel ....................351
interior .....................................352
plastic parts ............................350
washing ....................................347
waxing .....................................348
wheels ......................................348
wiper blades ............................350
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Collision Warning System .........293
Console
overhead ..................................111
Controls
power seat ...............................172
steering column ......................131
Coolant
checking and adding ..............368
refill capacities ................371, 398
specifications ..........................398
Cooler ........................................112
Creating a playlist .......................49
Cross Traffic Alert ....................302Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................121
Customer Assistance ................315
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................408, 411
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............343
Getting roadside assistance ...315
Getting the service you
need .........................................338
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................345
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................343
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................101
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................88
windshield .................................88
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................388
engine oil .................................362
Doors
central unlocking ....................151
Driving restrictions .....................35
Driving under special
conditions ..........................310, 312
sand .........................................311
snow and ice ...........................313
through water .................311, 314
DVD (if equipped) ......................51
DVD region coding .....................84
DVD system .................................67
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Mirrors ...............................118–119
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................118
fold away .................................119
heated ................................88, 119
programmable memory ..........158
side view mirrors (power) .....119
signal .......................................120
Mobile media system ..................32
Moon roof ..................................132
Motorcraftparts ..............353, 397
MyKey ........................................145
N
Navigation system .......................87
O
Octane rating ............................379
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................362
Overdrive ...................................286
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................145
Park Assist ................................296
Parking brake ............................277
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........397
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................189
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................120
Playing a DVD in the system .....45
Power adjustable foot
pedals .................................120–121Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................322
Power door locks ......................151
Power liftgate ............................139
Power mirrors ...........................119
Power point ...............................113
Power steering ..........................283
fluid, checking and adding ....387
fluid, refill capacity ................398
fluid, specifications .................398
Power Windows .........................116
Push button start system .........271
R
Radio ............................................32
Rear heated/cooled seats .........185
Rear heated seats .....................184
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................67
Rear view camera display ..........37
Rear-view camera system .........291
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................219
Refrigerator ...............................112
Relays ........................................317
Remote entry system .......155–156
illuminated entry ............160–161
locking/unlocking doors .156–157
opening the trunk ...................158
panic alarm .............................157
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................160
replacing the batteries ...........159
Reverse sensing system ...........289
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