Vehicle Stability - Lincoln Navigator Quick Reference Manual

VEHICLE STABILITY

LINCO LN NAVIGATOR
OVeRdRIVe cONTROL wITh TOw/hAuL FeATuRe: The tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. To activate tow/haul, press
the button on the side of the gearshift lever. The TOw hAuL indicator light will illuminate
in the instrument cluster. To deactivate, press the button again. Drive with the vehicle
in D (overdrive) with tow/haul off for the best fuel economy. Refer to the Transmission
chapter of your Owner's Manual for more information.
cONTROL TRAc® FOuR-wheeL dRIVe (4X4) OPeRATION*
4X2 (2wd): delivers power to the rear wheels only. This is appropriate for normal,
on-road driving on dry pavement.
4X4 AuTO: provides electronic control four-wheel drive with power delivered to all four wheels, as required, for increased
traction. The information display will show "4X4 AuTO" when this position is selected. This mode is appropriate for all
on-road driving conditions, such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow and gravel.
4X4: provides electronically locked four-wheel drive power to all four wheels. The information display will show "4X4" when
this position is selected. This position is not recommended for use on dry pavement. This position is only intended for severe
winter or off-road conditions, such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. Refer to the Using Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) chapter in
your Owner's Manual for more information including shifting instructions.
AdVANceTRAc® wITh RSc® (ROLL STAbILITy cONTROL™)*: The AdvanceTrac® stability system helps you to maintain
stability and steer-ability of your vehicle during a variety of road conditions. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, mud
or sand, try turning off the AdvanceTrac® system to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to dig the vehicle out.
The system defaults to ON and the control will illuminate when turned off. Refer to your Stability Control chapter in your
Owner's Manual for safety information and more details.
TRAILeR SwAy cONTROL*: This control uses the vehicle's AdvanceTrac® system to detect and help reduce trailer sway
by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, reducing engine power. If this happens, "TRAILeR SwAy
Reduce SPeed" will display in the instrument cluster with the AdvanceTrac® icon
. For more information, please refer to
the Towing chapter in your Owner's Manual.
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* if equipped