Traction Control™/Advancetrac - Ford Escape Owner's Manual

Driving
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Pull the release lever to release the
brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides stability enhancement
features such as Roll Stability Control
Control (ESC) and Traction Control (TCS) for certain driving situations.
The system includes an AdvanceTrac with RSC on/off button, and a
"sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster.
Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the
AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a system self-check. During
AdvanceTrac with RSC operation you may experience the following:
• A rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving
off
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system
is activated.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the
pedal.
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2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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(RSC), Electronic Stability