Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 188

Driving
AdvanceTrac with RSC Features
Button "Sliding
functions car" icon
Button
Flashes
pressed and
then
held more
illuminated
than five
solid
seconds
Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or steering; the
resulting changes to the vehicle's handling can adversely affect
the AdvanceTrac with RSC system.
Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of a AdvanceTrac with
RSC event is an indication that at least some of the tires have
exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac with RSC system, and the
AdvanceTrac with RSC button has not been pushed, the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the engine is
running, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering
(EPAS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the
ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may
increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to
your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability
to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and
steering assist will return to normal.
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2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
RSC ESC
Disabled Disabled
below 25 below 25
mph (40 mph (40
km/h) km/h)
Engine Brake
Traction Traction
Control Control
Disabled Disabled
below 25 below 25
mph (40 mph (40
km/h) km/h)