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Your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac system. The
AdvanceTrac system provides the following stability enhancement
features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control System (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
The AdvanceTrac system automatically enables each time the engine is
started. All features of the AdvanceTrac system (TCS and ESC) are
active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will
only intervene if the driving situation requires it.
The AdvanceTrac system includes
an AdvanceTrac control switch on
the instrument panel, a "sliding car"
icon
and a "sliding car off"
icon
in the instrument cluster.
Both the "sliding car" icon
the "sliding car off" icon
temporarily during start-up as part of a normal system self-check. The
"sliding car" icon
may illuminate (flash) during certain driving
situations which cause the AdvanceTrac system to operate. If the
"sliding car" icon
illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately. If equipped with a message center, the
vehicle will also indicate a failure with the AdvanceTrac system.
When AdvanceTrac performs a normal system self-check, some drivers
may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or
grinding noise after startup and when driving off.
When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac you may experience
the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The "sliding car"
indicator light will flash.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.
• The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.
2010 MKZ (378)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
and
in the instrument cluster will illuminate
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