Stability Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Stability Control - St - Ford 2015 Focus Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Electronic Stability Program
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. Failure to do so
could result in loss of vehicle control,
personal injury or death.
A Without ESC
B With ESC
The system supports stability when your
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. The system performs this
by braking individual wheels and reducing
engine torque as required.
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque if the wheels spin when you
accelerate. This improves your ability to
pull away on slippery roads or loose
surfaces, and improves comfort by limiting
wheel spin in hairpin bends.
Focus (CEW) Vehicles Built From: 16-02-2015, CG3630en enGBR, Edition date: 01/2015, First Printing

Stability Control

Stability Control Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the system
is operating. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 72).
USING STABILITY CONTROL -
ST
inflating a tire using the temporary mobility
kit.
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
Switching Sport Mode On
The switch is on the instrument panel. See
Instrument Panel Overview (page 14).
Press and release the switch. You will see
a message in conjunction with an
illuminated icon in the display. Press and
release the switch again to return the
system to normal mode.
Note: Stability control only reduces it is not
fully switched off.
Switching the System Off
Press and hold the switch for
approximately five seconds. You will see
a message in conjunction with an
illuminated icon in the display. Press and
release the switch again to return the
system to normal mode.
Note: You can switch this feature on or off
using the driver assist menu in the
information display.
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WARNINGS
Do not switch off stability control or
select sport mode, when using a
temporary spare wheel or after
If you switch stability control off,
active city stop also turns off.