Traction Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Traction Control - Ford FOCUS Owner's Manual

Traction Control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.

USING TRACTION CONTROL

The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off and On
Using the Information Display
Controls
If required, you can switch this feature off
using the information display controls. See
General Information (page 73).
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
(If Equipped)
The switch is located in the instrument
panel.
Press the switch. You will see a message
in conjunction with an illuminated icon in
the display. Press the switch again to
return the system to normal mode.
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Focus (CF3) Australia/New Zealand, Vehicles Built From: 15-06-2015, F1EB-19G219-ZAA / F1EB-19G219-ZDA enAUS, Edition date: 05/2015, First Printing