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The system enhances your vehicle's
stability during manoeuvres that require
all available tyre grip, and aids the driver's
control of the vehicle under adverse
driving conditions, such as on loose
surfaces, gravel, snow and ice-covered
roads.
The DSC system helps the driver
maintain steering control if the vehicle
begins to slide excessively left or right.
DSC attempts to correct the sliding
motion by applying brake force at
individual wheels and by reducing engine
power.
During DSC operation you may
experience the following:
•
A rumble or grinding noise.
•
A slight deceleration of the vehicle.
•
The DSC indicator light flashes
(Refer to 'Controls' below.)
•
If your foot is on the brake pedal,
you will feel a vibration in the pedal,
similar to ABS.
All these conditions are normal during
DSC operation and should be expected.
The system does not function when the
vehicle is traveling in reverse. However
in reverse, ABS and the traction control
feature continues to function.
Controls
The DSC system is automatically
switched to the default 'ON' mode (Refer
to 'Modes of Operation' later in this
section)when the engine is started and
should be left active in all normal driving
conditions.
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If required, the driver can select the
desired operating mode with the DSC
button.
This button is located on the Interior
Command Centre (ICC) panel below
the audio controls. Refer to the
'Instrumentation' section of this manual
for driver interface layout.
The DSC system status is
indicated by a warning
indicator light with a 'sliding car'
icon in the instrument cluster that flashes
when the system is active.
In the Event of a Failure
If the DSC warning indicator light in the
instrument cluster remains on while
the engine is running, have the system
serviced immediately by an authorised
Ford dealer.
Modes of Operation
For vehicles equipped with DSC, there
are two different modes of operation.
DSC 'ON' Mode
'DSC ON' mode is the default position
from ignition 'ON'. It provides full DSC
operation and should be used in all
normal driving conditions. With the DSC
system on, your vehicle responds to
adverse conditions with a combination of
the following:
•
Stability Enhancement.
Enhances the vehicle's stability during
manoeuvres that require all available tyre
grip.
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