Lincoln 2001 LS Owner's Manual page 149

Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac
Taking a turn too fast
Evasively maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
Hitting a patch of ice
Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road
Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street
Entering a paved road from a gravel road
Hitting a curb while turning
Driving on slick surfaces
The AdvanceTrac
The system does not work when the vehicle is traveling backwards. In
reverse, ABS and Traction Control
system uses ABS and Traction Control
engine) as well as its more advanced controls to enhance vehicle
stability.
The AdvanceTrac
button allows the driver to control
the availability of the Traction
Control and AdvanceTrac
system. This is independent of the
ABS function, which can NOT be
switched off by the driver. The
AdvanceTrac
indicated by a warning indicator
light with a "sliding car" icon in the
instrument cluster that will flash
when the system is active and an indicator light in the control button
that will illuminate when the system is turned OFF. In vehicles with a
message center (if equipped), the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" is
displayed. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
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 immediately.
The AdvanceTrac
used in improving the stability of the vehicle. Some drivers may notice a
slight movement of the brake pedal when the system checks itself.
system defaults to ON when the engine is started.
on/off control
system status is
system continually monitors and checks all sensors
will continue to function. The
(including control of the
Driving
include:
OFF
ATS
system the
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