Traction Control/Advancetrac - Mercury 2002 Cougar Owner's Manual

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
Push the button on the end of the
parking brake and push the handle
down as far as possible to release
the brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
TRACTION CONTROL
Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control
helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle. It is
especially useful on slippery road surfaces. The system operates by
detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the
electronic and mechanical elements already present in the anti-lock
braking system (ABS).
Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Control
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes
in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque reduction is
realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This
process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The
rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and
adjustments are made accordingly.
The Traction Control
of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid
which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow, ice covered
and gravel roads.
During Traction Control
illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you push
further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior.
portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
system will allow your vehicle to make better use
operation, the traction control active light will
Driving
system. This system
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