Ford 2009 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual page 206

Driving
WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the Electronic
Stability Control system, the sliding car icon
steadily. Verify that the Electronic Stability Control system is not
manually disabled (push the Electronic Stability Control "Off " button
located on the center of the instrument panel). If the sliding car
icon still illuminates steadily, have the system service by an
authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with Electronic
Stability Control disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
The Electronic Stability Control system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel
spin and loss of traction.
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
• Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
The Electronic Stability Control system automatically enables each time
the engine is started. All features of the Electronic Stability Control
system (TCS, DSC, and RSC ) are active and monitor the vehicle from
start-up. However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation
requires it.
The Electronic Stability Control
system includes an Electronic
Stability Control Off button on the
center of the instrument panel, and
a "sliding car" icon
instrument cluster. The "sliding car"
icon in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during
start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if a
driving situation causes the Electronic Stability Control system to
operate. If the "sliding car" icon
Electronic Stability Control system is not manually disabled by pressing
the Electronic Stability Control Off button located on the center stack
of the instrument panel. If the "sliding car" icon
illuminated, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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illuminates steadily, verify that the
will illuminate
remains steadily