Steering; Switching Off Electronic Stability Control; Electronic Stability Control Features - Ford 2009 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual

Switching Off Electronic Stability Control

If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the Electronic Stability Control
system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This
will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the
obstacle. To switch off the Electronic Stability Control system press the
Electronic Stability Control Off button. Full features of the Electronic
Stability Control system can be restored by pressing the Electronic
Stability Control Off button again or by turning off and restarting the
engine.
If you switch off the Electronic Stability Control system, the sliding car
icon will illuminate steadily. Pressing the Electronic Stability Control
Off button again will turn off the sliding car icon
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, DSC and RSC are disabled.

Electronic Stability Control Features

"Sliding
Button
car"
functions
icon
Illuminated
Default at
during bulb
start-up
check
Button pressed Illuminated
momentarily
Button pressed
again after
illuminated
deactivation

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering
(EPAS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the
ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may
increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to
your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability
to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and
steering assist will return to normal.
2009 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
RSC
Enabled
Enabled
solid
Not
Enabled
Driving
.
Traction
D SC
Control
Enabled Enabled
Enabled Disabled
Enabled Enabled
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