Traction Control/Advancetrac - Ford Econoline Owner's Manual

Driving
Parking brake
To set the parking brake (1), press
the parking brake pedal down until
the pedal stops.
To release, pull the lever (2).
Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides stability and traction
enhancement for certain driving situations when driver assistance is
needed. It helps your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on slippery
and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
Excessive wheel spin is controlled by momentarily reducing engine
power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. The system is a driver
aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and
ice-covered roads.
If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching
the AdvanceTrac with RSC system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac
with RSC button. This will allow your tires to "dig" for traction.
If the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is activated excessively in a short
period of time, the brake portion of the system will shut down to allow
the brakes to cool down. A limited AdvanceTrac with RSC function
using only engine power reduction will still help control the wheels from
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2006 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
! P
BRAKE
(RSC)