Ford Explorer 2010 Owner's Manual page 738

Driving
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control System (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
• Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system automatically enables each time the
engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system
(TCS, ESC, and RSC ) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.
However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it.
The AdvanceTrac with RSC
system includes an AdvanceTrac
with RSC button on the center of
the instrument panel, and a "sliding
car" icon in the instrument
cluster. The "sliding car" icon
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 AdvanceTrac with RSC system to operate. If the "sliding
car" icon illuminates steadily, verify that the AdvanceTrac with
RSC system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac
with RSC button located on the center stack of the instrument panel. If
the "sliding car" icon
center (if equipped) displays SERVICE RSC NOW, have the system
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
When AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a normal system self-check,
some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a
rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off.
When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac with RSC you may
experience the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The "sliding car"
• A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.
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remains steadily illuminated, or if the message
indicator light will flash.