Ford Explorer 2009 Owner's Manual page 284

Driving
The AdvanceTrac with RSC 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.
• 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 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 AdvanceTrac with RSC system to operate.
If the "sliding car" icon
AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not manually disabled by pressing
the AdvanceTrac with RSC
the instrument panel. If the "sliding car" icon
illuminated, or if the message 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
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in the
illuminates steadily, verify that the
Off button located on the center stack of
indicator light will flash.
remains steadily