Traction Control™/Advancetrac - Ford 2008 Escape Owner's Manual

Driving
Pull the release lever to release the
brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
ADVANCETRAC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) WITH
ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides stability enhancement
features such as Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) and Traction Control (TCS) for certain driving situations.
The system includes an AdvanceTrac with RSC on/off button, and a
"sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster.
Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the
AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a system self-check. During
AdvanceTrac with RSC operation you may experience the following:
• A rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The AdvanceTrac with RSC indicator light will flash when the system
is activated.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the pedal.
Traction Control
Traction Control 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/or applying the anti-lock brakes. Traction Control is a driver
aid that helps your vehicle.
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 momentarily. This will allow your tires to "dig" for
traction. Remember to switch the AdvanceTrac with RSC system back
on once the vehicle is no longer stuck.
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2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)