FORD 2013 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 214)

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the
wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system
reduces engine power in order to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with MyKey®, it is possible to prevent
turning the TCS off. See the MyKey® chapter.
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the
traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin
with full engine power. Turn the traction control system off by pressing
the stability control button located in the access door under the climate
controls on Taurus SHO models, or through the information display on
other models.
System indicator lights and messages
WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac® system, the stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac® system was not manually disabled
through using the information display control. If the stability control light
still illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac® disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.
The stability control light temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and flashes when a driving condition activates the
stability system.
The stability control off light temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up and stays on when the system is in sport mode, the
traction control system is turned off.
When the traction control system is turned off or on, a message appears
in the information display showing system status.
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2013 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012
USA (fus)