Advancetrac, Driving – FORD 2012 E-450 User Manual

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WARNING: Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe

personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a traction
control event is an indication that at least some of the tires have
exceeded their ability to grip the road. This may lead to an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

The TCS switch, located on the
center console, has a TCS OFF light
that illuminates steadily in the
instrument cluster when the system
is off. The TCS will automatically
turn on every time the ignition is
turned off and on. The TCS should
normally be left on.

If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the TCS off. This may allow excess wheel spin to
“dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver.
Remember to switch the TCS back on once the vehicle is no longer
stuck.

If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light and the TCS
OFF light will illuminate steadily in the instrument cluster, the TCS
button will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be
serviced by an authorized dealer.

ADVANCETRAC

WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)

STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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.

Driving

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2012 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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