Driving – FORD 2012 Escape Hybrid User Manual
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Switching off traction control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the traction control features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC
system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to
spin. This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum
through the obstacle. To switch off the traction control, press the
traction control off button. Full features of the stability control system
can be restored by pressing the traction control off button again, or by
turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the traction control, the stability control “OFF” light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control off button again will turn
off the stability control “OFF” light.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC
are disabled.
AdvanceTrac
with RSC Features
Button
functions
Stability
control
light
RSC
/
ESC/
Traction
control
Stability
control
“OFF”
Trailer
sway
Default at
start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily
Not
Illuminated
Enabled
1
Illuminated
solid
Enabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not
illuminated
Enabled
Not
illuminated
Enabled
2
1
When the AdvanceTrac
button is pressed momentarily, traction
control is disabled.
2
When the AdvanceTrac
button is pressed and held for more than five
seconds, trailer sway control is disabled.
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2012 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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