FORD 2012 F-550 v.2 - Manual (Page 279)

Switching off AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power,
switching off certain 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 AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system, press the stability control button
located on the instrument panel to the right of the climate control system.
Full features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system can be restored by
pressing the button again or by turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system, the stability control
off light will illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control button again
will turn off the stability control off light and reactivate the system.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction
control features will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC
௡ are
disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ Features (SRW only)
Button functions
Stability
control
light
RSC
௡
ESC TCS
Default at start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Button pressed momentarily
Illuminated
solid
Enabled Enabled 1 Disabled
Button pressed and held for
more than 5 seconds at
vehicle speed under 35 mph
(56 km/h) Flashes
then
illuminated
solid 2
Disabled Disabled Disabled
Vehicle speed exceeds
35 mph (56 km/h) after
button is pressed and held
for more than 5 seconds
Illuminated
solid
Enabled Enabled 1 Disabled
Button pressed again after
deactivation Not
illuminated
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Transfer case switched to
4WD Low
3
Illuminated Disabled Disabled Disabled
1 ESC has reduced sensitivity compared to fully active system.
2 Lamp light starts blinking for 4 seconds after entering press and hold state.
3 Engaging 4WD Low locked automatically disables RSC, ESC and TSC.
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2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
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