Driving – FORD 2010 Escape v.2 User Manual
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The AdvanceTrac
with RSC system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control (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
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC system automatically enables each time
the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system
(TCS, ESC, and RSC
) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.
However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires
it.
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC
system includes an AdvanceTrac
with RSC
“Off” button on the
instrument panel below the climate
control, and a “sliding car” icon
in the instrument cluster. The
“sliding car” icon
in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily
during start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if
a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system to
operate. If the “sliding car” icon
illuminates steadily, verify that the
AdvanceTrac
with RSC system is not manually disabled by pressing
the AdvanceTrac
with RSC “Off” button located on the instrument
panel. If the “sliding car” icon
remains steadily illuminated, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks
and Security chapter for more information.
When AdvanceTrac
with RSC performs a normal system self-check,
some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a
rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off.
When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac
with RSC you may
experience the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The “sliding car”
indicator light will flash.
• A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
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