FORD 2010 Flex v.1 - Manual (Page 263)

WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system, the “sliding car” icon
will
illuminate steadily and you may hear a chime. If equipped with a
message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the Brake
system, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death..
Your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system. 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
center of the instrument panel, the
“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. The “sliding car” icon
may
illuminate (flash) during certain driving situation which cause the
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system to operate. If the “sliding car” icon
illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. The message center will also indicate a failure with the
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system.
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.
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