FORD 2009 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 213)

If you switch off the AdvanceTrac
௡ system the AdvanceTrac “Off” button
will illuminate and the sliding car
Љ icon
will illuminate steadily.
Pressing the AdvanceTrac
௡ ЉOffЉ button again will turn off the lighted
button and the
Љsliding carЉ icon
.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ Features
Button functions
“Sliding car”
icon
ESC
Traction
Control
Default at start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily
Illuminated solid Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not illuminated Enabled Enabled
STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the
steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than
a few seconds when the engine is running.
It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the
power steering fluid reservoir:
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level.
See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.
• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering
pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
• Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the maximum
level, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. See Power
steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is off), you
can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
Driving
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2009 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing
USA (fus)