FORD 2008 Escape v.3 - Manual (Page 194)

Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC event
is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road; this could reduce the operator’s ability to
control the vehicle potentially resulting in an accident, personal injury,
or property damage. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC
system, the
Љsliding carЉ icon
will illuminate steadily. Verify
that the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC system is not manually disabled
(push the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC button located on the center stack
of the instrument panel). If the
Љsliding carЉ icon
still illuminates
steadily, have the system service by an authorized dealer immediately.
Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC disabled may
severely reduce your ability to control your vehicle. Failure to have
your vehicle properly serviced will increase the risk of an accident,
injury or property damage.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering
(EPAS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the
ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may
increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to
your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability
to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and
steering assist will return to normal.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• an improperly inflated tire
• uneven tire wear
• loose or worn suspension components
• loose or worn steering components
• improper steering alignment
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander/pull.
2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driving
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