FORD 2006 Expedition v.2 - Manual (Page 249)

ADVANCETRAC ா WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROLி (RSC)
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC is an integrated system with four major
components: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control, yaw
control and a vehicle-roll motion sensor. It automatically utilizes these
elements in varying combinations to help give the driver optimum control
at all times. AdvanceTrac
௡, which includes ABS, Traction Control and
yaw control, helps your vehicle maintain traction when driving on
slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel
spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled by momentarily reducing engine
power and rapidly applying the anti-lock brakes. The system is a driver
aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and
ice-covered roads. RSC detects potential rollover type situations and
quickly engages AdvanceTrac
௡ to help keep your tires firmly planted on
the ground.
If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching
the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡
with RSC button located on the center console. This will allow your tires
to “dig” for traction.
If the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC system is activated and deactivated
excessively in a short period of time, the brake portion of the system will
shut down to allow the brakes to cool down. A limited AdvanceTrac
௡
with RSC function using only engine power reduction will still help
control the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled
down, the system will again function normally. Anti-lock braking is not
affected by this condition and will function normally during the
cool-down period.
The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC system enhances your vehicle’s stability
during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in
wet/snowy/icy road conditions and/or when performing emergency
maneuvers. In an emergency lane-change, the driver will experience
better overall vehicle traction, and have better control of the vehicle.
The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC system helps the driver maintain steering
control if the vehicle begins to slide excessively left or right or spin out.
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC will attempt to correct the sliding motion by
applying brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by reducing
engine power.
Driving conditions, which may activate the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC
system, include:
• Taking a turn too fast
2006 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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