FORD 2004 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 129)

and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction in these conditions.
During Traction Control
௢ operation,
the traction control active light will
illuminate, you may hear an electric
motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment and the
engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This
is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern.
Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control
௢
event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
The Traction Control
௢ switch,
located on the right-hand side of the
instrument cluster, has an indicator
light that illuminates when the
system is off. The Traction Control
௢
system will automatically turn on
every time the ignition is turned off
and on. The Traction Control
௢ system should normally be left on.
If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction Control
௢ system off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful
“rocking” maneuver.
If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Control
௢ button will not turn the system on or
off and your vehicle should be serviced.
STEERING
To 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.
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2004 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Driving
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