FORD 2002 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 101)

Driver Controls
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AdvanceTrac
T
Stability
Enhancement System
(if equipped)
The AdvanceTracT system helps
the driver maintain the stability and
steerability of the vehicle. The
system integrates the antiĆlock
braking (ABS) and Traction
ControlT systems with a yaw
reduction feature, to further
enhance the stability of the vehicle.
The system shares many of the
electronic and mechanical elements
already present in the Traction
ControlT and ABS systems.
AdvanceTracT constantly monitors
the vehicle motion relative to the
driver's intended course. This is
done by using added sensors that
compare the steering inputs from
the driver with the actual motion of
the vehicle. When there is a
discrepancy between the driver's
inputs and the vehicle motion,
AdvanceTracT changes the force at
each tire to help control the
vehicle. If the vehicle begins to
rotate excessively left or right, spin
out, or slide sideways, the system
will attempt to correct the
excessive motion. If the vehicle
does not respond to steering inputs,
the system will attempt to alter the
turning response of the vehicle.