FORD 2001 Windstar - Manual (Page 170)

The Traction Control
௢ system will assist you in making better use of
available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid which
makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered
roads.
During Traction Control
௢ operation, TRACTION CONTROL OK is
displayed on the message center (if equipped). 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.
If you should become stuck in snow
or on a very slippery road surface,
try switching the Traction Control
௢
system off with the traction control
switch located on the left hand side
of the radio. This may allow excess
wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out
or enable a successful “rocking”
maneuver.
If the Traction Control
௢ system is
cycled excessively, the brake portion of the system will shut down to
prevent the front brakes from overheating. A limited Traction Control
௢
function using only engine torque reduction will still control wheels from
over-spinning. When the front 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.
If a system fault is detected, CHECK TRACTION CONTROL is displayed
on the message center, the “T/C OFF” warning indicator lamp is on and
your vehicle should be serviced.
AdvanceTrac ி Stability Enhancement System (if equipped)
The AdvanceTrac
௢ system helps the driver maintain the stability and
steer-ability of the vehicle. The system integrates anti-lock braking
system (ABS), Traction Control
௢ and a more advanced function to
further enhance the stability of the vehicle. The system shares many of
the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the Traction
Control
௢ and ABS systems.
AdvanceTrac
௢ 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
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