FORD 2011 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 283)

Note: Curve Control can be disabled with the terrain management
control (if equipped). See Terrain Management later in this chapter.
AdvanceTrac
௡ Features
Operation Mode
Stability
control
light
( )
Message
center display
TCS
Default at
start-up System
initialization
Turns on
at
start-up
None Enabled
Selected once
Traction
control off
On
TRACTION
CONTROL OFF
Disabled
Selected again
after deactivation AdvanceTrac
௡
fully enabled
Off
TRACTION
CONTROL ON
Enabled
Note: The ESC/RSC
௡/Curve Control systems cannot be turned on or
off through the message center.
Trailer sway control
When properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle’s
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system to detect and help reduce trailer sway
by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by
reducing engine power. Trailer sway control is only enabled above
40 mph (64 km/h).
WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from
swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has
occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer
is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the
vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe
location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and
reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is
experienced, SLOW DOWN.
During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in the
instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The message center will also
display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases when trailer
sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be at or above a
speed at which trailer sway will grow continuously. This may cause the
system to activate multiple times, and you may experience a slight
deceleration of the vehicle.
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