FORD 2010 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 254)

During ESC events the stability control light in the instrument cluster
will flash.
Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the ESC system, which
include but are not limited to:
• Taking a turn too fast
• Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
• Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces
• Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road
• Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice
versa
• Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa
• Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer
towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter).
Switching off AdvanceTrac
௡
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ system may be
beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full
engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle.
To switch off the AdvanceTrac
௡ system, press the stability control
switch. Full features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ system can be restored by
pressing the stability control switch again, or by turning off and
restarting the engine.
When the AdvanceTrac
௡ system is
off, the stability control off light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the
AdvanceTrac
௡ control switch again
will turn off the stability control
light.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction
control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
OFF
Driving
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2010 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)