Traction control™/advancetrac, Driving – FORD 2009 F-150 v.1 User Manual

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ADVANCETRAC

WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)

STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM

WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire

construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling
characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the the
performance of the AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC system. In addition,

installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely
affect the AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ system. Install any aftermarket

stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the
tunnel, and the front seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ sensors. Reducing the effectiveness

of the AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ system could lead to an increased risk

of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

WARNING: Remember that even advanced technology cannot
defy the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a

vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your
vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ system is an indication that

at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road;
this could reduce the operator’s ability to control the vehicle,
potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ system

activates, SLOW DOWN.

WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ system, the Љsliding carЉ icon

will

illuminate steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ system is

not manually disabled (push the AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ “Off “

button located on the center of the instrument panel). If the

Љsliding

car

Љ icon

still illuminates steadily, have the system service by an

authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with
AdvanceTrac

௡ with RSC௡ disabled could lead to an increased risk of

loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

2009 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

Driving

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