Driving – FORD 2009 F-150 v.3 User Manual
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The AdvanceTrac
with RSC system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel
spin and loss of traction.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
• Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC system automatically enables each time
the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system
(TCS, ESC, and RSC
) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.
However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires
it.
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC
system includes an AdvanceTrac
with RSC
ЉOffЉ control button on
the center of the instrument panel,
and a “sliding car” icon
in the
instrument cluster. The “sliding car”
icon
in the instrument cluster will illuminate if a driving situation
causes the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system to operate. If the “sliding
car” icon
illuminates steadily, verify that the AdvanceTrac
with
RSC
system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac
with RSC
ЉOffЉ button located on the center stack of the instrument
panel. If the “sliding car” icon
remains steadily illuminated, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
When AdvanceTrac
with RSC performs a normal system self-check,
some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a
rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off.
When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac
with RSC you may
experience the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The “sliding car”
indicator light will flash.
• A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.
2009 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing
USA (fus)
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