FORD 2004 Freestar v.3 - Manual (Page 177)

and/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In an emergency
lane-change, the driver will experience better overall vehicle traction,
and have better control of the vehicle.
Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac
௢ include:
• Accelerating on a slippery surface
• Taking a turn too fast
• Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
• Hitting a patch of ice
• 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
• Hitting a curb while turning
• Cornering at excessive speeds while towing a heavily loaded trailer
(refer to Trailer Towing in this chapter)
The AdvanceTrac
௢ system automatically turns on when the engine is
started. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is
traveling in R (Reverse).
If you are operating the speed control system and road conditions
change causing the AdvanceTrac
௢ to activate, the AdvanceTrac௢ will
disengage the speed control. When driving conditions permit, you can
return to speed control by pressing RESUME. Refer to Speed control in
the Driver controls chapter.
The AdvanceTrac
௢ button allows
the driver to control the availability
of the AdvanceTrac
௢ system.
AdvanceTrac
௢ system status is
indicated by the TRAC OFF
indicator light in the instrument
cluster when the system is
deactivated.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
௢ system, the TRAC OFF
indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. Vehicle equipped
with a message center will also have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in
the display. Have the vehicle system serviced immediately.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand,
switching off the AdvanceTrac
௢ system may be beneficial so the wheels
2004 Freestar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Driving
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