FORD 1998 Mustang - Manual (Page 92)

the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems.
This process is very sensitive to driving conditions
and very fast acting. The rear wheels “search” for
optimum traction several times a second and
adjustments are made accordingly.
The Traction Control
௢ system will allow your
vehicle to make better use of available traction on
slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid which
makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on
snow, ice covered and gravel roads.
During Traction Control
௢ operation, the traction
control active light will illuminate, you may hear an
electric motor type of sound coming from the engine
compartment and the engine will not “rev-up” when
you push further on the accelerator. This is normal
system behavior.
The Traction Control
௢ on/off switch, located in front
of the gearshift, illuminates when the system is OFF.
The Traction Control
௢ system will revert to the ON
position every time the ignition is turned OFF and
ON.
If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a
very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction
Control
௢ system off. This may allow excess wheel
spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful
“rocking” maneuver.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help steer
the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or the extreme left for more than a few
seconds when the engine is running.
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power
steering pump fluid level.
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