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Traction control, Principle of operation, Using traction control – FORD 2015 Mustang User Manual

Page 145: Principle of operation using traction control

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.

If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.

USING TRACTION CONTROL

In certain situations (for example, stuck in
snow or mud), you can turn the traction
control off. This may be beneficial as this
allows the wheels to spin with full engine
power.

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Turn the traction control system off by
toggling the stability control switch. Your
vehicle may have restrictions regarding this
feature. See Principle of Operation
(page 50).
Locate the switch at the lower
center of the instrument panel.

System Indicator Lights and

Messages

WARNING

If a failure has been detected within
the traction control system, the
stability control light will illuminate

steadily. Verify that the traction control
system was not manually disabled using
the stability control button. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily, have
the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle
with traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death.

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The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes

when a driving condition activates the
stability system.

The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on

when you turn the traction control system
off or if a problem occurs in the stability
system.

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