FORD 2014 Taurus v.2 - Manual (Page 201)

USING ADVANCETRAC®
The system automatically activates when you start your engine. The
electronic stability control portion of the system is disabled when the
transmission is in reverse (R) or, on SHO models, if you press the ESC
OFF switch and hold it for more than five seconds when the brakes are
applied and the vehicle is at a stop. You can turn off the traction control
portion of the system independently. See the Traction Control chapter.
AdvanceTrac Features
Button
functions
Mode
Icon
status
ESC TCS
Default at
start-up
—
On during
bulb
check
Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily Traction
control off
On Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
twice; brakes
applied
Sport mode
(SHO with
performance
pack only)
On Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
and held more
than 5 seconds;
brakes applied;
no throttle AdvanceTrac
Disabled (SHO
with
performance
pack only)
On Disabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
AdvanceTrac
fully enabled
Off Enabled Enabled
The SHO model is equipped with a sport mode which allows the driver
to reduce normal AdvanceTrac system intervention and provide a more
spirited driving experience. To enter sport mode, press the stability
control button twice rapidly with the brakes applied. The message
appears in the information display that the system is now in sport mode.
Note: Sport mode is not intended to be used on public roadways.
200 Stability Control
2014 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2013
USA (fus)