FORD 2012 Flex v.1 - Manual (Page 259)

AdvanceTrac ௡ Features
Control
switch
functions
Mode
Stability
control
off
light
Message
center display
ESC/
RSC
TCS
Default at
start-up System
Initialization
Turns on
during
bulb
check
Nothing
Displayed
Enabled Enabled
Control switch
pressed once
momentarily
Traction
control OFF
On
TRACTION
CONTROL OFF
Enabled Disabled
Control switch
pressed again
after
deactivation
AdvanceTrac ௡
fully enabled
Off
ADVANCETRAC
ON
Enabled Enabled
Trailer sway control (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control. When properly
equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
௡ with
RSC
௡ system to detect and mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force
at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power.
Note: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it
mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. TSC cannot
stop all trailers from swaying. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is
likely that the trailer is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight
or the speed of the vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer
over to a safe location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue
load and reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is
experienced, SLOW DOWN. Always use caution when towing a trailer
and follow the tongue weight recommendations. Refer to Trailer towing
in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on
towing a trailer with your vehicle.
During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in the
instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The cluster message center
will also display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases
when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be
at or above a speed at which trailer sway will grow continuously. This
may cause the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual
reduction in speed.
Disabling trailer sway control
Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. To disable
trailer sway control, refer to the Message center in the Instrument
Driving
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