FORD 2011 Escape v.3 - Manual (Page 219)

Switching off traction control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the traction control features of the AdvanceTrac
௡
with RSC
௡ system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to
spin. This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum
through the obstacle. To switch off the traction control, press the
traction control off button. Full features of the stability control system
can be restored by pressing the traction control off button again, or by
turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the traction control, the stability control “OFF” light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control off button again will turn
off the stability control “OFF” light.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC
௡ are disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ Features
Button
functions
Stability
control
light
RSC
௡/
ESC/
Traction
control
Stability
control
“OFF”
Trailer
sway
Default at
start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily Not
Illuminated
Enabled 1
Illuminated
solid
Enabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not
illuminated
Enabled
Not
illuminated
Enabled 2
1 When the AdvanceTrac
௡ button is pressed momentarily, traction
control is disabled.
2 When the AdvanceTrac
௡ button is pressed and held for more than five
seconds, trailer sway control is disabled.
Trailer sway control (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control (TSC). When
properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the sensors of the
vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system to detect and attempt to
mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if
necessary, by reducing engine power. No driver action is required.
Driving
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