Driving – FORD 2011 Flex v.2 User Manual
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AdvanceTrac
Features
Control
switch
functions
Mode
Stabil-
ity con-
trol off
light
Message
center dis-
play
ESC/
RSC
TCS
Default at
start-up
System Initial-
ization
Turns
on dur-
ing bulb
check
Nothing Dis-
played
En-
abled
Enabled
Control
switch
pressed
once mo-
mentarily
Traction con-
trol OFF
On
TRACTION
CONTROL
OFF
En-
abled
Dis-
abled
Control
switch
pressed
again after
deactiva-
tion
AdvanceTrac
fully enabled
Off
ADVANCE-
TRAC ON
En-
abled
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.
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2011 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
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