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Driving – FORD 2011 Fusion v.3 User Manual

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WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac

௡ system, the stability control light will illuminate

steadily, and you may hear a chime. If equipped with a message center,
the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the brake system. Have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.

The AdvanceTrac

௡ system automatically enables each time the engine is

started. All features of the AdvanceTrac

௡ system (TCS and ESC) are

active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will
only intervene if the driving situation requires it.

The AdvanceTrac

௡ system includes

a stability control switch located on
the instrument panel.

It also includes a stability control light and a stability control off light.
Both the stability control light and the stability control off light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during start-up as part of a
normal system self-check. The stability control light may illuminate
(flash) during certain driving situations which cause the AdvanceTrac

system to operate. If the stability control light illuminates steadily, have
the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. If equipped
with a message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the
AdvanceTrac

௡ system.

When AdvanceTrac

௡ performs a normal system self-check, some drivers

may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or
grinding noise after startup and when driving off.

When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac

௡ you may experience

the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The stability control light will flash.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the

brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.

• The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.
Traction control system (TCS)

Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain
traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly
road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.

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2011 Fusion (fsn)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA
(fus)

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