FORD 2011 Taurus v.2 - Manual (Page 248)

AdvanceTrac
௡ Features
Control
functions
Mode
Stability
control
off light
Message
center display
ESC TCS
Control
pressed and
held for
more than
five seconds,
vehicle
speed =
0 mph,
brakes
applied
AdvanceTrac
௡
disabled (SHO
with
performance
pack only)
On
ADVANCETRAC
OFF
Disabled Disabled
Control
pressed
again after
deactivation
AdvanceTrac
௡
fully enabled
Off
ADVANCETRAC
ON
Enabled Enabled
AdvanceTrac
௡ sport mode
The AdvanceTrac
௡ system provides an available sport mode on some
models. This can be selected utilizing the stability control off switch as
shown in the table above.
Sport mode is not intended for use on public roadways as this mode
provides less AdvanceTrac
௡ system intervention than when the default
ESC and traction control systems are on. Sport mode will allow more
spirited driving while the AdvanceTrac
௡ system is still enabled.
STEERING
3.5L V6 engine (SHO): Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power
steering (EPS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the
ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes
for you to steer. This occurs to prevent internal overheating and
permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will
neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause
permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the
system to cool and steering assist will return to normal.
Driving
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2011 Taurus
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)