FORD 2011 Taurus v.3 - Manual (Page 246)

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Press the parking brake pedal
downward again to release the
parking brake. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the
brakes to wear out quickly and
reduce fuel economy.
Note: If the vehicle is driven with
the parking brake applied, a chime
will sound.
ADVANCETRAC
ா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac
௡ system. The
AdvanceTrac
௡ system provides the following stability enhancement
features for certain driving situations:
• Traction control system (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
• Electronic stability control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides.
WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling
characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance
of the AdvanceTrac
௡ system. In addition, installing any stereo
loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the AdvanceTrac
௡
system. Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible
from the front center console, the tunnel, and the front seats in order
to minimize the risk of interfering with the AdvanceTrac
௡ sensors.
Reducing the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac
௡ system could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
Driving
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2011 Taurus
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)