FORD 2010 Escape v.1 - Manual (Page 218)

The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control (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
• Roll Stability Control™ (RSC௡), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over
The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system automatically enables each time
the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system
(TCS, ESC, and RSC
௡) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.
However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires
it.
The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
system includes an AdvanceTrac
௡
with RSC
௡ “Off” button on the
instrument panel below the climate
control, and a “sliding car” icon
in the instrument cluster. The
“sliding car” icon
in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily
during start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if
a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system to
operate. If the “sliding car” icon illuminates steadily, verify that the
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system is not manually disabled by pressing
the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ “Off” button located on the instrument
panel. If the “sliding car” icon remains steadily illuminated, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks
and Security chapter for more information.
When AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ 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
௡ with RSC௡ you may
experience the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The “sliding car”
indicator light will flash.
• A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
Driving
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