FORD 2010 Escape Hybrid v.2 - Manual (Page 222)

AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with
RSC
௡ system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡
button again or by turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the traction control, the “sliding car” icon will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ button again
will turn off the “sliding car” icon .
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC
௡ are disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ Features
Button
functions
“Sliding
car”
icon
RSC
௡
ESC
Traction
control
Default at
start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily Illuminated
solid
Enabled Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not
illuminated
Enabled Enabled Enabled
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
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. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may
increase. This occurs to prevent 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.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• an improperly inflated tire.
• uneven tire wear.
• loose or worn suspension components.
• loose or worn steering components.
Driving
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2010 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)