FORD 2010 F-150 v.2 - Manual (Page 279)

AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ Features
Button
functions “Sliding car”
icon
RSC
௡
ESC TCS
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not illuminated Enabled Enabled Enabled
Transfer case
switched to
4WD Low
Locked
3,4
Illuminated Disabled Disabled Disabled
1 TCS is enabled but with higher entry thresholds compared to full
system.
2 Lamp light starts blinking for 3 seconds after entering press and hold
state.
3 Control switch is not pressed. “sliding car” light turned on when 4WD
low locked transfer case mode selected.
4 If the button is pressed in 2WD or 4WD high, any change in the transfer
case mode will return the AdvanceTrac
௡ to fully enabled.
Trailer sway control
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control. When properly
equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
௡ with
RSC
௡ system to detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake
force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power.
WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from
swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has
occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer
is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the
vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe
location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and
reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is
experienced, SLOW DOWN.
During trailer sway control events the “sliding car” icon in the
instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The message center will also
display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases when trailer
sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be above a
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2010 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)