FORD 2010 Focus v.1 - Manual (Page 182)

Switching Off Traction Control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the Traction Control feature of the AdvanceTrac
௡
system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This
will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the
obstacle. To switch off the Traction Control press the AdvanceTrac
௡
“Off” button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ system can be restored
by pressing the AdvanceTrac
௡ “Off” button again or by turning off and
restarting the engine.
If you switch off the Traction Control, the
Љsliding carЉ icon
will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac
௡ ЉOffЉ button again will
turn off the lighted button, “sliding car” icon .
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ Features
Button functions
“Sliding car”
icon
ESC
Traction
Control
Default at start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily
Illuminated solid Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not illuminated Enabled Enabled
STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
• Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by a low power
steering fluid level. Check for a low power steering fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
Driving
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2010 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)