FORD 2010 Focus v.3 - Manual (Page 183)

Switching Off Traction Control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the TCS 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 TCS press the AdvanceTrac
௡ button. Full features of the
AdvanceTrac
௡ system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡
button again or by turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the TCS, the “sliding car” icon will illuminate
steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac
௡ button again will turn off the lighted
button, “sliding car” icon .
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction
control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ Features
Button functions
“Sliding car”
icon
ESC TCS
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).
Driving
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2010 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
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