FORD 2010 Taurus v.1 - Manual (Page 245)

The AdvanceTrac
௡ system automatically enables each time the engine is
started. All features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ system (TCS and ESC) are
active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will
only intervene if the driving situation requires it.
The AdvanceTrac
௡ system includes
an AdvanceTrac
௡ “OFF” control
switch on the instrument panel, a
“sliding car” icon
and a “sliding
car off” icon in the instrument
cluster. Both the “sliding car”
icon
and the “sliding car off” icon in the instrument cluster will
illuminate temporarily during start-up as part of a normal system
self-check. The “sliding car” icon
may illuminate (flash) during
certain driving situation which cause the AdvanceTrac
௡ system to
operate. If the “sliding car” icon illuminates steadily, have the system
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. If equipped with a
message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the brake
system.
Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey in the Locks
and Security chapter for more information.
When AdvanceTrac
௡ 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
௡ you may experience
the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The “sliding car”
indicator light will flash.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.
• The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.
Traction Control (TCS)
Traction Control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain
traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly
road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
Driving
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