FORD 2010 Taurus v.2 - Manual (Page 250)

WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac
௡ system, the “sliding car” icon
will illuminate
steadily, and you may hear a chime. If equipped with a message center,
the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the Brake system, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your
vehicle with AdvanceTrac
௡ disabled could lead to an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac
௡ system. The
AdvanceTrac
௡ system provides the following stability enhancement
features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control System (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
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
௡ 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.
Driving
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