FORD 2009 Edge v.1 - Manual (Page 224)

Switching Off AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
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 AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system press the
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ ЉOffЉ button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡
with RSC
௡ system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with
RSC
௡ ЉOffЉ button again or by turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system, the AdvanceTrac
with RSC
௡ “Off” button will illuminate and the sliding carЉ icon
will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ ЉOffЉ button
again will turn off the lighted button and the
Љsliding carЉ icon
.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC
௡ are disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ Features
Button
functions
“Sliding
car”
icon
RSC
௡
ESC
Traction
Control
Default at
start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily Illuminated
solid
Enabled Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not
illuminated
Enabled Enabled Enabled
2009 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Driving
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