FORD 2009 F-150 v.1 - Manual (Page 272)

The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
• Traction Control (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
• Roll Stability Control™ (RSC௡), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system automatically enables each time
the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system
(TCS, ESC, and RSC
௡) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.
However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires
it.
The AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
system includes an AdvanceTrac
௡
with RSC
௡ ЉOffЉ button on the
center of the instrument panel, and
a “sliding car” icon
in the
instrument cluster. The “sliding car”
icon
in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during
start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if a
driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system to operate.
If the “sliding car” icon illuminates steadily, verify that the
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system is not manually disabled by pressing
the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ ЉOffЉ button located on the center stack of
the instrument panel. If the “sliding car” icon remains steadily
illuminated, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately.
When AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ 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
௡ with RSC௡ you may
experience the following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The “sliding car”
indicator light will flash.
• A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
2009 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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