FORD 2009 F-150 v.3 - Manual (Page 275)

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 control 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 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
• 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.
2009 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing
USA (fus)
Driving
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