beautypg.com

Steering, Driving – FORD 2007 Five Hundred v.1 User Manual

Page 186

background image

The Traction Control

௢ system will allow your vehicle to make better use

of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid
which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice
covered roads.
During Traction Control

௢ operation the engine will not “rev-up” when

you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior.

If you should become stuck in deep
snow or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Control

௢ system off. This may allow

excess wheel spin to “dig” the
vehicle out or enable a successful
“rocking” maneuver.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control

event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the
steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than
a few seconds when the engine is running.
It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the
power steering fluid reservoir:
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level.

See Checking and adding power steering fluid in the Maintenance
and Specifications
chapter.

• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check

for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.

• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering

pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.

• Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the maximum

level, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. See Checking and
adding power steering fluid
in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.

2007 Five Hundred (500)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Driving

186