FORD 2006 Freestar v.2 - Manual (Page 222)

• Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
• Hitting a patch of ice
• Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road
• Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice
versa
• Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa
• Hitting a curb while turning
• Cornering at excessive speeds while towing a heavily loaded trailer
(refer to Trailer Towing in this chapter)
The AdvanceTrac
௡ system automatically turns on when the engine is
started. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is
traveling in R (Reverse).
If you are operating the speed control system and road conditions
change causing the AdvanceTrac
௡ to activate, the AdvanceTrac௡ will
disengage the speed control. When driving conditions permit, you can
return to speed control by pressing RESUME. Refer to Speed control in
the Driver controls chapter.
The AdvanceTrac
௡ button allows the
driver to control the availability of
the AdvanceTrac
௡ system.
AdvanceTrac
௡ system status is
indicated by the AdvanceTrac
௡
indicator light in the instrument
cluster when the system is
deactivated.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
௡ system, the AdvanceTrac௡
indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. Have the vehicle
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand,
switching off the AdvanceTrac
௡ system may be beneficial so the wheels
are allowed to spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine power while
driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac
௡
stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will
enhance momentum through the obstacle.
Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the
AdvanceTrac
௡ performs a system self-check. During AdvanceTrac௡
operation you may experience the following:
• A rumble or grinding noise
2006 Freestar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driving
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