FORD 2003 Focus - Manual (Page 114)

• 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).
The AdvanceTrac
௢ button allows
the driver to control the availability
of the AdvanceTrac
௢ system.
AdvanceTrac
௢ system status is
indicated by a “sliding car” icon
indicator light in the instrument
cluster when the system is active.
If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac
௢ system, the “sliding car”
icon indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on.
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
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate
• If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the
pedal.
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces. You may also hear
a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe
condition.
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