FORD 2002 Windstar v.2 - Manual (Page 181)

If you should become stuck in snow
or on a very slippery road surface,
try switching the Traction Control
௢
system off with the traction control
switch located on the left hand side
of the radio. This may allow excess
wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out
or enable a successful “rocking”
maneuver.
If the Traction Control
௢ system is
cycled excessively, the brake portion of the system will shut down to
prevent the front brakes from overheating. A limited Traction Control
௢
function using only engine torque reduction will still control wheels from
over-spinning. When the front brakes have cooled down, the system will
again function normally. Anti-lock braking is not affected by this
condition and will function normally during the cool down period.
If a system fault is detected, CHECK TRACTION CONTROL is displayed
on the message center, the “T/C OFF” warning indicator lamp is on and
your vehicle should be serviced.
AdvanceTrac ி Stability Enhancement System (if equipped)
The AdvanceTrac
௢ system helps the driver maintain the stability and
steer-ability of the vehicle. The system integrates anti-lock braking
system (ABS) and Traction Control
௢ with other vehicle systems to
further enhance the stability of the vehicle. The system shares many of
the electronic and mechanical elements already present in the Traction
Control
௢ and ABS systems.
AdvanceTrac
௢ constantly monitors the vehicle motion relative to the
driver’s intended course. This is done by using added sensors that
compare the steering inputs from the driver with the actual motion of
the vehicle. When there is a discrepancy between the driver’s inputs and
the vehicle motion, AdvanceTrac
௢ changes the force at each tire to help
control the vehicle. If the vehicle begins to rotate excessively left or
right, spin out, or slide sideways, the system will attempt to correct the
excessive motion. If the vehicle does not respond to steering inputs, the
system will attempt to increase the turning response of the vehicle.
AdvanceTrac
௢ enhances stability during maneuvers that require all
available tire traction to control the vehicle. The system uses ABS and
Traction Control
௢ (including control of the engine) as well as its more
advanced controls to enhance vehicle stability. The benefits of the
AdvanceTrac
௢ system are most noticeable when driving in wet/snowy/icy
T/C
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