FORD 2012 F-250 - Manual (Page 279)

Switching off AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This
will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the
obstacle. To switch off the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system, press the
stability control button located on the instrument panel to the right of
the climate control system. Full features of the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡
system can be restored by pressing the button again or by turning off
and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ system, the stability
control off light will illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control
button again will turn off the stability control off light and reactivate the
system.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction
control features will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC
௡ are
disabled.
AdvanceTrac
௡ with RSC௡ Features (SRW only)
Button functions
Stability
control
light
RSC
௡
ESC TCS
Default at start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily Illuminated
solid
Enabled Enabled 1 Disabled
Button pressed and
held for more than
5 seconds at vehicle
speed under 35 mph
(56 km/h)
Flashes then
illuminated
solid 2
Disabled Disabled Disabled
Vehicle speed
exceeds 35 mph
(56 km/h) after
button is pressed
and held for more
than 5 seconds
Illuminated
solid
Enabled Enabled 1 Disabled
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2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide, 4th Printing
USA (fus)