2001 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 171

Driving 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 road conditions and/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In an emergency lane-change, the driver will experience better overall control of the vehicle. Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac௢ include: • Taking a turn too fast • Evasively maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Hitting a patch of ice • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road • Entering a snow-covered side street from a snow-free road • Entering a gravel road from a paved road • Driving on slick surfaces The AdvanceTrac௢ system is always ON when the engine is running. The system does not work when the vehicle is traveling backwards. In reverse, ABS and Traction Control௢ will continue to function. If you are operating the speed control system and road conditions change causing the AdvanceTrac௢ to activate, the AdvanceTrac௢ will disengage speed control. When driving conditions permit you can return to speed control by pressing "RESUME", refer to "Speed Control" section in the Controls and features chapter. 171