2004 Ford Thunderbird Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 113

Driving TRACTION CONTROLி Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control௢ system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions. During Traction Control௢ operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern. The Traction Control௢ switch, located on the left-hand side of the instrument panel, has an indicator light that illuminates when the OFF system is off. The Traction Control௢ system will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on. TRAC If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control௢ system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. If a system fault is detected, the traction control switch's OFF indicator will illuminate and your vehicle should be serviced. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control௢ event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 113 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)