2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 637

Driving During Trailer Sway Control events, the icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The message center will also display: TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED . In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be at or above a speed at which trailer sway will grow continuously. This may cause the system to activate multiple times, and you may experience a slight deceleration of the vehicle Disabling Trailer Sway Control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See Trailer Sway Control under Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter for more information. Note that even if it was disabled before turning off the vehicle, Trailer Sway Control will be re-enabled at each new key cycle. WARNING: Turning off Trailer Sway Control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation. STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components 240 2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)