2009 Ford F150 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 275
2009 Ford F150 Manual
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Driving The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations: • Traction Control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of traction. • Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids or lateral slides • Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), which functions to help avoid a vehicle roll-over. The AdvanceTrac with RSC system automatically enables each time the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system (TCS, ESC, and RSC) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it. The AdvanceTrac with RSC system includes an AdvanceTrac with RSC ЉOffЉ control button on the center of the instrument panel, and a "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster. The "sliding car" in the instrument cluster will illuminate if a driving situation icon causes the AdvanceTrac with RSC system to operate. If the "sliding illuminates steadily, verify that the AdvanceTrac with car" icon RSC system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC ЉOffЉ button located on the center stack of the instrument remains steadily illuminated, have the panel. If the "sliding car" icon system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. When AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a normal system self-check, some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off. When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac with RSC you may experience the following: • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The "sliding car" indicator light will flash. • A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal • If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition. 275 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus)