2009 Ford Focus Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 175

Driving • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter). Switching Off AdvanceTrac௡ If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac௡ 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௡ system press the AdvanceTrac௡ ЉOffЉ button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ ЉOffЉ button again or by turning off and restarting the engine. will If you switch off the AdvanceTrac௡ system, the Љsliding carЉ icon illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ ЉOffЉ button again will . turn off the lighted button, Љsliding carЉ icon In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled. AdvanceTrac௡ Features "Sliding car" ESC icon Illuminated during bulb Enabled check Illuminated solid Not illuminated Enabled Enabled Traction Control Enabled Disabled Enabled Button functions Default at start-up Button pressed momentarily Button pressed again after deactivation 175 2009 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)