2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 226

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 button on the center of the instrument panel, and in the a "sliding car" icon instrument cluster. The "sliding car" in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during icon start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system to operate. illuminates steadily, verify that the If the "sliding car" icon AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ ЉOffЉ button located on the center stack of remains steadily the instrument panel. If the "sliding car" icon illuminated, or if the message center (if equipped) displays SERVICE RSC NOW, have the 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 226 2010 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (own2002), 1st Printing USA (fus)