2010 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 168
2010 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Manual
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Driving WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the will AdvanceTrac with RSC system, the "sliding car" icon illuminate steadily and you may hear a chime. If equipped with a message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the brake system, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. 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 button on the center of the instrument panel, the "sliding car" icon and a "sliding car off" icon in the instrument cluster. and Both the "sliding car" icon in the the "sliding car off" icon instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during start-up as part of a may illuminate normal system self-check. The "sliding car" icon (flash) during certain driving situation which cause the AdvanceTrac illuminates with RSC system to operate. If the "sliding car" icon steadily, 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. • If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal. • If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal may move as the system applies higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition. • The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual. 168