2010 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 170

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). The ESC system may be deactivated in certain situations. See the Switching off AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ section following. Roll Stability Control™ (RSC௡) Roll Stability Control™ (RSC௡) may help to maintain roll stability of the vehicle during adverse maneuvers. RSC௡ operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to one or more wheels individually. During an event that activates the Roll Stability Control™ (RSC௡) the in the instrument cluster will flash. "sliding car" icon Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the RSC௡ system, which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle The RSC௡ system may be deactivated in certain situations. See the Switching off AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ section following. Switching off AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ 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௡ with RSC௡ system press the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ button again or by turning off and restarting the engine. 170