2011 Ford Escape Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 218

Driving Switching off traction control If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off the traction control 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 traction control, press the traction control off button. Full features of the stability control system can be restored by pressing the traction control off button again, or by turning off and restarting the engine. If you switch off the traction control, the stability control "OFF" light will illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control off button again will turn off the stability control "OFF" light. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC௡ are disabled. AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ Features RSC௡/ Stability Stability ESC/ Button control control Traction functions "OFF" light control Illuminated Illuminated Default at during bulb Enabled during bulb start-up check check Illuminated Button pressed Not 1 Enabled solid momentarily Illuminated Button pressed Not Not again after Enabled illuminated illuminated deactivation 1 Trailer sway Enabled Enabled Enabled2 When the AdvanceTrac௡ button is pressed momentarily, traction control is disabled. 2 When the AdvanceTrac௡ button is pressed and held for more than five seconds, trailer sway control is disabled. Trailer sway control (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control (TSC). When properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the sensors of the vehicle's AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system to detect and attempt to mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power. No driver action is required. 218 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)