2011 Ford F150 Regular Cab Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 290

Driving 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 certain features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system, press the stability control button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system can be restored by pressing the button again or by turning off and restarting the engine. If you switch off the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system, the stability control off light will illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control button again will turn off the stability control off light. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC௡ are disabled. AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ Features Stability Button control RSC௡ ESC functions OFF light Illuminated Default at during bulb Enabled Enabled start-up check Button pressed Illuminated Enabled Enabled1 momentarily solid Button pressed and held for more than Flashes then Disabled Disabled 5 seconds at illuminated vehicle speed solid2 under 35 mph (56 km/h) TCS Enabled Disabled1 Disabled4 290 2011 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)