2011 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 275

Driving 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 stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash. Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the Roll Stability Control™ system, which include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle The Roll Stability Control™ 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 stability control button located on the instrument panel to the right of the climate control system. 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. 275 2011 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)