2001 Lincoln LS Owner's Manual - Page 149

Driving Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac include: • Taking a turn too fast • Evasively maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Hitting a patch of ice • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street • Entering a paved road from a gravel road • Hitting a curb while turning • Driving on slick surfaces The AdvanceTrac system defaults to ON when the engine is started. The system does not work when the vehicle is traveling backwards. In reverse, ABS and Traction Control will continue to function. The system uses ABS and Traction Control (including control of the engine) as well as its more advanced controls to enhance vehicle stability. The AdvanceTrac on/off control button allows the driver to control the availability of the Traction Control and AdvanceTrac OFF system. This is independent of the ABS function, which can NOT be switched off by the driver. The AdvanceTrac system status is ATS indicated by a warning indicator light with a "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster that will flash when the system is active and an indicator light in the control button that will illuminate when the system is turned OFF. In vehicles with a message center (if equipped), the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" is displayed. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac system the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay ON. If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains ON while the engine is running, have the system serviced immediately. The AdvanceTrac system continually monitors and checks all sensors used in improving the stability of the vehicle. Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the system checks itself. 149