2005 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 232

Driving AdvanceTrac௡ enhances your vehicle's stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in wet/snowy/icy road conditions and/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In an emergency lane-change, the driver will experience better overall vehicle traction, and have better control of the vehicle. The AdvanceTrac௡ system helps the driver maintain steering control if the vehicle begins to slide excessively left or right or spin out. AdvanceTrac௡ will attempt to correct the sliding motion by applying brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by reducing engine power. Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac௡ include: • Taking a turn too fast • Maneuvering quickly 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, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Hitting a curb while turning • Driving on slick surfaces The AdvanceTrac௡ system automatically turns on when the engine is started. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is traveling in R (Reverse); the ABS and traction enhancement features will continue to function. The AdvanceTrac௡ button allows the driver to control the availability of the AdvanceTrac௡ system. AdvanceTrac௡ system status is 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, the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will be displayed. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac௡ system, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning 232 2005 Lincoln LS (dew) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)