2008 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 256

Driving If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may be beneficial so the wheels are allowed to spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine power while driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. Remember to switch the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system back on once the vehicle is no longer stuck. During Traction Control events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with RSC system may enhance your vehicle's stability during adverse maneuvers. The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system helps the driver maintain steering control. AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC will attempt to correct the vehicle motion by applying brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by reducing engine power. During Electronic Stability Control events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Driving maneuvers which may activate AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system include: • Taking a turn too fast. • Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle. • Driving over 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. • Driving on slick surfaces. • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.) Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) The RSC system works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac௡ system to help maintain roll stability of the vehicle during aggressive maneuvers by applying brake force to one or more wheels. During Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) events the "sliding car" icon the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. 256 in 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)