2008 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 229
2008 Mercury Sable Manual
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Driving • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Hitting a curb while turning • Cornering at excessive speeds while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter) 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). If you are operating the speed control system and road conditions change causing the AdvanceTrac to activate, the AdvanceTrac will disengage the speed control. When driving conditions permit, you can return to speed control by pressing the RES control. Refer to Speed control in the Driver controls chapter. The AdvanceTrac button allows the driver to control the availability of the AdvanceTrac system. AdvanceTrac system status is indicated by the AdvanceTrac indicator light in the instrument cluster when the system is deactivated. The AdvanceTrac system cannot be deactivated when the vehicle speed is above 45 mph (70 km/h) even though the AdvanceTrac indicator light may be illuminated in the instrument cluster. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the AdvanceTrac indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. Have the vehicle system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac 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 stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check. During AdvanceTrac operation you may experience the following: • A rumble or grinding noise • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The AdvanceTrac indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the pedal. 229 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)