2009 Mercury Mariner Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 552

Driving 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 AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ ЉOffЉ button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ ЉOffЉ button again or by turning off and restarting the engine. If you switch off the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system, the sliding carЉ will illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ icon . ЉOffЉ button again will turn off the Љsliding carЉ icon In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC௡ are disabled. AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ Features "Sliding Button car" RSC௡ ESC functions icon Illuminated Default at during bulb Enabled Enabled start-up check Button pressed Illuminated Enabled Enabled momentarily solid Button pressed Not again after Enabled Enabled illuminated deactivation Trailer Sway Control (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with Trailer Sway Control (TSC). When properly equipped, trailer sway control will use the sensors of the vehicle's AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system to detect and attempt to mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power. No driver action is required. 205 Traction Control Enabled Disabled Enabled 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)