2001 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 137

Driving

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AdvanceTrac

T

Stability

Enhancement System

(if equipped)

The

AdvanceTrac

T

system helps

the

driver maintain the

stability and

steerability of

the vehicle. The

system integrates the antiĆlock

braking (ABS) and Traction

Control

T

systems with a

yaw

reduction feature, to further

enhance the stability of

the

vehicle.

The system shares many of

the

electronic and mechanical elements

already present in the

Traction

Control

T

and ABS systems.

AdvanceTrac

T

constantly monitors

the

vehicle motion relative to the

driver's intended course. This is

done by

using added sensors that

compare the steering inputs from

the

driver with the actual motion of

the

vehicle. When there is a

discrepancy between the

driver's

inputs and the vehicle motion,

AdvanceTrac

T

changes the

force at

each tire

to help control the

vehicle. If the vehicle begins to

rotate excessively left

or

right, spin

out, or

slide sideways, the

system

will

attempt to correct the

excessive motion. If the

vehicle

does not

respond to steering inputs,

the

system will

attempt to alter the

turning response of the

vehicle.

Section	Page
Contents	1
Introduction	2
Instrumentation	6
Controls and features	20
Seating and safety restraints	82
Starting	126
Driving	133
Roadside emergencies	167
Maintenance and care	193
Capacities and specifications	263
Customer assistance	272
Reporting safety defects	283

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