2003 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 138
2003 Ford Windstar Manual
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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. Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac include: • Accelerating on a slippery surface • 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 • Cornering at excessive speeds while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer Towing in this 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). The AdvanceTrac button allows the driver to control the availability of the AdvanceTrac system. AdvanceTrac system status is indicated by a TRAC ACTIVE indicator light in the instrument cluster when the system is active. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the TRAC OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. Vehicle equipped with a message center will also have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in the display. 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. 138 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)