2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 190

Driving Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. ADVANCETRACா (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system provides stability enhancement features such as Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control (TCS) for certain driving situations. The system includes an AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC on/off button, and a in the instrument cluster. "sliding car" icon Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC performs a system self-check. During AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC operation you may experience the following: • A rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC indicator light will flash when the system is activated. • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the pedal. Traction Control Traction Control helps your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes. Traction Control is a driver aid that helps your vehicle. If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button momentarily. This will allow your tires to "dig" for traction. Remember to switch the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system back on once the vehicle is no longer stuck. 190 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)