2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 191
2008 Ford Escape Manual
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Driving If the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is activated excessively in a short period of time, the brake portion of the system will disable to allow the brakes to cool down. In this situation, Traction Control will use only engine power reduction to help control the wheels from over-spinning. When the brakes have cooled down, the system will again function normally. Anti-lock braking, RSC and ESC are not affected by this condition and will function normally during the cool-down period. If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac with RSC 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 with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. in the During Traction Control events the "sliding car" icon instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with RSC system may enhance your vehicle's stability during adverse maneuvers. The AdvanceTrac with RSC system helps the driver maintain steering control. AdvanceTrac with RSC will attempt to correct the vehicle motion by applying brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by reducing engine power. in the During Electronic Stability Control events the "sliding car" icon instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Driving maneuvers which may activate AdvanceTrac with RSC system include: • Taking a turn too fast. • Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle. • Driving over 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. • Driving on slick surfaces. • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.) 191 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)