2008 Ford Escape Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 194
2008 Ford Escape Manual
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Driving Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac with RSC event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this could reduce the operator's ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting in an accident, personal injury, or property damage. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac with RSC system, the Љsliding carЉ icon will illuminate steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not manually disabled (push the AdvanceTrac with RSC button located on the center stack still illuminates of the instrument panel). If the Љsliding carЉ icon steadily, have the system service by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac with RSC disabled may severely reduce your ability to control your vehicle. Failure to have your vehicle properly serviced will increase the risk of an accident, injury or property damage. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. 194 2008 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)