2008 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 272

Driving 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. During Electronic Stability Control events the "sliding car" icon in the 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.) Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) The RSC system works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac௡ system to help maintain roll stability of the vehicle during aggressive maneuvers by applying brake force to one or more wheels. During Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Driving conditions that may activate AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button and functionality The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system automatically turns on each time the engine is started, even if it was turned off when the engine was last shut down. The "sliding car" icon which is located with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during bulb check at initial start-up and then go off. This tells you that the system is normal and active. All functions of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine 272