2008 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 274

Driving AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC Features "Sliding Engine Brake Button car" RSC ESC Traction Traction functions Control Control icon Illuminated Default at during bulb Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled start-up check Disabled Disabled Disabled Button below below below Illuminated Enabled pressed 25 mph 25 mph 25 mph solid momentarily (40 km/h) (40 km/h) (40 km/h) Button Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Flashes pressed and below below below below then held more 25 mph 25 mph 25 mph illuminated 25 mph than five (40 km/h) (40 km/h) (40 km/h) (40 km/h) solid seconds Do not alter or modify your vehicle's suspension or steering; the resulting changes to the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or death. The occurrence of a AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system disabled may severely reduce your ability to control your vehicle. If you experience a severe road event or any loss of vehicle control, SLOW DOWN. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system, and the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button has not been pushed, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the engine is running, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. 274