2010 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 738

Driving The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations: • Traction Control System (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin and loss of traction. • Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids or lateral slides • Roll Stability Control™ (RSC௡), which functions to help avoid a vehicle roll-over. The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system automatically enables each time the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system (TCS, ESC, and RSC௡) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it. The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system includes an AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ button on the center of the instrument panel, and a "sliding in the instrument car" icon in cluster. The "sliding car" icon the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system to operate. If the "sliding car" icon illuminates steadily, verify that the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ button located on the center stack of the instrument panel. If the "sliding car" icon remains steadily illuminated, or if the message center (if equipped) displays SERVICE RSC NOW, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. When AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ performs a normal system self-check, some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off. When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ you may experience the following: • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The "sliding car" indicator light will flash. • A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal • If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition. 282 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)