2010 Ford Focus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 181
2010 Ford Focus Manual
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Driving The AdvanceTrac system includes an AdvanceTrac button on the center of the instrument panel, and in the a "sliding car" icon instrument cluster. The "sliding car" in the instrument cluster icon will illuminate temporarily during start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if a driving situation causes the illuminates AdvanceTrac system to operate. If the "sliding car" icon steadily, verify that the AdvanceTrac system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac button located on the center stack of the remains steadily instrument panel. If the "sliding car" icon illuminated, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. If equipped with a message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the AdvanceTrac system. Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. When AdvanceTrac 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 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. • The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual. Traction Control System (TCS) Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways, which may work separately or in tandem, engine traction control and brake traction control. Engine traction control works to limit drive-wheel spin by 181