2010 Ford Focus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 183

Driving Switching Off Traction Control If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off the TCS feature of the AdvanceTrac௡ system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. To switch off the TCS press the AdvanceTrac௡ button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ button again or by turning off and restarting the engine. will illuminate If you switch off the TCS, the "sliding car" icon steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ button again will turn off the lighted . button, "sliding car" icon In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled. AdvanceTrac௡ Features "Sliding car" ESC icon Illuminated during bulb Enabled check Illuminated solid Not illuminated Enabled Enabled Button functions Default at start-up Button pressed momentarily Button pressed again after deactivation TCS Enabled Disabled Enabled STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). 183