2010 Ford Fusion Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 208

Driving Switching off AdvanceTrac௡ If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off certain features 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 AdvanceTrac௡ system, press the stability control switch. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ system can be restored by pressing the switch again or by turning off and restarting the engine. When the AdvanceTrac௡ system is off, the stability control off light will illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control switch again will OFF turn off the stability control off light. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled. Control switch functions Default at start-up Control switch pressed momentarily Control switch pressed again after deactivation AdvanceTrac௡ Features Stability Stability control control off ESC light light Illuminated during bulb check Not illuminated Not illuminated Illuminated during bulb check Illuminated solid Not illuminated Enabled Traction control Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled 208 2010 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)