2011 Ford Escape Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 215
2011 Ford Escape Manual
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Driving WARNING: Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. Activation of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this could reduce the operator's ability to control the vehicle, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac with RSC system activates, SLOW DOWN. WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac with RSC system, the stability control light will illuminate steadily. Have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac with RSC disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 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 a traction control off button on the instrument panel below the climate control, a stability control "OFF" light and a stability control light in the instrument cluster. The stability control light and stability control "OFF" light in 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. The stability control off light will illuminate if traction control or trailer sway control are disabled after pressing the TCS OFF switch. If the stability control light remains steadily illuminated, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 215 2011 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)