2011 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 171
2011 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Manual
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Driving WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac with RSC system, the stability control light will illuminate steadily. If the stability control light illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with the stability control light illuminated 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 stability control 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. If the stability control light remains steadily illuminated, 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 stability control 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 171 2011 Transit Connect (tst) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)