2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 274
2012 Ford Explorer Manual
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Driving WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac with RSC system, the stability control light and stability control off light will illuminate steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not manually disabled. Select traction control off in the message center. If the stability control and stability control off lights still 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, RSC and Curve Control) 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 selection in the message center. 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. If the stability control light and stability control off light remain steadily illuminated, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. The message center will also indicate a failure with the brake system. 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 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. 274 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)