2002 Lincoln Blackwood Owner's Manual - Page 132
2002 Lincoln Blackwood Manual
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Driving If the light is illuminated while driving and the air suspension system switch is not turned off, safely pull off the road at your earliest convenience. Turn the ignition switch from 4 (On) to 3 (Off) and 4 (On) again. If the warning light illuminates again, turn the air suspension switch off and have the vehicle serviced by a dealer or qualified service technician. If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended maximum payload, the CK SUSP light may illuminate. To correct this condition, remove or redistribute the payload according to the recommended requirements and follow the procedure outlined above. TRACTION CONTROL Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle. It is especially useful on slippery road surfaces. The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the electronic elements already present in the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the Traction Control portion of the ABS computer. Excess wheel spin is controlled through engine torque reduction. This is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. The rear wheels "search" for optimum traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly. The Traction Control system will allow your vehicle to make better use of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered roads. During Traction Control operation the engine will not "rev-up" when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior. If you should become stuck in deep snow or on a very slippery road OFF surface, try switching the Traction Control system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to "dig" the vehicle out or enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. 132