2011 Lincoln MKS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 228

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 turn off the AdvanceTrac௡ system, press the traction control off switch. The off switch could look like either of the two graphics shown. Full features of the AdvanceTrac௡ system can be restored by pressing the traction control off switch again or by turning off and restarting the engine. If you switch off the AdvanceTrac௡ system, the stability control off light will illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ control switch again OFF will turn off the stability control off light. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled. AdvanceTrac௡ Features Message Stability center discontrol off Mode play (if light equipped) Turns on System IniNothing during bulb tialization displayed check Traction control OFF TRACTION CONTROL OFF Control switch functions Default at start-up Control switch pressed once momentarily ESC TCS Enabled Enabled On Enabled Disabled 228 2011 MKS (mks) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)