2012 Lincoln MKS Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 230

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 will OFF 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 Stability Message control Mode center display ESC TCS off (if equipped) light Turns on System during Nothing Enabled Enabled Initialization bulb displayed check On TRACTION Enabled Disabled CONTROL OFF Control switch functions Default at start-up Control switch Traction pressed once control OFF momentarily Control switch AdvanceTrac௡ pressed again fully enabled after deactivation Off ADVANCETRAC Enabled Enabled ON 230 2012 MKS (mks) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)