2006 Mercury Monterey Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217

Driving Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle Hitting a patch of ice Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Hitting a curb while turning • Cornering at excessive speeds while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer Towing in this chapter) The AdvanceTrac௡ system automatically turns on when the engine is started. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is traveling in R (Reverse). If you are operating the speed control system and road conditions change causing the AdvanceTrac௡ to activate, the AdvanceTrac௡ will disengage the speed control. When driving conditions permit, you can return to speed control by pressing RESUME. Refer to Speed control in the Driver controls chapter. The AdvanceTrac௡ button allows the driver to control the availability of the AdvanceTrac௡ system. AdvanceTrac௡ system status is indicated by the TRAC OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster when the system is deactivated. If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac௡ system, the TRAC OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay on. Have the vehicle system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac௡ system may be beneficial so the wheels are allowed to spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine power while driving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac௡ stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac௡ performs a system self-check. During AdvanceTrac௡ operation you may experience the following: • A rumble or grinding noise 217 2006 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)