2010 Mercury Milan Owner's Manual - Page 204
2010 Mercury Milan Manual
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Driving WARNING: Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. Activation of the AdvanceTrac system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this could reduce the operator's ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac system activates, SLOW DOWN. WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the will illuminate AdvanceTrac system, the "sliding car" icon steadily, and you may hear a chime. If equipped with a message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the brake system, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. The AdvanceTrac system automatically enables each time the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac system (TCS and ESC) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it. The AdvanceTrac system includes an AdvanceTrac control switch on the instrument panel, a "sliding car" and a "sliding car off" icon in the instrument cluster. icon and Both the "sliding car" icon the "sliding car off" icon in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily during start-up as part of a normal system self-check. The may illuminate (flash) during certain driving "sliding car" icon situations which cause the AdvanceTrac system to operate. If the illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an "sliding car" icon authorized dealer immediately. If equipped with a message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the AdvanceTrac system. When AdvanceTrac 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. 204