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TRACTION ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)
The Traction Assist system helps you maintain the stability and
steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as
snow- or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system will allow your
vehicle to make better use of available traction in these conditions.
During Traction Assist operation,
the traction control active light will
illuminate, you may hear an electric
motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment, and the
engine may not “rev-up” when you
push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and
should be no reason for concern.
Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Assist event is
an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability
to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you experience a
severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
The Traction Assist switch is located
on the instrument panel. The
Traction Assist system will
automatically turn on every time the
ignition is turned off and on. The
Traction Assist system should
normally be left on.
If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction
Assist system off by pressing the switch on the instrument panel.
Switching the Traction Assist system off may allow excess wheel spin to
“dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver. When
the Traction Assist system is off, an indicator light will illuminate and will
remain on until the system is turned back on or the ignition is turned off
and on.
If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Assist button will not turn the system on or off
and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
2006 Fusion (fsn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driving
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