Ford 2011 Flex Automobile User Manual


 
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Press the parking brake pedal
downward again to release the
parking brake. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the
brakes to wear out quickly and
reduce fuel economy.
Note: If the vehicle is driven with
the parking brake applied, a chime
will sound.
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. The
AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
Traction Control System (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides.
Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
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2011 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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