Ford 2011 Flex Automobile User Manual


 
AdvanceTrac Features
Control
switch
functions
Mode
Stability
control
off
light
Message
center dis-
play
ESC/
RSC
TCS
Default at
start-up
System Ini-
tialization
Turns on
during
bulb
check
Nothing Dis-
played
En-
abled
En-
abled
Control
switch
pressed once
momentarily
Traction
control OFF
On
TRACTION
CONTROL
OFF
En-
abled
Dis-
abled
Control
switch
pressed
again after
deactivation
Advance-
Trac fully
enabled
Off
ADVANCE-
TRAC ON
En-
abled
En-
abled
Trailer sway control (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control. When properly
equipped, trailer sway control will use the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac with
RSC system to detect and mitigate trailer sway by applying brake force
at individual wheels and, if necessary, by reducing engine power.
Note: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it
mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. TSC cannot
stop all trailers from swaying. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is
likely that the trailer is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight
or the speed of the vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer
over to a safe location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue
load and reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is
experienced, SLOW DOWN. Always use caution when towing a trailer
and follow the tongue weight recommendations. Refer to Trailer towing
in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information on
towing a trailer with your vehicle.
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2011 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)