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To turn off the traction control
system, press the stability control
off switch. The off switch could look
like either of the two graphics
shown. Full features of the
AdvanceTrac system can be
restored by pressing the switch
again or by turning off and
restarting the engine.
When the traction control system is
off, the stability control off light will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the
stability control switch again will
turn off the stability control off
light.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features
will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
AdvanceTrac Features
Control
switch
functions
Stability
control
light
Stability
control off
light
ESC
Traction
control
Default at
start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled
Control switch
pressed
momentarily
Not
illuminated
Illuminated
solid
Enabled Disabled
Control switch
pressed again
after
deactivation
Not
illuminated
Not
illuminated
Enabled Enabled
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system.
There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the
ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may
OFF
Driving
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2011 MKZ Hybrid (hkz)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)