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The Roll Stability Control system may be deactivated in certain
situations. See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac with RSC section
following.
Switching Off AdvanceTrac with RSC
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC
system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This
will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the
obstacle. To switch off the AdvanceTrac with RSC system press the
AdvanceTrac with RSCЉOffЉ button. Full features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system can be restored by pressing the AdvanceTrac with
RSCЉOffЉ button again or by turning off and restarting the engine.
If you switch off the AdvanceTrac with RSC system, the sliding carЉ
icon
will illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC
ЉOffЉ button again will turn off the Љsliding carЉ icon
.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, ESC and RSC are disabled.
AdvanceTrac with RSC Features
Button
functions
“Sliding
car”
icon
RSC ESC
Traction
Control
Default at
start-up
Illuminated
during bulb
check
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarily
Illuminated
solid
Enabled Enabled Disabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Not
illuminated
Enabled Enabled Enabled
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering
(EPAS) 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
increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to
2009 Tribute Hybrid (thv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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