Ford 2014 Escape v.1 User Manual download pdf (Page 151)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS

Vehicle modifications involving

braking system, aftermarket roof

racks, suspension, steering system,

tire construction and wheel and tire size

may change the handling characteristics

of your vehicle and may adversely affect

the performance of the AdvanceTrac

system. In addition, installing any stereo

loudspeakers may interfere with and

adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system.

Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker

as far as possible from the front center

console, the tunnel, and the front seats in

order to minimize the risk of interfering with

the AdvanceTrac sensors. Reducing the

effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac system

could lead to an increased risk of loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

Remember that even advanced

technology cannot defy the laws of

physics. It’s always possible to lose

control of a vehicle due to inappropriate

driver input for the conditions. Aggressive

driving on any road condition can cause

you to lose control of your vehicle

increasing the risk of personal injury or

property damage. Activation of the

AdvanceTrac system is an indication that

at least some of the tires have exceeded

their ability to grip the road; this could

reduce the operator’s ability to control the

vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac

system activates, SLOW DOWN.

The AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability

Control system helps you keep control of

your vehicle when on a slippery surface.

The electronic stability control portion of

the system helps avoid skids and lateral

slides and roll stability control helps avoid

a vehicle rollover. The traction control

system helps avoid drive wheel spin and

loss of traction. See Using Traction

Control (page 147).

E72903

A

A

A

B

B

B

B

Vehicle without AdvanceTrac

with RSC skidding off its

intended route.

A

Vehicle with AdvanceTrac with

RSC maintaining control on a

slippery surface.

B

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