User Manual - Page 194

For 2004 LS.

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TRACTION CONTROL
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control system. This
system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,
especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads
and gravel roads. The system will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction in these conditions.
During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will
illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment and the engine will not rev-up when you push
further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and should be
no reason for concern.
The Traction Control switch,
located on the center console by the
gearshift lever, has an indicator light
that illuminates when the system is
off. The Traction Control system
will automatically turn on every time
the ignition is turned off and on.
If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction Control system off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to dig the vehicle out and enable a successful
rocking maneuver.
If a system fault is detected, the traction control switchs OFF indicator
will illuminate and your vehicle should be serviced.
AdvanceTrac Stability Enhancement System (if equipped)
The AdvanceTrac system provides a stability enhancement feature as
well as a traction enhancement feature. It helps your vehicle maintain
traction, when driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting
and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled by
momentarily reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti-lock
brakes. The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to
handle primarily on snow and ice-covered roads.
If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching
the AdvanceTrac system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac button.
This will allow your tires to dig for traction.
2004 Lincoln LS (dew)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Driving
194
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