center console FORD EXPLORER 2012 5.G User Guide

ADVANCETRACWITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
The AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
•Traction control system (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
•Electronic stability control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides.
•Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
•Curve Control, which functions to help maintain the desired turn by
reducing speed.
WARNING:Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling
characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance
of the AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the
AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem. 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 AdvanceTracwith RSCsensors. Reducing the effectiveness
of the AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem could lead to an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING: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 AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem 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 AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem
activates, SLOW DOWN.
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Turn the control located on the center console to choose between the
following modes:
1. Grass/Gravel/Snow
2. Sand
3. Mud/Ruts
4. Normal
•Normal - This mode is for on-road conditions. If not already active,
Normal should be selected before driving on surfaces which are similar
to a hard road surface. This mode should be selected once the need
for a special mode has passed. Use Normal mode when towing a
trailer.
Note:Cruise control is available only in Normal and Snow modes.
•Grass/Gravel/Snow - This mode should be used where a firm surface is
covered with loose or slippery material. Surfaces covered in packed
snow, ice, water, grass, gravel, or a thin coating of sand for example.
For deep gravel, it is recommended that the Sand mode is selected. If
the vehicle is unable to gain traction in deep snow, switching traction
control off may help. Traction control should be switched on again as
soon as the difficulty is overcome. SeeSwitching Off AdvanceTrac
with RSCearlier in this chapter.
Note:The Mud/Ruts and Sand modes are for off-road use only.
Note:Curve Control is unavailable when the Mud/Ruts or Sand modes
are selected.
•Sand - This mode should be used for soft dry sand, or deep gravel
terrain. If the sand to be crossed is damp/wet, and sufficiently deep
enough to cause the wheels to sink into the surface, the Mud/Ruts
mode should be selected.
•Mud/Ruts - This mode should be used for muddy, rutted, soft, or
uneven terrain.
If the terrain management system becomes inoperable, it may not be
possible to select specific modes and a message will be displayed. If the
TMS becomes inoperable due to a system malfunction, all of the mode
indicators on the control will turn off and the message center will display
one of the following messages.
1
2
3
4
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Changing a tire .........................334
Child safety seats ......................212
in front seat ............................212
in rear seat ..............................212
LATCH .....................................218
recommendations ...................210
tether anchorage hardware ...220
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................224
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............358
instrument panel ....................360
interior .....................................361
plastic parts ............................359
washing ....................................356
waxing .....................................357
wheels ......................................357
wiper blades ............................359
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................60, 63, 65
Clock ............................................49
Collision Warning System .........297
Console ........................................90
overhead ....................................89
rear ............................................90
Controls
power seat ...............................157
steering column ......................108
Coolant
checking and adding ..............376
refill capacities ................379, 402
specifications ..........................402
Cross Traffic Alert ....................307
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................98
Customer Assistance ................322Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................410, 413
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................352
Getting roadside assistance ...322
Getting the service you
need .........................................348
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................354
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................352
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................73
Defrost
rear window ..............................68
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................395, 397
engine oil .................................370
Driving under special
conditions ..................291, 314, 317
sand .........................................316
snow and ice ...........................318
through water .................316, 321
E
Electronic message center ...22, 26
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................343
running out of fuel .........342, 388
Emission control system ..........392
Engine ........................................405
cleaning ...................................358
coolant .....................................376
fail-safe cooling .......................381
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