brake sensor LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2002 Owners Manual

Wheel-speed sensors allow excess front wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Controlyportion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the front
brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions. Engine torque
reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection
systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast
acting. The front wheels ªsearchº for optimum traction several times a
second and adjustments are made accordingly.
The Traction Controlysystem will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid
which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice
covered roads.
During Traction Controlyoperation, TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVE is
displayed on the message center. You may hear an electric motor type of
sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not
ªrev-upº when you push further on the accelerator. This is normal
system behavior.
If you should become stuck in snow or on a very slippery road surface,
try switching the Traction Controlysystem off. This may allow excess
wheel spin to ªdigº the vehicle out or enable a successful ªrockingº
maneuver. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrumentationchapter.
If the Traction Controlysystem is cycled excessively, the brake portion
of the system will shut down to prevent the front brakes from
overheating. A limited Traction Controlyfunction using only engine
torque reduction will still control wheels from over-spinning. When the
front brakes have cooled down, the system will again function normally.
Anti-lock braking is not affected by this condition and will function
normally during the cool down period.
If a system fault is detected, CHECK TRACTION CONTROL is displayed
on the message center and your vehicle should be serviced.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and
general vehicle performance during:
²certain road conditions
²steering maneuvers
²braking
²accelerations
Driving
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
31 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM):
FCU, Electronic Day/Night Mirror,
RH and LH Courtesy Lamp, Door
Courtesy Lamps, RH and LH Map
Lamps, RR and LR Reading
Lamps, RH and LH Visor Lamps,
Storage Bin Lamps, Trunk Lid
Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Light
Sensor Amplifier
32 15A Speed Control DEAC. Switch,
Brake On/Off (BOO) Switch
33 Ð Not Used
34 15A Console Shift Illumination, A/C
Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch,
A/C Clutch Relay (DTR) Sensor,
Intake Manifold Runner Control,
Backup Lamps
35 Ð Not Used
36 Ð Not Used
37 30A Subwoofer Amplifier, Radio
38 10A Analog Clock, CD Player, Mobile
Telephone Transceiver, RESCU
39 10A Power Door Locks, Power Seats,
Power Mirrors, Keyless Entry, LF
Seat Module, LF Door Module
40 10A Cornering Lamps
41 20A Door Locks
Roadside Emergencies
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