The AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
system provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
•
Traction Control (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
威
), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over
The AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
system automatically enables each time
the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
system
(TCS, ESC, and RSC
威
) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up.
However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires
it.
The AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
system includes an AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
“Off” button on the
instrument panel below the climate
control, and a “sliding car” icon
in the instrument cluster. The
“sliding car” icon
in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily
during start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if
a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
system to
operate. If the “sliding car” icon
illuminates steadily, verify that the
AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
system is not manually disabled by pressing
the AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
“Off” button located on the instrument
panel. If the “sliding car” icon
remains steadily illuminated, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Note:
If the system cannot be turned off, refer to
MyKey™
in the
Locks
and Security
chapter for more information.
When AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
performs a normal system self-check,
some drivers may notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a
rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off.
When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac
威
with RSC
威
you may
experience the following:
•
A slight deceleration of the vehicle
•
The “sliding car”
indicator light will flash.
•
A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
Driving
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