Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop
your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the
rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
Pull the release lever to release the
brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to
wear out quickly and reduce fuel
economy.
ADVANCETRAC
姟
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
The AdvanceTrac
娂
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
娂
system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac
娂
button.
This will allow your tires to “dig” for traction. Pressing the control once
will disable the AdvanceTrac
娂
stability enhancement and the engine
power reduction portion of the traction enhancement feature; the brake
portion of the traction enhancement feature will still function normally.
Pressing and holding the control for more than five seconds will disable
the AdvanceTrac
娂
stability enhancement and traction enhancement
feature. If the AdvanceTrac
娂
system is activated excessively for an
extended period of time, the brake portion of the system will shut down
to allow the brakes to cool down.
2003 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)
Driving
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