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
with RSC system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac
娂
with RSC button. This will allow your tires to “dig” for traction.
If the AdvanceTrac
娂
with RSC system is activated and deactivated
excessively in a short period of time, the brake portion of the system will
shut down to allow the brakes to cool down. A limited AdvanceTrac
娂
with RSC function using only engine power reduction will still help
control the wheels from over-spinning. When the 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.
The AdvanceTrac
娂
with RSC system enhances your vehicle’s stability
during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in
wet/snowy/icy road conditions and/or when performing emergency
maneuvers. In an emergency lane-change, the driver will experience
better overall vehicle traction, and have better control of the vehicle.
The AdvanceTrac
娂
with RSC system helps the driver maintain steering
control if the vehicle begins to slide excessively left or right or spin out.
AdvanceTrac
娂
with RSC will attempt to correct the sliding motion by
applying brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by reducing
engine power.
Driving conditions, which may activate the AdvanceTrac
娂
with RSC
system, include:
•
Taking a turn too fast
•
Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
•
Hitting a patch of ice
•
Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road
•
Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice
versa
•
Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa
•
Hitting a curb while turning
•
Driving on slick surfaces
•
Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to
Trailer
Towing
in this chapter)
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