WARNING:
If a failure has been detected within the
AdvanceTrac
威
system, the stability control light will illuminate
steadily, and you may hear a chime. If equipped with a message center,
the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the brake system. Have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
The AdvanceTrac
威
system automatically enables each time the engine is
started. All features of the AdvanceTrac
威
system (TCS and ESC) are
active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will
only intervene if the driving situation requires it.
The AdvanceTrac
威
system includes
one of these stability control
switches located on the instrument
panel.
The stability control light and the
stability control off light located in
the instrument cluster will
illuminate temporarily during
start-up as part of a normal system self-check. The stability control light
may illuminate (flash) during certain driving situations which cause the
AdvanceTrac
威
system to operate. If the stability control light illuminates
steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. If
equipped with a message center, the vehicle will also indicate a failure
with the AdvanceTrac
威
system.
When AdvanceTrac
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
you may experience
the following:
•
A slight deceleration of the vehicle
•
The stability control light will flash.
•
If your foot is on the brake pedal, a vibration in the pedal
•
If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.
•
The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.
Driving
210
2011 MKZ
(378)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
