Owner's Manual

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
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