Owner's Manual

Switching Off AdvanceTrac威
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac威 system may be
beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full
engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle.
To switch off the AdvanceTrac威 system press the AdvanceTrac威⬙Off⬙
control switch. Full features of the AdvanceTrac威 system can be restored
by pressing the AdvanceTrac威⬙Off⬙ control switch again or by turning off
and restarting the engine.
When the AdvanceTrac威 system is
off, the “sliding car off” icon
will
illuminate steadily. Pressing the
AdvanceTrac威⬙Off⬙ control switch
again will turn off the “sliding car
off” icon.
In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features
will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled.
AdvanceTrac威 Features
Control
switch
functions
Mode
“Sliding
car off”
icon
Message
Center
Display (if
equipped)
ESC
Traction
Control
Default at
start-up
System
Initialization
Turns on
during
bulb
check
Nothing
Displayed
Enabled Enabled
Control
switch
pressed
once
momentarily
Traction
Control OFF
On
TRACTION
CONTROL OFF
Enabled Disabled
Control
switch
pressed
twice
rapidly,
brakes
applied
Sport Mode
(SHO with
Performance
Pack Only)
On
ADVANCETRAC
SPORT MODE
Enabled Enabled
OFF
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2010 Taurus (500)
Owners Guide (own2002), 1st Printing
USA (fus)