2010 Mercury Mariner Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 217

Driving The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ 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௡), which functions to help avoid a vehicle roll-over The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system automatically enables each time the engine is started. All features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system (TCS, ESC, and RSC௡) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it. The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system includes an AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ "Off" button on the instrument panel below the climate control, and a "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster. The in the instrument cluster will illuminate temporarily "sliding car" icon during start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during driving if a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system to illuminates steadily, verify that the operate. If the "sliding car" icon AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ "Off" button located on the instrument remains steadily illuminated, have the panel. If the "sliding car" icon 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௡ with RSC௡ 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௡ with RSC௡ you may experience the following: • A slight deceleration of the vehicle • The "sliding car" indicator light will flash. 217 • A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal 2010 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)