Ford 2002 Taurus v.4 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 144)

During Traction Control娂 operation,

the traction control active light will

illuminate, you may hear an electric

motor type of sound coming from

the engine compartment and the

engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This

is normal system behavior.

The Traction Control娂 on/off switch,

located on the right side of the

instrument cluster, illuminates OFF

when the system is turned OFF. The

Traction Control娂 system will revert

to the ON position every time the

ignition is turned OFF and ON.

If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road

surface, try switching the Traction Control娂 system off. This may allow

excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful

“rocking” maneuver.

If a system fault is detected the traction control active light will

illuminate, the Traction Control娂 on/off switch will not toggle on and off,

and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy

from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering pump:

• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left

for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level

below the MIN mark on the reservoir.

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned

off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

• Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)

• Uneven vehicle loading

• High crown in center of road

• High crosswinds

• Wheels out of alignment

• Loose or worn suspension components

T/C

Driving

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Ford 2002 Taurus v.4 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 144