Ford 2006 Five Hundred v.3 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 178)

TRACTION CONTROL姟 (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control娂 system. This

system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle. It

is especially useful on slippery road surfaces. The system operates by

detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the

electronic elements already present in the anti-lock braking system

(ABS).

Wheel-speed sensors allow excess wheel spin to be detected by the

Traction Control娂 portion of the ABS computer. Excess wheel spin is

controlled through engine torque reduction. This is realized via the fully

electronic engine control system. This process is very sensitive to driving

conditions and very fast acting. The wheels “search” for optimum

traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly.

The Traction Control娂 system will allow your vehicle to make better use

of available traction on slippery surfaces. The system is a driver aid

which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice

covered roads.

During Traction Control娂 operation the engine will not “rev-up” when

you push further on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior.

If you should become stuck in deep

snow 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 or enable a successful

“rocking” maneuver.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose

control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control娂

event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded

their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss

of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you

experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

STEERING

To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the

steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than

a few seconds when the engine is running.

2006 Five Hundred (500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

Driving

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Ford 2006 Five Hundred v.3 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 178