Ford Escape: Roll Stability Control™ (RSC)
Roll Stability Control (RSC ) may help to maintain roll stability of the vehicle during adverse maneuvers. RSC operates by detecting the vehicle’s roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to one or more wheels individually.
During an event that activates Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ), the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash.
Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the RSC system, which include:
• Emergency lane-change
• Taking a turn too fast
• Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directional
stability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely
or avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates b ...
Switching off traction control
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off the traction control features of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC system may be beneficial because the wheels are ...
See also:
Traction control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel
spin by transferring power from a drive wheel
that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the
opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
TC ...
Wiper deicer switch*
The rear window demister switch can be operated when the engine is running. When
the front wipers have frozen to the windscreen at the parked positions, turning
on this switch will heat the wind ...
Power steering fluid
To check the fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling. Check to make
certain that the power steering fluid level is always between the “MAX” and “MIN” ...
