Traction Control
Note: When you switch the system on or
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
off, a warning lamp illuminates in the
instrument cluster. It also illuminates if the
system activates or if the system detects a
malfunction. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 86).
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING: The stability and
traction control light illuminates steadily
if the system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Switching the System On and Off
Press the button on the center
console.
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Note: When you switch the traction control
off, stability control remains on.
Note: The system turns on when you switch
the ignition on.
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
