Traction Control
Traction Control Off Warning
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Lamp
The traction control system helps avoid
Illuminates when you switch the
system off.
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
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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.
Traction Control Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
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switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
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 Traction Control On or
Off
Press the button on the center
console.
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Note: The system turns on when you switch
the ignition on.
Note: If you switch traction control off,
stability control remains on.
Note: The system turns off if there is a
malfunction.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
