Traction Control for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

Traction Control  
Using the Information Display  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
Controls  
The traction control system helps avoid  
You can switch this feature off or on in the  
information display. See General  
Information (page 91).  
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 a Switch (If Equipped)  
Use the traction control switch on the  
instrument panel to switch the system off  
or on.  
System Indicator Lights and  
USING TRACTION CONTROL  
Messages  
The stability and traction control  
WARNING  
light:  
The stability and traction control  
light illuminates steadily if the  
Temporarily illuminates on engine  
start-up.  
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.  
Flashes when a driving condition  
activates either of the systems.  
Illuminates if a problem occurs in either  
of the systems.  
The stability and traction control  
off light temporarily illuminates  
on engine start-up and stays on  
when you switch the traction control  
system off.  
The system automatically turns on each  
time you switch the ignition on.  
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,  
switching traction control off may be  
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.  
Note: When you switch traction control off,  
stability control remains fully active.  
Switching the System Off  
When you switch the system off or on, a  
message appears in the information  
display showing system status.  
You can switch the system off by either  
using the information display controls or  
the switch.  
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Focus (CDH) Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201608, First Printing