Ready and Stable.
Standard on every 2009 Mountaineer, AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC
®
(Roll Stability Control
TM
) is an electronic stability control system
that features 2 gyroscopic sensors, one of which is a unique
vehicle-roll motion sensor that directly measures the vehicle’s
roll rate 100 times every second. Working in conjunction with the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), traction control and yaw control,
AdvanceTrac with RSC uses the roll rate and other information
to automatically determine when and how it will apply individual
brakes and modify engine power to help keep all 4 wheels firmly
planted. Not available on any of Mountaineer’s competitors,
this system really proves its worth when you have to make an
emergency maneuver; drive on slippery surfaces; or even travel
on uneven surfaces, such as in construction zones.
In the event of a collision, Mountaineer’s 6 standard airbags
are at the ready. The Intelligent Safety System
TM
deploys front
airbags that use adaptive venting technology to help tailor
airbag power to occupant size and needs. Front-seat side airbags
help provide an extra measure of chest protection for the driver
and front passenger in certain side-impact events. And our
standard Safety Canopy
®
System features large, side-curtain
airbags that enhance protection for outboard-seated occupants
in the 1st and 2nd rows. Roll-fold technology helps them deploy –
even if someone is leaning against the window.
Additional peace of mind comes from the new SOS Post-Crash
Alert System,
designed to make Mountaineer easier to see and
hear after an accident in which any airbag has deployed or a
safety belt pretensioner has activated. If either of these occurs,
an alert automatically sounds the horn and flashes the hazard
lights so that you and your passengers may be more easily located.
Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of
physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions.
SOS hardware may become damaged or the battery may lose power in a crash,
which could prevent operation. Not all crashes will activate an airbag or
safety belt pretensioner.
