Ford 2004 Explorer v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 154)

Note: Do not perform this operation at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph)

if the outside temperature is below 0°C (32°F).

Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping.

Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

2. Depress the brake

3. Place the transmission in N (Neutral).

4. Press the desired 4WD position.

• If shifting into 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in

the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete.

• If shifting out of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in

the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete.

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and

rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat

different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your

vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without

getting hung up or damaging underbody components.

The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle

differently than an ordinary passenger car.

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.

Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel

motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not

grip the spokes.

Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as

rocks and stumps.

You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before

driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain

steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four

wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning.

Basic operating principles

• Do not use 4WD High or 4WD Low on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing

so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage

drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for consistently

slippery or loose surfaces.

2004 Explorer (exp)

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