Ford 2009 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 262)

Mud and water

If you must drive through high

water, drive slowly. Traction or

brake capability may be limited.

When driving through water,

determine the depth; avoid water

higher than the bottom of the hubs

(if possible) and proceed slowly. If

the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the

vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving

your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you

are driving in mud. Even AWD and 4WD vehicles can lose traction in

slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator

slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in

the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.

If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,

their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.

Driving through deep water may damage the transmission.

If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should

be replaced.

After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts

and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an

imbalance that could damage drive components.

“Tread Lightly” is an educational

program designed to increase public

awareness of land-use regulations

and responsibilities in our nations

wilderness areas. Ford Motor

Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land

Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and

other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain

Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up

or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up

or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep

slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and

2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA (fus)

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