Ford 2009 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 263)

possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand

the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without

seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse

over a hill without the aid of an observer.

When climbing a steep slope or hill,

start in a lower gear rather than

downshifting to a lower gear from a

higher gear once the ascent has

started. This reduces strain on the

engine and the possibility of stalling.

If you do stall out, do not try to

turn around because you might roll

over. It is better to back down to a

safe location.

Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much

power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of

vehicle control.

Descend a hill in the same gear you

would use to climb up the hill to

avoid excessive brake application

and brake overheating. Do not

descend in neutral; instead,

disengage overdrive or manually

shift to a lower gear. When

descending a steep hill, avoid

sudden hard braking as you could

lose control. When you brake hard,

the front wheels can’t turn and if

they aren’t turning, you won’t be

able to steer. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the

vehicle. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle

and still maintain steering control.

If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not

“pump” the brakes.

Driving on snow and ice

AWD and 4WD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and

ice but can skid like any other vehicle.

Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the

steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.

2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA (fus)

Driving

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