Ford 2009 Explorer Sport Trac v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 256)

Emergency maneuvers

• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn

must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,

turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid

the emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,

not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or

brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are

called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could

result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover

and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the

vehicle to a safe direction of travel.

• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not

attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as

utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than

vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive

vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger

cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform

satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive

speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive

cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,

vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

• If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from

concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle

responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,

avoid these abrupt inputs.

4WD Systems

4WD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction,

enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a

conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. On 4WD

vehicles, the transfer case allows you to select 4WD when necessary.

Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be

found in this chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be

found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. You should

become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate

your vehicle.

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