Ford 2009 Taurus v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 223)

When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher

than the bottom of the wheel rims (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 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 engine, transmission, AWD system components or axles are

submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if

necessary.

Driving through deep water may damage the engine or

transmission.

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

PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if

necessary.

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

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.

2009 Taurus (500)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA (fus)

Driving

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