Ford 2011 Escape v.4 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 237)

WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they

appear.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation

of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in

this chapter.

Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System that

continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the

power distribution between the front and rear wheels. It combines

transparent all-surface operation with highly capable four-wheel drive.

The 4WD system is always active and requires no driver input. It is

capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway

driving as well as off-road and winter driving.

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.

Driving

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