Ford 2012 F-550 v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 308)

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).

The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter for transmission

fluid temperature information.

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.

Parking

On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)

position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of

the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic

transmission is in P (Park). Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the

transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake

fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.

Driving

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