Ford 2013 Explorer v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 225)

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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. 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 cannot turn and if

they are not turning, you will not be able to steer. The front wheels have

to be turning in order to steer the vehicle.

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

“pump” the brakes.

Driving on snow and ice

WARNING: If you are driving in slippery conditions that require

tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously.

Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid

aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control

which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle

slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you

regain control of the vehicle.

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