Ford 2013 Flex v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 221)

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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.

Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage.

AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but

can skid like any other vehicle.

Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the

steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on

snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting

from a full stop.

Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate

better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop any

faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do

not become overconfident as to road conditions.

Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles

for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower

gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since

your vehicle is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS),

do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for

additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system.

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