Ford 2003 Expedition v.4 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 236)

Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle

equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box

cover).

Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase

your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities

and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of

vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to

heavy off-road usage.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is

unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition

system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your

engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine.

If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the

hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars).

Once through the 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.

Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is

submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause

internal transmission damage. Have the fluid checked and, if

water is found, replace the fluid.

VEHICLE LOADING

Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:

• Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard

equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or

aftermarket equipment.

• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants

and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight

rating minus base curb weight.

• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload

weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum permissible total

weight of the base vehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.

The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety

Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.

Driving

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