Ford 2004 Excursion v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 175)

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 a 4WD 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 as well as drive slower than usual and consider using one of

the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the

wheels. Use a “squeeze” technique, push on the brake pedal with a

steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue

to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel. If you

lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze

technique. If your vehicle is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock

Brake System (ABS), apply the brake steadily. 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.

Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also

putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and

swing around during braking.

Tires, Replacement Requirements

Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that

originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect

the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead to loss of

vehicle control or roll over and serious injury.

Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type,

tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. If you have questions

regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury

dealer.

If you nevertheless decide to equip your 4WD for off-road use with tires

larger than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you should not use

these tires for highway driving.

If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor

Company, it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause

steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure.

Driving

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