Ford 2004 Taurus v.3 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 140)

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by

shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a

steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

If necessary, try turning the Traction Control娂 system off. This will allow

the wheels to spin, which may help to free your stuck vehicle. For more

information, refer to Traction Control娂 (if equipped) in this chapter.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating

temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the

transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

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

slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water

that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of

the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited

and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake

and severely damage your engine.

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle

slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do

not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. Driving through deep

water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow

water into the transmission and cause internal transmission

damage.

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER

This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or

trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating

capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will

provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading

your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining

your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s

Safety Certification Label and Tire Label:

Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of

fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or

optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you

picked it up from your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

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