Ford 2006 Escape Hybrid v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 212)

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering

(EPAS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the

ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes

more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may

increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to

your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability

to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage. When

you can safely pull your vehicle off to the side of the road, the vehicle

should be turned off until it is able to cool.

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

• an improperly inflated tire

• uneven tire wear

• loose or worn suspension components

• loose or worn steering components

• improper steering alignment

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering

seem to wander/pull.

PREPARING TO DRIVE

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the

vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and

four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a

lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not

designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more

than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under

off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt

maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in

an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

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