Ford 2007 Edge v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 228)

Emergency maneuvers

• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn

must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle (i.e.,

turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid

the emergency). Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,

not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or

brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are

called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could

result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover

and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the

vehicle to a safe direction of travel.

• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not

attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.

• If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from

concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle

responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,

avoid these abrupt inputs.

AWD Systems (if equipped)

With AWD, the vehicle uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This

increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions

that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.

Sand

When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid

area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower

gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly

and avoid spinning the wheels.

Do not drive your AWD vehicle in deep sand for an extended period of

time. This will cause the AWD system to overheat. If the rear tires stop

spinning while the front tires spin in deep sand, turn off the vehicle and

allow the AWD system to cool down for a minimum of 15 minutes. After

the system has cooled down, normal AWD function will return. When

driving at slow speeds in deep sand under high outside temperatures,

use L (Low) gear when possible. L (Low) gear operation will maximize

the engine and transmission cooling capability.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to

protect overheating of the engine.

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you

and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may

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