Ford 2007 Five Hundred v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 196)

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

and avoid spinning the wheels.

If your vehicle is equipped with a 6–speed transmission: 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. Do not perform this

operation if your vehicle is equipped with an

electronically-controlled CVT.

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

be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back

out the way you came if you proceed with caution.

Mud and water

If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brake

capability may be limited.

When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher

than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. If the

ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.

Once through 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.

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you

are driving in mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As

when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid

spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of

the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.

If the transmission, AWD system components or axles are submerged in

water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.

Driving through deep water may damage the transmission.

If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant and

PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if

necessary.

After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts

and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an

imbalance that could damage drive components.

2007 Five Hundred (500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

Driving

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