Ford 2007 Freestyle v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 215)

seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse

over a hill without the aid of an observer.

When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than

downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has

started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.

If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you might roll over.

It is better to back down to a safe location.

Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much

power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of

vehicle control.

Descend a hill in the same gear you

would use to climb up the hill to

avoid excessive brake application

and brake overheating. Do not

descend in neutral; instead,

disengage overdrive or manually

shift to a lower gear. When

descending a steep hill, avoid

sudden hard braking as you could

lose control. When you brake hard,

the front wheels can’t turn and if

they aren’t turning, you won’t be

able to steer. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the

vehicle.

If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not

“pump” the brakes.

Driving on snow and ice

Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause transaxle damage.

AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but

can skid like any other vehicle.

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 an AWD 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.

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