Ford 2011 Edge v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 279)

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. The front wheels have

to be turning in order to steer the

vehicle.

Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,

therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes.

Driving on snow and ice

Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission 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.

Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles

for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower

gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since

your vehicle is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS),

do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter

for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system.

WARNING: If you are driving in slippery conditions that require

tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously.

Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid

aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control

which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle

slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you

regain control of the vehicle.

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