Ford 2012 Explorer v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 316)

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 cannot turn and if

they are not turning, you will not be

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

vehicle.

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

“pump” the brakes.

Driving on snow and ice

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.

4WD 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 a 4WD 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.

Driving

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