Ford 2013 Fusion v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 167)

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. This will cause the AWD system to

overheat. After the system has cooled

down, normal AWD function will return.

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 wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom

of the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and

proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets

wet, the vehicle may stall.

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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.

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.

Note: Driving through deep water may

damage the transmission.

If the front or rear axle is submerged in

water, the axle lubricant and AWD PTU

(Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be

checked and changed if necessary.

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“Tread Lightly” is an educational program

designed to increase public awareness of

land-use regulations and responsibilities

in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor

Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and

the Bureau of Land Management in

encouraging you to help preserve our

national forest and other public and private

lands by “treading lightly.”

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