Black plate (92,1)
4-Wheel Drive (4×4)
Operation (Manual
Transmission)
Use the transfer shift lever to shift from
4×2 (2-wheel drive) to 4×4 (4-wheel
drive), and vice versa. Compared with
4×2, 4×4 offers more stability when
driving on sandy, muddy, icy, or slippery
surfaces.
WARNING
Avoid sudden turns and abrupt
manoeuvring:
Sudden turns and abrupt
manoeuvring while in 4×4 is
dangerous. A sudden turn or abrupt
manoeuvre while in 4×4 could cause
an accident due to a unique braking
phenomenon in 4×4 resulting from the
difference in front and rear-wheel
rotation.
CAUTION
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If tyre replacement is required, all
four tyres must be replaced
simultaneously. If worn out tyres are
used with new tyres, powertrain
parts could be damaged.
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Rotate your tyres at regular intervals.
Partial tyre wear will adversely affect
or cause damage to powertrain parts
(page 8-24).
CAUTION
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Always use tyres for the front and
rear wheels that are of the specified
size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition,
do not use tyres with significantly
different wear patterns on the same
vehicle. Using such tyres will apply
excessive force to powertrain parts
and will increase the oil temperature,
resulting in oil leakage or burning, or
in the worst case, a fire.
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Inspect the tyre pressure periodically
and adjust it to the specified value to
prevent excessive pressure
differences between the tyres. For
the specified air pressure, refer to the
label attached to the driver's door.
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Always use wheels of the specified
type and size for the front and rear
wheels.
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Do not engage 4×4 on dry, paved
surfaces or high speed expressways.
Driving in this manner will
adversely affect powertrain parts or
damage it due to oil-leak/seizure
powertrain parts.
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Transfer Shift Lever
CAUTION
Do not exceed the speeds indicated
below while in 4×4 (4H, 4L).
Exceeding these speeds will adversely
affect or cause damage to powertrain
parts.
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4H (high range): 100 km/h (62 mph).
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4L (low range): 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
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