RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)
Deployable running boards (DRB) automatically move when the doors
are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle.
Automatic power deploy:
•
The running boards will extend
down when the doors are opened.
Automatic power stow:
•
The running boards will return to
the stowed position after a two
second delay once doors are
closed.
Manual power deploy:
To manually operate the running boards, refer to the
Message center
in
this chapter.
•
This feature can manually set the running boards in the deployed
position for access to the roof or when washing your vehicle.
•
When running boards are manually set in the deployed position
(OUT), they will return to the stowed position and enter automatic
mode when the vehicle speed becomes greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Enable/disable:
To enable/disable the power running board feature, refer to the
Message
center
in this chapter.
•
When this feature is disabled (OFF), the running boards will move to
the stowed position regardless of the position of the doors.
•
When this feature is enabled (AUTOMATIC), the running boards will
immediately move to the correct position based on the position of the
doors.
Bounce-back:
•
If an object is in the way of the moving running board, the running
board will automatically bounce back in the reverse direction and
move to the end of travel.
Note:
The running boards may operate more slowly in cooler
temperatures. In adverse conditions, mud, slush, salt, and other road
debris may become trapped in the running board mechanism possibly
causing unwanted noise. If this occurs manually set the running boards
in the deployed position and flush the debris from the front and rear
hinges using a high-pressure car wash wand.
2009 Mountaineer
(mnt)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)
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