
Black plate (112,1)
NOTE
During off-road driving, 4×4 turning
has a slightly greater turning radius than
4×2.
Driving on steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes, select 4L
and make sure proper traction is
maintained.
When descending steep slopes, select 4L
and use a low gear for brake assistance
and descend slowly.
WARNING
Always drive straight up or straight
down on steep slopes:
Driving horizontally across steep
slopes is dangerous. The vehicle could
rollover sideways and cause serious
injuries.
4-Wheel Drive (4×4)
Operation (Automatic
Transmission)
Use the transfer shift switch 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
l
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.
l
Rotate your tyres at regular intervals.
Partial tyre wear will adversely affect
or cause damage to powertrain parts
(page 8-32).
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Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
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