Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual page 109

EVEREST_F8M7-10-09B_Edition1 Page109
Tuesday, February 10 2009 12:54 AM
Right-hand drive model
Left-hand drive model
NOTE
Pressing the RFW switch while in
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4×4 will not disengage the front
wheels from the drive assembly.
The RFW switch is used for
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disengaging the front wheels from
the drive assembly. Pressing the
RFW switch while in 4×2 will not
engage the front wheels to the drive
assembly.
Form No.F8M7-10-09B
Black plate (109,1)
Starting and Driving
qShifting Between 4×2/4×4
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.
4H (high range): 100 km/h (62 mph).
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4L (low range): 40 km/h (25 mph).
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2H to 4H
When the RFW LOCK indicator light
is off:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe area away
from traffic.
CAUTION
Shifting the transfer shift lever while
driving when the RFW LOCK indicator
light is off could damage the drive
assembly.
2. Shift the transfer shift lever to 4H. The
RFW LOCK indicator light will
illuminate.
NOTE
When the transfer shift lever is shifted
from 2H to 4H, the front wheels are
engaged to the drive assembly
automatically.
When the RFW LOCK indicator light
is on:
Shift the transfer shift lever to 4H. You
can make the shift while driving.
Driving Your Ford
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