Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual page 115

EVEREST_F8M7-10-09B_Edition1 Page115
Tuesday, February 10 2009 12:54 AM
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
Turn the transfer shift switch to 4H. You
can make the shift while driving.
NOTE
When the transfer shift switch is
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turned from 2H to 4H, the front
wheels are engaged to the drive
assembly automatically.
To make shifting into 4H easier
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while driving, straighten the steering
wheel and release the accelerator
pedal briefly while turning the
transfer shift switch. Shifting into 4H
could be difficult when the steering
wheel is turned and when the
accelerator pedal is depressed.
4H to/from 4L
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe area away
from traffic.
2. Shift the transmission shift lever to the
N position.
3. Turn the transfer shift switch from 4H
to 4L (or from 4L to 4H).
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Starting and Driving
4H to 2H
Turn the transfer shift switch to 2H. You
can make the shift while driving.
When 4×4 is not required for a long
period or when using 4×2 to conserve
fuel consumption:
Turn the transfer shift switch to the 2H
position to disengage the front wheels
from the drive assembly. The 4×4
indicator light will turn off.
qOff-Road Driving
You can drive your vehicle on paved or
unpaved roads, select the 4×4 mode that
matches the driving condition.
WARNING
Raise the seatback and adjust the seat
to a position where you have good
control of the steering wheel and
pedals even when vehicle bounces and
rocks:
During off-road driving, sitting in a
position which does not allow proper
reach to the steering wheel and pedals
is dangerous. A sitting position that
may be comfortable for normal driving
may not be appropriate for off-road
driving because the vehicle bounces
and rolls during off-road driving.
Vehicle control could be lost resulting
in an accident.
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