Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual page 116

EVEREST_F8M7-10-09B_Edition1 Page116
Tuesday, February 10 2009 12:54 AM
Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
WARNING
Always hold the steering wheel's grip
area and place the thumbs on the
outside of the steering wheel:
Holding the steering wheel in areas
other than the grip or placing fingers
in the spokes is dangerous. When
driving on uneven road surfaces, the
steering wheel could jerk and injure
hands or fingers.
Dry the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Avoid driving through standing
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water. Even though the vehicle has
4×4, the internal components are not
completely protected from water
submersion. If driving through
standing water is unavoidable, pay
strict attention to the following:
When driving in relatively
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shallow water, select 4H. When
water depth is likely to vary,
select 4L and keep vehicle speed
under 5 km/h (3 mph).
After driving in standing water,
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bring your vehicle to an expert
repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer to have
the propeller shaft and other parts
greased and inspected.
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CAUTION
Make sure water does not enter the
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vehicle interior or the engine area.
The vehicle interior could become
wet or the engine could be damaged.
After off-road driving, clear off any
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debris, such as mud or grass, on the
radiator or other vehicle parts and
check for damage. If debris is not
cleaned, engine performance could
be affected or damaged. If there is
any damage or abnormality, bring
the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Ford
Repairer.
Use caution when driving off-road in
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4×4. Use of the accelerator, clutch,
steering wheel and brakes requires
the same degree of driver caution as
with a non-4×4 vehicle. Sudden
manoeuvring could cause damage to
powertrain parts or cause the vehicle
to become stuck.
NOTE
If the vehicle is stuck, it may be
dislodged by placing objects such as
wood or stone under all four tyres, or
rocking it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts, in a steady pattern.
Driving on muddy or sandy surfaces
When driving on relatively smooth
surfaces under normal driving conditions,
select 4H.