Ford Everest 2006 Manual page 98

EVEREST_F8K4-10-06H_Edition1 Page100
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Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
Press the RFW switch to disengage the
front wheels from the drive assembly.
The RFW LOCK indicator light will go
off.
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.
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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Form No.F8K4-10-06H
Black plate (100,1)
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.
NOTE
To make shifting into 4H easier while
driving, straighten the steering wheel
and release the accelerator pedal briefly
while shifting the transfer shift lever.
Shifting into 4H could be difficult when
the steering wheel is turned and when
the accelerator pedal is depressed.