Electronic Locking Differential - Ford EVEREST 2015 Owner's Manual

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1. Apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off before performing this
procedure.
2. Lift up the cover in the center console
next to the transmission selector lever
with a suitable tool.
3. Push down the locking button in the
slot and simultaneously move the
selector lever out of the P position.
Note: Take care when opening the cover.
Note: See an authorized dealer as soon as
possible if this procedure is used.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL
Note: The electronic locking differential is
for off-road use only and is not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differential on dry pavement will result in
increased tire wear, noise, vibration and
damage to the axle.
The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the rear axle that allows
both rear wheels to turn at the same
speed. The electronic locking differential
can provide additional traction should your
vehicle become stuck. You can activate
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the differential electronically and shift it
on the fly within the differential operating
speed range. The differential is for use in
mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road condition
where you need maximum traction. It is
not for use on dry pavement.
The following conditions will affect the

electronic locking differential:

• The electronic locking differential will
not engage if your vehicle speed is
above 32 km/h in 4x4 Auto, Normal or
Snow.
• The electronic locking differential will
not engage if your vehicle speed is
above or 90 km/h in Sand.
• In 4x4 Auto modes, the electronic
locking differential will automatically
disengage at speeds above 41 km/h
and will automatically reengage at
speeds below 32 km/h.
• The Electronic Locking Differential may
not engage if you are cornering and one
rear wheel is spinning. A message may
appear in the instrument display
informing you to release the
accelerator.
• In Rock and Sand mode, the electronic
locking differential will automatically
disengage at speeds above 100 km/h
and will automatically reengage at
speeds below 90 km/h.
• The ESC system has the ability to
disable the electronic locking
differential during driving maneuvers
when necessary.
When you switch the system on, if you do
not meet the required conditions for
electronic locking differential activation,
the instrument cluster will display the
appropriate information guiding you
through the proper activation process.
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