Driving Hints - Ford EVEREST 2015 Owner's Manual

In addition to providing an excellent
on-road driving experience, your vehicle
also excels at all types of off-road driving.
The vehicle has been designed and
equipped to allow you to explore those
places where the road doesn't take you,
whether it's a forest trail or the open
desert. Before going off-roading, consult
with your local governmental agencies to
determine designated off-road trails and
recreation areas. Also, be sure to
understand any off-road vehicle
registration requirements for the area in
which you plan on driving.
Before taking your vehicle off-roading, a
basic vehicle inspection should be done to
make sure that the vehicle is in top working
condition.
It is always recommended that at least
two vehicles are used while off-roading.
Using two vehicles in "buddy" system helps
make sure that help is close at hand should
a vehicle become stuck or damaged. It is
also wise to take supplies such as a first
aid kit, a supply of water, a tow strap and
a cell or satellite phone with you any time
an off-road excursion is planned.
Terrain Management System
(TMS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Terrain
Management System that allows the driver
to enhance the off-road performance of
the vehicle, by selecting the mode best
suited to the terrain and driving conditions.
Each mode changes a number of the
vehicle parameters within the engine,
transmission, traction control and
Four-wheel drive systems.
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Normal mode - This mode is
for on-road conditions and
should be used on surfaces
which are similar to hard road
surfaces, or once the need for
any of the off-road modes has
passed.
Mud/Snow – This mode
should be used where a firm
surface is covered with loose or
slippery material. This includes
gravel, shallow mud, wet grass
or snow covered road.
Sand - This mode should be
used for crossing deep sand or
deep sticky mud.
Rock - This mode gives low
speed controllability for
crawling over rocks. Low range
must be selected before this
mode is activated. See Using
Four-Wheel Drive (page 135).
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