Ford EVEREST Owner's Manual page 186

High and Low Range Usage
Normal Mud/
Snow
High Yes
Range
(H)
Low Yes
Range
(L)
Low range can be selected by pressing the
4X4 LOW switch in the centre console.
Note: If an entry condition for any mode is
not met, the information display screen will
display the appropriate messages to guide
the driver through the proper operating
procedures.
Note: Operating the vehicle in any of the
off-road modes does not guarantee that
the vehicle will not become stuck in sand,
snow or mud or other debris. It is the driver s
responsibility to assess off-road situations
and determine if the terrain is passable.
Off-Road Driving Aids
• ELD (electronic locking differential)
See Electronic Locking Differential
(page 133).
Note: The locking and unlocking speeds
may be different in different TMS modes.
• HDC (hill descent control) See Using
Hill Descent Control (page 142).
Off-road Screen
The real-time status of your vehicles
off-road systems can be continuously
monitored using the first off-road screen
found in the information displays screen.
For more information, See General
Information (page 72).
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Driving Hints
Sand Rock
Yes Yes No
- - Yes
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques
• Grip the steering wheel with your
thumbs on the outside of the rim. This
will reduce the risk of injury due to
abrupt steering wheel motions that
occur when negotiating rough terrain.
Do not grip the steering wheel with your
thumbs inside the rim.
• Throttle, brake and steering inputs
should be made in a smooth and
controlled manner. Sudden inputs to
the controls can cause loss of traction
or upset the vehicle, especially while
on sloped terrain or while crossing
obstacles such as rocks or logs.
• Look ahead on your route noting
upcoming obstacles, surface texture
or color changes or any other factors
which may indicate a change in
available traction, and adjust the
vehicle speed and route accordingly.
During pre-run, mark obstacles with
GPS markers to make sure appropriate
speeds are used to avoid potential
vehicle damage.
• When driving off-road, if the front or
rear suspension is bottoming-out
and/or excessive contact with the
skid-plates is encountered, reduce
vehicle speed to avoid potential
damage to the vehicle.
• When running with other vehicles, it is
recommended that communication is
used and the lead vehicle notify other
vehicles of obstacles that could cause
potential vehicle damage.
• Always keep available ground
clearance in mind and pick a route that
minimizes the risk of catching the
underside of the vehicle on an obstacle.
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