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Hilly or Sloping Terrain
WARNING
Avoid driving across or turning on
steep hilly or sloping terrain. Your
vehicle may lose traction and slip
sideways increasing the risk of rolling over.
When driving on steep hilly or sloping
terrain, determine your route beforehand.
Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
assessing what conditions are on the other
side. Do not reverse over a hill without the
aid of an observer.
Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should always
try to drive straight up or straight down.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power will cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
When climbing a steep hill or slope, start
in a lower gear rather than downshifting to
a lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
Note: If your vehicle stalls, do not try to turn
around as your vehicle may lose traction
and slip sideways increasing the risk of
rolling over. It is better to reverse down to a
safe location.
When descending a steep hill or slope,
start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a higher
gear once the descent has started. Do not
descend a steep hill or slope in neutral.
Avoid excessive brake application as this
causes the brakes to overheat. When
descending a steep hill or slope, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could lose
control. The front wheels must rotate in
order to steer your vehicle. Your vehicle has
anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the
brakes steadily. Do not pump the brake
pedal.
2017 Focus RS (CEW) RS, Canada/United States of America, HM5J 19A285 DA enUSA, Edition date: 201611, First Printing
All-Wheel Drive
Snow and Ice
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control, personal injury
or death.
Note: The original equipment tires on your
vehicle are designed to optimize the
performance of your vehicle in dry or wet
summer road conditions. We recommend
using a dedicated set of winter tires in snow
and ice conditions. Do not mix summer
performance tires with winter tires on your
vehicle. See Using Winter Tires (page 34).
All-wheel drive vehicles have advantages
over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and
ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
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WARNING
If you are driving in slippery
conditions that require tire chains or
cables, then it is critical that you drive
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