Driving On Snow, Ice, Mud Or Sand - Ford FG X FALCON SEDAN 2015 Owner's Manual

DRIVING ON SNOW, ICE,
MUD OR SAND
WARNING
On slippery surfaces do not
downshift into first gear (manual
transmission) or 1 (auto transmission in
'Manual Mode'). This may induce
skidding.
When hazardous driving is encountered
due to snow, ice, mud or sand, follow
these suggestions.
• Drive cautiously, allowing extra
distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden movements, either
braking or steering.
• If stalled in snow or sand, use
second gear and accelerate slowly.
First gear (manual transmission)
or 1 (auto transmission in 'Manual
Mode') may be used, if necessary.
Move slowly to avoid spinning the
rear wheels.
CAUTION
Before driving in sub-zero
temperatures, ensure that sufficient
anti-freeze protection is added to the
cooling system. Refer to the 'Fluid
Specification' section in the Customer
Assistance, Warranty and Service Guide.
If your Vehicle is Stuck in Mud
or Snow
WARNINGS
Ensure there are no pedestrians or
objects near the vehicle if trying to
rock your vehicle free. The
movement of the car in this situation may
be unpredictable.
Driving Hints
Do not spin the wheels excessively
as this may cause personal injury
to bystanders and/or premature failure
of driveline components.
Your vehicle is not designed to be
driven off-road. However, you may still
encounter a situation where your vehicle
becomes lightly bogged, for example in
a muddy car park or in snowy conditions.
In this type of situation, it may be
possible to rock the vehicle free by
alternating between forward and reverse
gears whilst using a light accelerator
pedal pressure. Should this not be
effective, Ford recommends contacting
a professional recovery service.
Avoid alternating between forward
and reverse gears at vehicle
speeds greater than 3-4 km/h. Failure to
observe this may result in driveline
damage.
Snow Chains
Incorrectly fitted chains may cause
damage to your vehicle.
Snow chains may only be fitted to
215/60R16 tyres.
Do not fit snow chains to an axle
where a temporary spare is fitted.
Only use snow chains on the driven
(rear) wheels. Do not exceed 40 km/h
when the chains are fitted. In order to
avoid damage, remove wheel covers
before driving with snow chains. Remove
the chains immediately on roads free of
snow and ice.
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