Ford Everest 2006 Manual page 100

EVEREST_F8K4-10-06H_Edition1 Page102
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Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
CAUTION
Avoid driving through standing
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water. Even though the vehicle has
4×4, the internal components are not
completely protected from water
submersion. If driving through
standing water is unavoidable, pay
strict attention to the following:
When driving in relatively
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shallow water, select 4H. When
water depth is likely to vary,
select 4L and keep vehicle speed
under 5 km/h (3 mph).
After driving in standing water,
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bring your vehicle to an expert
repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer to have
the propeller shaft and other parts
greased and inspected.
Make sure water does not enter the
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vehicle interior or the engine area.
The vehicle interior could become
wet or the engine could be damaged.
After off-road driving, clear off any
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debris, such as mud or grass, on the
radiator or other vehicle parts and
check for damage. If debris isn't
cleaned, engine performance could
be affected or damaged. If there is
any damage or abnormality, bring
the vehicle to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Ford
Repairer.
Use caution when driving off-road in
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4×4. Use of the accelerator, steering
wheel and brakes requires the same
degree of driver caution as with a
non-4×4 vehicle. Sudden
manoeuvring could cause damage to
powertrain parts or cause the vehicle
to become stuck.
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NOTE
If the vehicle is stuck, it may be
dislodged by placing objects such as
wood or stone under all four tyres, or
rocking it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts, in a steady pattern.
Driving on muddy or sandy surfaces
When driving on relatively smooth
surfaces under normal driving conditions,
select 4H.
When driving on uneven surfaces or when
conditions require driving very slowly,
select 4L. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly.
NOTE
During off-road driving, 4×4 turning
has a slightly greater turning radius than
4×2.
Driving on steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes, select 4L
and make sure proper traction is
maintained.
When descending steep slopes, select 4L
and use a low gear for brake assistance
and descend slowly.
WARNING
Always drive straight up or straight
down on steep slopes:
Driving horizontally across steep
slopes is dangerous. The vehicle could
rollover sideways and cause serious
injuries.