2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 143

Driving 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. • 4WD HIGH-momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4H (4WD High) is engaged. • 4WD LOW-momentarily 4WD illuminates when the vehicle is LOW started. Illuminates when 4L (4WD Low) is engaged. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system 2WD (2WD High) - Power to rear axle only. 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Power delivered to front and rear axles for increased traction. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Power to front and rear axles at low speeds. Shifting from 2WD (2WD high) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD high) Move the 4WD control to the 4X4 HIGH position. 4X4 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD • At temperatures below 0°C (32°F), shifts from 2WD to 4X4 HIGH should not be performed above 72 km/h (45 mph). Do not shift into 4X4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. 143