2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 383
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Manual
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Driving Electronic shift on the fly 4WD system 2WD - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving. 4X4 HIGH - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement. 4X4 LOW - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4X4 LOW will not engage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW for proper operation. Shifting between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH • Move the 4WD control between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH at any forward speed. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2. Depress the brake 3. Place the transmission in N (Neutral). 4. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. • If shifting into 4WD LOW, wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. • If shifting out of 4WD LOW, wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster turn off indicating the shift is complete. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. 125