1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 133
1997 Ford Explorer Manual
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Driving Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than usual. Consider using one of the lower gears. Control trac system indicator lights 4WD and 4WD LOW indicator lights are located in the instrument cluster. If either light flashes, see your dealer or qualified service technician. The indicator lights will also illuminate under the following conditions: • 4WD AUTO mode - Neither light will illuminate. • 4WD HIGH mode - Only the 4WD high light illuminates. • 4WD LOW mode - The 4WD LOW light illuminates. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with an all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case. Power is constantly supplied to all four wheels through the transfer case. The AWD system is full time and has no external controls. Like all utility type vehicles, your AWD vehicle has special design and equipment features that make it capable of performing in a variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give these vehicles higher centers of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. 134 4WD 4WD LOW