2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 206
2002 Ford Explorer Manual
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Driving Shifting from 4x4 Low to 4x4 Auto or 4x4 High 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Press the 4x4 Auto or the 4x4 High button. When 4x4 Auto is engaged NO indicator lights will illuminate. When 4x4 High is engaged the 4x4 High instrument cluster light will illuminate. 4X4 Auto 4X4 High 4X4 Low The 4X4 LOW button will flash if: 1. The system is waiting for driver input (brake and/or neutral gear). OR 2. There is a 4X4 low shift in progress. If the driver inputs are not engaged, the button selection will time-out and the 4X4 system will remain in its current mode. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. 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. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain 206