2006 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 232

Driving FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Four-wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD should not be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occur. If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h), the 4WD system will not engage. This is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4WD Low for proper operation. System indicator lights • 4X4 - momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) is selected. • 4X4 LOW - momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) is selected. Using the Control Trac 4WD system 4x4 4x4 LOW 4X4 AUTO - Power to all four wheels; used for normal street and highway driving. 4X4 HIGH (4WD 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 (4WD 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. The accelerator pedal is less sensitive than in 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) range. This is to improve vehicle control when operating on very rough terrain. 4X4 LOW (4WD 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 (4WD Low) for proper operation. 232 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)