2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 319

Driving • Sand - This mode should be used for soft dry sand, or deep gravel terrain. If the sand to be crossed is damp/wet, and sufficiently deep enough to cause the wheels to sink into the surface, the Mud/Ruts mode should be selected. • Mud/Ruts - This mode should be used for muddy, rutted, soft, or uneven terrain. If the terrain management system becomes inoperable, it may not be possible to select specific modes and a message will be displayed. If the TMS becomes inoperable due to a system malfunction, all of the mode indicators on the control will turn off and the message center will display one of the following messages. TERRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT: If this message is displayed, cycling the key may clear the fault. If the fault is not cleared after a key cycle, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer. MODE CHANGE NOT ACCEPTED, RETRY: If this message is displayed, a vehicle system cannot support a mode change at the time of driver request. Try the mode change again. DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 319 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)