Ford Escape: Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution.
Emergency maneuvers
• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn
must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,
turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as requi ...
Mud and water
If you must drive through high
water, drive slowly. Traction or
brake capability may be limited.
When driving through water,
determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs
...
See also:
Underbody maintenance
Regularly flush the underbody with plain water,
and pay particular attention to areas where
mud and debris collect.
If damage or corrosion are detected, have the
vehicle checked by your Dealer/Aut ...
To Change or Select Files
Use the SKIP button while an iPod is
playing to change files.
SKIP - Each time you press and
release
(preset 6), the player
skips forward to the beginning of the
next file. Press and releas ...
Display selection
Refer to “Display selection (type A, B and
C audio)”.
Page scroll
Refer to “Page (track/folder title) scroll”. ...
