Ford Expedition (2022 year). Manual in english

WARNING:

Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.

WARNING:

Wait at least five

seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.

Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for

your vehicle.

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3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch. Keep the fuel pump nozzle
resting on the fuel tank filler pipe.

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4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

A when refueling. Holding the fuel
pump nozzle in position B can affect
the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel
pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.

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5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown. Refer to A for left hand
drive or B for right hand drive.

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6. When the pump shuts off, wait five

seconds, then raise the fuel pump
nozzle and slowly remove it.

Fully close the fuel filler door.

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Fuel and Refueling

Note:

Do not attempt to start the engine

if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect
fuel. Incorrect fuel use could cause damage
not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle immediately checked.

MANUALLY OPENING THE FUEL
FILLER DOOR

Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.

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Left-hand side. To open the fuel
filler door, press the center rear
edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.

Right-hand side. To open the
fuel filler door, press the center
rear edge of the fuel filler door
and then release.

Left-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.

Right-hand side. Pull the rear of
the fuel filler door to open it.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

Advertised Capacity

The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank after running out of fuel. Included in
the advertised capacity is an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.

Note:

The amount of fuel in the empty

reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.

FUEL AND REFUELING –
TROUBLESHOOTING

FUEL AND REFUELING –
WARNING LAMPS

If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.

FUEL AND REFUELING –
INFORMATION MESSAGES

Refueling System Warning

If the fuel tank filler valve does not fully
close, a message could appear in the
information display.

Message

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

If the message appears, do the following:

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and switch the engine off.

2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).

3. Apply the parking brake.

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4. Fully open the fuel filler door.

5. Check the fuel tank filler valve for any

debris that may be restricting its
movement.

6. Remove any debris from the fuel tank

filler valve.

Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or the
fuel filler funnel provided with your
vehicle into the fuel filler pipe. See

Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel

(page 197). This action should dislodge
any debris that may be preventing the
fuel tank filler valve from fully closing.

8. Remove the fuel pump nozzle or fuel

filler funnel from the fuel filler pipe.

9. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note:

The message may not immediately

reset. If the message continues to appear
and a warning lamp illuminates, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER

The catalytic converter is part of your
vehicle's emissions system and filters
harmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING:

The normal operating

temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off.

WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
•

Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.

•

Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.

•

Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See

Jump

Starting the Vehicle

(page 381).

•

Use the correct fuel. See

Fuel and

Refueling

(page 196).

•

Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.

•

Avoid running out of fuel.

•

Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.

Note:

Do not make any unauthorized

changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,
vehicle owners and anyone who
manufactures, repairs, or services a fleet of
vehicles are not permitted to intentionally
remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
TROUBLESHOOTING

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
WARNING LAMPS

Your vehicle has an on-board diagnostics
system that monitors the emission control
system. If any of the following warning
lamps illuminate, this may indicate that
the on-board diagnostics system has
detected an emission control system
malfunction.

Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop.
Failure to respond to a warning lamp may
cause damage that your vehicle Warranty
may not cover. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

When your vehicle is

stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.

WARNING:

Do not apply the brake

pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS

PARK (P)

This position locks the driveline and
prevents the wheels from turning. Come
to a complete stop before putting your
vehicle into and out of park (P).

The electric parking brake could apply
when you shift to park (P) without the
brake pedal fully pressed. The electric
parking brake applies when you shift to
park (P) on large slopes. The electric
parking brake releases with the drive away
release function or manually as described
in the Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
section. See

Electric Parking Brake

(page 222).

Note:

A warning tone sounds if you open

the driver door and you have not shifted the
transmission selector to park (P).

REVERSE (R)

WARNING:

Shift into reverse (R)

only when your vehicle is stationary.

In reverse (R) power is transmitted to the
driven wheels.

NEUTRAL (N)

WARNING:

In neutral (N) your

vehicle is free to roll.

In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to
the driven wheels.

DRIVE (D)

In drive (D) power is transmitted to the
driven wheels.

MANUAL (M)

In manual (M) you can select a specific
gear. See

Manually Shifting Gears

(page

205).

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Note:

We recommend using this mode for

driving on hilly or mountainous roads or
when towing a trailer. See

Towing a Trailer

(page 344).

SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR

Console Shifter

The transmission selector is on the center
console.

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Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Rotate the outer ring to select a

position.

Note:

The position illuminates on the

transmission selector.

Note:

Your vehicle cannot shift from drive

(D) to park (P) with a clockwise rotation.
Your vehicle cannot shift from park (P) to
drive (D) with a counter clockwise rotation.

Column Shifter

(If Equipped)

The transmission selector is on the steering
column.

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Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Move the lever to select a position.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS

The instrument cluster displays the current
position.

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Note:

The position could illuminate on the

transmission selector.

MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS

SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONS
ON THE SELECTOR LEVER

The instrument cluster displays the current
gear. The current gear flashes when your
vehicle cannot shift into the requested
gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the
requested gear raises or lowers the engine
speed beyond the limit.

Your vehicle could shift when you fully
press the accelerator or brake pedal

Note:

Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not
covered by vehicle warranty.

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Note:

Drive modes could affect when the

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive
(D)

(If Equipped)

Use this feature when overtaking another
vehicle, or to temporarily change gear.

•

Press any button to switch the feature
on.

•

Press the upper (+) button to upshift.

•

Press the lower (-) button to
downshift.

•

Hold the (+) button for a few seconds
to switch the feature off.

Note:

The feature switches off after a short

period of time if neither button is pressed.

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual
(M)

Use this feature for engine braking on hilly
or mountainous roads, or to select a
specific gear.

•

Shift to manual (M) to switch the
feature on.

•

Press the upper (+) button to upshift.

•

Press the lower (-) button to
downshift.

•

Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature
off.

SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONS
ON THE ROTARY SHIFTER

The instrument cluster displays the current
gear. The current gear flashes when your
vehicle cannot shift into the requested
gear. Your vehicle does not shift if the
requested gear raises or lowers the engine
speed beyond the limit.

Your vehicle may shift when you fully press
the accelerator or brake pedal.

Note:

Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.

Note:

Drive modes may affect when the

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive
(D)

(If Equipped)

Use this feature when overtaking another
vehicle, or to temporarily change gears.

•

Press any button to switch the feature
on.

•

Press the (+) button to upshift.

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•

Press the (-) button to downshift.

•

Hold the (+) button for a few seconds
to switch the feature off.

Note:

The feature turns off after a short

period of time if you do not press either
button.

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual
(M)

Use this feature for engine braking on hilly
or mountainous roads, or to select a
specific gear.

•

Shift to manual (M) to switch the
feature on.

•

Press the (+) button to upshift.

•

Press the (-) button to downshift.

•

Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature
off.

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE

WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRAL
MODE

This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral
(N), for a limited time, when you exit your
vehicle or switch your vehicle off.

Note:

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
LIMITATIONS

Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after
30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery
charge level is low. Prolonged use of this
mode can cause the vehicle battery to run
out of charge.

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in vehicle damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.

ENTERING TEMPORARY
NEUTRAL MODE

Power your vehicle on.

2. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

3. Press and hold the brake pedal.

4. Shift into neutral (N).

Note:

An instructional message appears.

5. Press the manual (M) button.

Note:

A confirmation message appears

when your vehicle enters the mode.

6. Release the brake pedal.

Note:

Your vehicle is free to roll.

Switch your vehicle off.

Note:

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Note:

The neutral (N) indicator on the

transmission selector may flash in this
mode.

EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL
MODE

Press the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P), or power your

vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or
reverse (R).

USING PROGRESSIVE RANGE
SELECTION

(IF EQUIPPED)

Progressive range selection gives you the
ability to lock out gears from the automatic
shifting range. This could provide you with
an improved driving experience by reducing
transmission shifts, for example, in slippery
conditions or steep slopes.

With the transmission in drive (D), press
the

button to begin to switch the feature

on.

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Press the

button again to continue locking

out higher gears. Beginning with the highest
gear, the instrument cluster will indicate
the current gear and highest gear available.
For example, press the - button twice to
lock out 10th and 9th gears.

Note:

The instrument cluster will indicate

the current gear and highest gear available.

Press the + button to unlock gears to allow
the transmission to shift to higher gears.

Note:

The transmission automatically

shifts within the gear range you select.

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO
PARK (P)

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC RETURN TO
PARK (P)

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P).

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURN
TO PARK (P) WORK

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the
following occur:
•

You switch the vehicle off.

•

You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched.

•

You unlatch the driver seatbelt when
the driver door is open.

Note:

Do not use automatic return to park

(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency. See

Starting and Stopping

the Engine

(page 183).

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK
(P) LIMITATIONS

Automatic return to park may not work if
the door ajar switch is malfunctioning.

See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:

•

Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.

•

Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.

•

Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed,
after you shift out of park (P).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Transmission Not In Park (P)
Audible Warning

Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).

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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK

Using the 1-Speed Automatic Four-
Wheel Drive System

The 1-speed automatic four-wheel drive
system utilizes an electronically controlled
on-demand 1-speed transfer case. This
system monitors various vehicle sensory
inputs to provide an increased level of
performance. This system offers the driver
two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive
auto and four-wheel drive high as available
modes of operation via the selectable drive
mode switch. When you select four-wheel
drive auto the system continuously varies
power to the front wheels for optimum
performance for all on-road conditions.
When you select four-wheel drive high the
system provides power to the front and
rear wheels for use in off-road or slippery
conditions such as deep snow, sand or
mud. There is further information on driving
in unique driving conditions. See

Driving

Hints

(page 374).

Using the 2-Speed Automatic
Four-Wheel Drive System

(If Equipped)

The 2-speed automatic four-wheel drive
system utilizes an electronically controlled
on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This
system monitors various vehicle sensory
inputs to provide an increased level of
performance. This system offers the driver
two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive
auto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheel
drive low as available modes of operation.
When you select four-wheel drive auto the
system continuously varies power to the
front wheels for optimum performance for
all on-road conditions. When you select
either four-wheel drive high or four-wheel
drive low with the appropriate drive modes,
the four-wheel drive system provides
electronically locked power to the front
and rear wheels for use in off-road or

slippery conditions such as deep snow,
sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drive
low also provides additional gearing for
increased torque multiplication for
conditions like deep sand, snow, steep
slopes, or pulling heavy objects. See

Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode

(page 210). Additionally, the system is
capable of recreational flat towing by
putting the transfer case into neutral (N).
See

Recreationally Towing Your

Vehicle

(page 385).

There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions. See

Driving

Hints

(page 374).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Vehicles with a higher

center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.

WARNING:

Do not become

overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be
higher to allow it to travel over rough
terrain without getting stuck or damaging
underbody components. The differences
that make your vehicle so versatile also

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(If Equipped)

make it handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car. Always maintain steering
wheel control, 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. Drive slower in strong crosswinds
which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle. Be
extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.

Note:

Do not use four-wheel drive high or

four-wheel drive low mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and can
damage drive components.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS

Operating Four-Wheel Drive with
a Spare or Mismatched Tires

(If

Equipped)

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of
the spare tire can affect the four-wheel
drive system. If there is a significant
difference between the size of the spare
tire and the remaining tires, you could have
limited four-wheel drive functionality.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, we
recommend that you do not:

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with a
four-wheel drive mode turned on.

•

Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry
pavement.

Driving with the full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can limit
four-wheel drive functionality. You can
experience the following:

•

Additional noise from the transfer case
or other drive components.

Use of a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly can lead to impairment of the
following:

•

Comfort and noise.

•

Winter weather driving capability.

•

Wet driving capability.

•

Four-wheel drive capability.

Note:

Your vehicle could have a front air

dam that can become damaged, due to
reduced ground clearance, when taking your
vehicle off-road. You can remove this air
dam by removing the eight bolts that secure
it.

Note:

Your vehicle could have side steps

that can become damaged, due to reduced
ground clearance, when taking your vehicle
off-road. Remove side steps before driving
your vehicle off-road.

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE

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(If Equipped)

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Depending on the variant, the four-wheel
drive mode control is either in the
instrument panel or the center console.

To select a four-wheel drive mode, press
the four-wheel drive mode control button
of the desired mode. You can select
two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel
drive auto (4A) or four-wheel drive high
(4H) at a stop or while driving. Once the
shift is complete, the information display
shows the selected four-wheel drive mode.
While shifts are in progress, the lights on
the four-wheel drive control switch flashes
until your vehicle achieves the desired shift.

Note:

When shifting to and from four-wheel

drive, the information display shows the
shifting in progress message indicating that
the system is in the process of making a
shift.

Note:

Do not perform this operation if the

rear wheels are slipping or while applying
the accelerator pedal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See

Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages

(page 215).

Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low (4L)

(If Equipped)

To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):

Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

2. Place the transmission in neutral (N)

3. Press the desired four-wheel drive

button on the four-wheel drive mode
control switch.

The information display shows a message
indicating a four-wheel drive shift is in
progress. If any of the above shift
conditions are not present, the shift does
not occur and the information display
shows information guiding the driver
through the proper shifting procedures. If
there is a transfer case tooth blockage, a
message displays in the information
display. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
your vehicle forward approximately 5 ft
(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to
neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.

Note:

You could hear some noise as the

system shifts or engages which is normal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See

Four-Wheel Drive –

Information Messages

(page 215).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES

TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH

Two-wheel drive high is for general
on-road driving. Power is sent to the rear
wheels only.

Note:

Two-wheel drive high can turn on or

off based on Drive Mode selection See

Drive

Mode Control

(page 287).

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(If Equipped)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO

Four-wheel drive auto provides
electronically controlled four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels,
as required, for increased traction in varying
on-road conditions. The four-wheel drive
auto tuning varies based on selected Drive
Mode. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page

287).

Note:

Four-wheel drive auto can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 287).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH

(If Equipped)

Four-wheel drive high provides
electronically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use in off-road or winter conditions
such as deep snow, sand or mud. This
mode is not for use on dry pavement.

Note:

Four-wheel drive high can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 287).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW

(If Equipped)

Four-wheel drive low provides
electronically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use on low traction surfaces, but does
so with additional gearing for increased
torque multiplication. This mode is only for
off-road conditions such as deep sand,
steep slopes, or pulling heavy objects.

Note:

Four-wheel drive low can turn on or

off automatically based on drive mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 287).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
INDICATORS

Two-wheel Drive High

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Momentarily illuminates when
you select two-wheel drive high.

Four-wheel Drive Auto

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Continuously illuminates when
you select four-wheel drive auto.

Four-wheel Drive High

(If Equipped)

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Continuously illuminates when
you select four-wheel drive high.

Four-wheel Drive Low

(If Equipped)

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Continuously illuminates when
you select four-wheel drive low.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE DRIVING
HINTS

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 required to avoid the
emergency). Excessive steering can result
in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth
pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal when changes in vehicle speed are
required. Avoid abrupt steering,
acceleration and braking. This could result
in an increased risk of vehicle roll over, loss
of vehicle control and personal injury. Use
all available road surface to bring your
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.

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(If Equipped)

In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.

If your vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e. from concrete to
gravel) there can be a change in the way
your vehicle responds to a maneuver, i.e.
steering, acceleration or braking.

DRIVING IN 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 excessive wheel slip.

When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use a low
gear when possible. Low gear operation
can maximize the engine and transmission
cooling capability.

Avoid driving at excessive speed. This
causes vehicle momentum to work against
you and your vehicle could 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.

DRIVING THROUGH MUD AND
WATER

WARNING:

Do not spin the wheels

at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Mud

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even four-wheel drive vehicles can
lose traction in slick mud. If your vehicle
does slide, steer in the direction of the slide
until you regain control of your vehicle.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts can cause an imbalance that
could damage drive components.

Water

If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may
be limited. When driving through water,
determine the depth and avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs. If the
ignition system gets wet, your vehicle may
stall. Once through water, test the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop your vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying improves
by applying light pressure to the brake
pedal while moving slowly.

Note:

Driving through deep water may

damage the transmission. If the front or rear
axle is submerged in water, the axle
lubricant and power transfer unit lubricant
should be checked and changed if
necessary.

DRIVING ON HILLY OR SLOPING
TERRAIN

Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should try to drive
straight up or straight down.

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(If Equipped)

Note:

Avoid turning on steep slopes or hills.

A danger lies in losing traction, slipping
sideways and possible vehicle roll over.
Whenever driving on a hill, determine
beforehand the route you can use. Do not
drive over the crest of a hill without seeing
what conditions are on the other side. Do
not drive in reverse over a hill without the
aid of an observer.

When climbing a steep slope or hill, start
in a lower gear rather than downshifting to
a lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.

If your vehicle stalls, do not try to
turnaround because this could cause
vehicle roll over. It is better to reverse back
to a safe location.

Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power can cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating.
Do not descend in neutral. Disengage
overdrive or move the transmission
selector lever to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard
braking as you could lose control. The front
wheels have to be turning in order to steer
your vehicle.

Note:

If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,

apply the brakes steadily. Do not pump the
brakes.

DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE

Four-wheel drive vehicles have advantages
over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and
ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.

Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and
ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking. Although a
four-wheel drive vehicle can accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in
snow and ice, it cannot stop any faster as
braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not
become overconfident as to road
conditions.

Make sure you allow sufficient distance
between you and other vehicles for
stopping. Drive slower than usual and
consider using one of the lower gears. In
emergency stopping situations, apply the
brake steadily. Do not pump the brake
pedal. See

Anti-Lock Braking System

Limitations

(page 219).

Note:

Excessive tire slippage can cause

transmission damage.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE –
TROUBLESHOOTING

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – WARNING
LAMPS

Illuminates when a four-wheel
drive or power train fault is
present.

Note:

When a system fault is present, the

system can typically remain in whichever
mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It does not default to
two-wheel drive in all circumstances. When
this warning is displayed, have your vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer.

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Four-Wheel Drive

(If Equipped)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

A four-wheel drive system fault is present.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Check 4x4

The four-wheel drive system is making a

shift.

4x4 Shift in Progress

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N) first.

For 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch to

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

For 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when you attempt to switch from
four-wheel drive low mode and you do not

shift the transmission to neutral (N) first.

To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to switch from

four-wheel drive low mode and your

vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH

To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when there is a transfer case gear

tooth blockage while shifting to or from

four-wheel drive low mode or to the neutral

(N) state. Place the transmission in a

forward gear, move your vehicle forward

approximately 5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the

transmission back to neutral (N) to allow

the transfer case to complete the range

shift.

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

Displays when the four-wheel system

detects elevated system temperature and

temporarily stops providing power to the

front wheels. The system automatically

resumes normal function when the system

temperature returns to normal.

4x4 Temporarily Disabled

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