FORD 2004 Explorer v.1 - Manual (Page 154)

System indicator lights
• 4X4 HIGH - momentarily
illuminates when the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4H is
selected.
• 4X4 LOW – momentarily
illuminates when the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4L is
selected.
Using the Control Trac 4WD system
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. 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.
Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)
• Select 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) or 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) at any
forward speed.
Note: Do not perform this operation at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph)
if the outside temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
4x4
HIGH
4x4
LOW
2004 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
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