FORD 2002 Explorer Sport Trac v.2 - Manual (Page 114)

Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping.
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop
2. Depress the brake
3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the
transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission, depress the clutch.
4. Move the 4WD control to the desired position.
• If shifting into 4WD LOW, wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the
instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete.
• If shifting out of 4WD LOW, wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the
instrument cluster turn turn off indicating the shift is complete.
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
Basic operating principles
Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain;
sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. Do
not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with
Auto 4WD).
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
Slow down and don’t slam on the brakes. Ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed.
Do not turn the steering wheel sharply while returning to the
road as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of the road and slow down before
returning to the pavement.
If your vehicle gets stuck
The vehicle may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse
gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a
few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur
or the engine may overheat.
Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving
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