ESP Mercury Mountaineer 2004 Manual de Usuario (in Spanish)

Carga y fijaciân de la carga
Cuando utilice su vehÛculo para
transportar carga, asegìrese de que
est× correctamente cargada para
asegurar un manejo seguro. Debe
atar o asegurar los elementos que se
encuentran en el µrea de la carga,
para que no se suelten y creen el
riesgo de lesiones en un choque. La
carga se debe distribuir en forma
equilibrada en el piso del µrea de
carga, con la carga mµs pesada en la
parte inferior y sobre el eje
posterior.
No permita que las personas viajen en el µrea de carga de su
vehÛculo. Las personas que no viajan en asientos con los debidos
cinturones de seguridad tienen mayor probabilidad de lesionarse o
morir en una colisiân.
Colocaciân de carga en el techo
La carga que viaja en el techo harµ que su vehÛculo concentre mµs peso
en la parte superior, provocando que ×ste se incline mµs en las esquinas
y aumente la posibilidad de que ocurra una volcadura. Si debe
transportar carga en el techo, tenga especial cuidado cuando cargue el
vehÛculo y cuando lo maneje. La carga que viaja en la parrilla del techo
debe asegurarse de manera apropiada y distribuirse equilibradamente en
el µrea del techo, colocando la carga mµs pesada en la parte inferior
cerca de la parte delantera del µrea de la parrilla. La carga que viaja en
la parrilla del vehÛculo no debe sobrepasar la carga mµxima que aparece
en la etiqueta de la parrilla.
Carga del equipo para acampar que se acopla a la camioneta
Cuando el vehÛculo se usa para transportar un equipo para acampar de
acople, la carga total de la camioneta consta de la cifra del peso del
equipo para acampar del fabricante, el peso del equipo para acampar
adicional instalado no incluido en la cifra del peso del fabricante, el peso
de la carga del equipo para acampar y el peso de todos los pasajeros y la
carga de su vehÛculo.
Carga del vehÛculo
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How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
SUV and trucks can differ from
some other vehicles in a few
noticeable ways. Your vehicle may
be:
²Higher ± to allow higher load
carrying capacity and to allow it
to travel over rough terrain
without getting hung up or
damaging underbody components.
²Shorter ± to give it the capability
to approach inclines and drive
over the crest of a hill without
getting hung up or damaging
underbody components. All other
things held equal, a shorter
wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering
inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase.
²Narrower Ð to provide greater
maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use.
As a result of the above dimensional
differences, SUV's and trucks often
will have a higher center of gravity
and a greater difference in center of
gravity between the loaded and
unloaded condition.
These differences that make your
vehicle so versatile also make it
handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car.
Vehicle Characteristics
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Emergency maneuvers
²In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made,
remember to avoid ªover-drivingº your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering
wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency.
Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could increase
the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Instead, smooth
variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be
utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Use all available road
surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
²In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not
attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.
²If the vehicle goes from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from
concrete to gravel), there will be a change in the way the vehicle
responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Again, avoid abrupt
inputs steering or braking inputs.
Snow and ice
Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive
vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction.
However, if you suddenly change speed or direction, you may lose
traction and in turn, control as is the case with all vehicles. 4WD and
AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicle.
Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide
until you regain control. Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a 4WD
or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in
snow and ice, it won't stop any faster, because as in two-wheel drive
vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not become overconfident
in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for aggressive
driving maneuvers in poor road conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles
for stopping. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels.
²For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a ªsqueezeº technique: push
on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the
wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the
direction you want to travel. If you lock the wheels, release the brake
pedal and repeat the squeeze technique.
Driving On Roadways
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DRIVING OFF-ROAD
ªTread Lightlyº is an educational
program designed to increase
public awareness of land-use
regulations and responsibilities in
our nations wilderness areas.
Ford joins the U. S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest
and other public and private lands by ªtreading lightlyº.
Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Know
the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving off road. Map out
your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking
control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and
they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To avoid loss of control,
maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain.
Sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel
motion. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your hand
or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the
spokes.
Driving on sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid
area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, shift to a
lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator
slowly and avoid spinning the wheels.
Avoid reducing tire pressure. Operating your vehicle with below
the recommended tire pressure can increase the risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
choose to reduce the tire pressure for off-road operation, make sure
you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible.
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.
Driving Off-Road
Driving Off-Road
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Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
Tire manufactures maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at
which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is
normally higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation
pressure which can be found on either the tire label or certification label
which is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver's door
or the edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never
be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle
label.
Note:You may not find this information on all tires because it is not
required by federal law.
The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such
as standard load, radial tubeless, etc.
Tires can slowly lose pressure due to normal use or due to changes in
weather. For example, a 10 degree temperature drop can cause a
corresponding drop of 7 kPa (1 psi) in tire inflation pressure.
Maintain proper tire inflation pressure. Under-inflation is the
most common cause of tire failures. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and
internal damage to the tire. Operating your vehicle with under-inflated
tires may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or tire
ªblowoutº, which can lead to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
serious injury or death.
The Ford recommended inflation pressure is based on cold tire pressure.
Tire pressure increases even after driving short distances, so try to check
tire inflation pressures before driving. If you are checking tire pressure
when the tire is hot, (i.e. driven more than 1.6 km [1mile]), never ªbleedº
or reduce air pressure. A hot tire with a tire pressure at or below
recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated.
To check the pressure in your tire(s):
1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving
even a mile.
Note:If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check
and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure
when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air
pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never ªbleedº or reduce air
pressure when tires are hot.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire
gauge onto the valve.
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
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