Lincoln Navigator (2001) four-wheel driving [12/20] Driving off road with 4wd or awd

Water

Before driving through water,

determine the depth. Avoid water

higher than the bottom of the

wheel hubs. Proceed slowly to

avoid splashing, if the ignition

system gets wet, the vehicle may

stall.

Once through water, always try the

brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the

vehicle as effectively as dry brakes.

You can dry the brakes faster by

driving the vehicle slowly while

applying light pressure on the

brake pedal.

Deep snow

4WD and AWD vehicles are unique

in that they can be driven in deep

snow that would stop a

conventional two-wheel drive

vehicle. Shift to a low gear and

maintain steady pressure on the

accelerator. This will help prevent

spinning the wheels while

maintaining sufficient momentum

to keep from bogging down. Using

tire chains will also help.

Never drive with chains on the

front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles

without also putting them on the

rear tires. This could cause the

rear to slide and swing around

during braking.

Driving on hills

Although natural obstacles may

make it necessary to travel

Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD