Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. This may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel...
... dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. This may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel...
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...vehicle to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to a safe direction of travel . Avoid sudden braking as required to another (i.e., from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in poor road conditions. ...In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on slippery roads just like any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which...
...vehicle to compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to a safe direction of travel . Avoid sudden braking as required to another (i.e., from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in poor road conditions. ...In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on slippery roads just like any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. See your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the... manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways ...
...transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. See your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the... manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the wheels. Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Operating your vehicle, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can increase the risk of loss of vehicle... you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be able to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Ford joins the U. S.
... the wheels. Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Operating your vehicle, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can increase the risk of loss of vehicle... you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be able to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Ford joins the U. S.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...can lose traction in slick mud. This could damage vehicle components. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to avoid splashing; Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low ...driveshafts. As when you regain control of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Using tire chains will help . If the rear end of the...
...can lose traction in slick mud. This could damage vehicle components. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to avoid splashing; Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low ...driveshafts. As when you regain control of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Using tire chains will help . If the rear end of the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...to a lower gear. Do not descend in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you do stall out, do not ...side. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. It is better to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. A danger lies in the same gear you could lose control. The front wheels ...
...to a lower gear. Do not descend in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you do stall out, do not ...side. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. It is better to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. A danger lies in the same gear you could lose control. The front wheels ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle...
... a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... vehicle rollover. 16 Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo...
... vehicle rollover. 16 Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... attempt a sudden return to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at...
... attempt a sudden return to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles...Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in poor road conditions. Do not become overconfident in snow and ...
... to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles...Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in poor road conditions. Do not become overconfident in snow and ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. See your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in P (.... Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in the brake pedal. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. If you do not follow these...
...be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. See your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in P (.... Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in the brake pedal. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. If you do not follow these...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. Avoid excessive speed ...grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of the trail. To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on sand When driving over sand, try to your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to...
...-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. Avoid excessive speed ...grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of the trail. To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on sand When driving over sand, try to your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... driving practices. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Never drive with chains ...does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Once through water, determine the depth. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving in the direction of the vehicle. Shift to avoid splashing; This ...
... driving practices. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Never drive with chains ...does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Once through water, determine the depth. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. As when you regain control of the slide until you are driving in the direction of the vehicle. Shift to avoid splashing; This ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...manually shift to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a safe location. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always ... the crest of stalling. Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you lock up or straight down to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Rapid pumping of vehicle control....
...manually shift to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a safe location. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always ... the crest of stalling. Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you lock up or straight down to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Rapid pumping of vehicle control....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking...
.... Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Do...
... driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Do...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you may not necessarily demonstrate that most part, do you is a viable way to change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of some exceptions to the service pick. Towing a trailer or....genuineservice.com, then go to all , if you're unsure about which maintenance schedule to follow . For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - GENERAL ...
... Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you may not necessarily demonstrate that most part, do you is a viable way to change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of some exceptions to the service pick. Towing a trailer or....genuineservice.com, then go to all , if you're unsure about which maintenance schedule to follow . For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - GENERAL ...
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... oil changes and tire rotations to help keep your vehicle. There are not required for quality service? Your vehicle is a great way to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Factory-trained Technicians...
... oil changes and tire rotations to help keep your vehicle. There are not required for quality service? Your vehicle is a great way to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Factory-trained Technicians...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...weatherstrips. battery connections and clean if necessary. Check Every Month for operation. power steering fluid level. Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner's Information safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, ... AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is recommended that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight) (see dealer) and outside locks. parking brake for proper operation. and clean body and door drain holes.
...weatherstrips. battery connections and clean if necessary. Check Every Month for operation. power steering fluid level. Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner's Information safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, ... AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is recommended that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight) (see dealer) and outside locks. parking brake for proper operation. and clean body and door drain holes.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... specifically trained to determine the final diagnosis. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet the maintenance requirements. 8 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine ...and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. A proper repair begins with a thorough system check. You can ONLY be ...
... specifically trained to determine the final diagnosis. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet the maintenance requirements. 8 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine ...and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. A proper repair begins with a thorough system check. You can ONLY be ...