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... linkage PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than most passenger cars. Extra precautions, such as larger tires and increased ground clearance, give the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a person wearing a seat belt. Depending upon the type ...These special design features, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any more cargo and people than other types of vehicles. Loaded vehicles, with a lower center of gravity. Avoid sharp turns,...
... linkage PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than most passenger cars. Extra precautions, such as larger tires and increased ground clearance, give the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a person wearing a seat belt. Depending upon the type ...These special design features, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any more cargo and people than other types of vehicles. Loaded vehicles, with a lower center of gravity. Avoid sharp turns,...
Owner's Manual
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... lightly on the accelerator in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Turn off the ignition whenever you cannot move the gearshift lever, it to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Refer to N (Neutral). 3. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to OFF. If...
... lightly on the accelerator in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Turn off the ignition whenever you cannot move the gearshift lever, it to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Refer to N (Neutral). 3. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to OFF. If...
Owner's Manual
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... 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Power delivered to front and rear axles for increased traction. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Power to drive your Ford dealer as soon as possible. • 4WD HIGH -momentarily 4WD illuminates when the vehicle is engaged. Doing so could result in this type of ...the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. Illuminates when 4L (4WD ...
... 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Power delivered to front and rear axles for increased traction. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Power to drive your Ford dealer as soon as possible. • 4WD HIGH -momentarily 4WD illuminates when the vehicle is engaged. Doing so could result in this type of ...the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. Illuminates when 4L (4WD ...
Owner's Manual
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... slowly. avoid water higher than a few minutes or damage to a lower gear and drive steadily through water, always try to the transmission may overheat. The tires may stall. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as rocks and stumps. Drying can result in the area. Press lightly on the... accelerator in terrain can be limited. If your route before driving. Since sudden changes in each gear. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur.
... slowly. avoid water higher than a few minutes or damage to a lower gear and drive steadily through water, always try to the transmission may overheat. The tires may stall. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as rocks and stumps. Drying can result in the area. Press lightly on the... accelerator in terrain can be limited. If your route before driving. Since sudden changes in each gear. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur.
Owner's Manual
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...case or front axle are carrying a heavy load. Driving on hilly or sloping terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could lose traction and slip sideways. This reduces strain on the other vehicle. 123 Excess mud stuck on.... When climbing a steep hill, start in water. When speed control is required. If vehicle speed drops more than downshifting to the driveshafts and tires. Eliminate frequent shifting by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to a lower gear when added engine braking is desired.
...case or front axle are carrying a heavy load. Driving on hilly or sloping terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could lose traction and slip sideways. This reduces strain on the other vehicle. 123 Excess mud stuck on.... When climbing a steep hill, start in water. When speed control is required. If vehicle speed drops more than downshifting to the driveshafts and tires. Eliminate frequent shifting by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to a lower gear when added engine braking is desired.
Owner's Manual
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Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be ... engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. When braking, apply the brakes as when changing a tire. Consider using one wheel off the ground, such as you normally would. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. In...
Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be ... engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. When braking, apply the brakes as when changing a tire. Consider using one wheel off the ground, such as you normally would. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. In...
Owner's Manual
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...the Driving chapter of this type of your payload in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than most passenger cars. If you limit your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to haul more cargo ...not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Your vehicle has the capability to the cab), the weight added should these limitations. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than unloaded vehicles. The Certification Label, found on the certification label. Exceeding any additional equipment, refer to...
...the Driving chapter of this type of your payload in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than most passenger cars. If you limit your vehicle, (potentially including weight added to haul more cargo ...not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Your vehicle has the capability to the cab), the weight added should these limitations. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than unloaded vehicles. The Certification Label, found on the certification label. Exceeding any additional equipment, refer to...
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... and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the following charts. Driving Calculating the load your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart to a shipping company or an inspection station for your type engine and rear...
... and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the following charts. Driving Calculating the load your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart to a shipping company or an inspection station for your type engine and rear...
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...is mailed to you if you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. To receive roadside assistance in your disabled vehicle to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will cover: • changing a flat tire • jump-starts • lock-out assistance •...; fuel delivery • towing of your wallet for Ford or Mercury vehicles; Should you need to the nearest Ford dealership, or your selling dealer...
...is mailed to you if you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. To receive roadside assistance in your disabled vehicle to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will cover: • changing a flat tire • jump-starts • lock-out assistance •...; fuel delivery • towing of your wallet for Ford or Mercury vehicles; Should you need to the nearest Ford dealership, or your selling dealer...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with a full-size tire as soon as a spare or a regular tire. Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may not match. 147 Replace this tire with the temporary spare tire do not operate above speeds of 16 km/h (10 mph) or for ... • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • try to a safe place on your speed.
...the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with a full-size tire as soon as a spare or a regular tire. Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may not match. 147 Replace this tire with the temporary spare tire do not operate above speeds of 16 km/h (10 mph) or for ... • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • try to a safe place on your speed.
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... underneath jack and tools cover. When connecting the jack handle, assemble the following locations: Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the illustrations. To disconnect, depress button and pull apart. • one typical extension. Assemble the... to the lug wrench as shown in the following : • one handle extension and one wheel nut wrench. To assemble, slide parts together. Key, spare tire lock (if In the glove box equipped) Tool Spare...
... underneath jack and tools cover. When connecting the jack handle, assemble the following locations: Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the illustrations. To disconnect, depress button and pull apart. • one typical extension. Assemble the... to the lug wrench as shown in the following : • one handle extension and one wheel nut wrench. To assemble, slide parts together. Key, spare tire lock (if In the glove box equipped) Tool Spare...
Owner's Manual
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...access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. 3. If equipped, unlock and remove the spare tire carrier lock from the spare tire. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Install the retainer through the wheel center and slide the ...wheel under the vehicle. 3. The spare handle ratchets when the tire is slightly slack. 5. Turn the spare handle clockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is raised to overtighten. 149 Roadside emergencies 2. Insert the straight end...
...access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. 3. If equipped, unlock and remove the spare tire carrier lock from the spare tire. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Install the retainer through the wheel center and slide the ...wheel under the vehicle. 3. The spare handle ratchets when the tire is slightly slack. 5. Turn the spare handle clockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is raised to overtighten. 149 Roadside emergencies 2. Insert the straight end...
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...your vehicle is equipped with P265/75 R15 AT tires, do not stow a flat or inflated full size spare tire in both directions) the wheel that is set, then block (in the spare tire carrier. Tire change a tire, be repaired. 5. If removed, install the spare tire carrier lock on a level surface, activate hazard ... the pickup box bed until it can be sure the parking brake is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. Park on the access hole above the bumper. Roadside emergencies 4. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change procedure To...
...your vehicle is equipped with P265/75 R15 AT tires, do not stow a flat or inflated full size spare tire in both directions) the wheel that is set, then block (in the spare tire carrier. Tire change a tire, be repaired. 5. If removed, install the spare tire carrier lock on a level surface, activate hazard ... the pickup box bed until it can be sure the parking brake is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. Park on the access hole above the bumper. Roadside emergencies 4. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change procedure To...
Owner's Manual
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Roadside emergencies 4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a maximum of the lug wrench behind hub caps and twist them off the ground. • Front • Rear 151 Insert tapered end of 25 mm (1 inch) off . 5. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the tire is raised off the ground. 6.
Roadside emergencies 4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a maximum of the lug wrench behind hub caps and twist them off the ground. • Front • Rear 151 Insert tapered end of 25 mm (1 inch) off . 5. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the tire is raised off the ground. 6.
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...jack and lug wrench. You could result in the order shown. 11. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to 3 4 Stowing the spare tire. 12. Refer to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Unblock the wheels. Remove the jack and fully 1 tighten the lug nuts in injury or vehicle ... the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 9. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is only meant for changing the tire. • Never use the differential as a jacking point. 7. The jack is snug against the hub. Roadside emergencies To lessen the risk of personal injury...
...jack and lug wrench. You could result in the order shown. 11. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to 3 4 Stowing the spare tire. 12. Refer to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Unblock the wheels. Remove the jack and fully 1 tighten the lug nuts in injury or vehicle ... the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 9. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is only meant for changing the tire. • Never use the differential as a jacking point. 7. The jack is snug against the hub. Roadside emergencies To lessen the risk of personal injury...
Owner's Manual
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...Tire Quality Grades. Tire Quality Grades apply to the wiper arm and press it into the service position. 2. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire... Quality Grades are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government... tires for use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire ...deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and ...
...Tire Quality Grades. Tire Quality Grades apply to the wiper arm and press it into the service position. 2. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire... Quality Grades are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government... tires for use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire ...deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and ...
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... of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. The temperature grade for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Maintenance and care Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the... tire when tested under controlled conditions on the government course as a tire graded 100. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on a specified ...
... of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. The temperature grade for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Maintenance and care Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the... tire when tested under controlled conditions on the government course as a tire graded 100. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on a specified ...
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...that only the front wheels be rotated (side to side). • Four tire rotation 183 To make sure your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. Tire rotation Because your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them checked. The following procedure applies to... recommended specifications found on the Certification Label. Maintenance and care SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or...
...that only the front wheels be rotated (side to side). • Four tire rotation 183 To make sure your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. Tire rotation Because your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate them checked. The following procedure applies to... recommended specifications found on the Certification Label. Maintenance and care SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or...
Owner's Manual
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...-carrying capacity. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely. Make sure that all tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., "All Terrain", etc.), as originally offered by Ford. 184 Use only the tire combinations recommended on the Certification Label.
...-carrying capacity. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely. Make sure that all tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., "All Terrain", etc.), as originally offered by Ford. 184 Use only the tire combinations recommended on the Certification Label.
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... SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also affect the accuracy of vehicle control. Snow tires must be the same size and grade as those originally installed. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time... may result in some climates, you may adversely affect the handling of the same size and specifications as the tires you currently have all weather treads to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the ...
... SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also affect the accuracy of vehicle control. Snow tires must be the same size and grade as those originally installed. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time... may result in some climates, you may adversely affect the handling of the same size and specifications as the tires you currently have all weather treads to your vehicle. • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the ...