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Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
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...to travel places where roads don't. The steering and handling characteristics of a Ford-built vehicle. Familiarize yourself with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Now, you'll be able to travel when weather conditions have made...2 Most importantly, you have confidence in your ability to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle has special design and equipment feature for two-wheel drive vehicles. Take it slow and easy until you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of ...
...to travel places where roads don't. The steering and handling characteristics of a Ford-built vehicle. Familiarize yourself with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Now, you'll be able to travel when weather conditions have made...2 Most importantly, you have confidence in your ability to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle has special design and equipment feature for two-wheel drive vehicles. Take it slow and easy until you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of ...
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... you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or...provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to 3 Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. For this reason, Ford urges...
... you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or...provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to 3 Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. For this reason, Ford urges...
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...momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can 't. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and... the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer...
...momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can 't. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and... the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer...
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...an ordinary passenger car. 5 to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. to allow it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting... hung up or damaging underbody components. Your 4WD or AWD may make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components, and to provide greater ...
...an ordinary passenger car. 5 to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. to allow it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting... hung up or damaging underbody components. Your 4WD or AWD may make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components, and to provide greater ...
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... may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning... may loose control if you do not slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 4WD or AWD operation on the road ...
... may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning... may loose control if you do not slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 4WD or AWD operation on the road ...
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...In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern.... Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Excessive steering will be...
...In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern.... Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Excessive steering will be...
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...control. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the 8 Should you start to travel. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may lose control. ...4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change speed or direction you and other...
...control. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the 8 Should you start to travel. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you may lose control. ...4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change speed or direction you and other...
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...leaving the driver's seat, you should make sure you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in rough terrain. Do not leave the...the spokes. 9 Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and...
...leaving the driver's seat, you should make sure you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in rough terrain. Do not leave the...the spokes. 9 Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and...
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... tire pressure for whatever reason in sand, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Even 4WD 10 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the... wheels. Mud Be cautious of the trail. Remember, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you ...
... tire pressure for whatever reason in sand, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Even 4WD 10 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the... wheels. Mud Be cautious of the trail. Remember, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you ...
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... other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the direction of land-use regulations and... stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Ford joins the U.S. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the...
... other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the direction of land-use regulations and... stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Ford joins the U.S. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the...
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This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with 4WD... Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to travel 12 You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs....
This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with 4WD... Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to travel 12 You can be driven in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs....
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... down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to climb the hill. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13
... down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to climb the hill. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13
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..., apply the brakes steadily. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to steer the vehicle. Refer to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be turning in...be equipped for additional information. 14 The front wheels have to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you won't be able to a...
..., apply the brakes steadily. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to steer the vehicle. Refer to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be turning in...be equipped for additional information. 14 The front wheels have to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you won't be able to a...
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...and wheels. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires designed to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. If you nevertheless decide to loss of the same... size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Do not use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead...
...and wheels. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with tires designed to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. If you nevertheless decide to loss of the same... size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity. Do not use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford, it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could lead...
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... objects that may be damaged during off-road use a tire gauge to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. For your vehicle handles. You should not be used for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. 16 Check tire...
... objects that may be damaged during off-road use a tire gauge to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. For your vehicle handles. You should not be used for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. 16 Check tire...
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... and durable load carrying capability. MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in case it more likely the vehicle will roll over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not ... If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Maintenance and modifications Inspect the tire...
... and durable load carrying capability. MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in case it more likely the vehicle will roll over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not ... If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Maintenance and modifications Inspect the tire...
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... the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it to help ensure safe handling. Refer to heavy off-road usage. Cargo should be evenly distributed over the... corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over should you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. If you lose control of the vehicle. 18 Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is properly loaded to lean more on...
... the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it to help ensure safe handling. Refer to heavy off-road usage. Cargo should be evenly distributed over the... corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over should you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. If you lose control of the vehicle. 18 Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is properly loaded to lean more on...
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Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19 Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available.
Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19 Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available.
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...Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in... ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...
...Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in... ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...