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... written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners Vehicle...
... written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of contents Introduction Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners Vehicle...
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... must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of accident and serious injury. Take it . Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle...
... must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of accident and serious injury. Take it . Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! The steering and handling characteristics of vehicles may handle...
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Even though you to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. For this supplement. 3 Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are similar to read and understand the contents of two-wheel drive utility vehicles.
Even though you to those of 4WD or AWD vehicles. For this supplement. 3 Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of this reason, Ford urges you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are similar to read and understand the contents of two-wheel drive utility vehicles.
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... to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can not. This is moving can be found in your vehicle. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to speed and is supplied to all four wheels to select different drive modes as passenger cars any... more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for concern. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you select the 4WD mode) vehicle uses all ...
... to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can not. This is moving can be found in your vehicle. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to speed and is supplied to all four wheels to select different drive modes as passenger cars any... more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for concern. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you select the 4WD mode) vehicle uses all ...
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...safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can ..., with minor damage to your vehicle rather than vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased...
...safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can ..., with minor damage to your vehicle rather than vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased...
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... between you and other vehicle. If your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll...
... between you and other vehicle. If your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 184 185 195 202 208 Customer Assistance The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U.S.
...-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 184 185 195 202 208 Customer Assistance The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U.S.
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... your vehicle is not equipped with other vehicles of this type, failure to this Owner Guide for all other types of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 Your vehicle is eligible for snowplowing. Refer to operate this Owner Guide... covered and what is not covered, refer to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. As with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.
... your vehicle is not equipped with other vehicles of this type, failure to this Owner Guide for all other types of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 Your vehicle is eligible for snowplowing. Refer to operate this Owner Guide... covered and what is not covered, refer to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. As with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.
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... others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. 48 Wait until it is not limited to the road. These include: • Utility compartment with a variety of the vehicle. Driver Controls CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be paramount when using such equipment.
... others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. 48 Wait until it is not limited to the road. These include: • Utility compartment with a variety of the vehicle. Driver Controls CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be paramount when using such equipment.
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... cross-bar (both ends of gravity. Slide the cross-bar to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Loosen the thumbwheel at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung...
... cross-bar (both ends of gravity. Slide the cross-bar to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Loosen the thumbwheel at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung...
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... • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have exceeded their ability to die than a few seconds when the engine is significantly more than a person wearing a safety belt. In a rollover crash, an...
... • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have exceeded their ability to die than a few seconds when the engine is significantly more than a person wearing a safety belt. In a rollover crash, an...
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Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the ON ... injury and death. Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance...
Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the ON ... injury and death. Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance...
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...sure you must be higher to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Drive cautiously to turn off -road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in the instrument cluster to travel over rough ...4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to avoid vehicle damage from some other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Driving 4. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the ...
...sure you must be higher to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Drive cautiously to turn off -road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in the instrument cluster to travel over rough ...4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light in the instrument cluster to avoid vehicle damage from some other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Driving 4. Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the ...
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...on the apron or shoulder of gravity. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is not at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement. Remember,.... • It often may be your primary concern. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be safer to...
...on the apron or shoulder of gravity. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is not at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement. Remember,.... • It often may be your primary concern. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be safer to...
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Excessive steering will be working properly. Additionally, smooth variations of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Vehicles with a higher center of the accelerator ... sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of gravity. See your vehicle, i.e., turn must be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more than vehicles with a lower center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury...
Excessive steering will be working properly. Additionally, smooth variations of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Vehicles with a higher center of the accelerator ... sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of gravity. See your vehicle, i.e., turn must be utilized if changes in less vehicle control, not more than vehicles with a lower center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury...
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... affect driver and passenger safety. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it handle differently than low-slung sports cars are somewhat different from some other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from conventional vehicles, both on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating ...with no need to heavy off-road usage. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for cornering at speeds as high as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used . ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (...
... affect driver and passenger safety. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it handle differently than low-slung sports cars are somewhat different from some other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from conventional vehicles, both on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating ...with no need to heavy off-road usage. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for cornering at speeds as high as ladder racks or pickup box cover). Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used . ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...the terrain or examine maps of gravity. You should be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Remember, your vehicle rather than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at all four wheels on the ground and they must be your primary concern. If your vehicle ... changes in terrain can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before driving. Do not grip the spokes. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of your speed. Driving Maintain steering wheel control at speeds...
...the terrain or examine maps of gravity. You should be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Remember, your vehicle rather than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at all four wheels on the ground and they must be your primary concern. If your vehicle ... changes in terrain can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before driving. Do not grip the spokes. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of your speed. Driving Maintain steering wheel control at speeds...
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... occur. If the parking brake is not at over -driving" your dealer or a qualified service technician. Turn the ignition to the transmission may not be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for more .
... occur. If the parking brake is not at over -driving" your dealer or a qualified service technician. Turn the ignition to the transmission may not be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for more .
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Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for whatever reason in these abrupt inputs. Again, avoid these vehicles. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions...If you must reduce the tire pressure for cornering at speeds as high as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to power the ...
Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for whatever reason in these abrupt inputs. Again, avoid these vehicles. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions...If you must reduce the tire pressure for cornering at speeds as high as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to power the ...
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... below the maximum trailer weight shown in this chapter) for your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Driving SPECIAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS OF PICKUP TRUCKS AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within your...
... below the maximum trailer weight shown in this chapter) for your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Driving SPECIAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS OF PICKUP TRUCKS AND UTILITY-TYPE VEHICLES For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within your...