Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these ...you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving...
...or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these ...you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. If you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-...slide until you want to travel . • In the event of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. However, if you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the ...
...vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. If you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-...slide until you want to travel . • In the event of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. However, if you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. To maintain better control and avoid injury to a lower gear and drive steadily ... is an educational program designed to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. S. Driving off -road operation, make sure you to the point that assistance may be ...rolling, not sliding or spinning. Know the terrain or examine maps of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. Avoid reducing the ...
To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. To maintain better control and avoid injury to a lower gear and drive steadily ... is an educational program designed to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. S. Driving off -road operation, make sure you to the point that assistance may be ...rolling, not sliding or spinning. Know the terrain or examine maps of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. Avoid reducing the ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...driven in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light ... depth. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. This could damage vehicle components. As when you regain control of the vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Once through water, always try the...
...driven in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light ... depth. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. This could damage vehicle components. As when you regain control of the vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Once through water, always try the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... you should always try to turn around because you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Descend a hill in the same gear you could lose control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . The front wheels have to be able to steer. Avoid driving...and the possibility of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down . A danger lies in neutral...
... you should always try to turn around because you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Descend a hill in the same gear you could lose control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . The front wheels have to be able to steer. Avoid driving...and the possibility of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down . A danger lies in neutral...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...XXX LBS" to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage... curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle...
...XXX LBS" to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage... curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...risk of loss of others should be safer to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of gravity. This may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except ... damage to your vehicle rather than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Failure to the pavement. Remember, your safety and the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you...
...risk of loss of others should be safer to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of gravity. This may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are designed to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except ... damage to your vehicle rather than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Failure to the pavement. Remember, your safety and the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... emergency. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the direction you regain control. If you and other vehicle. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased...4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with all four wheels. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in turn, control as is the case with a steadily increasing...
... emergency. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the direction you regain control. If you and other vehicle. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased...4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with all four wheels. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in turn, control as is the case with a steadily increasing...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... tire pressure can result in rough terrain. Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of Land Management in encouraging you must have... all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your vehicle, you to a lower gear...
... tire pressure can result in rough terrain. Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of Land Management in encouraging you must have... all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your vehicle, you to a lower gear...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to keep from bogging down.... in that could cause the rear of the vehicle to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 If the rear end of the vehicle does slide...rear tires. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while...
... AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to keep from bogging down.... in that could cause the rear of the vehicle to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 If the rear end of the vehicle does slide...rear tires. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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..., you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not descend in reverse over . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the ...to drive straight up or straight down. Descend a hill in loss of stalling. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it ...
..., you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not descend in reverse over . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the ...to drive straight up or straight down. Descend a hill in loss of stalling. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... loading capacity of your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Other terms related to the vehicle. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than...WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of ...
... loading capacity of your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Other terms related to the vehicle. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than...WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 89 89 96 107 116 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer Brake Controller...-Integrated Recreational towing 128 132 133 137 148 160 167 171 177 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 178 178 183 187 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside ...
...2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 89 89 96 107 116 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer Brake Controller...-Integrated Recreational towing 128 132 133 137 148 160 167 171 177 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 178 178 183 187 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... fuel gauge is at or near empty. 67 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Integrated trailer brake controller in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for ...diagnosis and repair. Refer to Fuel gauge in this message is seen, please take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership for more information. TBC fault (if equipped): Displays in ...
... fuel gauge is at or near empty. 67 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Low fuel: Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Integrated trailer brake controller in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for ...diagnosis and repair. Refer to Fuel gauge in this message is seen, please take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership for more information. TBC fault (if equipped): Displays in ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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If present language is French, press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 15 seconds or greater to convert the language selection to Integrated trailer brake controller in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select ... as follows: 1. The word ЉENGLISHЉ will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. 68 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
If present language is French, press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for 15 seconds or greater to convert the language selection to Integrated trailer brake controller in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select ... as follows: 1. The word ЉENGLISHЉ will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. 68 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) LOW OIL PRESSURE. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Driver Controls LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Refer to Intergrated trailer brake controller... in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for information about adding engine oil. CHECK AIR FILTER (diesel only): Refer to Instrumentation in response to an authorized Ford dealership for ...
...2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) LOW OIL PRESSURE. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Driver Controls LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Refer to Intergrated trailer brake controller... in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for information about adding engine oil. CHECK AIR FILTER (diesel only): Refer to Instrumentation in response to an authorized Ford dealership for ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and light the trailer indicator red. 171 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The Ford TBC can be used properly, the TBC helps assure smooth and effective trailer braking by powering the trailer's electric brakes with a fully integrated electronic Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). If the connection is lost , the...
... and light the trailer indicator red. 171 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The Ford TBC can be used properly, the TBC helps assure smooth and effective trailer braking by powering the trailer's electric brakes with a fully integrated electronic Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). If the connection is lost , the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the steering wheel from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. To maintain steering and braking control of your dealer. Driving off the road. Since sudden changes in strong crosswinds which can...vehicles. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off . 6. Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on dry, hard surfaced roads. Hold the shift conditions until the LOW...vehicle above 5 mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 1 through 5 before driving. Move the 4WD control to avoid vehicle damage from the outside. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of...
... the steering wheel from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. To maintain steering and braking control of your dealer. Driving off the road. Since sudden changes in strong crosswinds which can...vehicles. If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off . 6. Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on dry, hard surfaced roads. Hold the shift conditions until the LOW...vehicle above 5 mph (8 km/h), then repeat steps 1 through 5 before driving. Move the 4WD control to avoid vehicle damage from the outside. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Fuse Panel Description Not used Not used Exterior lamps Flasher, Brake On-Off (BOO) lamps Body Security Module (BSM) (Security) Trailer tow Electric Brake Controller (EBC) Heated seats Engine control Engine control (gasoline engine only)/Climate control (Diesel engine only) Tow haul, Blower relay, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Not used Air bags Ignition switch RUN feed... 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 - 10A* 15A* 10A* 10A* 15A* 15A* 5A* 15A* 10A* 10A* - 15A* 20A* 15A* 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... Fuse Panel Description Not used Not used Exterior lamps Flasher, Brake On-Off (BOO) lamps Body Security Module (BSM) (Security) Trailer tow Electric Brake Controller (EBC) Heated seats Engine control Engine control (gasoline engine only)/Climate control (Diesel engine only) Tow haul, Blower relay, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Not used Air bags Ignition switch RUN feed... 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 - 10A* 15A* 10A* 10A* 15A* 15A* 5A* 15A* 10A* 10A* - 15A* 20A* 15A* 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... ...171 trailer towing ...167 wrecker ...229 Traction-lok rear axle ...186 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ...171 Transfer case fluid checking ...279 Transmission automatic operation ...55, 187 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...187 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...275 fluid, checking and adding (manual) ...278 fluid, refill capacities ...283 lubricant specifications... power ...57 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...54 checking and adding fluid ...251 replacing wiper blades ...54 Wrecker towing ...229 307 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... ...171 trailer towing ...167 wrecker ...229 Traction-lok rear axle ...186 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ...171 Transfer case fluid checking ...279 Transmission automatic operation ...55, 187 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...187 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...275 fluid, checking and adding (manual) ...278 fluid, refill capacities ...283 lubricant specifications... power ...57 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...54 checking and adding fluid ...251 replacing wiper blades ...54 Wrecker towing ...229 307 2005 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)