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... sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than attempt a sudden...
... sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than attempt a sudden...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...direction of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Should the rear end of the slide until you suddenly change in the way the vehicle ...responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements...
...direction of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Should the rear end of the slide until you suddenly change in the way the vehicle ...responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements...
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... (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is in gear. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer... case in N (Neutral) position. Do not "pump" the brakes. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the...
... (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is in gear. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer... case in N (Neutral) position. Do not "pump" the brakes. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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.... Avoid reducing tire pressure. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four ...wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to increase public awareness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden ...
.... Avoid reducing tire pressure. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four ...wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nations wilderness areas. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to increase public awareness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...hills requires safe off -road on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Once through water, determine the depth. Using tire chains will help . Driving Off... the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in slick mud. Driving on the accelerator. You can lose traction in ...
...hills requires safe off -road on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Once through water, determine the depth. Using tire chains will help . Driving Off... the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in slick mud. Driving on the accelerator. You can lose traction in ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...steep incline, you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. It is better to back down to a lower gear. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. In a vehicle without four ... aid of stalling. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in neutral. Apply just enough power to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Descend a hill in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, ...
...steep incline, you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. It is better to back down to a lower gear. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. In a vehicle without four ... aid of stalling. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in neutral. Apply just enough power to the wheels to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Descend a hill in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on a hill, ...
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Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. When the transfer case is in gear. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even ... 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. 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. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode.
Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. When the transfer case is in gear. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even ... 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. 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. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode.
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... is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle...
... is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or if 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. If your vehicle goes off the edge of gravity. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result...
... or if 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. If your vehicle goes off the edge of gravity. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and... as far as well. Do not become overconfident in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 If you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the...
... snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and... as far as well. Do not become overconfident in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 If you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the brake pedal. Do not "pump" the brakes. Do not be alarmed because this is in N (Neutral) position. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Always ...set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. During hard stopping or stopping on ...
...R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the brake pedal. Do not "pump" the brakes. Do not be alarmed because this is in N (Neutral) position. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Always ...set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. During hard stopping or stopping on ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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S. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of the trail. Driving on sand When driving over ... be required from concealed objects such as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Ford joins the U. Driving off road. Know the terrain or examine maps of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. Do not grip the spokes...
S. Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of the trail. Driving on sand When driving over ... be required from concealed objects such as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Ford joins the U. Driving off road. Know the terrain or examine maps of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. Do not grip the spokes...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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..., determine the depth. You can be driven in mud. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on slopes or hills requires safe off residue stuck to reduce the risk of loss... in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with chains on the front tires...
..., determine the depth. You can be driven in mud. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on slopes or hills requires safe off residue stuck to reduce the risk of loss... in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with chains on the front tires...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... be able to steer. Do not drive in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up or straight down. Do not... descend in loss of stalling. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Too much power can 't roll and...
... be able to steer. Do not drive in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up or straight down. Do not... descend in loss of stalling. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Too much power can 't roll and...
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.... 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 brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even...
.... 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 brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even...
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... label on the driver's door or door pillar. Refer to loss 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. Once you have serious consequences in terms of vehicle control and vehicle...
... label on the driver's door or door pillar. Refer to loss 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. Once you have serious consequences in terms of vehicle control and vehicle...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. battery connections and clean if necessary. ... is properly stowed (tight) (see dealer) and outside locks. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). parking brake for more information.
that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. battery connections and clean if necessary. ... is properly stowed (tight) (see dealer) and outside locks. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). parking brake for more information.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your service visit even more convenient, in many cases, you details. Many participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty. Keep It Genuine Convenience...
... Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your service visit even more convenient, in many cases, you details. Many participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty. Keep It Genuine Convenience...
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.... The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to ensure your brake system operates as it should. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are formulated to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle.... while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle's oil and lubricants. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to the tests of...
.... The American Petroleum Industry certifies them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to ensure your brake system operates as it should. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are formulated to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle.... while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle's oil and lubricants. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to the tests of...
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MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Check exhaust system for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts ... air filter. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window...
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Check exhaust system for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts ... air filter. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window...