Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to power itself. Power is supplied to all four... wheels to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped ...
...to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to power itself. Power is supplied to all four... wheels to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. If your vehicle goes off the edge...
... by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. If your vehicle goes off the edge...
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... the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for . However, if you regain control. If you want to avoid the emergency. Driving...Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not ...
... the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for . However, if you regain control. If you want to avoid the emergency. Driving...Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Driving... in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in mud. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause...
... risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Driving... in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in mud. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to...drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through... four wheels to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Do not become thoroughly familiar with...
Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to...drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through... four wheels to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Do not become thoroughly familiar with...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of vehicle control, vehicle...
... On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of vehicle control, vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...may steer in the direction you regain control. 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 faster, because as well. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation ...wheels. However, if you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for stopping. If you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in vehicle speed are called for. Again, avoid ...
...may steer in the direction you regain control. 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 faster, because as well. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation ...wheels. However, if you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for stopping. If you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in vehicle speed are called for. Again, avoid ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...as dry brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in mud. Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to keep from bogging down. Never drive with chains on ...avoid splashing; This could damage vehicle components. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the rear tires. Using tire chains will ...
...as dry brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in mud. Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to keep from bogging down. Never drive with chains on ...avoid splashing; This could damage vehicle components. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the rear tires. Using tire chains will ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Guide and any more likely to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to die than other crash you to perform satisfactorily under off... OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 139 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid...
... Guide and any more likely to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to die than other crash you to perform satisfactorily under off... OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 139 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...vehicle with this information before you operate your vehicle. How your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. to give it to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicles. Information on transfer case maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and... vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 140 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to approach inclines and drive over...
...vehicle with this information before you operate your vehicle. How your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. to give it to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicles. Information on transfer case maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and... vehicles SUV and trucks can be found in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 140 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to approach inclines and drive over...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the fundamental characteristics of all tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Note: If your tires rotated..., inflation pressure must be used in case of a recall. 150 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is ...
...the fundamental characteristics of all tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Note: If your tires rotated..., inflation pressure must be used in case of a recall. 150 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... driver airbag ...114, 122, 125 indicator light ...121, 123, 126 operation ...114, 122, 125 passenger airbag ...114, 122, 125 side airbag ...121 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...192 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...253 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...179 Anti-theft system ...84, 87 arming the... seats ...131 attaching with tether straps ..135 in front seat ...132 in rear seat ...132 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...236 instrument panel ...238 287 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... driver airbag ...114, 122, 125 indicator light ...121, 123, 126 operation ...114, 122, 125 passenger airbag ...114, 122, 125 side airbag ...121 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...192 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...253 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...179 Anti-theft system ...84, 87 arming the... seats ...131 attaching with tether straps ..135 in front seat ...132 in rear seat ...132 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...236 instrument panel ...238 287 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other...
... you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound... unit. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicle in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may make your vehicle.
... vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound... unit. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to steering inputs than two-wheel drive vehicle in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may make your vehicle.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... standard certification and in case of a recall. 150 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be used in a tire rotation. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S.
... standard certification and in case of a recall. 150 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be used in a tire rotation. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... driver airbag ...114, 122, 125 indicator light ...121, 123, 126 operation ...114, 122, 125 passenger airbag ...114, 122, 125 side airbag ...121 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...192 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...253 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...179 Anti-theft system ...84, 87 arming the...
... driver airbag ...114, 122, 125 indicator light ...121, 123, 126 operation ...114, 122, 125 passenger airbag ...114, 122, 125 side airbag ...121 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...192 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...253 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...179 Anti-theft system ...84, 87 arming the...