Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...or AWD vehicle may enable you to power itself. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD ...on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always...
...or AWD vehicle may enable you to power itself. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD ...on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any... maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop...
... risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any... maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...than the center of the vehicle. 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 pressure on the rear tires. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that could cause the ...AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in slick mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around. ...
...than the center of the vehicle. 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 pressure on the rear tires. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that could cause the ...AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in slick mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around. ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you ... with AWD or 4WD (when you operate your "Owner's Guide." On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two...
... Information on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you ... with AWD or 4WD (when you operate your "Owner's Guide." On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is moving can be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...you may steer in the direction you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . However, if you suddenly change ... Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on slippery roads just like any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could ...
...you may steer in the direction you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . However, if you suddenly change ... Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on slippery roads just like any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the accelerator. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. As when you are unique in that would stop the vehicle as...
... system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the accelerator. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. As when you are unique in that would stop the vehicle as...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... to understand your vehicle is to you should not settle for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery...
... to understand your vehicle is to you should not settle for the following list represents several of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...10065; Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). Replace engine... air filter. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Inspect...
...10065; Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). Replace engine... air filter. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Change automatic transaxle filter (except vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transaxle or a CVT). Replace climate-controlled seat... oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system...
and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). Change automatic transaxle filter (except vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transaxle or a CVT). Replace climate-controlled seat... oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH If your vehicle may be used on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may be dangerous. If you detect excessive vibration, your tires are not recommended for its recommendations. NOTE: Tires... on it is molded into the sidewall. Before mixing tires of alignment or balance. TIRE MIXING For best performance it . WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Failure to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter...
CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH If your vehicle may be used on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may be dangerous. If you detect excessive vibration, your tires are not recommended for its recommendations. NOTE: Tires... on it is molded into the sidewall. Before mixing tires of alignment or balance. TIRE MIXING For best performance it . WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Failure to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for winter...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... seconds to ensure the bulb is first turned ON to check bulb. Without message center With message center Displays when four-wheel drive system requires service. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Refer to ...Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when ignition is working. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is deactivated. 13 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
... seconds to ensure the bulb is first turned ON to check bulb. Without message center With message center Displays when four-wheel drive system requires service. Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Refer to ...Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when ignition is working. Speed control (if equipped): Illuminates when the speed control is deactivated. 13 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... your message center display OFF. 65 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Liftgate Status 7. Brake System 5. Fuel Level Status Language 1. Pressing the SET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is as follows: 1. Emission Status 4. Exterior Lamps 8. 4 Wheel Drive 9. Driver Controls The sequence of the...
... your message center display OFF. 65 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Liftgate Status 7. Brake System 5. Fuel Level Status Language 1. Pressing the SET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report is as follows: 1. Emission Status 4. Exterior Lamps 8. 4 Wheel Drive 9. Driver Controls The sequence of the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... likely to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate 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) Study your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than...
... likely to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate 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) Study your vehicle; and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from two-wheel drive to steering inputs than a vehicle with this information before you operate your vehicle quicker to respond to 4WD while the vehicle is ...Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 140 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the Driving chapter. All other vehicles in the ability of a hill...
...held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from two-wheel drive to steering inputs than a vehicle with this information before you operate your vehicle quicker to respond to 4WD while the vehicle is ...Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 140 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the Driving chapter. All other vehicles in the ability of a hill...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... to your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you're driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. The tires should be balanced periodically. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with your vehicle) will help your tires... and should also be corrected by an authorized dealer. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may require alignment of diagram) 149 2006 Escape (204) ...
... to your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you're driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. The tires should be balanced periodically. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with your vehicle) will help your tires... and should also be corrected by an authorized dealer. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may require alignment of diagram) 149 2006 Escape (204) ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... • 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. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 150 2006 Escape (204...
... • 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. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 150 2006 Escape (204...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the axle has been submerged in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 174 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Otherwise, no "recreational towing" is suspected or repair required. Your vehicle, with all wheels on a dolly. If your vehicle behind a motorhome. For other... permitted. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is towing your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped and 4WD (all-wheel drive), "recreational towing" is permitted only if the vehicle is trailered with well designed towing equipment, may allow waves to break higher...
...the axle has been submerged in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 174 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Otherwise, no "recreational towing" is suspected or repair required. Your vehicle, with all wheels on a dolly. If your vehicle behind a motorhome. For other... permitted. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is towing your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped and 4WD (all-wheel drive), "recreational towing" is permitted only if the vehicle is trailered with well designed towing equipment, may allow waves to break higher...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of gravity. Extra precautions such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for : •..., may result in these vehicles. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. 181 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of gravity. Extra precautions such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are not designed for : •..., may result in these vehicles. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. 181 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...an overheat condition, it will disable itself from damage. permanent four wheel drive) due to heat protection mode. • 4WD DISABLED TEMPORARILY: Displayed when 4WD system is always active and requires no driver input. Your vehicle is exited. 192 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...If the heat in the 4WD system continues to rise in this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in locked mode, it will enter a locked mode. two wheel drive) due to heat protection mode...
...an overheat condition, it will disable itself from damage. permanent four wheel drive) due to heat protection mode. • 4WD DISABLED TEMPORARILY: Displayed when 4WD system is always active and requires no driver input. Your vehicle is exited. 192 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...If the heat in the 4WD system continues to rise in this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in locked mode, it will enter a locked mode. two wheel drive) due to heat protection mode...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... your vehicle gets stuck If your authorized dealer. Do not rock the vehicle for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. See your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked... the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 194 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Press lightly on the accelerator in these vehicles....
... your vehicle gets stuck If your authorized dealer. Do not rock the vehicle for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. See your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked... the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 194 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Press lightly on the accelerator in these vehicles....