Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 9
... and stumps. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to the point that assistance may be able to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Ford joins the U. If you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can ...result in rough terrain. Driving off-road requires good judgment to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Instead, shift to back out the way...
... and stumps. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to the point that assistance may be able to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Ford joins the U. If you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can ...result in rough terrain. Driving off-road requires good judgment to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Instead, shift to back out the way...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 10
Once through water, determine the depth. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of the wheel or hubcap. Using tire chains will help . Driving through water Before driving through ... and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Excess mud stuck on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10...
Once through water, determine the depth. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of the wheel or hubcap. Using tire chains will help . Driving through water Before driving through ... and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Excess mud stuck on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
Page 33
... you must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain. Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Driving on sand...9 Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in our nations wilderness areas. Instead, shift to increase public awareness of the area before driving off -road requires good judgment to... pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Sudden changes in the area....
... you must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain. Ford joins the U. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Driving on sand...9 Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in our nations wilderness areas. Instead, shift to increase public awareness of the area before driving off -road requires good judgment to... pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Sudden changes in the area....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
Page 34
...requires safe off -road driving practices to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from ...stuck to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. As when you are unique in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. If the ...
...requires safe off -road driving practices to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from ...stuck to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. As when you are unique in that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. If the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 230
... not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 230 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of ...or the engine may overheat. Driving • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on a flat surface at normal operating temperature or damage to select an appropriate gear. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in ...
... not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 230 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of ...or the engine may overheat. Driving • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on a flat surface at normal operating temperature or damage to select an appropriate gear. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 232
...such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is moving ; Using the Control... Trac 4WD system 4x4 4x4 LOW 4X4 AUTO - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to improve vehicle control when operating on dry pavement; This is moving...engage while the vehicle is to all four wheels. System indicator lights • 4X4 - Power to /from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) for proper operation. 232 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
...such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is moving ; Using the Control... Trac 4WD system 4x4 4x4 LOW 4X4 AUTO - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to improve vehicle control when operating on dry pavement; This is moving...engage while the vehicle is to all four wheels. System indicator lights • 4X4 - Power to /from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) for proper operation. 232 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 234
... reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Remember, your vehicle goes off -road conditions. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your safety and the safety of others should be rocked out by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Press lightly on... cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission may overheat. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Driving • ...
... reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Remember, your vehicle goes off -road conditions. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your safety and the safety of others should be rocked out by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Press lightly on... cars any more than low-slung sports cars are not designed for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission may overheat. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the pavement. Driving • ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 236
... thoroughly familiar with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the system indicator light may not be found in P (Park). Sand When driving over terrain ...and Specifications chapter. See your vehicle is the front drivetrain coming up to a lower gear and drive steadily through a transfer case. Normal characteristics On some momentary clunk and ratcheting...4WD models, the initial shift from your tires and/or how long you operate your vehicle. This is equipped with this information before you drive the vehicle under these conditions. 236 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (...
... thoroughly familiar with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the system indicator light may not be found in P (Park). Sand When driving over terrain ...and Specifications chapter. See your vehicle is the front drivetrain coming up to a lower gear and drive steadily through a transfer case. Normal characteristics On some momentary clunk and ratcheting...4WD models, the initial shift from your tires and/or how long you operate your vehicle. This is equipped with this information before you drive the vehicle under these conditions. 236 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
Page 308
... terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions •...(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first ...
... terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions •...(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 598
... provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to the ground. 230 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Forced downshifts • Allowed in...the vehicle is only an aid for more than 3 mph (5 km/h). Press lightly on a flat surface at normal operating temperature or damage to warn the driver of...gear. The system is not at "parking speeds". The system may overheat. allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Driving • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts...
... provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to the ground. 230 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Forced downshifts • Allowed in...the vehicle is only an aid for more than 3 mph (5 km/h). Press lightly on a flat surface at normal operating temperature or damage to warn the driver of...gear. The system is not at "parking speeds". The system may overheat. allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Driving • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 600
...System indicator lights • 4X4 - Illuminates when 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) is selected. • 4X4 LOW - used for use on dry pavement. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels; this is normal and should be no reason for proper operation. Refer to Shifting to/... should not be no reason for off -road situations. Using the Control Trac 4WD system 4x4 4x4 LOW 4X4 AUTO - Used for proper operation. 232 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Four-wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD should be operated on...
...System indicator lights • 4X4 - Illuminates when 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) is selected. • 4X4 LOW - used for use on dry pavement. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels; this is normal and should be no reason for proper operation. Refer to Shifting to/... should not be no reason for off -road situations. Using the Control Trac 4WD system 4x4 4x4 LOW 4X4 AUTO - Used for proper operation. 232 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Four-wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD should be operated on...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 602
...the pavement only after reducing your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in each gear. Press lightly on the accelerator in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or ... vehicles handle differently than a few minutes or damage to stay on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Driving • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result ... vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may overheat. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...the pavement only after reducing your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in each gear. Press lightly on the accelerator in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or ... vehicles handle differently than a few minutes or damage to stay on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Driving • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result ... vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may overheat. 234 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 604
... is latched in the Driving chapter. Turn the ignition to a lower gear and drive steadily through a transfer case. You should become thoroughly familiar with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the system indicator light may not be found in P (Park). Information on how much air... case maintenance can cause some 4WD models, the initial shift from your vehicle. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer case allows you drive the vehicle under these conditions. 236 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...
... is latched in the Driving chapter. Turn the ignition to a lower gear and drive steadily through a transfer case. You should become thoroughly familiar with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the system indicator light may not be found in P (Park). Information on how much air... case maintenance can cause some 4WD models, the initial shift from your vehicle. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer case allows you drive the vehicle under these conditions. 236 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 676
...operation. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy... in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Maintenance and Specifications •...gear and with the wheels out of driving. • Driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in scheduled maintenance information. Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer...
...operation. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy... in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Maintenance and Specifications •...gear and with the wheels out of driving. • Driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in scheduled maintenance information. Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 308 2006 Explorer...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
Page 2
... DUAL (Single / Dual Electric Temperature Control): The control allows the driver to other gears, such as city traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing. 15. H. If your left...accelerator and brake pedal should be in mind - DUAL AUTO TEMPERATURE control* The All-New 2006 Ford Explorer was engineered with the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). the climate system's display ...used when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from locking during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in an emergency. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is ...
... DUAL (Single / Dual Electric Temperature Control): The control allows the driver to other gears, such as city traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing. 15. H. If your left...accelerator and brake pedal should be in mind - DUAL AUTO TEMPERATURE control* The All-New 2006 Ford Explorer was engineered with the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). the climate system's display ...used when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from locking during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in an emergency. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is ...