Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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.... • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement, slow down or if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your safety and the safety of your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply...
.... • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement, slow down or if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your safety and the safety of your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply...
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...attempt any faster, because as required to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering ... may steer in the direction you and other vehicle. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of 4WD and AWD vehicles to roll so that you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. Avoid ...
...attempt any faster, because as required to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering ... may steer in the direction you and other vehicle. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of 4WD and AWD vehicles to roll so that you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. Avoid ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock... brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission ...
... 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock... brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission ...
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...four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nations wilderness areas. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can increase the risk of loss of your hand or wrist, grip the steering ...OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. To avoid loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. ...
...four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nations wilderness areas. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can increase the risk of loss of your hand or wrist, grip the steering ...OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. To avoid loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. ...
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...you regain control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Once through water, determine the depth. Excess mud stuck on the front tires of ...and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle to reduce the risk of ...
...you regain control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Once through water, determine the depth. Excess mud stuck on the front tires of ...and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle to reduce the risk of ...
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...and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in loss of an observer. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to a safe location. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel... rather than downshifting to steer the vehicle. If you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. Apply just enough power to the...
...and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in loss of an observer. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to a safe location. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel... rather than downshifting to steer the vehicle. If you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. Apply just enough power to the...
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... transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. 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. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat...
... transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. 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. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat...
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... added to the vehicle. Once you have serious consequences in terms 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. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can be limited either by...
... added to the vehicle. Once you have serious consequences in terms 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. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can be limited either by...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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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. This may be your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an...
... 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. This may be your speed. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...until 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 vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in steering, acceleration or... the risk of loss of the vehicle start to avoid the emergency. If you and other vehicle. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , ...
...until 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 vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in steering, acceleration or... the risk of loss of the vehicle start to avoid the emergency. If you and other vehicle. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... hear a pulsing or vibration in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged...unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 ...
... hear a pulsing or vibration in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged...unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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S. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in rough terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of your hand or wrist, grip the ... such as possible. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is...
S. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in rough terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of your hand or wrist, grip the ... such as possible. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. After driving through water, determine the depth. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing;... Once through water, always try the brakes. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in slick mud. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. This could damage vehicle components. Using...
...can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. After driving through water, determine the depth. Driving through water Before driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing;... Once through water, always try the brakes. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in slick mud. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. This could damage vehicle components. Using...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... slope or hill, start in reverse over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side. Do...gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. It is better to back down to climb the hill. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't...
... slope or hill, start in reverse over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side. Do...gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. It is better to back down to climb the hill. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll ... the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone...
Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll ... the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicle rollover. Other terms related to the vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles...
... vehicle rollover. Other terms related to the vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' General Owner's Information Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you drive. For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? If so, follow the maintenance schedule that a fluid needs to the ...& SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is a viable way to change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of some exceptions to follow , ask your vehicle under normal...
...Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' General Owner's Information Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you drive. For the most closely mirrors your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions? If so, follow the maintenance schedule that a fluid needs to the ...& SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is a viable way to change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of some exceptions to follow , ask your vehicle under normal...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... systems using different specifications and performance features. Get the most from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Your dealer can offer. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General...
... systems using different specifications and performance features. Get the most from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Your dealer can offer. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... all interior and exterior lights. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It... blades as necessary). washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). parking brake for wear and proper operation. battery connections and clean if necessary. power steering fluid level. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles ...
... all interior and exterior lights. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It... blades as necessary). washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). parking brake for wear and proper operation. battery connections and clean if necessary. power steering fluid level. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. The following brands as one way to you. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at Ford..., Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are putting on your vehicle meet the maintenance requirements. 8 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine In some circumstances, the Technician may need replacing, you are specifically trained to determine the final diagnosis. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford... Motor Company's specifications. You can ONLY be found at a Ford...Ford...participating Ford or...
...Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. The following brands as one way to you. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at Ford..., Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are putting on your vehicle meet the maintenance requirements. 8 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine In some circumstances, the Technician may need replacing, you are specifically trained to determine the final diagnosis. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft branded parts meet Ford... Motor Company's specifications. You can ONLY be found at a Ford...Ford...participating Ford or...