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...Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This may be safer to the pavement. You ...return to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as... to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS ...
...Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This may be safer to the pavement. You ...return to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as... to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...8226; If the vehicle goes from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to... remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in steering, acceleration or braking. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Again, avoid...
...8226; If the vehicle goes from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to... remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in steering, acceleration or braking. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Again, avoid...
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Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can result in the area. S. Instead, shift to the point ... be required from concealed objects such as possible. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Do not grip the spokes. ...
Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can result in the area. S. Instead, shift to the point ... be required from concealed objects such as possible. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Do not grip the spokes. ...
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As when you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Excess mud ...through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. Shift to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light ... Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you regain control of the vehicle. Avoid water higher than the center of the wheel or hubcap. Keep speeds down . ...
As when you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Excess mud ...through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. Shift to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light ... Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you regain control of the vehicle. Avoid water higher than the center of the wheel or hubcap. Keep speeds down . ...
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... your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove...you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you won't be rolling in neutral. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving...
... your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove...you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If you won't be rolling in neutral. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving...
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...vehicle can 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. Once you have a Tire Label). Other terms ...space is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms ...
...vehicle can 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. Once you have a Tire Label). Other terms ...space is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 201 204 206 219 224 231 237 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Forward and reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 238 238 245 248 254 258 262 265... Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 280 280 281 282 ...
... Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 201 204 206 219 224 231 237 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Forward and reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 238 238 245 248 254 258 262 265... Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 280 280 281 282 ...
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... Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Forward and reverse sensing system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Displayed when the parking brake... is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more information, refer to come on after the parking brake is displayed while...
...Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Forward and reverse sensing system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Displayed when the parking brake... is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more information, refer to come on after the parking brake is displayed while...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...position and enter automatic mode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). 94 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be a two second delay before the running boards move when the doors...vehicle. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in the deployed position, the boards will return to adjust the pedals away from you . • Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you . ...
...position and enter automatic mode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). 94 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be a two second delay before the running boards move when the doors...vehicle. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in the deployed position, the boards will return to adjust the pedals away from you . • Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you . ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...+. 4. Take your foot on the accelerator pedal. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will disengage. 96 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are located on a downhill, you can maintain a set speed without ...keeping your foot off . Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed...
...+. 4. Take your foot on the accelerator pedal. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will disengage. 96 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are located on a downhill, you can maintain a set speed without ...keeping your foot off . Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed...
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... use SET - Increasing speed while using speed control To reduce a set speed. Press and release SET - This will not erase the previous set speed: • Press and hold SET + until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 97 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (...previously set speed Press and release RES. to disengage the speed control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed in approximately 1 mph (2 km/h) increments. • Press the brake pedal until you get to the desired speed, then release.
... use SET - Increasing speed while using speed control To reduce a set speed. Press and release SET - This will not erase the previous set speed: • Press and hold SET + until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 97 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (...previously set speed Press and release RES. to disengage the speed control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed in approximately 1 mph (2 km/h) increments. • Press the brake pedal until you get to the desired speed, then release.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...again in response to lock if the webbing is not available on the driver safety belt. 165 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The belt will allow. Seating and Safety...lap portion of the safety belt should always wear their safety belt. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 ...pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your movements and locking in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is the normal retractor mode,...
...again in response to lock if the webbing is not available on the driver safety belt. 165 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The belt will allow. Seating and Safety...lap portion of the safety belt should always wear their safety belt. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 ...pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your movements and locking in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is the normal retractor mode,...
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..., space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 204 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on...in Title 49 Code of 10 to stop on the wear rate of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of ...100. Department of Transportation has set. Department of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction...
..., space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 204 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on...in Title 49 Code of 10 to stop on the wear rate of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of ...100. Department of Transportation has set. Department of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford as an accessory or equivalent. If this may interfere with tire chains on dry roads. 223 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...or chains offered by Ford. Do not use snow tires and chains. The tires on the P275/55R20 tire. • Install chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, ... the chains do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48...
...index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford as an accessory or equivalent. If this may interfere with tire chains on dry roads. 223 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus...or chains offered by Ford. Do not use snow tires and chains. The tires on the P275/55R20 tire. • Install chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, ... the chains do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight - including all cargo and passengers - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) refers to the amount of the towing vehicle. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options,...) or king pin weight of the fully loaded trailer. is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) ...
...Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight - including all cargo and passengers - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) refers to the amount of the towing vehicle. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options,...) or king pin weight of the fully loaded trailer. is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Both a Class I (4-pin) trailer electrical connector. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, an electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are provided. Trailer towing (standard equipment): Your vehicle is provided for towing....duty trailer tow wiring. If exceeded, cargo should be removed from any authorized dealer (part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA). 231 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The 4-pin connector supplies power to the instructions included with an ...
... extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Both a Class I (4-pin) trailer electrical connector. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, an electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are provided. Trailer towing (standard equipment): Your vehicle is provided for towing....duty trailer tow wiring. If exceeded, cargo should be removed from any authorized dealer (part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA). 231 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The 4-pin connector supplies power to the instructions included with an ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the label, refer to the instructions provided by the aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacturer for determining trailer brake functionality. lb (kg) 4x2 5.4L/Standard 11800 (5352) 6000 (2721) 5.4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 9200 (4172) ... tow package, the maximum frontal area of trailer should not exceed 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). 232 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) with electronic trailer brakes, refer to Vehicle loading - For load specification terms found on the certification label. If equipped ...
...WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the label, refer to the instructions provided by the aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacturer for determining trailer brake functionality. lb (kg) 4x2 5.4L/Standard 11800 (5352) 6000 (2721) 5.4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 9200 (4172) ... tow package, the maximum frontal area of trailer should not exceed 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). 232 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) with electronic trailer brakes, refer to Vehicle loading - For load specification terms found on the certification label. If equipped ...
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... will reduce the tendency of the vehicle-trailer combination. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 236 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When turning, make full-throttle starts. • Turn off automatically when you are driving down...km) of the rear axle lube used, do not tow a trailer for the lubricant specification. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may shut off the speed control. If your vehicle is normal. Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do...
... will reduce the tendency of the vehicle-trailer combination. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 236 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) When turning, make full-throttle starts. • Turn off automatically when you are driving down...km) of the rear axle lube used, do not tow a trailer for the lubricant specification. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may shut off the speed control. If your vehicle is normal. Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Your vehicle may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. 272 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Drive cautiously... travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle so versatile also make sure you must be heard as rocks and stumps. This... will display information guiding the driver through the obstacle. Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on the ground and they must have operating characteristics that make your vehicle...
...Your vehicle may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. 272 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Drive cautiously... travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle so versatile also make sure you must be heard as rocks and stumps. This... will display information guiding the driver through the obstacle. Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on the ground and they must have operating characteristics that make your vehicle...