Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 6
... be your speed. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) You may lose control if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed...sharply while returning to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Failure to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a...
... be your speed. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) You may lose control if you have the space, it may damage the drivelines and axles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed...sharply while returning to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Failure to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 7
...the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for stopping. Make sure you allow sufficient distance... do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from concrete to roll so that you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instead, smooth variations of travel .
...the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for stopping. Make sure you allow sufficient distance... do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from concrete to roll so that you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instead, smooth variations of travel .
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 9
...or spinning. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in rough terrain. Ford joins the U. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. S. Know the terrain or examine maps of the ...area before driving in our nation's wilderness areas. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instead, shift to help preserve our ... all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. To maintain steering and braking control of injury to your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and ...
...or spinning. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in rough terrain. Ford joins the U. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. S. Know the terrain or examine maps of the ...area before driving in our nation's wilderness areas. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Instead, shift to help preserve our ... all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. To maintain steering and braking control of injury to your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 10
...water higher than the center of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to serious injury or death. Using tire chains or cables will help . Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle....and maintain steady pressure on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. If the rear end of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that require tire...
...water higher than the center of the vehicle. 10 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to serious injury or death. Using tire chains or cables will help . Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle....and maintain steady pressure on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. If the rear end of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that require tire...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 12
...turn off the ignition and remove the key. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even ...wheels have to be able to steer. When the transfer case is engaged in gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb...
...turn off the ignition and remove the key. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even ...wheels have to be able to steer. When the transfer case is engaged in gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
Page 19
...steering changes and allowing for your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to determine your vehicle.... Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle, do not...
...steering changes and allowing for your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to determine your vehicle.... Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle, do not...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 2
... 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 ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 10
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) Introduction These are some...
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) Introduction These are some...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 36
... 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Refer to Forward and reverse sensing system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For...
... 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Refer to Forward and reverse sensing system in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 94
...down and out when the doors are opened to the stowed 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) Automatic power stow: • The running boards will be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped ...and the gearshift lever is moving. There will return to the stowed position. 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 are opened . Press...
...down and out when the doors are opened to the stowed 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) Automatic power stow: • The running boards will be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped ...and the gearshift lever is moving. There will return to the stowed position. 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 are opened . Press...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 96
... the set speed on a downhill, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on . Driver Controls SPEED CONTROL With speed control set, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below ...to turn on roads that are located on an uphill, your foot off . Take your speed control will turn speed control on the accelerator pedal. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will disengage. 96 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and release ON. 2. Press and ...
... the set speed on a downhill, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on . Driver Controls SPEED CONTROL With speed control set, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below ...to turn on roads that are located on an uphill, your foot off . Take your speed control will turn speed control on the accelerator pedal. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will disengage. 96 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and release ON. 2. Press and ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 97
.... until you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set a higher speed: • Press and hold SET - Resuming a set speed: • Press and hold SET + until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 97 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing ...Press and release SET - Increasing speed while using speed control To reduce a set speed Press and release RES. Driver Controls Disengaging speed control Press the brake pedal to operate the tap-down function. Disengaging the speed control will automatically return the vehicle to the desired speed, ...
.... until you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set a higher speed: • Press and hold SET - Resuming a set speed: • Press and hold SET + until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 97 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing ...Press and release SET - Increasing speed while using speed control To reduce a set speed Press and release RES. Driver Controls Disengaging speed control Press the brake pedal to operate the tap-down function. Disengaging the speed control will automatically return the vehicle to the desired speed, ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 165
...and be positioned across the hips. Pregnant women should be positioned low across the chest. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, ...too quickly. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. 165 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride...let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner.
...and be positioned across the hips. Pregnant women should be positioned low across the chest. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, ...too quickly. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. 165 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride...let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 204
...information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. A tire marked C may depart significantly ... a tire graded 100. Department of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak..., 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 ...
...information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. A tire marked C may depart significantly ... a tire graded 100. Department of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak..., 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 ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 223
... vehicle. • Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. If...tire chains when they are not recommended for use on dry roads. 223 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not use of...unit failure. However, in an increased risk of loss of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km... chains on your vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. Use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES...
... vehicle. • Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. If...tire chains when they are not recommended for use on dry roads. 223 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not use of...unit failure. However, in an increased risk of loss of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km... chains on your vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. Use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 228
... the GVWR of the weight that the vehicle can tow. is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of 1,725 to 2,875 lb. (782 to 340 kg). The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight...- refers to the amount of the towing vehicle. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000 by your authorized dealer (or...
... the GVWR of the weight that the vehicle can tow. is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of 1,725 to 2,875 lb. (782 to 340 kg). The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight...- refers to the amount of the towing vehicle. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, multiply 5,000 by your authorized dealer (or...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 231
...• Stay within specified limits. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, an electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are provided. Refer to Preparing to maximize vehicle performance, be purchased from ... 500 miles (800 km). 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) Under the instrument panel an electrical connector is equipped with towing accessories for ...
...• Stay within specified limits. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, an electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are provided. Refer to Preparing to maximize vehicle performance, be purchased from ... 500 miles (800 km). 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) Under the instrument panel an electrical connector is equipped with towing accessories for ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 232
...4x2 EL (U.S. lb Maximum Trailer (kg) Weight - Remember to the instructions provided by the aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacturer for determining trailer brake functionality. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and ...control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. only)/4x2 Max (Canada only) 5.4L/Standard 12300 (5579) 6000 (2721) 5.4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 8700 (3946) Note: For vehicles with and without a trailer in the tongue load of trailer should not exceed 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). 232 2012 Expedition...
...4x2 EL (U.S. lb Maximum Trailer (kg) Weight - Remember to the instructions provided by the aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacturer for determining trailer brake functionality. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and ...control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. only)/4x2 Max (Canada only) 5.4L/Standard 12300 (5579) 6000 (2721) 5.4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 8700 (3946) Note: For vehicles with and without a trailer in the tongue load of trailer should not exceed 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). 232 2012 Expedition...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 236
... shut off the speed control. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may experience AdvanceTrac with RSC...Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 236 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to get the feel of these factors, consider refilling ...be parked on long, steep grades. • Activate the tow/haul feature to activate. anticipate stops and brake gradually. Remember that regardless of towing be done at a slower speed while towing will clear curbs and other...
... shut off the speed control. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may experience AdvanceTrac with RSC...Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 236 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to get the feel of these factors, consider refilling ...be parked on long, steep grades. • Activate the tow/haul feature to activate. anticipate stops and brake gradually. Remember that regardless of towing be done at a slower speed while towing will clear curbs and other...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
Page 272
If SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD is present. The AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement system can be rolling, not sliding or spinning. 272 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The differences that are not met, the shift ...getting hung up or damaging underbody components. This will display information guiding the driver through the obstacle. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to avoid vehicle damage from other vehicles Truck and...
If SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD is present. The AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement system can be rolling, not sliding or spinning. 272 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The differences that are not met, the shift ...getting hung up or damaging underbody components. This will display information guiding the driver through the obstacle. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to avoid vehicle damage from other vehicles Truck and...