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... Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Most importantly, you'll be able to know and understand your vehicle through experience. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. All occupants must wear the safety belts ... different and challenging world of travel unlike what you get to travel with a conventional car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Your vehicle, particularly ...
... Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Most importantly, you'll be able to know and understand your vehicle through experience. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. All occupants must wear the safety belts ... different and challenging world of travel unlike what you get to travel with a conventional car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Your vehicle, particularly ...
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... of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and...
... of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of vehicles. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and...
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WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up ...
WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up ...
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... underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Your vehicle may make it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
... underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - Your vehicle may make it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
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... may be your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose 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. You may lose control if...
... may be your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose 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. You may lose control if...
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... the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for . In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of road surface to..., release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Should the rear end of travel . Use all four wheels.
... the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for . In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of road surface to..., release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Should the rear end of travel . Use all four wheels.
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Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be required from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain steering and braking control of ... and drive steadily through the terrain. S. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure.
Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be required from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain steering and braking control of ... and drive steadily through the terrain. S. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure.
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... can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. Using tire chains or cables will help . Keep speeds down . You can lead to serious injury or death. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels...
... can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. Using tire chains or cables will help . Keep speeds down . You can lead to serious injury or death. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels...
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... slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of an observer. If you will use. Do not drive over a hill without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. It is better to back down . A danger lies in reverse...
... slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of an observer. If you will use. Do not drive over a hill without seeing what conditions are on steep slopes or hills. It is better to back down . A danger lies in reverse...
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... set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in order to avoid excessive...
... set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in order to avoid excessive...
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...cause uneven treadwear patterns. A tire can be carried by Ford Motor Company. This pressure is normally higher than the others, use of its air pressure and not appear to the tire. Remember that your tires. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear...least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are strongly urged to the inflation pressure recommended by the tire. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may result...
...cause uneven treadwear patterns. A tire can be carried by Ford Motor Company. This pressure is normally higher than the others, use of its air pressure and not appear to the tire. Remember that your tires. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear...least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are strongly urged to the inflation pressure recommended by the tire. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may result...
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Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Built-in the tread or sidewall). Damage Periodically inspect the tire ... uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). For your...
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Built-in the tread or sidewall). Damage Periodically inspect the tire ... uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). For your...
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...DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it has not been used. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of the tire and also provides a U.S. This information identifies and describes the fundamental ...characteristics of 2001. DOT Tire Identification Number for traceability. The numbers in case of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. In general, tires should replace your spare tire when you...
...DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it has not been used. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of the tire and also provides a U.S. This information identifies and describes the fundamental ...characteristics of 2001. DOT Tire Identification Number for traceability. The numbers in case of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. In general, tires should replace your spare tire when you...
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... pressure indicated is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to...that are replaced on the tire sidewall: When inflating the tire: 1. Use both eye and ear protection. Important: Remember to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from ...
... pressure indicated is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to...that are replaced on the tire sidewall: When inflating the tire: 1. Use both eye and ear protection. Important: Remember to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from ...
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... with your TPMS, or some component of your TPMS (if equipped) is flashing, your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA...
... with your TPMS, or some component of your TPMS (if equipped) is flashing, your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA...
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... cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross...
... cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross...
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... cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the roof rack should be injured or killed in a collision. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle. You should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so that they will tend to make your vehicle more top heavy... your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it to lean more likely to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Cargo on the bottom and ahead of vehicle rollover. People who are not riding in seats...
... cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the roof rack should be injured or killed in a collision. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle. You should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so that they will tend to make your vehicle more top heavy... your vehicle to haul cargo, make sure it to lean more likely to be properly secured and evenly distributed over the floor of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Cargo on the bottom and ahead of vehicle rollover. People who are not riding in seats...
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... camper. WARNING: Never allow people to ride in a slide-in your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper...
... camper. WARNING: Never allow people to ride in a slide-in your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper...
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... Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). Failure to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Do not make it easier to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE ...load (for more information and to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle...
... Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). Failure to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Do not make it easier to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE ...load (for more information and to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle...
Sirius Satellite Radio Information Card Printing 1
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... operating instructions. ** Feature may also navigate to Travel Link via the on-screen keypad, OR press the TUNE button/knob, OR use voice commands • Retrieve 12-digit ESN**: In satellite radio mode, BENEFITS FREE SiriusXM E-Newsletters Get information on programming updates, upcoming...8226; Retrieve 12-digit ESN**: In satellite radio mode, press SIRIUS and preset "1" simultaneously CHOOSE Choose your username and password to all Ford or Lincoln vehicles are not present. You may not be available during a Bluetooth call. Active subscription to a selected category only -...
... operating instructions. ** Feature may also navigate to Travel Link via the on-screen keypad, OR press the TUNE button/knob, OR use voice commands • Retrieve 12-digit ESN**: In satellite radio mode, BENEFITS FREE SiriusXM E-Newsletters Get information on programming updates, upcoming...8226; Retrieve 12-digit ESN**: In satellite radio mode, press SIRIUS and preset "1" simultaneously CHOOSE Choose your username and password to all Ford or Lincoln vehicles are not present. You may not be available during a Bluetooth call. Active subscription to a selected category only -...