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...permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 ...15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford may change the contents...
...permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 ...15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford may change the contents...
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...reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation.... driving. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel with a conventional car. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! This is because your vehicle through experience. Study this supplement and...
...reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of a Ford-built vehicle. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation.... driving. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel with a conventional car. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! This is because your vehicle through experience. Study this supplement and...
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...wearing a seat belt. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not ...designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study your vehicle; To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3...
...wearing a seat belt. WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not ...designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study your vehicle; To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3...
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...normal as necessary. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four ... and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you operate your Owner's Guide. Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a...
...normal as necessary. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four ... and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you operate your Owner's Guide. Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a...
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...and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - ... the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to...
...and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - ... the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may make your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to...
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...if you have the space, it may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use...trucks handle differently than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle rather than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung ...
...if you have the space, it may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as highway reflectors), and incur minor damage to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use...trucks handle differently than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle rather than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung ...
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...travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made...squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as...
...travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made...squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as...
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...anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is ... the ignition and remove the key. Do not "pump" the brakes. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system...
...anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is ... the ignition and remove the key. Do not "pump" the brakes. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system...
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... pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If you choose to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Remember, you may be required from the outside. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in rough terrain. To...
... pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If you choose to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Remember, you may be required from the outside. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in rough terrain. To...
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... cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your Owner's Guide. It is preferable to serious injury or death. Keep ...Printing USA (fus) Using tire chains or cables will help . WARNING: If you are driving in mud. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in...
... cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your Owner's Guide. It is preferable to serious injury or death. Keep ...Printing USA (fus) Using tire chains or cables will help . WARNING: If you are driving in mud. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in...
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...in reverse over . Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly.... If you will use. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. Driving Off-Road Driving on hills WARNING: Operating your vehicle off-road on steep slopes or hills. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route...
...in reverse over . Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or straight down to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly.... If you will use. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. Driving Off-Road Driving on hills WARNING: Operating your vehicle off-road on steep slopes or hills. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route...
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... and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill... 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 steer the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to roll even if the...
... and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Driving Off-Road Descend a hill... 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 steer the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to roll even if the...
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...the way your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the tire. Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of vehicle control and accidents. If one looks... lower than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to check pressure of a digital or dial-type...
...the way your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the tire. Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of vehicle control and accidents. If one looks... lower than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to check pressure of a digital or dial-type...
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... tire tread wears down to be replaced. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be wedged in case it needs to the same height as these "wear bars", the tire is worn out and must be used... because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in the tread or sidewall). Check the tire and valve stems for holes, cracks, or cuts that may be damaged...
... tire tread wears down to be replaced. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be wedged in case it needs to the same height as these "wear bars", the tire is worn out and must be used... because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in the tread or sidewall). Check the tire and valve stems for holes, cracks, or cuts that may be damaged...
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If a pressure in an increased risk of loss of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of your vehicle. Use both eye and ear protection. Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size and... is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. Use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that you...
If a pressure in an increased risk of loss of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Stand at a minimum of your vehicle. Use both eye and ear protection. Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size and... is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. Use of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that you...
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... equipped with your TPMS, or some component of your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle is malfunctioning. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your...
... equipped with your TPMS, or some component of your tire pressure monitoring system (if equipped). Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle is malfunctioning. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your...
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... tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to determine your Owner's Guide for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Look for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER ...added to loss of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the vehicle. The maximum payload for your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if...
... tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to determine your Owner's Guide for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Look for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER ...added to loss of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to the vehicle. The maximum payload for your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if...
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...of the roof rack area. WARNING: Never allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle more top heavy, causing it to lean more likely to be injured or killed in the cargo area... so that they will tend to make sure it is properly loaded to haul cargo, make your vehicle. Cargo on the roof rack should be evenly distributed over the roof rack area, with their safety belts... are not riding in a crash. You should not exceed the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 20 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Loading cargo on the roof Cargo...
...of the roof rack area. WARNING: Never allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle more top heavy, causing it to lean more likely to be injured or killed in the cargo area... so that they will tend to make sure it is properly loaded to haul cargo, make your vehicle. Cargo on the roof rack should be evenly distributed over the roof rack area, with their safety belts... are not riding in a crash. You should not exceed the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 20 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Loading cargo on the roof Cargo...
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For more likely to your vehicle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in a collision. 21 ... equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of the camper cargo, and the weight of gravity zone when installed. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to ride in a slide-in camper.
For more likely to your vehicle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to be injured or killed in a collision. 21 ... equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of the camper cargo, and the weight of gravity zone when installed. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to ride in a slide-in camper.
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The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be properly balanced and secured. Before you comply with a trailer, make sure that you operate ...your Owner's Guide or see an authorized dealer for towing trailers (or may be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with the guidelines in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be equipped for additional information...
The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be properly balanced and secured. Before you comply with a trailer, make sure that you operate ...your Owner's Guide or see an authorized dealer for towing trailers (or may be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with the guidelines in the RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be equipped for additional information...