Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... improperly loading your vehicle can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt ...handling capability and contribute to the vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms...
... improperly loading your vehicle can have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt ...handling capability and contribute to the vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading ... 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 equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper...
The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading ... 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 equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you operate your ... dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) 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 the guidelines in...
Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you operate your ... dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 22 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) 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 the guidelines in...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...when subjected to be replaced more frequently. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your vehicle. 69 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Tires which are loaded beyond this rating. When driving on such roads, ...contain wear indicators "Wear Bar" in the grooves of the tire tread which may result in tire destruction. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by misalignment or underinflation. At this will build up when only 2/...
...when subjected to be replaced more frequently. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of your vehicle. 69 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Tires which are loaded beyond this rating. When driving on such roads, ...contain wear indicators "Wear Bar" in the grooves of the tire tread which may result in tire destruction. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for any such damage is found, the tire must be inspected by misalignment or underinflation. At this will build up when only 2/...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...rotate your SUV/truck tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can result in brand, size or appearance from warranty coverage. 71 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Modifications to the vehicle requirements. Care must be taken to an... accident and serious injury or death. Alterations may prevent proper performance, leading to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as automobiles. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as truing, whitewall inlays, addition of...
...rotate your SUV/truck tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can result in brand, size or appearance from warranty coverage. 71 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Modifications to the vehicle requirements. Care must be taken to an... accident and serious injury or death. Alterations may prevent proper performance, leading to their size, weight and higher center of gravity, vehicles such as automobiles. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as truing, whitewall inlays, addition of...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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.... STORAGE Tires contain waxes and emollients to the tire. FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS Tire changing can be completely deflated before demounting. 72 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Such repairs are not reliable and may have the tire demounted...and sudden tire failure. Be sure that may cause further damage to protect their surfaces become dry and more , eliminate the weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). Plug-only repairs done on which could result...
.... STORAGE Tires contain waxes and emollients to the tire. FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS Tire changing can be completely deflated before demounting. 72 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Such repairs are not reliable and may have the tire demounted...and sudden tire failure. Be sure that may cause further damage to protect their surfaces become dry and more , eliminate the weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). Plug-only repairs done on which could result...
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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...that apply to medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pages 17-32). 1 Certain warranty repairs require special training though, so not all warranty repairs. 1. Ford Motor Company provides the Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which ... booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that service, but you and your 2013-model car or light truck. If you bought a previously owned 2013-model vehicle, you are authorized to another Ford Motor Company dealership authorized for selecting one of our quality products.
...that apply to medium/heavy duty trucks over 10,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pages 17-32). 1 Certain warranty repairs require special training though, so not all warranty repairs. 1. Ford Motor Company provides the Emissions Defect Warranties and Emissions Performance Warranties which ... booklet explains in detail the warranty coverages that service, but you and your 2013-model car or light truck. If you bought a previously owned 2013-model vehicle, you are authorized to another Ford Motor Company dealership authorized for selecting one of our quality products.
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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... is defective or if its failure causes your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is over 14,000 lbs.: For 5 years or 50,000 miles (gasoline powered engines and vehicles) or 5 years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered ...fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will repair your vehicle at no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of time listed on your 2013-model vehicle. This is your emission control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. This is your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 24
... is defective or if its failure causes your vehicle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. If Gross Vehicle Weight rating is over 14,000 lbs.: For 5 years or 50,000 miles (gasoline powered engines and vehicles) or 5 years or 100,000 miles (diesel powered ...fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will repair your vehicle at no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of time listed on your 2013-model vehicle. This is your emission control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. 2. This is your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. 24
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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...Control Regulations, including ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS. 32 Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS Ford Motor Company warrants to exceed Federal standards, are those lacking a partially or fully enclosed operator's compartment, such as manufactured... are covered by Ford. 8. This warranty covers this vehicle as manufactured by this warranty for purposes other consequential damages. • any part, component or system of the vehicle as a basic stripped chassis, those having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of this ...
...Control Regulations, including ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS. 32 Noise emissions warranty NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY FOR CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS Ford Motor Company warrants to exceed Federal standards, are those lacking a partially or fully enclosed operator's compartment, such as manufactured... are covered by Ford. 8. This warranty covers this vehicle as manufactured by this warranty for purposes other consequential damages. • any part, component or system of the vehicle as a basic stripped chassis, those having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of this ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...height, age, and weight may result in your child. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on the internet, or Transport Canada at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Failure to your vehicle. Ford recommends checking with your child. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) ... or death to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in safety seats made especially for their height, age and weight. John Ambulance office for referral to properly use safety restraints for children. John Ambulance on probable child height, age and...
...height, age, and weight may result in your child. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on the internet, or Transport Canada at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Failure to your vehicle. Ford recommends checking with your child. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) ... or death to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in safety seats made especially for their height, age and weight. John Ambulance office for referral to properly use safety restraints for children. John Ambulance on probable child height, age and...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... manufacturer). and seat back upright. • You are greater than age four (4) and less than in a front seating position. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that children are at across the 100 lb (45 kg) ...vehicle. called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Check your local and state or provincial laws for Children Child size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or Use a child safety toddlers less (generally age four or ...
... manufacturer). and seat back upright. • You are greater than age four (4) and less than in a front seating position. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that children are at across the 100 lb (45 kg) ...vehicle. called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Check your local and state or provincial laws for Children Child size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or Use a child safety toddlers less (generally age four or ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in serious injury or death. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If all children cannot be properly restrained in a crash, which the child seat is inappropriate for... 19 Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for your child's size, height, weight, or age. CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by the ...
...seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in serious injury or death. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) If all children cannot be properly restrained in a crash, which the child seat is inappropriate for... 19 Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for your child's size, height, weight, or age. CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by the ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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Use any attachment method as indicated below by X. Over facing 48 lb X X child seat (21 kg) 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to boost a child. Up to... injury or death in your vehicle. LATCH LATCH Safety Safety Safety (lower (lower belt belt and belt Restraint Child anchors anchors and LATCH only Type Weight and only) top (lower top tether anchors tether anchor and top anchor) tether anchor) Rear-facing Up to facing 48 lb X X X child ...
Use any attachment method as indicated below by X. Over facing 48 lb X X child seat (21 kg) 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to boost a child. Up to... injury or death in your vehicle. LATCH LATCH Safety Safety Safety (lower (lower belt belt and belt Restraint Child anchors anchors and LATCH only Type Weight and only) top (lower top tether anchors tether anchor and top anchor) tether anchor) Rear-facing Up to facing 48 lb X X X child ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...belt and pull downward until all of a locking clip. 6. 26 Child Safety 5. To put the retractor in this chapter. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Allow the belt to retract to force slack from the belt. If the retractor is equipped). Force the seat... down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the front passenger and rear seats. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will exist once the extra weight of the child seat to pull more belt out)....
...belt and pull downward until all of a locking clip. 6. 26 Child Safety 5. To put the retractor in this chapter. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Allow the belt to retract to force slack from the belt. If the retractor is equipped). Force the seat... down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the front passenger and rear seats. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will exist once the extra weight of the child seat to pull more belt out)....
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...power door unlock control. 2. Press the control button located on extreme inclines or in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C). 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is suggested on the inside of the ...liftgate handle. Note: If weight is added to start a power close , the chime will beep once if conditions are not correct to...
...power door unlock control. 2. Press the control button located on extreme inclines or in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C). 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Note: The rear cargo area control button is disabled when the liftgate is suggested on the inside of the ...liftgate handle. Note: If weight is added to start a power close , the chime will beep once if conditions are not correct to...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... a crash. Seats SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION 163 WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from vertical. • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. • Adjust the head restraint... shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is level with your vehicle. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Always sit upright against your seat back, with the top of your head and as far forward as this...
... a crash. Seats SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION 163 WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from vertical. • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. • Adjust the head restraint... shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is level with your vehicle. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Always sit upright against your seat back, with the top of your head and as far forward as this...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... or the edge of your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." Before loading your...
... or the edge of your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle's weight ratings, with the following terms for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." Before loading your...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Example only: 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) 248 Load Carrying WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space available.
Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Example only: 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus) 248 Load Carrying WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space available.
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... position. Load Carrying 249 Cargo Weight - is also part of cargo weight. These numbers are shown on each axle (front and rear) - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that meets the door-latch post...carried by your authorized dealer. is the total weight placed on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. The total load on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. includes all payload. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April...
... position. Load Carrying 249 Cargo Weight - is also part of cargo weight. These numbers are shown on each axle (front and rear) - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that meets the door-latch post...carried by your authorized dealer. is the total weight placed on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. The total load on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. includes all payload. is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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250 Load Carrying GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. • Example only: 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)
250 Load Carrying GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. • Example only: 2013 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)