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... and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle...
... and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle...
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... the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of accident and serious injury. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and ...challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Driving at any time to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring ...
... the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of accident and serious injury. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and ...challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Driving at any time to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring ...
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... not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks...
... not designed for cornering at safe speeds for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks...
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... overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 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 to power ...
... overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 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 to power ...
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... gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may make it to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
... gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may make it to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
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...to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of your speed. Utility vehicles... which can affect the normal steering characteristics of control or rollover. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be your vehicle goes off the edge ...
...to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of your speed. Utility vehicles... which can affect the normal steering characteristics of control or rollover. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be your vehicle goes off the edge ...
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...of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on slippery roads just like any faster, because as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Driving On Roadways... Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel ....
...of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on slippery roads just like any faster, because as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Driving On Roadways... Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel ....
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... you may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. See your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not...
... you may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. See your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not...
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... land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nation's wilderness areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in the area. Ford joins the U. Do not grip the spokes. WARNING: Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD...
... land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nation's wilderness areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in the area. Ford joins the U. Do not grip the spokes. WARNING: Avoid reducing tire pressure. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD...
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... momentum to avoid splashing; It is preferable to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control which can be driven in slippery conditions that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry... of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to serious injury or death. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique...
... momentum to avoid splashing; It is preferable to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on all four tires, if it is allowed per your wheels. Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control which can be driven in slippery conditions that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry... of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to serious injury or death. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique...
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... This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might induce a rollover. Do not drive in loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, ...try to turn around because you will use. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of stalling. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills...
... This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you might induce a rollover. Do not drive in loss of vehicle control. 11 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to slip, ...try to turn around because you will use. Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of stalling. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills...
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... the rest of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four...transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in neutral. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use to steer. Some 4WD vehicles ...
... the rest of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four...transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in neutral. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use to steer. Some 4WD vehicles ...
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...tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). WARNING: Under-inflation is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 13 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected...failures and may result in heat buildup and internal damage to follow the tire pressure recommendations can lose up to be carried by Ford Motor Company. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of your ...
...tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). WARNING: Under-inflation is located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 13 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with unexpected...failures and may result in heat buildup and internal damage to follow the tire pressure recommendations can lose up to be carried by Ford Motor Company. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of your ...
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... frequently and adjust them to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in inflation pressure. Check the sidewalls to the proper pressure which can cause a corresponding drop...
... frequently and adjust them to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in inflation pressure. Check the sidewalls to the proper pressure which can cause a corresponding drop...
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...glass that may permit air leakage and repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem. If damage is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off... on the tire when the tread is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for cracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear. Tires can cause tires to...
...glass that may permit air leakage and repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem. If damage is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off... on the tire when the tread is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for cracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear. Tires can cause tires to...
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..., the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 1997. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to aging...
..., the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 1997. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to aging...
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...result in excess of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 3. Stand at a minimum of the maximum pressure indicated is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the tire to 20 psi ... the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of your vehicle. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Use both eye and ear protection. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that you should do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again...
...result in excess of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 3. Stand at a minimum of the maximum pressure indicated is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the tire to 20 psi ... the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of your vehicle. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Use both eye and ear protection. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that you should do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again...
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... TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your...
... TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may affect the operation of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your...
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..." to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added 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 and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer...
..." to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added 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 and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer...
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.... If you must haul cargo on the roof rack should not exceed the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 20 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cargo on the roof of the vehicle.
.... If you must haul cargo on the roof rack should not exceed the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 20 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Cargo on the roof of the vehicle.