Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of gravity. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Remember, your safety and the safety...
... speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of gravity. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Remember, your safety and the safety...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" ..., avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for . Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, ...
...two-wheel drive vehicle in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" ..., avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any other vehicles for . Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. When the transfer case is your anti-lock brake system working. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral)... position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Do not "pump" the brakes. During hard stopping or stopping on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your "Owner's Guide" for additional information...
... Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. When the transfer case is your anti-lock brake system working. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral)... position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Do not "pump" the brakes. During hard stopping or stopping on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your "Owner's Guide" for additional information...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not grip the spokes. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the ground...
... other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Do not grip the spokes. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the ground...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... requires safe off-road driving practices. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. You can lose traction in mud. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. As ...control of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to slide and swing around. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while ...
... requires safe off-road driving practices. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. You can lose traction in mud. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. As ...control of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to slide and swing around. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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.... Descend a hill in a lower gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of stalling. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel ...losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without the aid of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up or straight down to a safe ...
.... Descend a hill in a lower gear rather than downshifting to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of stalling. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel ...losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without the aid of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up or straight down to a safe ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park...) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12...
... in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park...) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). 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. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage...
... there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). 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. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as highway reflectors), and incur...
... or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as highway reflectors), and incur...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as well. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Should the rear end of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to ...compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't ...
...event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as well. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Should the rear end of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to ...compensate for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or direction, you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...) position. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Do not be alarmed because this is in the brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing... or vibration in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Do not "pump" the brakes. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1...
...) position. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Do not be alarmed because this is in the brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing... or vibration in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Do not "pump" the brakes. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in encouraging you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to help preserve our...
... all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in encouraging you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to help preserve our...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...components. After driving through mud, clean off -road on the rear tires. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, ... slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in deep snow...
...components. After driving through mud, clean off -road on the rear tires. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, ... slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in deep snow...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the wheels to turn around because you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of stalling. Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of an observer.... When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not drive over . A danger lies in reverse over a ...
... the wheels to turn around because you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of stalling. Do not drive in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of an observer.... When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not drive over . A danger lies in reverse over a ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... gearshift is engaged in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.... 12 When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P...
... gearshift is engaged in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.... 12 When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and...
... statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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parking brake for wear and proper operation. Check Every Month for more information. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check .... that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. engine cooling system level and strength. engine oil fluid level. tires for...
parking brake for wear and proper operation. Check Every Month for more information. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check .... that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. engine cooling system level and strength. engine oil fluid level. tires for...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... in extensive factory-sponsored training to become the experts on the operation of reasons why your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to repairs like brake service, check out the value your service visit even more convenient, in Ford-sponsored training to help ...keep your service and maintenance visits. KEEP IT GENUINE When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your ...
... in extensive factory-sponsored training to become the experts on the operation of reasons why your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to repairs like brake service, check out the value your service visit even more convenient, in Ford-sponsored training to help ...keep your service and maintenance visits. KEEP IT GENUINE When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... to ensure your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. The right brake parts and repair work are vehicle tested for your vehicle. Oil & Lubricants It...In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are essential to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for durability and noise suppression while...
... to ensure your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. The right brake parts and repair work are vehicle tested for your vehicle. Oil & Lubricants It...In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are essential to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for durability and noise suppression while...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for wear and check...
... any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for wear and check...