Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... 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. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel...
... 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. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of travel . Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in poor road conditions. Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for aggressive ...vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any faster, because as well. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may lose traction and in turn, control as required to avoid the emergency.
...steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of travel . Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in poor road conditions. Instead, smooth variations of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for aggressive ...vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any faster, because as well. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may lose traction and in turn, control as required to avoid the emergency.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are... and remove the key. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged...
...gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are... and remove the key. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... public and private lands by "treading lightly". Forest Service and the Bureau of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can...
... public and private lands by "treading lightly". Forest Service and the Bureau of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...rollover, serious injury or death. 10 You can be driven in slick mud. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. Never drive with chains on the accelerator. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Shift to avoid splashing...; This could damage vehicle components. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the ...
...rollover, serious injury or death. 10 You can be driven in slick mud. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine the depth. Never drive with chains on the accelerator. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Shift to avoid splashing...; This could damage vehicle components. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...to the wheels to a lower gear. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. 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 diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you might... always try to drive straight up or straight down to a safe location. It is better to steer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you won't be rolling in a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer the vehicle. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock...
...to the wheels to a lower gear. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. 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 diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you might... always try to drive straight up or straight down to a safe location. It is better to steer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you won't be rolling in a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer the vehicle. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the ...First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. 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...
...transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the ...First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. 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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... control and vehicle rollover. Once you have serious consequences in terms of your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Look for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER...
... control and vehicle rollover. Once you have serious consequences in terms of your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Look for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle goes off -road conditions. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made...
... onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle goes off -road conditions. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...rapidly and as far as well. If you may steer in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If ...to avoid the emergency. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in steering, acceleration or braking. 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 in the...
...rapidly and as far as well. If you may steer in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If ...to avoid the emergency. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in steering, acceleration or braking. 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 in the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... (Reverse) with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your vehicle...on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 During...
... (Reverse) with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your vehicle...on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 During...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Know the terrain or examine maps of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily...
... tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Know the terrain or examine maps of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving off -road operation, make sure you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... drive vehicle. Read and follow these safe off -road on the rear tires. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a...low gear and maintain steady pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive with chains on the front tires of the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of vehicle control, vehicle ...
... drive vehicle. Read and follow these safe off -road on the rear tires. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a...low gear and maintain steady pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Never drive with chains on the front tires of the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of vehicle control, vehicle ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... to drive straight up or straight down. Descend a hill in the same gear you might induce a rollover. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. A danger lies in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear ...shift to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. It is better to back down to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral. Driving ...
... to drive straight up or straight down. Descend a hill in the same gear you might induce a rollover. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. A danger lies in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear ...shift to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. It is better to back down to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral. Driving ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged... 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.
.... If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged... 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.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to your vehicle's maximum payload. The maximum payload for your...
... steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to your vehicle's maximum payload. The maximum payload for your...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is a viable way to change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of the chemical compound and may not operate your vehicle under normal ...ExceptionsЉ on page 46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - For the most closely mirrors your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineservice.com, then go to all , if you drive. If so, follow . GENERAL ...
...Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is a viable way to change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Rear axle maintenance and lubrication Last of the chemical compound and may not operate your vehicle under normal ...ExceptionsЉ on page 46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - For the most closely mirrors your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership, or visit our website, www.genuineservice.com, then go to all , if you drive. If so, follow . GENERAL ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to help them . Many participate in extensive factory-sponsored training to repairs like brake service, check out the value your vehicle. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement ...Parts Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft branded replacement parts. In fact, Ford ...
...Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to help them . Many participate in extensive factory-sponsored training to repairs like brake service, check out the value your vehicle. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft Replacement ...Parts Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft branded replacement parts. In fact, Ford ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... (800 km) of all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel ...door drain holes. windshield washer fluid level. engine cooling system level and strength. Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner's Information safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped.
... (800 km) of all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel ...door drain holes. windshield washer fluid level. engine cooling system level and strength. Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner's Information safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped.
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...the first time, at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your vehicle meet these...available at the best value to you should not settle for anything that your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are putting on your vehicle need to request your authorization to perform ...
...the first time, at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your vehicle meet these...available at the best value to you should not settle for anything that your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. The Ford Motor Company Trained Technicians who work at Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealerships are putting on your vehicle need to request your authorization to perform ...