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...Warnings remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your AWD vehicle has several design and equipment 2 Four-Wheeling presents safe driving practices to owners of control or an accident. Be sure to read ... handles differently than an ordinary passenger car and has some special safety considerations. Introduction The following section on Warnings for AWD vehicles later in this Owner's Guide and the special supplement included with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this Owner's Guide:...
...Warnings remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your AWD vehicle has several design and equipment 2 Four-Wheeling presents safe driving practices to owners of control or an accident. Be sure to read ... handles differently than an ordinary passenger car and has some special safety considerations. Introduction The following section on Warnings for AWD vehicles later in this Owner's Guide and the special supplement included with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this Owner's Guide:...
Owner's Manual
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... working. Driving Do not drive your vehicle gets stuck in the mud or snow it could damage the vehicle. All utility-type and AWD vehicles have special design and equipment 102 If your vehicle until you verify that distributes torque to all four wheels through a transfer case.... than a few minutes, because it may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Power is equipped with a high viscosity fluid; ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is constantly supplied to the front and rear differentials (approximately 35% front and 65% rear). The viscous clutch is...
... working. Driving Do not drive your vehicle gets stuck in the mud or snow it could damage the vehicle. All utility-type and AWD vehicles have special design and equipment 102 If your vehicle until you verify that distributes torque to all four wheels through a transfer case.... than a few minutes, because it may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Power is equipped with a high viscosity fluid; ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is constantly supplied to the front and rear differentials (approximately 35% front and 65% rear). The viscous clutch is...
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DRIVING OFF ROAD WITH ALLWHEEL DRIVE (AWD) Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud, and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are NOT designed for cornering at .... Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from the outside. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in a wide variety of performing in these vehicles. When using AWD, maintain steering wheel control at speeds as high as rocks and stumps. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in rough terrain. Driving features to...
DRIVING OFF ROAD WITH ALLWHEEL DRIVE (AWD) Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud, and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are NOT designed for cornering at .... Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from the outside. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in a wide variety of performing in these vehicles. When using AWD, maintain steering wheel control at speeds as high as rocks and stumps. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in rough terrain. Driving features to...
Owner's Manual
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... usual. When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. Driving on snow and ice. Consider using one of direction on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h [30 mph]). If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in snow and ice but can skid like any...
... usual. When braking, apply the brakes as you normally would. Driving on snow and ice. Consider using one of direction on snow and ice An AWD vehicle has advantages over 50 km/h [30 mph]). If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in snow and ice but can skid like any...
Owner's Manual
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... and snow. IDENTIFYING TIRE TYPES Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to determine the specific size tire and wheel Ford Motor Company recommends for AWD equipped vehicles. All wheel/tire combinations (including spare) must be the same size for use snow tires and chains. The tires on your vehicle have...
... and snow. IDENTIFYING TIRE TYPES Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to determine the specific size tire and wheel Ford Motor Company recommends for AWD equipped vehicles. All wheel/tire combinations (including spare) must be the same size for use snow tires and chains. The tires on your vehicle have...
Owner's Manual
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... and specifications Fluid Transfer case fluid (if equipped) Transmission fluid, automatic Windshield washer fluid, front Windshield washer fluid, rear 1 2 Component Borg Warner AWD transfer case Automatic 4R70W (2WD and AWD) Front washer fluid reservoir Liftgate washer fluid reservoir Capacity 1.25 L (2.64 pts.) 13.2 L (13.9 qts.) 2.6 L (2.8 qts.) 3.1 L (3.3 qts.) Fill to 6-15 mm (1/4 to...
... and specifications Fluid Transfer case fluid (if equipped) Transmission fluid, automatic Windshield washer fluid, front Windshield washer fluid, rear 1 2 Component Borg Warner AWD transfer case Automatic 4R70W (2WD and AWD) Front washer fluid reservoir Liftgate washer fluid reservoir Capacity 1.25 L (2.64 pts.) 13.2 L (13.9 qts.) 2.6 L (2.8 qts.) 3.1 L (3.3 qts.) Fill to 6-15 mm (1/4 to...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
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...'ll be able to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Your 4WD or AWD vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you 'll be able to travel with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Your new 4WD or... AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel unlike what you have confidence in your ability to travel places where roads don't....
...'ll be able to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Your 4WD or AWD vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you 'll be able to travel with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Your new 4WD or... AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel unlike what you have confidence in your ability to travel places where roads don't....
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... provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. This increases traction, enabling you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. For this reason, Ford urges you ...best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement. 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Notice ...
... provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. This increases traction, enabling you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. For this reason, Ford urges you ...best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement. 4WD AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Notice ...
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... automatically engage in the new direction. 4 You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle.
... automatically engage in the new direction. 4 You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle.
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to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. These differences that make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • ...Narrower - to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 Your 4WD or AWD may make it to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting...
to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. These differences that make your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • ...Narrower - to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 Your 4WD or AWD may make it to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting...
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...returning to the road surface. • It may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may loose control if you do not slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing...8226; Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, ...
...returning to the road surface. • It may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may loose control if you do not slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing...8226; Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, ...
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... sideways out of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will result in the way the vehicle responds to avoid the emergency. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern.
... sideways out of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will result in the way the vehicle responds to avoid the emergency. 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern.
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... direction of the wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles for additional information on the 8 Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. ...in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction you want to travel. In emergency stopping situations...
... direction of the wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles for additional information on the 8 Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. ...in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction you want to travel. In emergency stopping situations...
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... the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. 9 DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle... result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you should make sure that the gearshift is in rough terrain. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline.
... the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. 9 DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle... result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you should make sure that the gearshift is in rough terrain. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline.
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... control of the trail. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of sudden changes in sand, make sure you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply...
... control of the trail. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of sudden changes in sand, make sure you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply...
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... preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in encouraging you to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the direction of Land Management in slick...
... preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly." 11 After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in encouraging you to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the direction of Land Management in slick...
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... Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. This will also help prevent spinning the...it necessary to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Proceed slowly to travel 12 Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Once...
... Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. This will also help prevent spinning the...it necessary to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Proceed slowly to travel 12 Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Once...
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... stalling. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to a safe location. Whenever...
... stalling. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to a safe location. Whenever...
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...you won't be able to a lower gear. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. Do not ...still maintain steering control. Refer to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be turning in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Trailer Towing Descend a hill in ...
...you won't be able to a lower gear. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you could lose control. Do not ...still maintain steering control. Refer to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be turning in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Trailer Towing Descend a hill in ...