Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...vehicle decelerates to normal Overdrive mode. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. • Payload : Combined maximum allowable weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. Every time the vehicle is desired. Driving gears one ...is useful when: • driving with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. 89 VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with a heavy load...
...vehicle decelerates to normal Overdrive mode. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. • Payload : Combined maximum allowable weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. Every time the vehicle is desired. Driving gears one ...is useful when: • driving with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. 89 VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with a heavy load...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each vehicle and is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of control, and personal injury. 90 Do not exceed the GVWR or...they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Driving • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, ...
... Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each vehicle and is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of control, and personal injury. 90 Do not exceed the GVWR or...they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Driving • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. The GVW is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on your vehicle's engine, transmission, brakes, ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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.... This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug...for more distance for stopping with trailers should be parked on a grade. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. If you tow a trailer for long periods of time in hot weather, place the gearshift...
.... This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug...for more distance for stopping with trailers should be parked on a grade. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more information. If you tow a trailer for long periods of time in hot weather, place the gearshift...