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... and dependability of travel when weather conditions have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You'll be able to travel unlike what you have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Most importantly, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of ...four-wheel driving! This is because your ability to drive it slow and easy until you 'll be able to know...
... and dependability of travel when weather conditions have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You'll be able to travel unlike what you have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Most importantly, you must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of ...four-wheel driving! This is because your ability to drive it slow and easy until you 'll be able to know...
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... supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Driving at any time to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your...
... supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Driving at any time to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your...
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... and re-engage. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in your vehicle. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in the new direction. 4 On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's...for concern. • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all...
... and re-engage. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in your vehicle. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in the new direction. 4 On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's...for concern. • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all...
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Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle 6 You ...may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the...
Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle 6 You ...may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the...
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...to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will result in the way ...the vehicle responds to avoid "over-driving" your safety and the safety of control or rollover. Remember, your vehicle, i.e., turn must be your primary concern. Additionally, smooth variations of the...
...to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel) there will result in the way ...the vehicle responds to avoid "over-driving" your safety and the safety of control or rollover. Remember, your vehicle, i.e., turn must be your primary concern. Additionally, smooth variations of the...
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... AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you want to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the... or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in other vehicle. If you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the 8 Should you start...
... AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you want to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which allows the... or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in other vehicle. If you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the 8 Should you start...
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...disconnected from the outside. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Set the ...parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Driving off-road with the...
...disconnected from the outside. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in N (Neutral) position. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Set the ...parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Driving off-road with the...
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... proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in sand, make sure you are driving in mud. Sand When driving over sand, try to back... out the way you came if you must have all four wheels on the ground and they ...
... proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of the area before driving in sand, make sure you are driving in mud. Sand When driving over sand, try to back... out the way you came if you must have all four wheels on the ground and they ...
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... of the vehicle. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the direction of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by...
... of the vehicle. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the direction of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by...
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... keep from bogging down. Once through water, determine the depth. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. 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 front tires of the wheel hubs. This will also ...
... keep from bogging down. Once through water, determine the depth. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. 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 front tires of the wheel hubs. This will also ...
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... a lower gear rather than downshifting to climb the hill. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in reverse over . Do not drive over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. A danger lies in loss of a hill without the aid of... stalling. It is better to back down . Too much power will use. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the ...
... a lower gear rather than downshifting to climb the hill. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in reverse over . Do not drive over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. A danger lies in loss of a hill without the aid of... stalling. It is better to back down . Too much power will use. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the ...
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... serious injury. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. If you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could lead to loss of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use these... have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with larger tires and wheels. Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are of vehicle 15...
... serious injury. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. If you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could lead to loss of your 4WD or AWD for off-road use these... have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with larger tires and wheels. Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other suspension modifications, whether or not they are of vehicle 15...
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..., The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction...
..., The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to the "Audio Guide" in the Driving chapter for more information. Refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in your owner portfolio. AUTO HIGH LOW AUDIO SYSTEM Refer to activate the right turn signal. 25 Controls and features 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the 4WD.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to the "Audio Guide" in the Driving chapter for more information. Refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in your owner portfolio. AUTO HIGH LOW AUDIO SYSTEM Refer to activate the right turn signal. 25 Controls and features 4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the 4WD.
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...Positions of the Control-Trac system The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power delivered to the rear axle, and to the front axle as required for normal on-road operating conditions, ...increases traction, enabling you to drive your current driving conditions. This is supplied to all four wheels to the proper vehicle speed. CONTROL-TRAC AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The 4WD system uses all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your...
...Positions of the Control-Trac system The Control-Trac system functions in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides four-wheel drive with full power delivered to the rear axle, and to the front axle as required for normal on-road operating conditions, ...increases traction, enabling you to drive your current driving conditions. This is supplied to all four wheels to the proper vehicle speed. CONTROL-TRAC AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The 4WD system uses all four wheels through a transfer case that allows you to select a four-wheel drive mode best suited for your...
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... or wet pavement remains uncovered), and shallow sand. Such a tire could result in 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW on consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Driving • The 4WD HIGH mode provides four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. AUTO HIGH LOW • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four...-wheel drive with full power to control. The vehicle should never be operated in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to both axles. It ...
... or wet pavement remains uncovered), and shallow sand. Such a tire could result in 4WD HIGH and 4WD LOW on consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Driving • The 4WD HIGH mode provides four-wheel drive with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of the water. AUTO HIGH LOW • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four...-wheel drive with full power to control. The vehicle should never be operated in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to both axles. It ...
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... transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Bring the vehicle to the 4WD LOW position. Move the 4WD control to a stop or while driving at speeds as high as passenger cars any speed. When you move the control to 4WD AUTO, the indicator light will illuminate in the instrument..., the indicator light will turn off -road conditions. AUTO HIGH LOW Shifting from 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW 1. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off .
... transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Bring the vehicle to the 4WD LOW position. Move the 4WD control to a stop or while driving at speeds as high as passenger cars any speed. When you move the control to 4WD AUTO, the indicator light will illuminate in the instrument..., the indicator light will turn off -road conditions. AUTO HIGH LOW Shifting from 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW 1. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off .
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...passenger cars any more stopping distance and drive slower than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as you normally would. Allow more than usual. Consider using one of the lower gears. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ... supplied to all four wheels all the time with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Driving Avoid sudden applications of power...
...passenger cars any more stopping distance and drive slower than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as you normally would. Allow more than usual. Consider using one of the lower gears. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ... supplied to all four wheels all the time with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Driving Avoid sudden applications of power...
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... disposal ...78 indicator light ...77 passenger air bag ...76 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...18,21,23 Air suspension description ...103 All wheel drive (AWD) ...118 Ambulance packages ...3 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..101 Anti-theft system ...55 Autolamp system (see Headlamps) ...38 Automatic dimming mirror......158,161 changing oil and oil filter ...161 checking and adding ...158,160 Exhaust fumes ...98 Floor mats ...43 Foglamps ...16 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...25,111 special driving instructions ...113,114 Fuel calculating fuel economy ...187 213
... disposal ...78 indicator light ...77 passenger air bag ...76 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...18,21,23 Air suspension description ...103 All wheel drive (AWD) ...118 Ambulance packages ...3 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..101 Anti-theft system ...55 Autolamp system (see Headlamps) ...38 Automatic dimming mirror......158,161 changing oil and oil filter ...161 checking and adding ...158,160 Exhaust fumes ...98 Floor mats ...43 Foglamps ...16 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...25,111 special driving instructions ...113,114 Fuel calculating fuel economy ...187 213
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... rack ...133 Mirrors cleaning ...203 side view mirrors (power) ...41 Moon roof ...34 Motorcraft parts ...204 Odometer ...13 Off road driving, 4-wheel drive ...114,119 Overhead console compass/temperature display ..33 storage compartment ...33 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ...47 Parking brake ...102 Power... fluid, checking and adding ...167 Radio (see Electronic sound systems) ...25 Rear window washer ...32 Recreational towing, all wheels on the ground ...133 Refill capacities for fluids ...204 Relays ...136 Remote entry system ...46 illuminated entry ...49 locking/unlocking doors ......
... rack ...133 Mirrors cleaning ...203 side view mirrors (power) ...41 Moon roof ...34 Motorcraft parts ...204 Odometer ...13 Off road driving, 4-wheel drive ...114,119 Overhead console compass/temperature display ..33 storage compartment ...33 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ...47 Parking brake ...102 Power... fluid, checking and adding ...167 Radio (see Electronic sound systems) ...25 Rear window washer ...32 Recreational towing, all wheels on the ground ...133 Refill capacities for fluids ...204 Relays ...136 Remote entry system ...46 illuminated entry ...49 locking/unlocking doors ......