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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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... special design and equipment feature for off-road operation. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to know and understand your vehicle and have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Take it . Now, you 'll be able to travel unlike what you get to Ford Motor Company's ...world of travel with this supplement for specific information and instructions for two-wheel drive vehicles. Most importantly, you 'll be able to travel when weather conditions have made roads impassible for safe driving under various conditions. 2...
... special design and equipment feature for off-road operation. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to know and understand your vehicle and have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Take it . Now, you 'll be able to travel unlike what you get to Ford Motor Company's ...world of travel with this supplement for specific information and instructions for two-wheel drive vehicles. Most importantly, you 'll be able to travel when weather conditions have made roads impassible for safe driving under various conditions. 2...
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...driving also apply to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Notice to 4x2 utility vehicle owners All occupants should always wear the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those...though you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to 3 Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. This increases traction, enabling you...
...driving also apply to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Notice to 4x2 utility vehicle owners All occupants should always wear the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to those...though you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to 3 Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. This increases traction, enabling you...
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...locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle is reversed from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can ... new direction. 4 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in 4WD and the vehicle direction is stopped while in your vehicle. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide."
...locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle is reversed from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can ... new direction. 4 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in 4WD and the vehicle direction is stopped while in your vehicle. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide."
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... to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - Your 4WD or AWD may make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences that make your 4WD...
... to accommodate 4WD components. • Shorter - Your 4WD or AWD may make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - 4WD and AWD systems How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences that make your 4WD...
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... may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your... vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or ...
... may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your... vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to strike small inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with Auto 4WD or ...
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...turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt ...steering, acceleration or braking. Remember, your primary concern. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn must be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return...
...turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt ...steering, acceleration or braking. Remember, your primary concern. Excessive steering will be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn must be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden return...
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...If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. Should you start to travel. If you and other vehicles for additional information on the 8 Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not "pump" the brakes. See ...your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Do not become overconfident as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with ...
...If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. Should you start to travel. If you and other vehicles for additional information on the 8 Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not "pump" the brakes. See ...your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Do not become overconfident as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on the brake pedal with ...
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...off the ignition and remove the key. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is ...OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you grip the ...
...off the ignition and remove the key. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving off-road with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is ...OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you grip the ...
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... you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in vehicle speed or direction when you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Even 4WD 10 To ... can work against you are driving in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Map out your vehicle, you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Mud Be cautious of your route before driving. Instead, shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through ...
... you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in vehicle speed or direction when you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Even 4WD 10 To ... can work against you are driving in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Map out your vehicle, you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Mud Be cautious of your route before driving. Instead, shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through ...
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"Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the vehicle. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. ...Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning ...
"Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the vehicle. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. ...Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning ...
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Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to keep from bogging down. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine ... on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This could cause the rear to travel 12 Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Using tire chains will help . You can be driven in that would stop the...
Driving off-road with chains on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to keep from bogging down. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Once through water, determine ... on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This could cause the rear to travel 12 Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Using tire chains will help . You can be driven in that would stop the...
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... traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . If you might roll over . A danger lies in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. 13 Too much power will cause the tires to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you will use. Do not drive...
... traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over . If you might roll over . A danger lies in reverse over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. 13 Too much power will cause the tires to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you will use. Do not drive...
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..., avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not "pump" the brakes. 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... neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total ...
..., avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not "pump" the brakes. 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... neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total ...
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... should not use these tires for safe ride and handling capability. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. If you use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford ...recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. If you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. Make sure all tires and wheels on the...
... should not use these tires for safe ride and handling capability. Tires, replacement requirements TIRES, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for highway driving. If you use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford ...recommends, you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. If you nevertheless decide to equip your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure. Make sure all tires and wheels on the...
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... repairs. 16 Check for the tire. For your safety, tires that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure...
... repairs. 16 Check for the tire. For your safety, tires that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Periodically inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that are damaged should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure...
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... the original factory equipment. Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in case it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of vehicle chassis 17 MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering... affect driver and passenger safety. Ford recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Any modifications to a vehicle that you do not make it needs to be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using ...
... the original factory equipment. Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have the tire demounted and inspected in case it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of vehicle chassis 17 MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering... affect driver and passenger safety. Ford recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Any modifications to a vehicle that you do not make it needs to be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using ...
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...you lose control of the vehicle. 18 HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to heavy off-road usage. Cargo should be evenly distributed over should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the vehicle, use extra caution when ...driving. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to...
...you lose control of the vehicle. 18 HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to heavy off-road usage. Cargo should be evenly distributed over should you must haul cargo on the bottom and ahead of the vehicle, use extra caution when ...driving. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is properly loaded to help ensure safe handling. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to...
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Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19
Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19
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...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 ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in... ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...
...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 ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in... ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...
