Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... cannot. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to ... and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 These sounds are normal as necessary. Vehicle Characteristics...
... cannot. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to ... and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 These sounds are normal as necessary. Vehicle Characteristics...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...rollover, personal injury and death. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle rather... than attempt a sudden return to the pavement. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as passenger cars any more than ...
...rollover, personal injury and death. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle rather... than attempt a sudden return to the pavement. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as passenger cars any more than ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...squeeze technique. 7 Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for . In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return ... 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -...
...squeeze technique. 7 Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for . In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all available road surface to return ... 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...try to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be required from another vehicle. Know the terrain or examine maps of the trail. To avoid loss of control, ...and stumps. If you choose to your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid reducing tire pressure. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Driving Off-...
...try to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be required from another vehicle. Know the terrain or examine maps of the trail. To avoid loss of control, ...and stumps. If you choose to your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid reducing tire pressure. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road. Driving Off-...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. This could damage vehicle components. Read and ... driving practices to reduce the risk of loss of the vehicle to slide and swing around. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Avoid water...
...vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. This could damage vehicle components. Read and ... driving practices to reduce the risk of loss of the vehicle to slide and swing around. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. As when you regain control of the vehicle. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Avoid water...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...a hill without the aid of vehicle control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in...to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. A danger lies in neutral. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. If your... vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on ...
...a hill without the aid of vehicle control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in...to turn around because you might induce a rollover. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. A danger lies in neutral. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. If your... vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Check the sidewalls to ...load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of your tire gauge. 4. Then recheck the pressure... same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of the valve. Visually inspect the tires to...
...you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Check the sidewalls to ...load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of non-recommended tires and wheels could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of your tire gauge. 4. Then recheck the pressure... same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in an increased risk of loss of the valve. Visually inspect the tires to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...modes as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is not cause for concern. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional ... AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you operate your "Owner's Guide." Always...
...modes as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is not cause for concern. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional ... AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you operate your "Owner's Guide." Always...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be your primary concern. 6 Failure to drive cautiously could ... strike small inanimate objects, (such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the pavement. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If...
Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you have the space, it may be your primary concern. 6 Failure to drive cautiously could ... strike small inanimate objects, (such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the pavement. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a safe direction of travel . Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow ...and other vehicle. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving On Roadways ...
... type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a safe direction of travel . Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow ...and other vehicle. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving On Roadways ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Sudden changes in terrain can result in rough terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to help preserve our national forest and ...the most solid area of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. If you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be able to your ...
...Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Sudden changes in terrain can result in rough terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to help preserve our national forest and ...the most solid area of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. If you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be able to your ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... be driven in slick mud. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes... gets wet, the vehicle may stall. This could damage vehicle components. Proceed slowly to avoid splashing; This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Using tire chains will help . As when...
... be driven in slick mud. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes... gets wet, the vehicle may stall. This could damage vehicle components. Proceed slowly to avoid splashing; This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Using tire chains will help . As when...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the ascent has started. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to steer the vehicle. The front wheels have to be able to steer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not drive over . ...without the aid of vehicle control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in the same gear you should always try...
... the ascent has started. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order to steer the vehicle. The front wheels have to be able to steer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not drive over . ...without the aid of vehicle control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in the same gear you should always try...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Note: If you... have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Visually inspect the tires to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Only use of vehicle control, ...
... pushing on the vehicle are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the metal stem in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Note: If you... have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Visually inspect the tires to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Only use of vehicle control, ...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in accordance with the terms and conditions of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair; • Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other abuse; • Operation without a properly functioning low pressure warning system, for further...
... were originally fitted and in accordance with the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in accordance with the terms and conditions of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair; • Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other abuse; • Operation without a properly functioning low pressure warning system, for further...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... tread on the current BFGoodrich brand Base Price List, whichever is lower. BFGoodrich brand tire retailers are listed in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or more than air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for loss of time, loss of use...
... tread on the current BFGoodrich brand Base Price List, whichever is lower. BFGoodrich brand tire retailers are listed in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or more than air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide (for loss of time, loss of use...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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.... In the event of a disputed claim, the consumer must make or imply any representation, promise or agreement, which in any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your Yellow Pages. 2. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your Tire Owner's Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle owner's manual and...
.... In the event of a disputed claim, the consumer must make or imply any representation, promise or agreement, which in any damage to your tires or wheels, contact your Yellow Pages. 2. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your Tire Owner's Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your vehicle owner's manual and...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... irregularities; vehicle mechanical problems including brake problems; WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY A. Tire damage or failure resulting from improper mounting, demounting, vehicle wheel alignment, or tire truing; damage caused by puncture whether properly repaired or not, and any damage caused by improper tire storage, accident, fire and chemical...
... irregularities; vehicle mechanical problems including brake problems; WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE ADJUSTMENT POLICY A. Tire damage or failure resulting from improper mounting, demounting, vehicle wheel alignment, or tire truing; damage caused by puncture whether properly repaired or not, and any damage caused by improper tire storage, accident, fire and chemical...
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... herein. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? This limited warranty does not cover the following: • Tires submitted for ride disturbance due to damaged wheels or any kind of material added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing substances) after leaving a factory producing Goodyear, Dunlop or Kelly tires, has been intentionally...
... herein. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? This limited warranty does not cover the following: • Tires submitted for ride disturbance due to damaged wheels or any kind of material added to a tire (e.g., tire fillers, sealants, balancing substances) after leaving a factory producing Goodyear, Dunlop or Kelly tires, has been intentionally...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... "blem" (meaning blemished ). Limitation of adding materials (e.g. Other Restrictions - The T-type temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should not be used with weather cracking which has failed as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass bruises or impact breaks. - .... H. Tires used on any warranty, representation, promise or agreement on behalf of the vehicle or consequential damage. Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use of Hankook Tire except as stated in racing related activities or competitive events are...
... "blem" (meaning blemished ). Limitation of adding materials (e.g. Other Restrictions - The T-type temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should not be used with weather cracking which has failed as punctures, cuts, snags, scuffs, carcass bruises or impact breaks. - .... H. Tires used on any warranty, representation, promise or agreement on behalf of the vehicle or consequential damage. Misalignment, wheel imbalance, defective brakes or shock absorber, use of Hankook Tire except as stated in racing related activities or competitive events are...