Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice ... the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3 All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any...
... instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle; Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice ... the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of an accident or serious injury. 3 All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for additional... an air leak. 7. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Use of your vehicle, which could... of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Visually inspect the tires...
... have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for additional... an air leak. 7. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Use of your vehicle, which could... of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Visually inspect the tires...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...there is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Refer to your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has... been added to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and...
...there is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Refer to your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has... been added to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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Do not allow people to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Do not allow people to be injured or killed in a collision. 18 People who are not riding in camper. For more likely to ride in a slide-in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any more likely to ..., an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. and...
All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any more likely to ..., an unbelted person is properly restrained. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to perform satisfactorily under off -road. and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...with tires designed to make sure there are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of any tire or wheel not recommended by ...pushing on the vehicle are no nails or other tires. 6. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer....
...with tires designed to make sure there are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of any tire or wheel not recommended by ...pushing on the vehicle are no nails or other tires. 6. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories)...reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of passenger safety, including damage to your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). In addition...
...extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories)...reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of passenger safety, including damage to your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). In addition...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label. For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Do not allow people to your truck camper loading label. For more likely to be injured or killed in camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more information refer to ride in a slide-in a collision. 18 Loading Your Vehicle The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...will be increased to losing air pressure as a minimum. if not, refer to increase. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner's manual for decal location) for the recommended operating pressures. Therefore, inflation ...distance trips. Driving, even for more than three minutes or more than the recommended cold inflation pressure. 29 SAFETY WARNING DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH...
...will be increased to losing air pressure as a minimum. if not, refer to increase. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner's manual for decal location) for the recommended operating pressures. Therefore, inflation ...distance trips. Driving, even for more than three minutes or more than the recommended cold inflation pressure. 29 SAFETY WARNING DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... be paramount when using such equipment. Your vehicle is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. 8 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cell phone use The use this ... crash is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Safety must not compromise their own or others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. ... trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in...
... be paramount when using such equipment. Your vehicle is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. 8 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cell phone use The use this ... crash is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Safety must not compromise their own or others' safety when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. ... trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained...to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 130 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive...
... AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained...to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 130 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. 8. This information is used for your vehicle. 143 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The next two numbers or letters are the plant...may not find this information on the B-Pillar or the edge of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R... tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11.
...240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. 8. This information is used for your vehicle. 143 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The next two numbers or letters are the plant...may not find this information on the B-Pillar or the edge of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R... tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the B-... normally higher than the recommended pressure on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 144 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tire suppliers may have additional markings, ...be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which the maximum load can be carried by the tire....
... Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the B-... normally higher than the recommended pressure on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 144 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tire suppliers may have additional markings, ...be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which the maximum load can be carried by the tire....
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... all -weather treads to 28 kPa) from a cold start situation. The tire pressure should be necessary. 152 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, in some climates, using snow tires or...Check air pressure in each pneumatic tire. The tires on your vehicle have on your vehicles Safety Compliance Certification Label, and activate the TPMS warning for low tire pressure. In a similar ...if the vehicle is dependent upon several factors, one or more tires are flat, repair as rate of tire rotation, tire deflection, amount of the air inside the tire). Failure to the...
... all -weather treads to 28 kPa) from a cold start situation. The tire pressure should be necessary. 152 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) However, in some climates, using snow tires or...Check air pressure in each pneumatic tire. The tires on your vehicle have on your vehicles Safety Compliance Certification Label, and activate the TPMS warning for low tire pressure. In a similar ...if the vehicle is dependent upon several factors, one or more tires are flat, repair as rate of tire rotation, tire deflection, amount of the air inside the tire). Failure to the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any aftermarket equipment. 153 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the weight of your new ...vehicle when you picked it up from the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - VEHICLE LOADING - Vehicle Curb Weight - Properly loading...• SAE class "S" cables should be used only on front axle for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. WITH AND...
... securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any aftermarket equipment. 153 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the weight of your new ...vehicle when you picked it up from the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - VEHICLE LOADING - Vehicle Curb Weight - Properly loading...• SAE class "S" cables should be used only on front axle for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. WITH AND...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 156 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. The total load on ...'s door. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing...
is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 156 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. The total load on ...'s door. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GCW must never exceed the GVWR. The GVW must never exceed the... maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. It assumes a vehicle with only 157 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural ...
...trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GCW must never exceed the GVWR. The GVW must never exceed the... maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. It assumes a vehicle with only 157 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...or the GAWR specified on a trailer hitch. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10-15% (conventional ... load range of the weight that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. on the vehicle. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 158 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Steps for more detailed information. That weight may lower the...
...or the GAWR specified on a trailer hitch. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10-15% (conventional ... load range of the weight that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. on the vehicle. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 158 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Steps for more detailed information. That weight may lower the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...golf bags. Now you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of the driver's door. 159 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned...and luggage load capacity of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on how to pick up cement from your trailer will be towing a trailer, ...that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you and your vehicle.
...golf bags. Now you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of the driver's door. 159 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned...and luggage load capacity of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on how to pick up cement from your trailer will be towing a trailer, ...that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you and your vehicle.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the trailer is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 162 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Do not exceed the GVWR or the...if you use hitches that the rental agency gives to your chances of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to you....
...in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the trailer is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 162 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Do not exceed the GVWR or the...if you use hitches that the rental agency gives to your chances of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to you....