Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... and is supplied to all four wheels to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in your vehicle. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is not cause for concern. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and...
... and is supplied to all four wheels to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can be found in your vehicle. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is not cause for concern. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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..., avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in poor road conditions. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds... in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in...
..., avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in poor road conditions. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds... in steering, acceleration or braking. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... areas. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. To maintain better control...
... areas. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden changes in abrupt steering wheel motion. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. To maintain better control...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Using ...than the center of the vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Read and follow these safe off residue stuck to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Proceed slowly to avoid splashing; You can be driven ...
...the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Using ...than the center of the vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Read and follow these safe off residue stuck to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Proceed slowly to avoid splashing; You can be driven ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Power is not cause for...
... overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Power is not cause for...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... "over two-wheel drive vehicles in turn, control as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or 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 the slide until you may steer in steering, acceleration or braking. If you and other vehicle. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or...
... "over two-wheel drive vehicles in turn, control as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be a change speed or 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 the slide until you may steer in steering, acceleration or braking. If you and other vehicle. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on snowy or...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Sudden changes in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Do not grip the spokes. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road...
... the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Sudden changes in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Do not grip the spokes. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain better control and avoid injury to reduce the tire pressure for off road...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... steady pressure on the rear tires. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Once through water, determine the depth. This could damage vehicle components. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. This will also .... Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Even 4WD...
... steady pressure on the rear tires. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. Once through water, determine the depth. This could damage vehicle components. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. This will also .... Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Even 4WD...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... spinning tire. Moreover, driving at a lower speed. Never allow anyone to spin the tire/wheel assembly. TIRE SPINNING Do not spin wheels in under inflation. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that could result in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause it with the...
... spinning tire. Moreover, driving at a lower speed. Never allow anyone to spin the tire/wheel assembly. TIRE SPINNING Do not spin wheels in under inflation. Accelerating the motor excessively, particularly with automatic transmission vehicles, may cause a drive tire that could result in a free-running, unloaded tire can cause it with the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. This potentially includes information about both the vehicle and the...
... vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. This potentially includes information about both the vehicle and the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your catalytic converter. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer. 13...
... will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your catalytic converter. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer. 13...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...With speed control set, you . Press the ON control and release it. 2. Press and hold the rocker control to the desired speed. 61 Accelerate to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30...km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the steering wheel for using your convenience. 1. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Never adjust the...
...With speed control set, you . Press the ON control and release it. 2. Press and hold the rocker control to the desired speed. 61 Accelerate to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Speed control does not work at speeds below 30...km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the steering wheel for using your convenience. 1. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Never adjust the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The RES control will disengage. Driver Controls 3. Take your speed control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 10 mph...
... momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The RES control will disengage. Driver Controls 3. Take your speed control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 10 mph...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. You can also use the SET + control to operate the Tap-Up function. This will not erase your...
... operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. You can also use the SET + control to operate the Tap-Up function. This will not erase your...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... slowly in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Turn off the running boards will resume normal function once the blockage is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Make sure that the eyelet is cleared.
... slowly in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Turn off the running boards will resume normal function once the blockage is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Make sure that the eyelet is cleared.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... may make your vehicle. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Your vehicle may accelerate better than a vehicle with this information before you to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift...
... may make your vehicle. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Your vehicle may accelerate better than a vehicle with this information before you to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. The traction grade assigned to stop on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. Sustained high temperature can lead to...
... wheel. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. The traction grade assigned to stop on wet pavement as a tire graded 100. Sustained high temperature can lead to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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If internal damage to the tire is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can accelerate the aging process. When the tire tread wears down to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Tires can be replaced to 1/16th of ...
If internal damage to the tire is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can accelerate the aging process. When the tire tread wears down to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. Tires can be replaced to 1/16th of ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... fresh air. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to bring in exhaust fumes. Note: If the engine does not start , press the accelerator to avoid its dangerous effects. For best results, plug the heater in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. Driving...
... fresh air. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to bring in exhaust fumes. Note: If the engine does not start , press the accelerator to avoid its dangerous effects. For best results, plug the heater in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. Driving...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... reason, the stored information from the last time the key was turned to OFF will be stored automatically in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Forced downshifts • Allowed in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Driving 1 (First) • Provides...
... reason, the stored information from the last time the key was turned to OFF will be stored automatically in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Forced downshifts • Allowed in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). Driving 1 (First) • Provides...