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... must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your ability to Ford Motor Company's world of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment feature for two-wheel drive vehicles. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Familiarize yourself...
... must learn and understand the capabilities and limitations of your ability to Ford Motor Company's world of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment feature for two-wheel drive vehicles. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this vehicle's operating characteristics. Familiarize yourself...
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... AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you to power itself. This increases traction, enabling 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... should always wear the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Driving at any time to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles.
... AND AWD SYSTEMS Your AWD or 4WD (when you to power itself. This increases traction, enabling 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... should always wear the safety belts provided and children/infants should use of safety belts are similar to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Driving at any time to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles.
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... a transfer case. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4x4 while the vehicle is reversed from two-wheel drive to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle...the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can 't. Normal characteristics ...
... a transfer case. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4x4 while the vehicle is reversed from two-wheel drive to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. • On some 4WD models, if the vehicle...the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle. Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can 't. Normal characteristics ...
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... if you do not slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. If your vehicle ... • If your vehicle goes off the edge of your vehicle 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder... of the road and slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be less risky to strike small ...
... if you do not slow down gradually before returning to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. If your vehicle ... • If your vehicle goes off the edge of your vehicle 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder... of the road and slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be less risky to strike small ...
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...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 others should be a change in vehicle speed are called ...maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to slide sideways out of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should ...be utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern.
...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 others should be a change in vehicle speed are called ...maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to slide sideways out of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should ...be utilized if changes in the way the vehicle responds to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern.
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... as in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change speed or direction ...you may steer in the direction of the wheels. Do not become overconfident as well. Make sure you allow ...
... as in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you suddenly change speed or direction ...you may steer in the direction of the wheels. Do not become overconfident as well. Make sure you allow ...
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... 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 gear. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you should make sure that the ...the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in rough terrain. Do not leave the...
... 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 gear. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you should make sure that the ...the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, you grip the steering wheel from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in rough terrain. Do not leave the...
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... whatever reason in sand, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Even 4WD 10 Remember, you proceed with 4WD or AWD... through the terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Mud Be cautious of the area before driving in mud. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If you must be able to back out the way you came if you may be required from concealed objects such...
... whatever reason in sand, make sure you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Even 4WD 10 Remember, you proceed with 4WD or AWD... through the terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Mud Be cautious of the area before driving in mud. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If you must be able to back out the way you came if you may be required from concealed objects such...
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... conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can be driven in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Never drive with 4WD ...or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Proceed slowly to avoid splashing, if the ignition ...
... conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can be driven in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to travel 12 Never drive with 4WD ...or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Proceed slowly to avoid splashing, if the ignition ...
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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...
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...with other vehicles of this type, failure to read this vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this owner's guide carefully. Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System (if equipped) in effect at the time of utility type vehicles Before you can gradually increase the performance of control or an.... As with AWD and 4WD vehicles. Using your vehicle up to owners of printing. Introduction From 1,600 km (1,000 miles) onwards you drive your vehicle, please read Control Trac - Be sure to operate this vehicle correctly may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation....
...with other vehicles of this type, failure to read this vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this owner's guide carefully. Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System (if equipped) in effect at the time of utility type vehicles Before you can gradually increase the performance of control or an.... As with AWD and 4WD vehicles. Using your vehicle up to owners of printing. Introduction From 1,600 km (1,000 miles) onwards you drive your vehicle, please read Control Trac - Be sure to operate this vehicle correctly may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation....
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... (if equipped) Illuminates when four wheel drive is armed. Instrumentation Check engine Illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Illuminates when the anti-theft system ... ENGINE THEFT Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. low (if equipped) Illuminates when four wheel drive is Off. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the On position and the engine is activated in the high range mode...
... (if equipped) Illuminates when four wheel drive is armed. Instrumentation Check engine Illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Illuminates when the anti-theft system ... ENGINE THEFT Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. low (if equipped) Illuminates when four wheel drive is Off. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the On position and the engine is activated in the high range mode...
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...range based on and off the ground, such as when changing a tire. Driving UNDERSTANDING THE TRACTION-LOKா REAR AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off -road conditions by adjusting vehicle ride height and shock dampening (firm or... soft). Extended use of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance for both on vehicle speed and the selections of four wheel drive modes or the Ride Control switch.
...range based on and off the ground, such as when changing a tire. Driving UNDERSTANDING THE TRACTION-LOKா REAR AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel off -road conditions by adjusting vehicle ride height and shock dampening (firm or... soft). Extended use of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance for both on vehicle speed and the selections of four wheel drive modes or the Ride Control switch.
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The switch should be selected. For severe off to avoid unexpected vehicle movement. TRANSMISSION OPERATION Driving an automatic transmission (if equipped) Brake-shift interlock Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission are below 30 mph, the Off-...not control or change the performance of the vehicle to deactivate the system during jacking, hoisting, towing or transport of the All Wheel Drive system. Driving Ride control switch (All wheel drive vehicles with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless 121...
The switch should be selected. For severe off to avoid unexpected vehicle movement. TRANSMISSION OPERATION Driving an automatic transmission (if equipped) Brake-shift interlock Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission are below 30 mph, the Off-...not control or change the performance of the vehicle to deactivate the system during jacking, hoisting, towing or transport of the All Wheel Drive system. Driving Ride control switch (All wheel drive vehicles with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless 121...
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...should be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. If you must drive through water, determine the depth; Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to be checked and changed , if necessary. ...normally require a lubricant change for the life of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Driving accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Driving through mud and water After driving through water, always try the brakes.
...should be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. If you must drive through water, determine the depth; Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to be checked and changed , if necessary. ...normally require a lubricant change for the life of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Driving accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Driving through mud and water After driving through water, always try the brakes.
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... design and equipment features that make it capable of performing in the instrument cluster. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with an all four wheels through the transfer case. Specific design characteristics give these vehicles higher centers of the lower ...gears. The AWD system is constantly supplied to all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case. Control trac system indicator lights 4WD and 4WD LOW indicator lights are located in a variety of off-road...
... design and equipment features that make it capable of performing in the instrument cluster. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (5.0L ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is equipped with an all four wheels through the transfer case. Specific design characteristics give these vehicles higher centers of the lower ...gears. The AWD system is constantly supplied to all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case. Control trac system indicator lights 4WD and 4WD LOW indicator lights are located in a variety of off-road...
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... (Gross Vehicle Weight) - Combined maximum allowable weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. Base curb weight plus the payload weight. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. 135 Avoid sharp turns...
... (Gross Vehicle Weight) - Combined maximum allowable weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. Base curb weight plus the payload weight. Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. 135 Avoid sharp turns...
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... available on the visor or the headliner. The feature is an option which can be enabled by following the instruction located on vehicles with All-Wheel Drive. Have your dealer for proper hook-up and towing procedures. Roadside emergencies for all authorized tow truck operators.
... available on the visor or the headliner. The feature is an option which can be enabled by following the instruction located on vehicles with All-Wheel Drive. Have your dealer for proper hook-up and towing procedures. Roadside emergencies for all authorized tow truck operators.
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...cleaner filter ...192 replacing ...193 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...28,29,30,31,32 Air suspension ...119 All wheel drive (AWD) ...134 Anti-theft system ...65 arming the system ...66 disarming a triggered system ..68 disarming an untriggered system ...68 warning... Engine coolant) proper solution ...181 Daytime running light system ...26 Differential fluid ...187 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke ...176,187 Driving under special conditions ...130 high water ...131 slippery roads ...132,133 towing a trailer ...144 Emission control system ...206 Engine ...228...
...cleaner filter ...192 replacing ...193 Air conditioning manual heating and air conditioning system ...28,29,30,31,32 Air suspension ...119 All wheel drive (AWD) ...134 Anti-theft system ...65 arming the system ...66 disarming a triggered system ..68 disarming an untriggered system ...68 warning... Engine coolant) proper solution ...181 Daytime running light system ...26 Differential fluid ...187 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke ...176,187 Driving under special conditions ...130 high water ...131 slippery roads ...132,133 towing a trailer ...144 Emission control system ...206 Engine ...228...
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...66 Exhaust fumes ...112 Flashing the lights ...45 Floor mats ...62,63 Foglamps ...27 Ford Extended Service Plan ...129 Four way head restraints ...78 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...38,128 driving off road ...130 Fuel ...202 calculating fuel economy ...206 improving fuel economy ...146 octane... ...9 brake ...11 charging system ...10 check engine ...9 door ajar ...10 four-wheel drive ...9 fuel reset ...10 high beam ...11 overdrive off ...8 safety belt ...11,87,88 Luggage rack ...146 Manual transmission driving ...121,125,127 fluid, checking and adding ...187 Message center ..16,17,18...
...66 Exhaust fumes ...112 Flashing the lights ...45 Floor mats ...62,63 Foglamps ...27 Ford Extended Service Plan ...129 Four way head restraints ...78 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...38,128 driving off road ...130 Fuel ...202 calculating fuel economy ...206 improving fuel economy ...146 octane... ...9 brake ...11 charging system ...10 check engine ...9 door ajar ...10 four-wheel drive ...9 fuel reset ...10 high beam ...11 overdrive off ...8 safety belt ...11,87,88 Luggage rack ...146 Manual transmission driving ...121,125,127 fluid, checking and adding ...187 Message center ..16,17,18...