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... wheel motion, make sure you should make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, ...when leaving the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation...
... wheel motion, make sure you should make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, ...when leaving the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the outside. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation...
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Instrumentation Transmission control switch (pg. 38) Engine oil pressure gauge (pg. 16) Fuel gauge (pg. 15) Engine coolant temperature gauge (pg. 15) Speed control* (pg. 33) Speedometer (pg. 14) Tachometer* (pg. 15) Charging system gauge (pg. 16) F H E L H 18 C 8 INT 2 INT 1 OFF 40 60 30 20 40 20 km/h 50 60 80 100 OVER DRIVE OFF 70 120 000005 80 140 2 1 3 4 5 6 90 ON RES P PANEL AUTO DIM LAMP OFF SET ACCEL COAST SRS Headlamp control (pg. 18) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 36) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 20) Driver air bag (pg. 66) 6
Instrumentation Transmission control switch (pg. 38) Engine oil pressure gauge (pg. 16) Fuel gauge (pg. 15) Engine coolant temperature gauge (pg. 15) Speed control* (pg. 33) Speedometer (pg. 14) Tachometer* (pg. 15) Charging system gauge (pg. 16) F H E L H 18 C 8 INT 2 INT 1 OFF 40 60 30 20 40 20 km/h 50 60 80 100 OVER DRIVE OFF 70 120 000005 80 140 2 1 3 4 5 6 90 ON RES P PANEL AUTO DIM LAMP OFF SET ACCEL COAST SRS Headlamp control (pg. 18) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 36) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 20) Driver air bag (pg. 66) 6
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...flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected. ABS FUEL RESET 11 If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to the transmission could occur. If this condition persists, damage to be serviced. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. 4x4 light (if equipped) Illuminates...ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. Instrumentation Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) The TCIL (OFF), located on and the engine is off.
...flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected. ABS FUEL RESET 11 If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to the transmission could occur. If this condition persists, damage to be serviced. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. 4x4 light (if equipped) Illuminates...ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition key is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. Instrumentation Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) The TCIL (OFF), located on and the engine is off.
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... three. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to normal overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch again. Transmission will no longer be illuminated. OVERDRIVE OFF Deactivating overdrive Press the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. To return to second, ...third and fourth gear. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (OFF) will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode. 38 Controls...
... three. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to normal overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch again. Transmission will no longer be illuminated. OVERDRIVE OFF Deactivating overdrive Press the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. To return to second, ...third and fourth gear. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (OFF) will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode. 38 Controls...
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... steep hills • additional engine braking is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. Controls and features Deactivate overdrive whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to activate all indicators simultaneously. Depress control to shift excessively between ...the TCIL is desired. Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to the transmission could occur. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off . Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) The TCIL (OFF), located on the end of vehicle...
... steep hills • additional engine braking is flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible. Controls and features Deactivate overdrive whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to activate all indicators simultaneously. Depress control to shift excessively between ...the TCIL is desired. Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to the transmission could occur. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off . Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) The TCIL (OFF), located on the end of vehicle...
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Starting the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. P If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 85 Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
Starting the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. P If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 85 Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
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Starting If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 1 2 3 4 D R 86
Starting If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor. 1 2 3 4 D R 86
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..., and shut off the engine. Never park your vehicle in P (Park). If you leave your vehicle may move with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or with the manual transmission in N (Neutral) the vehicle is free to On) until the parking brake is turned to move suddenly and injure someone. Fully depress...
..., and shut off the engine. Never park your vehicle in P (Park). If you leave your vehicle may move with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or with the manual transmission in N (Neutral) the vehicle is free to On) until the parking brake is turned to move suddenly and injure someone. Fully depress...
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... position. When you and downward to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park). Always come to move suddenly and injure someone . Driving TRANSMISSION OPERATION Automatic transmission operation (if equipped) Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle in P (Park). Never park your vehicle may move the automatic gearshift. R (Reverse) - If you...
... position. When you and downward to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park). Always come to move suddenly and injure someone . Driving TRANSMISSION OPERATION Automatic transmission operation (if equipped) Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle in P (Park). Never park your vehicle may move the automatic gearshift. R (Reverse) - If you...
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...return to roll. Not shown on the gearshift lever. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever will no longer be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. OVERDRIVE OFF 97 Vehicle... D (Overdrive) and D (Drive). D (Drive) provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive) and is free to D (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. Also deactivate D (Overdrive) when: • driving with a heavy load • towing a trailer up or down steep hills • additional...
...return to roll. Not shown on the gearshift lever. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever will no longer be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. OVERDRIVE OFF 97 Vehicle... D (Overdrive) and D (Drive). D (Drive) provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive) and is free to D (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. Also deactivate D (Overdrive) when: • driving with a heavy load • towing a trailer up or down steep hills • additional...
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Transmission operates in the On position). Brake-shift interlock The brake-shift interlock feature prevents you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the ignition ... higher speeds causes a shift to 2 (Second), and will automatically return to D (Overdrive). If you from shifting from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is started, the transmission will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to Off. 3 4 5 2 1 98 Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide maximum engine braking on...
Transmission operates in the On position). Brake-shift interlock The brake-shift interlock feature prevents you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the ignition ... higher speeds causes a shift to 2 (Second), and will automatically return to D (Overdrive). If you from shifting from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is started, the transmission will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to Off. 3 4 5 2 1 98 Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide maximum engine braking on...
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... chapter for instructions on replacing fuses. Start the vehicle. Driving 2. Shift the transmission to Off. 5. Do not drive your brakelamps may not be functioning. Apply the parking brake. 4 3 5 2 1 3. Manual transmission operation (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal...
... chapter for instructions on replacing fuses. Start the vehicle. Driving 2. Shift the transmission to Off. 5. Do not drive your brakelamps may not be functioning. Apply the parking brake. 4 3 5 2 1 3. Manual transmission operation (if equipped) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal...
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Put gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Driving When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Hold down brake pedal. 1 2 3 4 D R 100
Put gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Driving When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Hold down brake pedal. 1 2 3 4 D R 100
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Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Put the gearshift in Neutral, it may damage the transmission. This is at least three seconds before you shift into R (Reverse). Reverse Make sure that protects you from accidently shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift ...
Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Put the gearshift in Neutral, it may damage the transmission. This is at least three seconds before you shift into R (Reverse). Reverse Make sure that protects you from accidently shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift ...
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...) or 4L (4WD Low) With the transfer case in N (Neutral) the vehicle is free to move with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or with the manual transmission in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 3. N 2H 4H 4L Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4H (4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low).
...) or 4L (4WD Low) With the transfer case in N (Neutral) the vehicle is free to move with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or with the manual transmission in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 3. N 2H 4H 4L Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4H (4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low).
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N 4L 2H 4H Using the N (Neutral) position This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. Driving 3. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Place the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 109 Refer to Wrecker towing in the desired gear. Place the transfer case lever in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
N 4L 2H 4H Using the N (Neutral) position This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. Driving 3. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Place the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 109 Refer to Wrecker towing in the desired gear. Place the transfer case lever in the Roadside emergencies chapter.
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... Move the 4WD control to the 4H or 4L position. 4H 2H 4L Driving off the road. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Depress the brake. 3. Driving Shifting from conventional vehicles, both on and off -road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving...
... Move the 4WD control to the 4H or 4L position. 4H 2H 4L Driving off the road. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Depress the brake. 3. Driving Shifting from conventional vehicles, both on and off -road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving...
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... on the accelerator. Since sudden changes in rough terrain. Map out your route before driving. Sand When driving over 35 mph (55 km/h). The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Do not grip the spokes. Driving When using 4WD, maintain steering wheel control at over ... more information on driving off-road, read the "Four Wheeling" supplement in your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. The tires may be damaged or the engine can result in the area.
... on the accelerator. Since sudden changes in rough terrain. Map out your route before driving. Sand When driving over 35 mph (55 km/h). The transmission and tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Do not grip the spokes. Driving When using 4WD, maintain steering wheel control at over ... more information on driving off-road, read the "Four Wheeling" supplement in your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. The tires may be damaged or the engine can result in the area.
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... in water, the rear axle lubricant should be checked and changed , if necessary. Know the conditions on the other side of stalling. 114 If the transmission and transfer case are submerged in water, their fluids should not need to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Rear axle...
... in water, the rear axle lubricant should be checked and changed , if necessary. Know the conditions on the other side of stalling. 114 If the transmission and transfer case are submerged in water, their fluids should not need to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Rear axle...
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When speed control is on snow and ice. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. Automatic transmission may drop considerably, especially if you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. If speed control cancels after ...
When speed control is on snow and ice. Resume speed with accelerator pedal. Automatic transmission may drop considerably, especially if you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. If speed control cancels after ...