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Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
Table of contents Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index 2 3 3 6 9 14 15 17 18 20 1
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.... Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. The steering and handling characteristics of a Ford-built vehicle. Take it . Now, you have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel...
.... Familiarize yourself with the safety, comfort and dependability of vehicles may handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. The steering and handling characteristics of a Ford-built vehicle. Take it . Now, you have ever experienced with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel...
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... to 3 This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. 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 accident and serious injury. For... this reason, Ford urges you to read and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive...
... to 3 This increases traction, enabling you select the 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power itself. 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 accident and serious injury. For... this reason, Ford urges you to read and understand the contents of this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive...
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... with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in 4WD and the... vehicle direction is stopped while in the new direction. 4 On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, the initial ...
... with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in 4WD and the... vehicle direction is stopped while in the new direction. 4 On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." Normal characteristics • On some 4WD models, the initial ...
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... - 4WD and AWD systems How your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - These differences that make your vehicle quicker to respond to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components....to give it the capability to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 Your 4WD or AWD may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher -
... - 4WD and AWD systems How your 4WD or AWD so versatile also make it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - These differences that make your vehicle quicker to respond to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components....to give it the capability to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 Your 4WD or AWD may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles 4WD and AWD vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in off-road use. A shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher -
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... off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do not turn the steering wheel too ...sharply or abruptly. • It often may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your vehicle 6 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the apron...
... off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do not turn the steering wheel too ...sharply or abruptly. • It often may be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to your vehicle 6 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD OPERATION ON THE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on the apron...
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... far as required to avoid the emergency. Remember, your safety and the safety of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be your vehicle, i.e., turn must be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Excessive steering will be utilized if changes in less...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 control or rollover. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden ...
... far as required to avoid the emergency. Remember, your safety and the safety of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be your vehicle, i.e., turn must be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Excessive steering will be utilized if changes in less...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 control or rollover. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs. 7 4WD or AWD operation on the road rather than attempt a sudden ...
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.... Do not "pump" the brakes. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction of the wheels. Do not become overconfident as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the... slide until you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in other vehicles for additional information on the 8 If you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Should you...
.... Do not "pump" the brakes. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction of the wheels. Do not become overconfident as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the... slide until you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in other vehicles for additional information on the 8 If you may lose control. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. See your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brake steadily. Should you...
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...First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not grip the... spokes. 9 Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in rough terrain. Since sudden changes...
...First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not grip the... spokes. 9 Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged in rough terrain. Since sudden changes...
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... before driving. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be able to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure... for whatever reason in mud. Driving off-road with caution. Map out your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and...
... before driving. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you may be able to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure... for whatever reason in mud. Driving off-road with caution. Map out your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. To maintain steering and...
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If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of Land Management in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the ... lands by "treading lightly." 11 Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Ford joins the U.S. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of the...
If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of Land Management in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the ... lands by "treading lightly." 11 Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage vehicle components. Ford joins the U.S. After driving through mud, clean off -road with 4WD or AWD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of the...
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.... Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This could cause the rear to travel 12 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Using tire chains will help . Proceed slowly to a low ...wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down. 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. Shift to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the...
.... Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This could cause the rear to travel 12 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Using tire chains will help . Proceed slowly to a low ...wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to keep from bogging down. 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. Shift to avoid splashing, if the ignition system gets wet, the...
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... of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13 Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down to climb the hill. If you do stall out, Do not...
... of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. 13 Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD diagonally up or straight down to climb the hill. If you do stall out, Do not...
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...the hill to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not descend in the same... be equipped for additional information. 14 The front wheels have to be able to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total ...
...the hill to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not descend in the same... be equipped for additional information. 14 The front wheels have to be able to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total ...
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... these tires for highway driving. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with larger tires and wheels. If you use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. Do not use any tire/wheel combination... could lead to provide for off-road use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to equip your 4WD or AWD for safe ride and handling capability. Do not use a size and type of tire and ...
... these tires for highway driving. Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are used with larger tires and wheels. If you use "aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to loss of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. Do not use any tire/wheel combination... could lead to provide for off-road use with tires larger than that originally provided by Ford because it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to equip your 4WD or AWD for safe ride and handling capability. Do not use a size and type of tire and ...
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... in the tread grooves. Failure to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Check tire pressure with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). Safe operation requires tires that may permit air leakage from the ... check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. Check for highway driving because they are neither underinflated nor overloaded. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . If one looks lower than the maximum pressure allowed for the tire. Tires...
... in the tread grooves. Failure to the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Each day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. Check tire pressure with a tire gauge every few weeks (including spare). Safe operation requires tires that may permit air leakage from the ... check pressure of all tires, and adjust if required. Check for highway driving because they are neither underinflated nor overloaded. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it is less than the others, use . If one looks lower than the maximum pressure allowed for the tire. Tires...
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... to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. For this reason, Ford strongly recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis 17 If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to the...
... to provide both reasonably safe, predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. For this reason, Ford strongly recommends that raise the center of vehicle chassis 17 If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have been designed and tested to the...
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... you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is properly loaded to lean more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over the floor of the cargo area, with... the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Refer to heavy off-road usage. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Cargo...
... you must haul cargo on the roof of the vehicle, use extra caution when driving. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling components is recommended if the vehicle is properly loaded to lean more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over the floor of the cargo area, with... the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Refer to heavy off-road usage. HAULING CARGO AND VEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Cargo...
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Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19
Once you consult the safety compliance certification label attached to loss of the vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Make sure you have reached the weight capacity of vehicle control. Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to your vehicle and the "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 19
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...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 ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in... ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...
...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 ...2 Lift Kits ...15 Maintenance and Modifications .17 Mud, Driving in... ...10 Off-Road Driving ...9 Operating Your AWD Vehicle on the Road ...6 Operating Your Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12...