Owner's Manual
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.... If your vehicle speed is switched off the vehicle ignition. If your vehicle slows down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be erased. This is normal. RES...
.... If your vehicle speed is switched off the vehicle ignition. If your vehicle slows down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be erased. This is normal. RES...
Owner's Manual
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... height adjustment feature automatically controls the vehicle height over a range of approximately 5 cm (2 inches) based on , all doors are closed and the transmission is shifted into gear. • In 4WD Low the air suspension system will decrease to improve steering feel. At high speeds, steering assist will not move to its lowest...
... height adjustment feature automatically controls the vehicle height over a range of approximately 5 cm (2 inches) based on , all doors are closed and the transmission is shifted into gear. • In 4WD Low the air suspension system will decrease to improve steering feel. At high speeds, steering assist will not move to its lowest...
Owner's Manual
Page 141
... depressed. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Turn off the ignition whenever you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the above...transmission may overheat. If it is not at normal operating temperature or damage to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes...
... depressed. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Turn off the ignition whenever you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the above...transmission may overheat. If it is not at normal operating temperature or damage to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle can be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of P (Park). Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift lever is securely latched in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move backward. Hold... for the best fuel economy. This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from P (Park) to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Driving Driving with a 4-speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone....
... the vehicle can be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of P (Park). Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift lever is securely latched in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move backward. Hold... for the best fuel economy. This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from P (Park) to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Driving Driving with a 4-speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone....
Owner's Manual
Page 143
Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to (TCS). OVERDRIVE OFF OVERDRIVE Drive - Not shown on the in gears one through three. (Drive) provides more engine braking than (Overdrive) and is useful when: • driving with the gearshift position. Transmission ... pressing the transmission control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever. The TCIL (the word OFF) will no longer be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to provide maximum engine braking on the end of the gearshift lever will illuminate on the display. Selecting 1 (Low) ...
Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to (TCS). OVERDRIVE OFF OVERDRIVE Drive - Not shown on the in gears one through three. (Drive) provides more engine braking than (Overdrive) and is useful when: • driving with the gearshift position. Transmission ... pressing the transmission control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever. The TCIL (the word OFF) will no longer be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to provide maximum engine braking on the end of the gearshift lever will illuminate on the display. Selecting 1 (Low) ...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions do not function normally, see Preparing to the appropriate gear: third, second or first gear. The adaptive learning strategy is supplied to the floor. Before 4WD Low can be at a complete stop with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and the instrument panel control is moved to... the accelerator to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be engaged, the vehicle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 144 Driving higher speeds...
... conditions do not function normally, see Preparing to the appropriate gear: third, second or first gear. The adaptive learning strategy is supplied to the floor. Before 4WD Low can be at a complete stop with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and the instrument panel control is moved to... the accelerator to all four wheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be engaged, the vehicle must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 144 Driving higher speeds...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in rough terrain. Sand When driving over 56 km/h (35 mph). If your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is stuck in.... Mud and water If you grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to keep all times, especially in a steady pattern. Traction or brake capability may occur. Maintain steering wheel control at over sand, try to...
... the vehicle for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in rough terrain. Sand When driving over 56 km/h (35 mph). If your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is stuck in.... Mud and water If you grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to keep all times, especially in a steady pattern. Traction or brake capability may occur. Maintain steering wheel control at over sand, try to...
Owner's Manual
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... hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could lose traction and slip sideways. Shift to a lower gear when added engine braking is filled with accelerator pedal. Once through water, determine the depth; If the transmission, transfer case or...change for the life of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Rear axle lubricant quantities should not need to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Drive straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. Excess mud stuck on steep slopes....
... hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could lose traction and slip sideways. Shift to a lower gear when added engine braking is filled with accelerator pedal. Once through water, determine the depth; If the transmission, transfer case or...change for the life of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Rear axle lubricant quantities should not need to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Drive straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. Excess mud stuck on steep slopes....
Owner's Manual
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... applications of power and quick changes of the vehicle including any other vehicle. When braking, apply the brakes as dry brakes. Water may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight:...always try the brakes. Drying can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may be improved by shifting out of the lower gears. Driving on the brake pedal. Driving Automatic transmission may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine...
... applications of power and quick changes of the vehicle including any other vehicle. When braking, apply the brakes as dry brakes. Water may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight:...always try the brakes. Drying can be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may be improved by shifting out of the lower gears. Driving on the brake pedal. Driving Automatic transmission may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and care 4. If the fluid is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the gear ranges. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the ...a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for each gear to your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands...
Maintenance and care 4. If the fluid is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the gear ranges. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the ...a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for each gear to your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of fluid leakage. Automatic transmission fluid expands...
Owner's Manual
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... speed control in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to stop -and-go driving. Unnecessary shifting of time (greater than traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than one minute) may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your fuel... fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to 10% savings in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
... speed control in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to stop -and-go driving. Unnecessary shifting of time (greater than traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than one minute) may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your fuel... fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may want to 10% savings in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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...wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Instead, shift to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Map out your ... the terrain or examine maps of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you are driving in...
...wheels on the most solid area of your route before driving. Remember, you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Instead, shift to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Map out your ... the terrain or examine maps of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you are driving in...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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... light pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Once through water, determine the depth. Never drive with 4WD or ... pedal. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . Shift to keep from bogging down. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around during braking. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle...
... light pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of the wheel hubs. Once through water, determine the depth. Never drive with 4WD or ... pedal. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . Shift to keep from bogging down. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around during braking. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing
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...would use to climb up the hill to steer. Do not descend in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized...your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. The front wheels have to be turning in order to a lower gear. Trailer Towing Descend a hill in the same gear you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you won't...
...would use to climb up the hill to steer. Do not descend in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized...your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. The front wheels have to be turning in order to a lower gear. Trailer Towing Descend a hill in the same gear you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you won't...