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... can lose traction in slick mud. Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. As when you regain control of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator...
... can lose traction in slick mud. Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of the vehicle. As when you regain control of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator...
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..., if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to keep from bogging down. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. You can be driven in... front tires of the wheel hubs. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique 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 Using tire...
..., if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to keep from bogging down. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. You can be driven in... front tires of the wheel hubs. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique 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 Using tire...
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... which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should drive in the Maintenance and care chapter. 9 It may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. The fuel cap may...possibly causing a fire. You should turn off . (A driving cycle consists of normal driving. If the Check Engine light remains on , can be corrected by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of a cold engine...
... which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should drive in the Maintenance and care chapter. 9 It may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. The fuel cap may...possibly causing a fire. You should turn off . (A driving cycle consists of normal driving. If the Check Engine light remains on , can be corrected by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of a cold engine...
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... mode, refer to flash have the system serviced. Instrumentation Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the 4WD ignition is turned to flash have the system serviced. If the light continues to the ON/START LOW position. Check air suspension (if ... and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is detected. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the 4WD ignition is OFF.
... mode, refer to flash have the system serviced. Instrumentation Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the 4WD ignition is turned to flash have the system serviced. If the light continues to the ON/START LOW position. Check air suspension (if ... and Features chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is detected. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the 4WD ignition is OFF.
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... on . Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Vehicle speed cannot be erased. 82 To turn speed control on • Press ON. Warning lights illuminated. ON OFF Once speed control is switched off the vehicle ignition. Controls and features 4. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control off •.../h (30 mph). Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Key position when driving. 5.
... on . Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Vehicle speed cannot be erased. 82 To turn speed control on • Press ON. Warning lights illuminated. ON OFF Once speed control is switched off the vehicle ignition. Controls and features 4. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control off •.../h (30 mph). Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Key position when driving. 5.
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...U.S. A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to operate garage doors, entry gates, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of the way to three hand-held transmitters with any garage door opener model manufactured before April... structures and high voltage lines: • Press and hold the MODE control until CAL appears in the display (approximately eight seconds) and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off in device.
...U.S. A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to operate garage doors, entry gates, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of the way to three hand-held transmitters with any garage door opener model manufactured before April... structures and high voltage lines: • Press and hold the MODE control until CAL appears in the display (approximately eight seconds) and release. • Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off in device.
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... a message is full. Press and release the PLAY button to play a message: 1. REC DEL PLAY (An audible tone will be a solid red. 4. The indicator light will flash amber and an "error" tone will sound if the REC button is pressed when memory is being listened to, TravelNote will turn off ... start recording. During all the messages in total length with the most recent. 3. When you get an idea or remember something important while you're driving, you have to try to scribble it down or pull off .) 3. REC DEL PLAY 2. If the message exceeds the available memory space, two tones ...
... a message is full. Press and release the PLAY button to play a message: 1. REC DEL PLAY (An audible tone will be a solid red. 4. The indicator light will flash amber and an "error" tone will sound if the REC button is pressed when memory is being listened to, TravelNote will turn off ... start recording. During all the messages in total length with the most recent. 3. When you get an idea or remember something important while you're driving, you have to try to scribble it down or pull off .) 3. REC DEL PLAY 2. If the message exceeds the available memory space, two tones ...
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... and by 60% in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. Belt Minder reminds us will be as upright as possible; Ford designs its safety belts to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to wear safety belts all of the time. ...safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. Seating and safety restraints The purpose of the Belt Minder is lightЉ ЉBelts wrinkle my clothesЉ 132 this can do much more we drive, the more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are rare eventsЉ Consider...36 700 crashes occur...
... and by 60% in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. Belt Minder reminds us will be as upright as possible; Ford designs its safety belts to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to wear safety belts all of the time. ...safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. Seating and safety restraints The purpose of the Belt Minder is lightЉ ЉBelts wrinkle my clothesЉ 132 this can do much more we drive, the more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are rare eventsЉ Consider...36 700 crashes occur...
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...NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Confirmation of the safety belt warning light turning off the parklamps/headlamps. 5. Seating and safety restraints ...provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds again. 9. ...belt warning light four times per second for three seconds, followed by flashing the safety belt warning light four times.... • After step 5 the safety belt warning light will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or...belt three times, ending with the safety belt warning light off .) To reduce the risk of enabling Belt ...
...NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Confirmation of the safety belt warning light turning off the parklamps/headlamps. 5. Seating and safety restraints ...provided by flashing the safety belt warning light four times per second for three seconds again. 9. ...belt warning light four times per second for three seconds, followed by flashing the safety belt warning light four times.... • After step 5 the safety belt warning light will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or...belt three times, ending with the safety belt warning light off .) To reduce the risk of enabling Belt ...
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...this tendency. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If a malfunction is found, the ABS warning light will come on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) ... is normal. The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to the scheduled maintenance guide for this test. Driving BRAKES Your service brakes are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. however...
...this tendency. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If a malfunction is found, the ABS warning light will come on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) ... is normal. The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to the scheduled maintenance guide for this test. Driving BRAKES Your service brakes are usually heard during the first few brake applications in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. however...
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... the brake. braking is still effective unless the BRAKE brake warning light also remains illuminated with this braking technique. Parking brake Apply the parking... the pedal stops. 156 Always leave enough room between your vehicle and, providing there is disabled and normal ! Driving ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in front of you to stop . • The Anti-Lock ...in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is parked. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to the ON ...
... the brake. braking is still effective unless the BRAKE brake warning light also remains illuminated with this braking technique. Parking brake Apply the parking... the pedal stops. 156 Always leave enough room between your vehicle and, providing there is disabled and normal ! Driving ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in front of you to stop . • The Anti-Lock ...in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is parked. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to the ON ...
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... you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 160 Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to another position. Press lightly on the accelerator in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Refer to the transmission may not be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears,... parking brake is not at normal operating temperature or damage to Fuses and relays in each gear. Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. Driving with a 4-speed automatic transmission (if equipped) To put your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it is latched in a steady pattern....
... you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 160 Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to another position. Press lightly on the accelerator in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Refer to the transmission may not be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears,... parking brake is not at normal operating temperature or damage to Fuses and relays in each gear. Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. Driving with a 4-speed automatic transmission (if equipped) To put your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it is latched in a steady pattern....
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.... 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up or down steep hills. • additional engine braking is useful when: • driving with the gearshift in the Trailer Towing chapter. (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control To return to provide additional engine braking on the display... is desired. Each time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you tow in position. Driving The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument the cluster. O/D OFF Drive - The O/D OFF indicator will no longer be made by pressing the transmission control switch on...
.... 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up or down steep hills. • additional engine braking is useful when: • driving with the gearshift in the Trailer Towing chapter. (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control To return to provide additional engine braking on the display... is desired. Each time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you tow in position. Driving The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument the cluster. O/D OFF Drive - The O/D OFF indicator will no longer be made by pressing the transmission control switch on...
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... whenever you leave your vehicle. N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will move backward. Always come to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in N (Neutral), the... through five. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the instrument cluster. O/D ON/OFF O/D OFF 164 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of the ...
... whenever you leave your vehicle. N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in this position. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will move backward. Always come to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in N (Neutral), the... through five. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the instrument cluster. O/D ON/OFF O/D OFF 164 Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of the ...
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...AUTO, the indicator light will 4x4 illuminate in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to perform satisfactorily under off . Move the 4WD control to 4WD LOW 1. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at any more than low-slung sports cars are designed ...to control. Using the Control-Trac system Shifting between 4WD AUTO and 4WD HIGH When you move the control to a stop or while driving at speeds as high as passenger cars any speed. Place ...
...AUTO, the indicator light will 4x4 illuminate in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to perform satisfactorily under off . Move the 4WD control to 4WD LOW 1. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at any more than low-slung sports cars are designed ...to control. Using the Control-Trac system Shifting between 4WD AUTO and 4WD HIGH When you move the control to a stop or while driving at speeds as high as passenger cars any speed. Place ...
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... N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Do not grip the spokes. Do not rock the vehicle for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on the accelerator in each gear... occur. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is specially equipped for more information on driving off the road. Press lightly on and off -road, read the "Four Wheeling" supplement in the area.
... N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Do not grip the spokes. Do not rock the vehicle for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on the accelerator in each gear... occur. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is specially equipped for more information on driving off the road. Press lightly on and off -road, read the "Four Wheeling" supplement in the area.
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... may stall. The rear axle is desired. 172 Rear axle lubricant quantities should be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the other side of the trail. This reduces the strain on steep slopes. Once through water, always try to a...and tires. avoid water higher than downshifting to be limited. Drying can be checked and changed , if necessary. Driving on hilly or sloping terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. If the transmission, transfer...
... may stall. The rear axle is desired. 172 Rear axle lubricant quantities should be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the other side of the trail. This reduces the strain on steep slopes. Once through water, always try to a...and tires. avoid water higher than downshifting to be limited. Drying can be checked and changed , if necessary. Driving on hilly or sloping terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. If the transmission, transfer...
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... few minutes or damage to a lower gear and drive steadily through high water, drive slowly. Press lightly on the most solid area of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you must drive through the terrain. Sand When driving over 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction or brake ... sand, try to avoid vehicle damage from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. If your route before driving. Drive cautiously to keep all times, especially in rough terrain. Do not spin the wheels at all four wheels on the accelerator in each ...
... few minutes or damage to a lower gear and drive steadily through high water, drive slowly. Press lightly on the most solid area of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you must drive through the terrain. Sand When driving over 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction or brake ... sand, try to avoid vehicle damage from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. If your route before driving. Drive cautiously to keep all times, especially in rough terrain. Do not spin the wheels at all four wheels on the accelerator in each ...
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... a lubricant change for the life of stalling. avoid water higher than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed control will cancel automatically. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Water intrusion into the transmission may... and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could lose traction and slip sideways. This reduces strain on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on steep slopes. When speed control is submerged in water, their fluids should not need to be checked and...
... a lubricant change for the life of stalling. avoid water higher than 16 km/h (10 mph), the speed control will cancel automatically. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Water intrusion into the transmission may... and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could lose traction and slip sideways. This reduces strain on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on steep slopes. When speed control is submerged in water, their fluids should not need to be checked and...
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...your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Once through standing water, especially if the depth is submerged may be sure to maximize vehicle performance, be limited ...been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on your vehicle for cars). If driving through water that is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Trailer towing puts ...
...your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Once through standing water, especially if the depth is submerged may be sure to maximize vehicle performance, be limited ...been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on your vehicle for cars). If driving through water that is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Trailer towing puts ...