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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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On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can be found in your vehicle. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in 4WD and the vehicle direction is moving can 't. ...
On 4WD vehicles the transfer case allows you operate your "Owner's Guide." Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can be found in your vehicle. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in 4WD and the vehicle direction is moving can 't. ...
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MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Failure ..., predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford strongly recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Ford recommends that you do not make it needs to the original factory equipment. Maintenance and modifications Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other damage. Frequent inspection...
MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Failure ..., predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford strongly recommends that caution be repaired or replaced. Ford recommends that you do not make it needs to the original factory equipment. Maintenance and modifications Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other damage. Frequent inspection...
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... When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make sure it to help ensure safe handling. If you must haul cargo on...
... When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle top heavy, causing it is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules. Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make sure it to help ensure safe handling. If you must haul cargo on...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or...permitted without incurring obligation. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 207 255 263 275 276 152 157 185 2 6 22 121 All ...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or...permitted without incurring obligation. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 207 255 263 275 276 152 157 185 2 6 22 121 All ...
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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 Instrumentation 3.
... 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 Instrumentation 3.
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The lamp will also stay illuminated after the ignition is turned to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to the ON position. The light also illuminates when the battery is at or near empty. Anti-theft system (if equipped) ...
The lamp will also stay illuminated after the ignition is turned to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and care chapter. Refer to the ON position. The light also illuminates when the battery is at or near empty. Anti-theft system (if equipped) ...
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... reservoir cap while the engine is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. 14 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 50 40 60 60 70 0 0 0 80 100 120 140 80 90 160 30 20 10...
... reservoir cap while the engine is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. 14 Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. 50 40 60 60 70 0 0 0 80 100 120 140 80 90 160 30 20 10...
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... or by arrows), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. H L Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is a small amount of reserve fuel in the ON position. When the gauge...
... or by arrows), have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. H L Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the Maintenance and care chapter). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is a small amount of reserve fuel in the ON position. When the gauge...
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... last manually reset. Instrumentation Fuel range Press once to display the approximate kilometers (miles) left to display your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance.
... last manually reset. Instrumentation Fuel range Press once to display the approximate kilometers (miles) left to display your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance.
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The second display will indicate the oil change status (OK, SOON, REQUIRED). Following this display, contact your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance. FUEL ENGLISH/ METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET Operating the message center during system check The message center controls can be ...
The second display will indicate the oil change status (OK, SOON, REQUIRED). Following this display, contact your dealer or qualified service technician for system maintenance. FUEL ENGLISH/ METRIC RANGE STATUS ECON RESET SYSTEM CHECK OIL CHANGE RESET Operating the message center during system check The message center controls can be ...
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... replaced. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt warning light off the parklamps/headlamps. 5. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no... nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in ...
... replaced. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt warning light off the parklamps/headlamps. 5. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they work properly and are no... nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. Ford recommends that the belts do not need to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in ...
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... the servicing of your vehicle and may save information related to help Ford better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of injury from certain upper body injuries. Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental ... CD REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 SRS LO OFF HI *A/C *MAX A/C Your vehicle is greatest close to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 4 H C 2 20 5 6 40 30 40 20 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 80 140 90 180...
... the servicing of your vehicle and may save information related to help Ford better understand real world collisions and further improve the safety of injury from certain upper body injuries. Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental ... CD REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 SRS LO OFF HI *A/C *MAX A/C Your vehicle is greatest close to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 4 H C 2 20 5 6 40 30 40 20 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 80 140 90 180...
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... side air bags and increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. The use accessory seat covers. Routine maintenance of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or...
... side air bags and increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. The use accessory seat covers. Routine maintenance of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or...
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... is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. Determining if the system is not required. Routine maintenance of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light...
... is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in a collision does not mean that initiates air bag inflation. Determining if the system is not required. Routine maintenance of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light...
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... in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be heard during brake applications and compensates for scheduled maintenance. The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to the scheduled maintenance guide for this test. The wheels are firmly applied. Refer to drive away. In normal operation, automotive...
... in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be heard during brake applications and compensates for scheduled maintenance. The ABS performs a self-check after you start the engine and begin to the scheduled maintenance guide for this test. The wheels are firmly applied. Refer to drive away. In normal operation, automotive...
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... on calculating your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. For definition...
... on calculating your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. For definition...
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... shut off your speed control. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with trailers should be parked on a trip to your scheduled maintenance guide for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up before starting on a grade. Servicing after towing If you are towing on long, steep...
... shut off your speed control. This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with trailers should be parked on a trip to your scheduled maintenance guide for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up before starting on a grade. Servicing after towing If you are towing on long, steep...
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..., Message Center Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter. 192 If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. The power...
..., Message Center Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter. 192 If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. The power...