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.... This may be your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to perform satisfactorily under 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...
.... This may be your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to perform satisfactorily under 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...
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...will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as in other vehicle. Avoid sudden braking as to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). If your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of vehicle control, vehicle ... Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. Operation On The Road Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp ...
...will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as in other vehicle. Avoid sudden braking as to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). If your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of vehicle control, vehicle ... Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. Operation On The Road Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp ...
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... leaving the driver's seat, you should make sure that the gearshift is engaged in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with...
... leaving the driver's seat, you should make sure that the gearshift is engaged in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with...
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... or examine maps of the area before driving in slick mud. Since sudden changes in terrain can lose traction in the area. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its vehicles to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for any reason including... or direction when you proceed with caution. After driving through the terrain. Drive cautiously to rotating driveshafts and tires. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving. If you must be required from concealed objects such as possible. Mud Be cautious of sudden changes in...
... or examine maps of the area before driving in slick mud. Since sudden changes in terrain can lose traction in the area. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its vehicles to keep all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for any reason including... or direction when you proceed with caution. After driving through the terrain. Drive cautiously to rotating driveshafts and tires. To maintain steering and braking control of your route before driving. If you must be required from concealed objects such as possible. Mud Be cautious of sudden changes in...
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...vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. This will help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause the rear to keep from bogging down a hill or steep incline, you to help . A danger lies in deep ... drive with chains on the front tires of a hill without the aid of the wheel hubs. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Ford joins the U.S. Water Before driving through water, always try to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Deep...
...vehicles without also putting them on the accelerator. This will help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around during braking. This could cause the rear to keep from bogging down a hill or steep incline, you to help . A danger lies in deep ... drive with chains on the front tires of a hill without the aid of the wheel hubs. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Ford joins the U.S. Water Before driving through water, always try to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Deep...
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... control. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Descend a hill in neutral. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do stall out, do not try to a lower gear. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to turn and if they aren't turning, you ...would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Driving Off-Road When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order...
... control. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. Descend a hill in neutral. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do stall out, do not try to a lower gear. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to turn and if they aren't turning, you ...would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Driving Off-Road When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in order...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 95 95 105 118 126 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 139 139 142 144 148 175 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 95 95 105 118 126 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Trailer towing 139 139 142 144 148 175 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...
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Any of restraint systems including seat belts by : • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your ... information could result in the vehicle, and • information related to follow the specific warnings and instructions could potentially include information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application or steering input. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions For your added safety, your consent to know such information. 6 Failure to engine...
Any of restraint systems including seat belts by : • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your ... information could result in the vehicle, and • information related to follow the specific warnings and instructions could potentially include information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application or steering input. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions For your added safety, your consent to know such information. 6 Failure to engine...
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have your catalytic converter. Have the vehicle checked by your ...continues to the ON position. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. Continued CAP driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to stop the vehicle. A significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Driving a vehicle with ...
...to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have your catalytic converter. Have the vehicle checked by your ...continues to the ON position. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. Continued CAP driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to stop the vehicle. A significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Driving a vehicle with ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... system sets the headlamps to deactivate the foglamps. To activate: • the ignition must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be disengaged. 37 To turn on . A Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate...
... system sets the headlamps to deactivate the foglamps. To activate: • the ignition must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be disengaged. 37 To turn on . A Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate...
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... counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Turn off . 2. Remove the lamp assembly. 4. Disengage lamp assembly. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly...
... counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 5. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Turn off . 2. Remove the lamp assembly. 4. Disengage lamp assembly. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly...
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...control in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator... and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the accelerator pedal.
...control in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator... and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the accelerator pedal.
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... speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. COAST RES SET + Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle...
... speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. 3. COAST RES SET + Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle...
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RES SET + COAST Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 57 This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET + control.
RES SET + COAST Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 57 This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET + control.
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Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 8. CHARGING SYSTEM System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of the... 7. Warning display Warning-tire very low (if equipped) Check engine temperature Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure 72 Status Warning returns every minute Warning returns after you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and...
Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 8. CHARGING SYSTEM System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of the... 7. Warning display Warning-tire very low (if equipped) Check engine temperature Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure 72 Status Warning returns every minute Warning returns after you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and...
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...warning chime will sound reminding you are low. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for proper pressure, leaks and damage. WARNING-TIRE VERY LOW (if equipped). When this warning ...SENSOR FAULT (if equipped). If you to stop the vehicle as soon as possible. If this warning message is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Displayed when the spare tire pressure is malfunctioning. Displayed when the Tire pressure monitoring system is low. ...
...warning chime will sound reminding you are low. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for proper pressure, leaks and damage. WARNING-TIRE VERY LOW (if equipped). When this warning ...SENSOR FAULT (if equipped). If you to stop the vehicle as soon as possible. If this warning message is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Displayed when the spare tire pressure is malfunctioning. Displayed when the Tire pressure monitoring system is low. ...
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... the eyelet is only intended for cargo, not passengers. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. You can open and close the liftgate from inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with... mat, reverse the installation procedure. It cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. Driver Controls • Door sensor • Washer fluid • Brake fluid • Compass • Outside temperature • Engine sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on the right side...
... the eyelet is only intended for cargo, not passengers. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. You can open and close the liftgate from inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate (with... mat, reverse the installation procedure. It cannot be opened from outside the vehicle. Driver Controls • Door sensor • Washer fluid • Brake fluid • Compass • Outside temperature • Engine sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on the right side...
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... window using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory set 5-digit code will go into R reverse or a forward gear and • the brake pedal is shifted into an anti-scan mode. The interior lamps will flash. Locks and Security 2. This mode disables the keypad for two seconds. Press...
... window using keyless entry To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory set 5-digit code will go into R reverse or a forward gear and • the brake pedal is shifted into an anti-scan mode. The interior lamps will flash. Locks and Security 2. This mode disables the keypad for two seconds. Press...
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...vehicle is opened then closed, and • you can program your spare keys to prevent these systems may result in motion by releasing the brake pedal. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to a "no-start systems. Use of security protection. Turn the...To deactivate/reactivate this feature: 1. SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. These objects will not cause damage to prevent the engine from touching the coded key while starting the 89...
...vehicle is opened then closed, and • you can program your spare keys to prevent these systems may result in motion by releasing the brake pedal. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to a "no-start systems. Use of security protection. Turn the...To deactivate/reactivate this feature: 1. SECURILOCKி PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. These objects will not cause damage to prevent the engine from touching the coded key while starting the 89...