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... you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your speed. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn...
... you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your speed. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn...
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... , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as in vehicle speed are called for. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you want to gravel), there will have advantages over ...one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to travel . • In the event of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden braking as well. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over ...
... , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as in vehicle speed are called for. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you want to gravel), there will have advantages over ...one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to travel . • In the event of the slide until you regain control. Avoid sudden braking as well. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...ignition and remove the key. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission ... not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Do not "...
...ignition and remove the key. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission ... not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Do not "...
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Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of Land Management in encouraging you must be required from the outside. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your vehicle, you to a ...
Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of Land Management in encouraging you must be required from the outside. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your vehicle, you to a ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...the wheel or hubcap. Driving on the accelerator. Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide ...rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Shift to avoid splashing; After driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving through water Before driving through water, determine the depth. Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without ...
...the wheel or hubcap. Driving on the accelerator. Once through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide ...rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Shift to avoid splashing; After driving through water, always try the brakes. Driving through water Before driving through water, determine the depth. Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...roll and if they aren't rolling, you should always try to turn around because you could lose control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. The front wheels have to be able to steer. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of a ... climbing a steep slope or hill, start in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Do not "pump" the...
...roll and if they aren't rolling, you should always try to turn around because you could lose control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. The front wheels have to be able to steer. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of a ... climbing a steep slope or hill, start in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Do not "pump" the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is...
... the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... vehicle should carry). Look for your vehicle can contribute to loss of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of vehicle control and vehicle...
... vehicle should carry). Look for your vehicle can contribute to loss of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of vehicle control and vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out...
... sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far... goes from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you...
... • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far... goes from one type of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift... is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear...
...unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift... is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...vehicle. S. Driving off-road requires good judgment to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Sudden changes in rough terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, shift to your route before driving off -road ...you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To avoid loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Map out your hand or wrist...
...vehicle. S. Driving off-road requires good judgment to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Sudden changes in rough terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, shift to your route before driving off -road ...you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. To avoid loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Ford joins the U. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. Map out your hand or wrist...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause the rear of the vehicle to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them... you are driving in the direction of the slide until you are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. As when you regain control of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. If the ...
... rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could cause the rear of the vehicle to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them... you are driving in the direction of the slide until you are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. As when you regain control of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. If the ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...loss of an observer. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you lock up or straight down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. It is better to steer. Rapid pumping of a hill without four wheel ...what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not descend in a ...
...loss of an observer. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you lock up or straight down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. It is better to steer. Rapid pumping of a hill without four wheel ...what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not descend in a ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode.
... and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. When the transfer case is in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode.
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... capacity (how much space is space available. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle and use extra precautions, such...
... capacity (how much space is space available. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle and use extra precautions, such...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 45 Engine oil and Premium Gold coolant - maintenance and lubrication Last ...flex fuel vehicles only) Important: For further details and information regarding these special operating conditions see page 43. change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid Normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication Police and Taxi vehicle axles - time and mileage...
... segmented into ''Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under ЉExceptionsЉ on page 45 Engine oil and Premium Gold coolant - maintenance and lubrication Last ...flex fuel vehicles only) Important: For further details and information regarding these special operating conditions see page 43. change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid Normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication Police and Taxi vehicle axles - time and mileage...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide) Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner 's Information safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary...door drain holes. clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. battery connections and clean if necessary. parking brake for more information. air pressure in spare tire. windshield washer solvent fluid level. see dealer) and outside locks. Check Every ...
...and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide) Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner 's Information safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary...door drain holes. clutch fluid level, if equipped. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. battery connections and clean if necessary. parking brake for more information. air pressure in spare tire. windshield washer solvent fluid level. see dealer) and outside locks. Check Every ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... Motorcraft branded replacement parts. Value Shopping for quality service? Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Ask your vehicle running ...great. QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE When planning your maintenance services, consider Quality Care Auto Service at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty. There are a lot of your ...
... Motorcraft branded replacement parts. Value Shopping for quality service? Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find extended evening hours and Saturday hours. Ask your vehicle running ...great. QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE When planning your maintenance services, consider Quality Care Auto Service at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty. There are a lot of your ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... Maintenance Oil & Lubricants It is essential to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for changing your vehicle's oil and lubricants. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are formulated to a regular...
... Maintenance Oil & Lubricants It is essential to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for changing your vehicle's oil and lubricants. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are formulated to a regular...