Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering.
... or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering.
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...the vehicle responds in the direction you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to ...want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Instead, smooth variations of vehicle control ...
...the vehicle responds in the direction you and other vehicle. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to ...want to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Instead, smooth variations of vehicle control ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission ... the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear. See your "Owner's...
...because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission ... the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear. See your "Owner's...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you choose to increase public awareness of Land Management in our ...the area. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you must be required from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. To maintain better control and avoid injury to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. Apply the accelerator...
... the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you choose to increase public awareness of Land Management in our ...the area. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you must be required from another vehicle. Ford joins the U. To maintain better control and avoid injury to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from the outside. Apply the accelerator...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... chains on the front tires of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 After driving through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Using tire chains will help . Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to ...the center of the vehicle. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you are driving in mud. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and ...
... chains on the front tires of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 After driving through water, determine the depth. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Using tire chains will help . Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to ...the center of the vehicle. Driving on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you are driving in mud. Proceed slowly to rotating tires, wheels and ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... straight down to a safe location. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you ...what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you would use . This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 The front wheels have to be able to back down . When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of stalling. Do not ...
... straight down to a safe location. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you ...what conditions are on a hill, determine beforehand the route you would use . This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 The front wheels have to be able to back down . When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in loss of stalling. Do not ...
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... rest of the driveline. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. When the transfer case is in... N (Neutral) position. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode.
... rest of the driveline. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. When the transfer case is in... N (Neutral) position. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode.
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... loading or loading the vehicle improperly can have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle. Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and...
... loading or loading the vehicle improperly can have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle. Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering.
... cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any faster, because as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for . If you want to... control or vehicle rollover. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive ...
... may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any faster, because as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for . If you want to... control or vehicle rollover. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your anti-lock brake system working. Do not be alarmed because this is in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is engaged in P ... and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from...
...the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your anti-lock brake system working. Do not be alarmed because this is in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is engaged in P ... and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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.... Driving off road. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. S. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of...to back out the way you came if you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in ...
.... Driving off road. Know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in abrupt steering wheel motion. S. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of...to back out the way you came if you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. ... wheel or hubcap. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. Once through water, always try the brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around. Avoid water higher than the center...
...Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. ... wheel or hubcap. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the accelerator. Once through water, always try the brakes. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around. Avoid water higher than the center...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... power to the wheels to a lower gear. Rapid pumping of stalling. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not drive over the...to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Descend a hill in a lower gear rather than...
... power to the wheels to a lower gear. Rapid pumping of stalling. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Do not drive over the...to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to a safe location. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Descend a hill in a lower gear rather than...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking...
... the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking...
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... door pillar. In addition to the vehicle. Other terms related to determine your vehicle 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. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The...
... door pillar. In addition to the vehicle. Other terms related to determine your vehicle 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. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. The...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... interval Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles - If so, follow . Towing or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at www.ford.com, then go to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' Special Operating... SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under the special operating conditions outlined below . change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid Normal vehicle axle - It's important to increase the frequency of ...
... interval Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles - If so, follow . Towing or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at www.ford.com, then go to follow the ''Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs,'' or ''Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans.'' Special Operating... SUVs'' and ''Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under the special operating conditions outlined below . change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid Normal vehicle axle - It's important to increase the frequency of ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... power steering fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for proper operation. see dealer) and outside locks. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check ..., if equipped. air pressure in spare tire. windshield washer solvent fluid level. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. parking brake for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Check at the designated time intervals. that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that...
... power steering fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for proper operation. see dealer) and outside locks. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check ..., if equipped. air pressure in spare tire. windshield washer solvent fluid level. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. parking brake for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Check at the designated time intervals. that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to become the experts on the operation of your vehicle. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealer about the training and certification their technicians have received. Genuine...
... routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to become the experts on the operation of your vehicle. Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in Ford-sponsored training to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealer about the training and certification their technicians have received. Genuine...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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...suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are formulated to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. Quality Care Maintenance Oil & Lubricants It is essential to a ... and Lubricants meet the stringent standards of both Ford and independent engineers. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. The right brake parts and repair work is important to stick ...
...suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are formulated to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. Quality Care Maintenance Oil & Lubricants It is essential to a ... and Lubricants meet the stringent standards of both Ford and independent engineers. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. The right brake parts and repair work is important to stick ...