Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is not cause for concern. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Always drive at a... supplied to all four wheels to power itself. These sounds are normal as necessary. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while ...
...some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is not cause for concern. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Always drive at a... supplied to all four wheels to power itself. These sounds are normal as necessary. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...; It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed...
...; It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, (such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... (i.e., from concrete to travel . • In the event of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Use all four wheels. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you want to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only... as rapidly and as far as is the case with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding ...
... (i.e., from concrete to travel . • In the event of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Use all four wheels. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you want to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only... as rapidly and as far as is the case with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...are driving in mud. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes.... Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the accelerator. You can lose traction in ...
...are driving in mud. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes.... Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the accelerator. You can lose traction in ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. On some 4WD models, the initial ... cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer...
This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. On some 4WD models, the initial ... cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to...
.... Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to slide while cornering on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four...• For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the brake pedal with all available road surface to...
... changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to slide while cornering on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four...• For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and on the brake pedal with all available road surface to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices. Shift to slide and swing around.... Once through water, determine the depth. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. You can lose traction in slick mud. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving Off-Road Driving in ...
...stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices. Shift to slide and swing around.... Once through water, determine the depth. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. You can lose traction in slick mud. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving Off-Road Driving in ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 145 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports... cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. Study your...
... vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 145 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than low-slung sports... cars are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. Study your...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... be found in the Driving chapter. You should become overconfident in a few noticeable ways. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 146 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Always drive at a safe speed. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow... other vehicles in the ability of a hill without getting hung up to speed and is not cause for concern. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than a vehicle with this information before you to select different...
... be found in the Driving chapter. You should become overconfident in a few noticeable ways. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 146 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Always drive at a safe speed. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow... other vehicles in the ability of a hill without getting hung up to speed and is not cause for concern. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may be found in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than a vehicle with this information before you to select different...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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If you currently have all-weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. Note: Your vehicle may be necessary. 171 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES Snow tires must be checked and adjusted to the ...dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation. Note: After having your tires...
If you currently have all-weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. Note: Your vehicle may be necessary. 171 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES Snow tires must be checked and adjusted to the ...dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation. Note: After having your tires...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... ...127, 130, 133 operation ...123, 129, 132 passenger air bag ...123, 129, 132 side air bag ...131 Air cleaner filter ...274, 276 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...201 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...254 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...189 Anti-theft system ...97 arming the system... safety restraints ...134 child safety belts ...134 Child safety seats ...137 attaching with tether straps ..141 in front seat ...138 in rear seat ...138 289 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... ...127, 130, 133 operation ...123, 129, 132 passenger air bag ...123, 129, 132 side air bag ...131 Air cleaner filter ...274, 276 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...201 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...254 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...189 Anti-theft system ...97 arming the system... safety restraints ...134 child safety belts ...134 Child safety seats ...137 attaching with tether straps ..141 in front seat ...138 in rear seat ...138 289 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of vehicles. Utility vehicles have ...a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 144 2005 Escape (204) Owners ...
...of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD has the ability to use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of vehicles. Utility vehicles have ...a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 144 2005 Escape (204) Owners ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... in the ability of a hill without getting hung up to speed and is supplied to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up or damaging underbody components. Information on transfer case operation and shifting ...procedures can be found in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 145 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it won't stop any faster ...
... in the ability of a hill without getting hung up to speed and is supplied to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up or damaging underbody components. Information on transfer case operation and shifting ...procedures can be found in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 145 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it won't stop any faster ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...you currently have on your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be necessary. 172 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tires on your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be equipped with a dissimilar ...and wheels. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to the vehicle requirements. Note: If your vehicle have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in ...
...you currently have on your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be necessary. 172 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tires on your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be equipped with a dissimilar ...and wheels. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to the vehicle requirements. Note: If your vehicle have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... driver airbag ...122, 128, 131 indicator light ...126, 129, 132 operation ...122, 128, 131 passenger airbag ...122, 128, 131 side airbag ...130 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...202 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...253 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...190 Anti-theft system ...97 arming the system... Cell phone use ...68 Certification Label ...282 Child safety restraints ...133 child safety belts ...133 Child safety seats ...136 attaching with tether straps ...140 287 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... driver airbag ...122, 128, 131 indicator light ...126, 129, 132 operation ...122, 128, 131 passenger airbag ...122, 128, 131 side airbag ...130 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...202 Ambulance packages ...7 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...253 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...190 Anti-theft system ...97 arming the system... Cell phone use ...68 Certification Label ...282 Child safety restraints ...133 child safety belts ...133 Child safety seats ...136 attaching with tether straps ...140 287 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)