Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Remember, your safety and the safety of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel...
... and trucks are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Remember, your safety and the safety of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving... traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Again, avoid abrupt inputs...
... Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may steer in the direction you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving... traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Again, avoid abrupt inputs...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...of the driveline. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 When the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an ...automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral...
...of the driveline. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 When the transfer case is engaged in P (Park) with an ...automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral...
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... areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in rough terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle... on sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Know the terrain or examine maps of the trail. Ford joins the U.
... areas. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can result in rough terrain. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and vehicle... on sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Know the terrain or examine maps of the trail. Ford joins the U.
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...rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Once through water, determine the depth... wheels and driveshafts. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in...
...rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Read and follow these safe off -road driving practices. Once through water, determine the depth... wheels and driveshafts. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up or straight down. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. When climbing... because you might induce a rollover. Apply just enough power to the wheels to steer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not drive in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Avoid driving crosswise or ...
...danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up or straight down. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. When climbing... because you might induce a rollover. Apply just enough power to the wheels to steer. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not drive in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Avoid driving crosswise or ...
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... P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When... 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. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key.
... P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When... 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. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key.
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Other terms related 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, do not add more ...
Other terms related 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, do not add more ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering.
... others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with a lower center of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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.... Use all four wheels. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Driving On Roadways ...increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to ...
.... Use all four wheels. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Driving On Roadways ...increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Instead, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or hear a pulsing or vibration in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. If you do not follow these precautions your "Owner's Guide" for... in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Do not "pump" the brakes. 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 is in P (Park...
... or hear a pulsing or vibration in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. If you do not follow these precautions your "Owner's Guide" for... in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Do not "pump" the brakes. 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 is in P (Park...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you came if you to a lower gear ... responsibilities in rough terrain. If you choose to your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to increase public awareness of the trail. Ford joins the U. S.
To maintain steering and braking control of control, maintain a firm grip on sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you came if you to a lower gear ... responsibilities in rough terrain. If you choose to your vehicle, you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to increase public awareness of the trail. Ford joins the U. S.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...tires, wheels and driveshafts. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . This could damage vehicle components. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. Excess mud stuck on tires..., wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Driving on the front tires of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,...
...tires, wheels and driveshafts. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Using tire chains will help . This could damage vehicle components. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. Excess mud stuck on tires..., wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Driving on the front tires of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock... brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. In a vehicle 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 order...
... losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of a hill without the aid of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock... brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. In a vehicle 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 order...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. 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. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving .... Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12
Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. 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. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving .... Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload...
... weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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.... and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. tires for...connections and clean if necessary. See your "Owner's Guide" for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. power steering fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped...
.... and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. tires for...connections and clean if necessary. See your "Owner's Guide" for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. power steering fluid level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...them become certified. Value Shopping for quality service? With factory-trained technicians, and one-stop service from your vehicle's needs. Ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty. Get the most from routine ...maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your service visit even more convenient, in Ford-sponsored training to become the experts on the operation of reasons why your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to help...
...them become certified. Value Shopping for quality service? With factory-trained technicians, and one-stop service from your vehicle's needs. Ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor limited warranty. Get the most from routine ...maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your service visit even more convenient, in Ford-sponsored training to become the experts on the operation of reasons why your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to help...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by...
... to reduce engine friction, improve fuel economy, and protect against deposits and wear. KEEP IT GENUINE Brakes Technicians at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer can install the right brake parts for your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... Keep It Genuine MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important that you have the systems on...can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ...
... Keep It Genuine MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important that you have the systems on...can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ...