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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. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks...
... 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. Driving On Roadways Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks...
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... a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in... just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you want to travel ...
... a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in... just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the slide until you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you want to travel ...
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... or the manual transmission is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Do not be alarmed because this is engaged in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest ...of the anti-lock brake system. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. During hard stopping or ...
... or the manual transmission is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Do not be alarmed because this is engaged in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest ...of the anti-lock brake system. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. During hard stopping or ...
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... your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Ford joins the U. Instead, shift to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". S. Do not ...below the recommended tire pressure can result in our nations wilderness areas. Operating your route before driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is ...
... your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Ford joins the U. Instead, shift to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". S. Do not ...below the recommended tire pressure can result in our nations wilderness areas. Operating your route before driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is ...
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... to keep from bogging down. Never drive with chains on the rear tires. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury ...or death. 10 This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Driving on the brake pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that could cause the...
... to keep from bogging down. Never drive with chains on the rear tires. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving practices. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury ...or death. 10 This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Driving on the brake pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that could cause the...
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... or manually shift to drive straight up or straight down to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. A danger lies in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. When climbing a steep slope or hill,... a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer the vehicle. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Do not drive over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. It is better to back down . Rapid pumping of...
... or manually shift to drive straight up or straight down to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. A danger lies in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. When climbing a steep slope or hill,... a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer the vehicle. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Do not drive over . Apply just enough power to the wheels to a safe location. It is better to back down . Rapid pumping of...
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... the rest of the driveline. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Set the parking...
... the rest of the driveline. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Set the parking...
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... statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" 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...
... statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" 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...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... and death. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your safety and the safety of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not turn...
... and death. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your safety and the safety of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Do not turn...
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...sure you allow sufficient distance between 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 in the direction of the slide until you may steer...from concrete to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may lose traction and in turn, control as required to avoid the emergency.
...sure you allow sufficient distance between 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 in the direction of the slide until you may steer...from concrete to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as well. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may lose traction and in turn, control as required to avoid the emergency.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...key. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the brake pedal. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. During hard stopping or stopping on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your... "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the driveline. Do not "pump" the brakes. Do not be alarmed because this is in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is...
...key. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the brake pedal. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. During hard stopping or stopping on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your... "Owner's Guide" for additional information on the operation of the driveline. Do not "pump" the brakes. Do not be alarmed because this is in N (Neutral) position. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... four wheels on the ground and they must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain. S. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your vehicle, you must be able to a lower gear and drive steadily ...and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. Remember, you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. Instead, shift to back out the way you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. If...
... four wheels on the ground and they must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain. S. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your vehicle, you must be able to a lower gear and drive steadily ...and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. Remember, you may be required from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. Instead, shift to back out the way you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. If...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... through mud, clean off residue stuck to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This could damage vehicle components. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden...in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. After driving through water, determine the depth. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide ...
... through mud, clean off residue stuck to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This could damage vehicle components. Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden...in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. After driving through water, determine the depth. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide ...
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... location. Rapid pumping of stalling. Do not drive over a hill without the aid of 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 loss of vehicle control. Disengage overdrive ... vehicle and still maintain steering control. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you...
... location. Rapid pumping of stalling. Do not drive over a hill without the aid of 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 loss of vehicle control. Disengage overdrive ... vehicle and still maintain steering control. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you...
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. .... When the transfer case is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. 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. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. .... When the transfer case is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.
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... your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and 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. 16...
... your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can deteriorate handling capability and 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. 16...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. ...and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Check Every Month for proper operation. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. battery connections and clean if ...
... Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. ...and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Check Every Month for proper operation. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. battery connections and clean if ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your vehicle running ...a lot of maintenance and light repair automotive services. How's that for quality service? Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored training to become the experts on the operation ... Value Shopping for Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of reasons why your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to help...
Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your vehicle running ...a lot of maintenance and light repair automotive services. How's that for quality service? Factory-trained Technicians Ford and Lincoln Mercury service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored training to become the experts on the operation ... Value Shopping for Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of reasons why your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to help...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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..., shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for your vehicle. Motorcraft Oils and Lubricants meet the stringent standards of both Ford and independent engineers. 10 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine The right brake parts and repair work are formulated to ensure your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Oil & Lubricants It is important to...
..., shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for your vehicle. Motorcraft Oils and Lubricants meet the stringent standards of both Ford and independent engineers. 10 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine The right brake parts and repair work are formulated to ensure your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Oil & Lubricants It is important to...
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...-POINT INSPECTION - This 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 ❑ power steering ❑ window...
...-POINT INSPECTION - This 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 ❑ power steering ❑ window...