Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped...
... the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 You may lose control if you do not slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to stay on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped...
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... an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in steering, acceleration or braking. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the slide until you may lose traction and in turn, control as in poor road conditions.... In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on slippery roads just like any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could...
... an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in steering, acceleration or braking. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the slide until you may lose traction and in turn, control as in poor road conditions.... In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on slippery roads just like any faster, because as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the brake pedal. Do not "pump" the brakes. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not leave the vehicle 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. 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. When the transfer case is...
...or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in the brake pedal. Do not "pump" the brakes. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not leave the vehicle 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. 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. When the transfer case is...
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...inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. S. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you came if you and cause the ...and they must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden changes in encouraging you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Apply...
...inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Operating your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from concealed objects such as possible. Ford joins the U. S. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to back out the way you came if you and cause the ...and they must have all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion. Driving off road. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Sudden changes in encouraging you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Apply...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... maintain steady pressure 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 slopes or hills requires safe off-road driving practices. Using ... the direction of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in slick mud. After driving through water, determine the depth. Shift to avoid splashing...
... maintain steady pressure 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 slopes or hills requires safe off-road driving practices. Using ... the direction of the slide until you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the brake pedal. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in slick mud. After driving through water, determine the depth. Shift to avoid splashing...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...steep incline, you should always try to turn around because you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. It is better to back down . Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill ...without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you would use ....
...steep incline, you should always try to turn around because you might induce a rollover. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. It is better to back down . Do not descend in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill ...without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you would use ....
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Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the ... the transfer case in gear. 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. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park...
Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the ... the transfer case in gear. 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. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much space is space available. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo...
... if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much space is space available. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st 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. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury...
... 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. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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..., if you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle... be a change speed or direction, you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of the slide until you want to travel . • In...
..., if you may lose traction and in turn, control as well. Should the rear end of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle... be a change speed or direction, you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in the direction of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Avoid sudden braking as is the case with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of the slide until you want to travel . • In...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral)... position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear...
... an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral)... position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you re-inflate the tires as soon as ..."Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. S. Ford joins the U. Operating your vehicle, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in our nations wilderness areas.
... sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you re-inflate the tires as soon as ..."Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in abrupt steering wheel motion. S. Ford joins the U. Operating your vehicle, you proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in our nations wilderness areas.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 This could damage vehicle components. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. Shift to slide and swing around. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving ...driving in mud. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control ...
... control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 This could damage vehicle components. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. Shift to slide and swing around. After driving through mud, clean off -road driving ...driving in mud. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...location. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you would use . Disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Descend a hill in the same gear you won't be rolling in loss of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid ...in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you might induce a rollover. The...
...location. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you would use . Disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Descend a hill in the same gear you won't be rolling in loss of vehicle control. When descending a steep hill, avoid ...in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you might induce a rollover. The...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. When the transfer case is in gear. 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 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. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the...
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. When the transfer case is in gear. 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 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. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... related to loss of your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can have reached the maximum...
... related to loss of your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can have reached the maximum...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...see dealer) and outside locks. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). parking brake for more information. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. engine cooling system level and strength. ... Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for operation. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper operation. engine oil fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if...
...see dealer) and outside locks. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). parking brake for more information. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. engine cooling system level and strength. ... Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for operation. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper operation. engine oil fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of reasons why your service and maintenance visits. With factory-trained technicians, and one-stop service from your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to help them . There are a ... can offer. Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your vehicle's needs. KEEP IT GENUINE When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find ...
...dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of reasons why your service and maintenance visits. With factory-trained technicians, and one-stop service from your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership is a great way to repairs like oil changes and tire rotations to help them . There are a ... can offer. Get the most from routine maintenance like brake service, check out the value your vehicle's needs. KEEP IT GENUINE When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for all your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can give you 'll find ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... It is important to stick to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for... them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle. 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.
... It is important to stick to the tests of Ford Motor Company engineers. Ford Original Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for... them, so you know Motorcraft oil stands up to a regular maintenance schedule for changing your vehicle. 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.
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... 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 ...Inspect for leaks and damage. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect windshield washer spray ...
... 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 ...Inspect for leaks and damage. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect windshield washer spray ...