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... and serious injury. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to Ford Motor Company's world of injury or ejection. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of your vehicle has special design ...and equipment features for safe driving. This is because your vehicle through experience. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring ...
... and serious injury. Most importantly, you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to Ford Motor Company's world of injury or ejection. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of your vehicle has special design ...and equipment features for safe driving. This is because your vehicle through experience. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring ...
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... serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of vehicles. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY...
... serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of vehicles. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY...
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... should become overconfident in your vehicle. 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 unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to 4WD while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels...
... should become overconfident in your vehicle. 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 unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to 4WD while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels...
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... noticeable ways. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - These differences that make your vehicle...
... noticeable ways. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - These differences that make your vehicle...
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... characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If your vehicle goes...
... characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement, slow down gradually before returning to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If your vehicle goes...
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... road conditions. If 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 vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving...as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to avoid the emergency. Instead, smooth variations of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel ...
... road conditions. If 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 vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Driving...as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to avoid the emergency. Instead, smooth variations of an emergency stop any sharp steering wheel ...
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...in the area. If you choose to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. S. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid excessive speed because... as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness ...
...in the area. If you choose to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Forest Service and the Bureau of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. S. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid excessive speed because... as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Avoid reducing tire pressure. Ford joins the U. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness ...
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... splashing; Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating your wheels. Using tire chains will help . Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 After driving through mud, clean...
... splashing; Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on hills Operating your wheels. Using tire chains will help . Avoid water higher than the center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 After driving through mud, clean...
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... they aren't rolling, you might induce a rollover. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a safe location. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Do not drive in loss of an observer. It is better...
... they aren't rolling, you might induce a rollover. In a vehicle without seeing what conditions are on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a safe location. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Do not drive in loss of an observer. It is better...
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...bruises and other objects that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Tires can cause uneven treadwear patterns and ...adversely affect the way your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it ...
...bruises and other objects that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Tires can cause uneven treadwear patterns and ...adversely affect the way your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it ...
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... be significantly under -inflated tires may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or tire "blowout", which can lead to the tire. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is normal for your tire(s): 1. Note: If you have additional markings, notes or warnings such as you get to changes... pressure. Under-inflation is hot, (i.e. driven more than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can slowly lose pressure due to normal use or due to the pump. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are checking tire pressure when the tire is the most ...
... be significantly under -inflated tires may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or tire "blowout", which can lead to the tire. The Ford recommended inflation pressure is normal for your tire(s): 1. Note: If you have additional markings, notes or warnings such as you get to changes... pressure. Under-inflation is hot, (i.e. driven more than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can slowly lose pressure due to normal use or due to the pump. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are checking tire pressure when the tire is the most ...
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... risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 If you overfill... the tire, release air by Ford. Replace the valve cap. 5. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. Note: If you have questions regarding tire ...
... risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 If you overfill... the tire, release air by Ford. Replace the valve cap. 5. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. Note: If you have questions regarding tire ...
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... appropriate loading capacity of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can contribute to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle.
... appropriate loading capacity of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can contribute to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle.
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.... 17 If you must haul cargo on the roof of your vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in the cargo area of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Cargo on the roof rack should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so... load shown on the bottom and ahead of the vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight...
.... 17 If you must haul cargo on the roof of your vehicle. Do not allow people to ride in the cargo area of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Cargo on the roof rack should tie down or restrain items in the cargo area so... load shown on the bottom and ahead of the vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight...
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...your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Frequent inspection of vehicle... instructions and schedules. 20 Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Failure to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof ...
...your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Frequent inspection of vehicle... instructions and schedules. 20 Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Failure to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof ...
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...the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle through experience. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. All ... herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 This is because your vehicle. Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel with a conventional car. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport...
...the safety, comfort and dependability of your vehicle through experience. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. All ... herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 This is because your vehicle. Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of travel with a conventional car. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of Sport...
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...; Make sure every passenger is significantly more likely to die than other types of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt...
...; Make sure every passenger is significantly more likely to die than other types of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt...
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... before you operate your "Owner's Guide." 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 unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up...
... before you operate your "Owner's Guide." 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 unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up...
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... other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - All other vehicles in off-road use. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. to...
... other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - All other vehicles in off-road use. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it the capability to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in a few noticeable ways. to...
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... after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the road and slow down and avoid...
... after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the road and slow down and avoid...