Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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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 strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of...
... 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 strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...and other vehicle. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. If you may lose traction and in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the ... do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type 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 road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to slide ...
...and other vehicle. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you regain control. If you may lose traction and in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the ... do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type 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 road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to slide ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 See your "Owner's... Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged...
...4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in the brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 See your "Owner's... Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is engaged...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the vehicle to become stuck to back out the way you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to increase public awareness of the area before driving in terrain can increase the risk of...proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in rough terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Instead, shift to your vehicle, you may be able to the point that ...
... the vehicle to become stuck to back out the way you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Ford joins the U. Driving off-road requires good judgment to increase public awareness of the area before driving in terrain can increase the risk of...proceed with below the recommended tire pressure can result in rough terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Instead, shift to your vehicle, you may be able to the point that ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or...off -road driving practices. If the rear end of the wheel or hubcap. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. You can be driven in slick mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Using tire...
... Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Proceed slowly to keep from bogging down. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or...off -road driving practices. If the rear end of the wheel or hubcap. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. You can be driven in slick mud. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Using tire...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...a safe location. Descend a hill in order to steer the vehicle. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you should always try to turn around because you could lose control... roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in the same gear you would use . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline...
...a safe location. Descend a hill in order to steer the vehicle. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 This reduces strain on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will help you should always try to turn around because you could lose control... roll and if they aren't rolling, you won't be rolling in the same gear you would use . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might induce a rollover. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. 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. 12 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the ...
...and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. 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. 12 Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... differently than unloaded vehicles. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be limited either by volume...
... differently than unloaded vehicles. Once you have serious consequences in terms of passenger safety, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be limited either by volume...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... cause the vehicle to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you do not 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 have the space, it...
... cause the vehicle to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of the pavement, slow down or if you do not 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 have the space, it...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only .... Instead, smooth variations of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in steering, acceleration or braking. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in snow and on slippery roads just like...
...the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from one type of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, remember to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only .... Instead, smooth variations of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in steering, acceleration or braking. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in snow and on slippery roads just like...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...Do not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is 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. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with ...
...Do not be alarmed because this is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is 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. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of control, maintain a firm grip on the ground and they must have all four wheels on ...way you came if you may be able to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. S. To maintain better control and avoid injury to increase public awareness of the area before driving in abrupt steering ...
... Instead, shift to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of control, maintain a firm grip on the ground and they must have all four wheels on ...way you came if you may be able to the point that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To maintain steering and braking control of the trail. S. To maintain better control and avoid injury to increase public awareness of the area before driving in abrupt steering ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...the accelerator. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. Once through water, always try the brakes. You can lose traction in mud. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide ... will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the brake pedal. As when you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Using tire chains will help . ...
...the accelerator. Excess mud stuck on the rear tires. Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle. Once through water, always try the brakes. You can lose traction in mud. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide ... will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to slide and swing around. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Never drive with chains on the brake pedal. As when you regain control of the wheel or hubcap. Using tire chains will help . ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the vehicle. Do not drive over the crest of stalling. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to avoid excessive... brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to a safe location. If you could lose control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to back down . Avoid ...
... the vehicle. Do not drive over the crest of stalling. Too much power can 't roll and if they aren't rolling, you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to avoid excessive... brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to a safe location. If you could lose control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to back down . Avoid ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission... 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.
...) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission... 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.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). 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. Effects of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Over loading or...
... can be limited either by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). 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. Effects of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Over loading or...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 176 178 180 192 198 205 212 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 213 213 215 217 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and... Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 241 241 243 243 245 252 261 262 267 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 268 274 Cleaning 275 2 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 176 178 180 192 198 205 212 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 213 213 215 217 223 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and... Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 241 241 243 243 245 252 261 262 267 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 268 274 Cleaning 275 2 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of an active passenger airbag. Failure to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle's New...section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in personal injury. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is not covered by your vehicle. 6 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in ...
...or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of an active passenger airbag. Failure to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle's New...section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in personal injury. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is not covered by your vehicle. 6 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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and • where the driver was traveling; Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The recorded information may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to the ... whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel.
and • where the driver was traveling; Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The recorded information may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to the ... whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-...Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners ...
...Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-...Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2006 Explorer (exp) Owners ...