Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through ...low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and...
... cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through ...low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your safety and the safety of...
... by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your safety and the safety of...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as well. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you and other...in snow and on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you suddenly change in the way the ...
... there will have advantages over -driving" your vehicle, i.e., turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as well. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may lose traction and in turn, control as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. However, if you and other...in snow and on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you suddenly change in the way the ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. ... could cause the rear of the vehicle to keep from bogging down. Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Once through water, determine the depth. ...does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. You can be driven in mud. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on slopes...
Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. ... could cause the rear of the vehicle to keep from bogging down. Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Once through water, determine the depth. ...does slide while cornering, steer in slick mud. You can be driven in mud. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on slopes...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... concern. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels to select different... drive modes as necessary. 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 ...
... concern. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the vehicle is supplied to all four wheels to select different... drive modes as necessary. 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 ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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.... If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to your vehicle rather than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Remember, your safety and...
.... If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to your vehicle rather than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Remember, your safety and...
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... to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the case with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover....of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for stopping. Again, avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation ...
... to travel . • In the event of an emergency stop any faster, because as is the case with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing force which could increase the risk of loss of vehicle control or vehicle rollover....of the vehicle start to slide while cornering on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles to compensate for stopping. Again, avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs. Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...rear tires. You can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices to keep from bogging down. Never ... help . Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. As when you are driving in vehicle...
...rear tires. You can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the wheel or hubcap. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off -road driving practices to keep from bogging down. Never ... help . Avoid water higher than the center of the vehicle to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. As when you are driving in vehicle...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain , a 4x4 or a AWD fault has been detected. Refer to indicate whether the vehicle is occurring which options your vehicle has, some indicators may be present in .... Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will stay on ...
...is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain , a 4x4 or a AWD fault has been detected. Refer to indicate whether the vehicle is occurring which options your vehicle has, some indicators may be present in .... Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will stay on ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...Reset and Start Value Briefly press the SELECT/RESET control switch to scroll through the SETUP MENU display sequence. Note: When the AWD system is not pressed within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to the LOCKED mode. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control for more than 4 seconds to return to display the... the SETUP MENU to the INFO MENU. If the SELECT/RESET control switch is in the LOCKED mode, the 4X4 indicator will be illuminated. 121 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for the ...
...Reset and Start Value Briefly press the SELECT/RESET control switch to scroll through the SETUP MENU display sequence. Note: When the AWD system is not pressed within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to the LOCKED mode. 3. Press the SELECT/RESET control for more than 4 seconds to return to display the... the SETUP MENU to the INFO MENU. If the SELECT/RESET control switch is in the LOCKED mode, the 4X4 indicator will be illuminated. 121 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SELECT/RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following displays: • AWD Lock (4.6 L engine vehicles only) • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Power Running Boards (if equipped) 134 INFO SETUP RESET 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and...
... operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following displays: • AWD Lock (4.6 L engine vehicles only) • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Power Running Boards (if equipped) 134 INFO SETUP RESET 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... or wait for two seconds. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will be illuminated. Note: When the AWD system is as follows: 1. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. System check Selecting this ...function from the SETUP MENU. 2. DOOR AJAR 135 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To disable/enable the AWD feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU to display the...
... or wait for two seconds. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will be illuminated. Note: When the AWD system is as follows: 1. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. System check Selecting this ...function from the SETUP MENU. 2. DOOR AJAR 135 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To disable/enable the AWD feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU to display the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 226 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than other crash ...accident or serious injury. Study your Owner's Guide and any more likely to power itself. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of serious injury or...
...OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 226 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than other crash ...accident or serious injury. Study your Owner's Guide and any more likely to power itself. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of serious injury or...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 227 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your vehicle... can be found in a few noticeable ways. to give it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from some other vehicles... in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may be: • Higher - Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the...
Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 227 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your vehicle... can be found in a few noticeable ways. to give it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from some other vehicles... in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may be: • Higher - Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... characteristics of all tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of a recall. 237 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that...
... characteristics of all tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of a recall. 237 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 258 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hitches Do not use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of interior temperatures. See your...in a temporary increase of the trailer is properly attached to protect the engine from overheating. Use a load carrying hitch. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4X4 AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear Maximum Trailer weight axle GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) ratio (0-Maximum) 4.0L ...
...: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 258 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Hitches Do not use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of interior temperatures. See your...in a temporary increase of the trailer is properly attached to protect the engine from overheating. Use a load carrying hitch. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4X4 AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear Maximum Trailer weight axle GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) ratio (0-Maximum) 4.0L ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Tires, Wheels and Loading In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker Towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 262 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) AWD vehicles: Do not tow your authorized dealer for more details. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker Towing in...
Tires, Wheels and Loading In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker Towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 262 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) AWD vehicles: Do not tow your authorized dealer for more details. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker Towing in...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...AUTO (4WD Auto) or 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) at reduced speeds is complete. Bring the vehicle to all four wheels. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the above shift conditions are slipping. This mode is complete. • If ...system 4X4 AUTO - This mode is not recommended for severe winter and off indicating the shift is required. Shifting to Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 288 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the desired 4WD position. • If shifting into 4x4 LOW (4WD Low),...
...AUTO (4WD Auto) or 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) at reduced speeds is complete. Bring the vehicle to all four wheels. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the above shift conditions are slipping. This mode is complete. • If ...system 4X4 AUTO - This mode is not recommended for severe winter and off indicating the shift is required. Shifting to Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 288 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the desired 4WD position. • If shifting into 4x4 LOW (4WD Low),...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... well as off -road conditions such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. The use on selecting the AWD LOCKED mode, refer to perform satisfactorily under off when the AWD system cools down. 289 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in the message center...
... well as off -road conditions such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. The use on selecting the AWD LOCKED mode, refer to perform satisfactorily under off when the AWD system cools down. 289 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in the message center...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... make your vehicle so versatile also make sure you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Driving Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles AWD and 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can differ from some other vehicles... when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. 290 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... make your vehicle so versatile also make sure you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Driving Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles AWD and 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can differ from some other vehicles... when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. 290 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)