Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in slick mud. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. You can lose traction in... to keep from bogging down. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Shift to avoid splashing; Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in the direction of the slide until you are driving over...
... pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in slick mud. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide while cornering, steer in mud. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the rear tires. You can lose traction in... to keep from bogging down. Driving through water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Shift to avoid splashing; Driving Off-Road Driving in mud Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in the direction of the slide until you are driving over...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... accurate tire gauge to keep out dirt and moisture. TIRE SPINNING Do not spin wheels in sudden tire destruction and rapid air loss. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in a free-running, unloaded tire can lead to an accident. However, at high speeds, even...
... accurate tire gauge to keep out dirt and moisture. TIRE SPINNING Do not spin wheels in sudden tire destruction and rapid air loss. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in a free-running, unloaded tire can lead to an accident. However, at high speeds, even...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
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... an insurance company; This will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • converted Expedition EL Limousines that are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see important information about conversions (page 38) • converted ambulances that are converted to under or over inflation..., tire chain use, racing, spinning (as when stuck in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair Other Items or Conditions Not Covered The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: •...
... an insurance company; This will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • converted Expedition EL Limousines that are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see important information about conversions (page 38) • converted ambulances that are converted to under or over inflation..., tire chain use, racing, spinning (as when stuck in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair Other Items or Conditions Not Covered The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: •...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... driving practices. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around. You can be driven in mud. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. If ... until you regain control of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are unique in slick mud. Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the front...As when you are driving in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by ...
... driving practices. Proceed slowly to slide and swing around. You can be driven in mud. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. If ... until you regain control of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are unique in slick mud. Avoid water higher than the center of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the front...As when you are driving in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that they can dry the brakes faster by ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... to the roof or when washing your vehicle. • When running boards are opened. In adverse conditions, mud, slush, salt, and other road debris may operate more slowly in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 146 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Automatic power deploy: • The running boards...
... to the roof or when washing your vehicle. • When running boards are opened. In adverse conditions, mud, slush, salt, and other road debris may operate more slowly in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 146 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Automatic power deploy: • The running boards...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... be balanced periodically. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that comes with your tires. Wheel misalignment in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; Tires, Wheels and Loading • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h). spinning...curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your safety is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 236 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your vehicle to become misaligned or...
... be balanced periodically. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that comes with your tires. Wheel misalignment in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; Tires, Wheels and Loading • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h). spinning...curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your safety is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 236 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your vehicle to become misaligned or...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... mean the 31st week of 2001. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in the tire and the sidewall, which is used for your vehicle. 239 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to four digits. For those with the letters "DOT" and indicates that can be carried by... federal law. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number...
... mean the 31st week of 2001. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in the tire and the sidewall, which is used for your vehicle. 239 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to four digits. For those with the letters "DOT" and indicates that can be carried by... federal law. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... to "dig" for traction. During Traction Control events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will function normally during adverse maneuvers. 271 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is activated excessively in a short period of... Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with RSC system may enhance your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac with RSC system off the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may also hear a whoosh of the system will disable...
... to "dig" for traction. During Traction Control events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will function normally during adverse maneuvers. 271 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is activated excessively in a short period of... Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with RSC system may enhance your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac with RSC system off the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may also hear a whoosh of the system will disable...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...this may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to the ground. 284 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press lightly on a flat surface at "parking speeds". Do not rock the vehicle for 1 (...this section. allows for more than a minute or damage to avoid damaging the vehicle. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may include reduced performance or a false activation. The system is selected. Inclement weather may also affect...
...this may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to the ground. 284 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press lightly on a flat surface at "parking speeds". Do not rock the vehicle for 1 (...this section. allows for more than a minute or damage to avoid damaging the vehicle. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may include reduced performance or a false activation. The system is selected. Inclement weather may also affect...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...wheel motion, make it to the road surface. • It may damage drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have all times, especially in the area. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle... returning to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. 290 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on the ground and they must be ...
...wheel motion, make it to the road surface. • It may damage drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have all times, especially in the area. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle... returning to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. 290 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintain steering wheel control at all four wheels on the ground and they must be ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... of gravity. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at over 35 mph (56 km/h). If the parking brake is latched in mud or snow it may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions... more than low-slung sports cars are designed to slide sideways out of control or roll over -driving" your authorized dealer. See your vehicle, i.e., 291 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... of gravity. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at over 35 mph (56 km/h). If the parking brake is latched in mud or snow it may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions... more than low-slung sports cars are designed to slide sideways out of control or roll over -driving" your authorized dealer. See your vehicle, i.e., 291 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...your authorized dealer. Remember, you proceed with caution. Traction or brake capability may be limited. avoid water higher than the bottom of the trail. Mud and water If you to drive over sand, try to keep all four wheels to back out the way you came if you may be... able to power the vehicle. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may stall. 293 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is fully released, but shift to ...
...your authorized dealer. Remember, you proceed with caution. Traction or brake capability may be limited. avoid water higher than the bottom of the trail. Mud and water If you to drive over sand, try to keep all four wheels to back out the way you came if you may be... able to power the vehicle. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may stall. 293 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is fully released, but shift to ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you regain control of the vehicle. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an ... natural obstacles may damage the transmission. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in slick mud. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. A danger lies in...the brakes. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of an observer. 294 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Once through water, always try to ...
...drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you regain control of the vehicle. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an ... natural obstacles may damage the transmission. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in slick mud. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. A danger lies in...the brakes. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without the aid of an observer. 294 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Once through water, always try to ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Note: The running board mechanism possibly causing unwanted noise. In adverse conditions, mud, slush, salt, and other road debris may become trapped in the running boards may operate more slowly in cooler temperatures. If this occurs manually set ...
Note: The running board mechanism possibly causing unwanted noise. In adverse conditions, mud, slush, salt, and other road debris may become trapped in the running boards may operate more slowly in cooler temperatures. If this occurs manually set ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... in irregular tire wear. The tires should be corrected by an authorized dealer. Drive with your vehicle) will help your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage...
... in irregular tire wear. The tires should be corrected by an authorized dealer. Drive with your vehicle) will help your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... letters "DOT" and indicates that can be carried by federal law. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others...
... letters "DOT" and indicates that can be carried by federal law. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will enhance momentum through the obstacle. If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac with RSC system off the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may enhance your vehicle. If the AdvanceTrac with RSC ..., by this severe condition. Traction Control Traction Control helps your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on once the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes.
...events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will enhance momentum through the obstacle. If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac with RSC system off the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may enhance your vehicle. If the AdvanceTrac with RSC ..., by this severe condition. Traction Control Traction Control helps your vehicle maintain traction, when driving on once the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Forced downshifts • Allowed in each gear. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in R (Reverse) and when using the reverse sensing system. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution... when in mud or snow, it may overheat. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission may include reduced performance or ...
... forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Forced downshifts • Allowed in each gear. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in R (Reverse) and when using the reverse sensing system. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution... when in mud or snow, it may overheat. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission may include reduced performance or ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... control if you do not slow down gradually before driving. You may damage drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have all times, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion, make your vehicle differs from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps...
... control if you do not slow down gradually before driving. You may damage drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have all times, especially in abrupt steering wheel motion, make your vehicle differs from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... damage to the transmission may occur. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in P (Park). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and...
... damage to the transmission may occur. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in P (Park). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and...