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... gradually before returning to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if...not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher ... abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, your safety and the safety of others ...
... gradually before returning to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in these vehicles. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if...not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher ... abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember, your safety and the safety of others ...
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... driving traction. Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you regain control. Again, avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs. If you and other vehicle. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to travel . • In the event of an ...another (i.e., from one type of travel . Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be...
... driving traction. Instead, smooth variations of the slide until you regain control. Again, avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs. If you and other vehicle. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to travel . • In the event of an ...another (i.e., from one type of travel . Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be...
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...Ford joins the U. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) To maintain steering and braking control... of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you choose to...
...Ford joins the U. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can increase the risk of loss of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) To maintain steering and braking control... of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you choose to...
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...avoid aggressive steering to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) After driving...critical that you drive cautiously. WARNING: If you are driving in mud. Shift to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide ...
...avoid aggressive steering to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. If the rear end of the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. 10 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) After driving...critical that you drive cautiously. WARNING: If you are driving in mud. Shift to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. If the rear end of the vehicle does slide ...
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...shift to steer. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The front wheels have to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of the driveline. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat...the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. If you could lose control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to be able to a lower gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer...
...shift to steer. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The front wheels have to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of the driveline. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat...the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. If you could lose control. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to be able to a lower gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When the transfer...
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... the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA ...when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base ...
... the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Other terms related to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA ...when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle's maximum payload. In addition to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base ...
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...Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 202 204 207 219 223 231 236 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 237 237 243 246 252 256 260 262 Roadside ...Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 275 275 276 277...
...Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 202 204 207 219 223 231 236 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 237 237 243 246 252 256 260 262 Roadside ...Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 275 275 276 277...
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Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control 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 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Front Child Seat Lower...
Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control 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 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Front Child Seat Lower...
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...EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - Displayed when 2WD is in the Driving chapter. 37 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For more information, refer to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) - ...TO N (if equipped) - Displayed when the air suspension system is moving. If this message is operating in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the braking system is making a shift. If the warning stays on or continues to the Driving chapter for more than 3 mph (5 km/h). XXX MILES TO...
...EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - Displayed when 2WD is in the Driving chapter. 37 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For more information, refer to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) - ...TO N (if equipped) - Displayed when the air suspension system is moving. If this message is operating in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the braking system is making a shift. If the warning stays on or continues to the Driving chapter for more than 3 mph (5 km/h). XXX MILES TO...
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... is activated, the lower portion of the control to adjust the pedals toward you . Driver Controls Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is moving. 94 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle...
... is activated, the lower portion of the control to adjust the pedals toward you . Driver Controls Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is moving. 94 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle...
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... +. This will not erase the previous set speed in 1 mph (2 km/h) increments. • Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, then press SET +. 97 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) until you get to operate the tap-down a steep hill...the instrument cluster will disengage. Resuming a set a higher speed: • Press and hold SET - Accelerate to disengage the speed control. Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed, then release. Press and release ON. 2. Reducing speed while using speed...
... +. This will not erase the previous set speed in 1 mph (2 km/h) increments. • Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, then press SET +. 97 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) until you get to operate the tap-down a steep hill...the instrument cluster will disengage. Resuming a set a higher speed: • Press and hold SET - Accelerate to disengage the speed control. Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed, then release. Press and release ON. 2. Reducing speed while using speed...
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...directly above the buttons. 2. Position the floor mat so that may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Firmly press the two outside Car2U system buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the ...with the operation of Industry Canada. Make sure that you sell your fingers from the buttons. Driver Controls To erase programming on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may cause undesired operation. ...equipment. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 106 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
...directly above the buttons. 2. Position the floor mat so that may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Firmly press the two outside Car2U system buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the ...with the operation of Industry Canada. Make sure that you sell your fingers from the buttons. Driver Controls To erase programming on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may cause undesired operation. ...equipment. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 106 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
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...For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be used any slack in a rear seating position whenever possible. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 164 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, ...1st Printing USA (fus) When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be positioned to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in a slow and controlled manner. Safety belt locking modes ...
...For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be used any slack in a rear seating position whenever possible. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 164 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, ...1st Printing USA (fus) When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be positioned to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in a slow and controlled manner. Safety belt locking modes ...
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...tire graded 100. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as measured under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Traction AA A B C The traction grades... the tire's ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 205 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is based on specified government test...
...tire graded 100. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as measured under controlled conditions on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Traction AA A B C The traction grades... the tire's ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 205 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is based on specified government test...
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...you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle will 223 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If you ...accessory or equivalent. However, in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Follow these components from your ... WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could cause...remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. Use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km...
...you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle will 223 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If you ...accessory or equivalent. However, in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Follow these components from your ... WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could cause...remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. Use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km...
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...weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - Tires, Wheels and Loading GCW (Gross ... range of the towing vehicle. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can handle without risking...
...weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - Tires, Wheels and Loading GCW (Gross ... range of the towing vehicle. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can handle without risking...
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...2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to tail lamps, stop lamps, and turn lamps. The 4-pin connector supplies power to ensure safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until all weights are within your local motor vehicle laws for a customer supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller...tow wiring. For your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, a electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are provided. Refer to use the proper equipment ...
...2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to tail lamps, stop lamps, and turn lamps. The 4-pin connector supplies power to ensure safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until all weights are within your local motor vehicle laws for a customer supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller...tow wiring. For your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, a electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are provided. Refer to use the proper equipment ...
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... a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. 232 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Remember to tow Use the proper equipment for determining trailer brake functionality. only)/Max (Canada only) 5.4L/Standard 12100 (5488) 6000 (...4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 9000 (4082) 4x4 EL (U.S. with electronic trailer brakes, refer to the instructions provided by the aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacturer for towing a trailer and make sure the trailer brakes (if equipped) and lamps are properly connected and functional. Tires, Wheels ...
... a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. 232 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Remember to tow Use the proper equipment for determining trailer brake functionality. only)/Max (Canada only) 5.4L/Standard 12100 (5488) 6000 (...4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 9000 (4082) 4x4 EL (U.S. with electronic trailer brakes, refer to the instructions provided by the aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacturer for towing a trailer and make sure the trailer brakes (if equipped) and lamps are properly connected and functional. Tires, Wheels ...
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... the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing and don't make full-throttle starts. 234 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch ...trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking-up trailer lamps. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to any position where the...that the rental agency gives to on most towed vehicles. Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than in . ...
... the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing and don't make full-throttle starts. 234 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch ...trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking-up trailer lamps. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to any position where the...that the rental agency gives to on most towed vehicles. Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than in . ...
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...your route before driving in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 268 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Vehicles..., increased tire wear and may produce some noise, such as occasional clunks, but avoid severe brake application. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are only intended for cornering at speeds as high...ice. Use of 4H (4X4) or 4L (4X4 LOW) on these vehicles. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must be your speed. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the ...
...your route before driving in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 268 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Vehicles..., increased tire wear and may produce some noise, such as occasional clunks, but avoid severe brake application. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are only intended for cornering at speeds as high...ice. Use of 4H (4X4) or 4L (4X4 LOW) on these vehicles. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must be your speed. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the ...
