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...avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. You may lose control if ...roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as...
...avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. You may lose control if ...roads (except models equipped with a lower center of gravity. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as...
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... or direction, you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) If you may steer in the direction you regain control. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may...
... or direction, you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) If you may steer in the direction you regain control. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you may...
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... Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember... personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can work against... soon as rocks and stumps. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U.
... Avoid reducing tire pressure. To maintain steering and braking control of your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Remember... personal injury and vehicle damage from concealed objects such as possible. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can work against... soon as rocks and stumps. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Ford joins the U.
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...allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Keep speeds down . Using tire chains or cables will help . 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...
...allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Keep speeds down . Using tire chains or cables will help . 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...
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...vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. WARNING: Do not leave the ... engaged in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Rapid pumping of the driveline. Driving Off-Road ...
...vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Do not "pump" the brakes. WARNING: Do not leave the ... engaged in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Rapid pumping of the driveline. Driving Off-Road ...
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... to the vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly ...(GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and ...
... to the vehicle. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly ...(GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2011 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and ...
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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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... System Airbag - 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) Vehicle...
... System Airbag - 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) Vehicle...
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...the transmission is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in the Driving chapter. 37 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) - For more information, refer to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in R (Reverse). TO EXIT ...the warning stays on or continues to Reverse sensing system in 4X4 LOW. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Refer to come on after the parking brake is operating in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is making a shift. ...
...the transmission is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in the Driving chapter. 37 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) - For more information, refer to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in R (Reverse). TO EXIT ...the warning stays on or continues to Reverse sensing system in 4X4 LOW. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Refer to come on after the parking brake is operating in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is making a shift. ...
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... and the gearshift lever is moving. 94 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated, the lower portion of the control to adjust the pedals toward you . WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while...
... and the gearshift lever is moving. 94 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated, the lower portion of the control to adjust the pedals toward you . WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while...
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... 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) You can also use SET - Press and release SET - Disengaging speed control Press the brake pedal to the previously set speed: • Press and...
... 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) You can also use SET - Press and release SET - Disengaging speed control Press the brake pedal to the previously set speed: • Press and...
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...sure that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 106 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Once the indicator lights begin to blink rapidly. If you erase the programming for approximately 20 ... RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Driver Controls To erase programming on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
...sure that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 106 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Once the indicator lights begin to blink rapidly. If you erase the programming for approximately 20 ... RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Driver Controls To erase programming on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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Safety belt locking modes All safety restraints in a slow and controlled manner. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help .... In addition, the retractor is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in this chapter. 164 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. Children 12 years old...
Safety belt locking modes All safety restraints in a slow and controlled manner. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help .... In addition, the retractor is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in this chapter. 164 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If this mode, the shoulder belt is not available on the driver safety belt. Children 12 years old...
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...The traction grade assigned 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) Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to this tire ...the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction...
...The traction grade assigned 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) Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to this tire ...the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction...
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...could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Properly loading...that the chains do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. VEHICLE LOADING - Use of the same size and specifications) be the ...tire. • Install chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h)...stop and retighten the chains. Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will 223 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If this may chip ...
...could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Properly loading...that the chains do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. VEHICLE LOADING - Use of the same size and specifications) be the ...tire. • Install chains securely, verifying that steel wheels (of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h)...stop and retighten the chains. Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will 223 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If this may chip ...
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Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight - 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. including all cargo and passengers - refers to 1,304 kg) WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR... lb. (782 to the amount of the weight that the vehicle can tow. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of 500 to...
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight - 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. including all cargo and passengers - refers to 1,304 kg) WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR... lb. (782 to the amount of the weight that the vehicle can tow. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of 500 to...
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... and do not make starts at least 500 miles (800 km). See the trailer towing chart for a customer supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, a electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are included with a integrated trailer hitch and a Class I (4-pin) and ... jumper and trailer tow electrical instructions may be removed from any authorized dealer (part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA). 231 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle...
... and do not make starts at least 500 miles (800 km). See the trailer towing chart for a customer supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller. For installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, a electrical jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are included with a integrated trailer hitch and a Class I (4-pin) and ... jumper and trailer tow electrical instructions may be removed from any authorized dealer (part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA). 231 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle...
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...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. If equipped with and without a trailer in the tongue load of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. ...structural damage, loss of your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. 232 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) lb Maximum Trailer (kg) Weight - Remember to figure in this chapter. Preparing 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. If equipped with and without a trailer in the tongue load of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. ...structural damage, loss of your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. 232 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) lb Maximum Trailer (kg) Weight - Remember to figure in this chapter. Preparing to ...
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...or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the rental agency gives to the frame or hook retainers of the tow ...Doing so will defeat the function of trailer towing and don't make full-throttle starts. 234 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on . Safety chains Always connect the trailer...
...or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the rental agency gives to the frame or hook retainers of the tow ...Doing so will defeat the function of trailer towing and don't make full-throttle starts. 234 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on . Safety chains Always connect the trailer...
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... damage drive components. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result 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) Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. •... off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may produce some noise, ...
... damage drive components. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result 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) Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. •... off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may produce some noise, ...