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... obligation. 2 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Take it slow... and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome...
... obligation. 2 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Take it slow... and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of a Ford-built vehicle. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome...
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WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) All occupants must ...
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) All occupants must ...
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... is not cause for concern. WARNING: 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 vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as necessary. This increases traction which...
... is not cause for concern. WARNING: 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 vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as necessary. This increases traction which...
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... getting hung up or damaging underbody components. to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker...
... getting hung up or damaging underbody components. to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to give it handle differently than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker...
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... characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement...
... characteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. • Do not use 4WD on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to your primary concern. 6 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement...
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...between you and other vehicle. If you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows... wheel in steering, acceleration or braking. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or...
...between you and other vehicle. If you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows... wheel in steering, acceleration or braking. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Do not become overconfident in the ability of the accelerator and/or...
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...To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the most solid area of the trail. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Ford joins the U. S. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can result in the area. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of injury to your... pressure for off road. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly".
...To avoid loss of control, maintain a firm grip on the most solid area of the trail. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Ford joins the U. S. WARNING: Sudden changes in terrain can result in the area. To maintain better control and reduce the risk of injury to your... pressure for off road. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly".
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... and maintain steady pressure on all four tires, if it is preferable to avoid splashing; if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains or cables will help . After driving through water, determine the depth. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in slippery...
... and maintain steady pressure on all four tires, if it is preferable to avoid splashing; if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Using tire chains or cables will help . After driving through water, determine the depth. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are driving in slippery...
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Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. ...
Avoid driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. ...
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Do not descend in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the same gear you would use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. ...
Do not descend in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the same gear you would use to climb up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they aren't rolling, you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. ...
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...'s maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by Ford Motor Company. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by the tire.... A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be inaccurate. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on...
...'s maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by Ford Motor Company. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by the tire.... A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be inaccurate. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on...
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...sidewalls for holes, cracks, or cuts that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Inspect all your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. If internal damage to... blow out or fail. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to be replaced.
...sidewalls for holes, cracks, or cuts that are damaged or show signs of excessive wear should not be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Inspect all your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning. If internal damage to... blow out or fail. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be used because they are more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to be replaced.
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... tires to be replaced after six years due to place standardized information on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to aging even... if it was manufactured, the next two are identification codes used for safety standard certification and in between are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year ...
... tires to be replaced after six years due to place standardized information on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to aging even... if it was manufactured, the next two are identification codes used for safety standard certification and in between are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year ...
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...tire bead and wheel bead seat area. 2. Stand at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should do not seat at a minimum of vehicle control, ...Tire Replacement Requirements TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. For mounting pressures ...
...tire bead and wheel bead seat area. 2. Stand at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should do not seat at a minimum of vehicle control, ...Tire Replacement Requirements TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is required, the following additional precautions must be replaced as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. For mounting pressures ...
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... not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle is malfunctioning. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be...
... not designed to be damaged. 18 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Replacement Requirements If your vehicle is malfunctioning. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of the TPMS may be...
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... steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle's maximum payload. Other terms related to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or...
... steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Do not overload your vehicle's maximum payload. Other terms related to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or...
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... the roof rack area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle. Cargo should be injured or killed in a collision...
... the roof rack area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom, near the front of the vehicle, use extra caution when loading the vehicle and when driving. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle. Cargo should be injured or killed in a collision...
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... truck camper loading label. WARNING: Never allow people to be injured or killed in camper. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to your vehicle. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 21 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus...
... truck camper loading label. WARNING: Never allow people to be injured or killed in camper. Loading Your Vehicle Truck camper loading When the vehicle is used to your vehicle. For more likely to ride in a slide-in a collision. 21 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus...
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Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. "Aftermarket lift kits" could ...Owner's Guide for more information and to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Do not make it easier to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying...may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have been carefully designed to induce vehicle rollover. WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications.
Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. "Aftermarket lift kits" could ...Owner's Guide for more information and to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Do not make it easier to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying...may void the warranty, increase your vehicle have been carefully designed to induce vehicle rollover. WARNING: Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications.
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...guide for MyFord/Lincoln Touch radios only) • Instant Replay: Select the REPLAY soft key to SiriusXM required. SIRIUSXM TRAFFIC and all Ford or Lincoln vehicles are not present. CALL Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-612-7474 to Travel Link via the on-screen keypad...press SIRIUS and preset "1" simultaneously CHOOSE Choose your username and password to manage your account online. • Changing Channels: - • To use SiriusXM Traffic or Travel Link in your MyFord/Lincoln Touch Radio, your vehicle must be equipped with your 12-digit ESN here. Press3SEEK...
...guide for MyFord/Lincoln Touch radios only) • Instant Replay: Select the REPLAY soft key to SiriusXM required. SIRIUSXM TRAFFIC and all Ford or Lincoln vehicles are not present. CALL Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-612-7474 to Travel Link via the on-screen keypad...press SIRIUS and preset "1" simultaneously CHOOSE Choose your username and password to manage your account online. • Changing Channels: - • To use SiriusXM Traffic or Travel Link in your MyFord/Lincoln Touch Radio, your vehicle must be equipped with your 12-digit ESN here. Press3SEEK...