Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
...-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...may not have a Tire Label). Do not overload 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 when a heavy accessory such as driving ...at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. In addition to the vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger ...
...may not have a Tire Label). Do not overload 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 when a heavy accessory such as driving ...at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle can have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. In addition to the vehicle. Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger ...
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... (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you operate your Owner's Guide or see an... authorized dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Before you comply with the guidelines...
... (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer, and any trailer cargo must be less than or equal to the RV & Trailer Towing Guide, your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you operate your Owner's Guide or see an... authorized dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Before you comply with the guidelines...
Roadside Assistance Card Printing 1
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... charge occurrences within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road. No recoveries. * Towing and emergency services for any qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer within 35 miles of your Roadside Assistance Card. For future quick reference, enter your wallet.... If traveling in your vehicle information on the back of the disablement location or to any mileage costs in AK, CA, HI, OR, WI and WY where services are : • Warranty Towing...
... charge occurrences within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road. No recoveries. * Towing and emergency services for any qualified Ford or Lincoln dealer within 35 miles of your Roadside Assistance Card. For future quick reference, enter your wallet.... If traveling in your vehicle information on the back of the disablement location or to any mileage costs in AK, CA, HI, OR, WI and WY where services are : • Warranty Towing...
Roadside Assistance Card Printing 1
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...nobody gets a flat tire, but it happens. DEAD BATTERIES Sure, even a good battery can go dead for towing your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for one reason or another. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Quick access to the ...information below will get help to you faster. This is the customer's responsibility. No problem. Trailers If your trailer up to $200 per event. Ford...
...nobody gets a flat tire, but it happens. DEAD BATTERIES Sure, even a good battery can go dead for towing your vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for one reason or another. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Quick access to the ...information below will get help to you faster. This is the customer's responsibility. No problem. Trailers If your trailer up to $200 per event. Ford...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...'S OBLIGATIONS Replacement of CONTINENTAL TIRE. 5. Owner is also responsible for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. This includes payment for paying local tire-disposal fees and any vehicle dealer authorized to an Authorized Dealer. CONTINENTAL TIRE WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF... proper maintenance of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy. CONTINENTAL TIRE will be required to the terms of the tire. 18 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) IN OBSERVANCE OF U.S.
...'S OBLIGATIONS Replacement of CONTINENTAL TIRE. 5. Owner is also responsible for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. This includes payment for paying local tire-disposal fees and any vehicle dealer authorized to an Authorized Dealer. CONTINENTAL TIRE WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF... proper maintenance of this Limited Warranty and Adjustment Policy. CONTINENTAL TIRE will be required to the terms of the tire. 18 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) IN OBSERVANCE OF U.S.
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions. • The Tire's owner resides in the United States or Canada. 37 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Notice: Any implied warranty or condition, whether statutory or otherwise, ...including that accept warranty claims are referred to as a Vehicle. Some States (or Provinces) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of towing or transportation, or any other consequential, incidental or indirect damages. Maxxis is limited to as Maxxis...
... The Tire has been operated only under normal service conditions. • The Tire's owner resides in the United States or Canada. 37 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Notice: Any implied warranty or condition, whether statutory or otherwise, ...including that accept warranty claims are referred to as a Vehicle. Some States (or Provinces) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of towing or transportation, or any other consequential, incidental or indirect damages. Maxxis is limited to as Maxxis...
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MAXXIS® • Maxxis is not responsible for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle, and/or costs of the warranty claim by the remaining usable tread. 39 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The credit amount will be calculated by ... original, usable tread, or the warranty claim is the entire warranty given by multiplying the Tire's market retail price at the time of towing or transportation, or any other consequential, incidental or indirect damages. • Some States (or Provinces) do not allow the exclusion or limitation...
MAXXIS® • Maxxis is not responsible for loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of vehicle, and/or costs of the warranty claim by the remaining usable tread. 39 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) The credit amount will be calculated by ... original, usable tread, or the warranty claim is the entire warranty given by multiplying the Tire's market retail price at the time of towing or transportation, or any other consequential, incidental or indirect damages. • Some States (or Provinces) do not allow the exclusion or limitation...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (e.g., loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, towing charges, road services, cost of the Claim form for your records, and leave the subject tire with the dealer. TIRE SAFETY AND ...under this booklet, the information on the sidewall on your tires, the vehicle tire information placard and the Owner's Manual. 63 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Present your vehicle with the limited warranty that was in accordance with the subject tire(s),...
...IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (e.g., loss of time, loss of use of vehicle, towing charges, road services, cost of the Claim form for your records, and leave the subject tire with the dealer. TIRE SAFETY AND ...under this booklet, the information on the sidewall on your tires, the vehicle tire information placard and the Owner's Manual. 63 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Present your vehicle with the limited warranty that was in accordance with the subject tire(s),...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. On such tires, this notation are wearing unevenly, such as this may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) These conditions not only shorten the life of your tires...YOUR TIRES. Tires without this designation is recommended that the same size and type of tire be exceeded. SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you detect irregular wear or vibration, have been run underinflated will depend upon the type and size of ...
...advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. On such tires, this notation are wearing unevenly, such as this may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) These conditions not only shorten the life of your tires...YOUR TIRES. Tires without this designation is recommended that the same size and type of tire be exceeded. SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you detect irregular wear or vibration, have been run underinflated will depend upon the type and size of ...
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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...county-maintained road) The Roadside Assistance Program is covered by another Ford warranty, Ford will cover: • Towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to 2 gal. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. gas, 5 gal. Call 1-800-241-3673...24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Under this program, Ford will provide a refund for the vehicle disablement is later found to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. If the reason for the tow charge under the other warranty, through the dealership. If you are driving...
...county-maintained road) The Roadside Assistance Program is covered by another Ford warranty, Ford will cover: • Towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to 2 gal. VIRGIN ISLANDS) Your vehicle is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. gas, 5 gal. Call 1-800-241-3673...24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Under this program, Ford will provide a refund for the vehicle disablement is later found to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. If the reason for the tow charge under the other warranty, through the dealership. If you are driving...
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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... and Canada, provided by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). You may purchase Ford ESP from any Ford Motor Company dealer or visit our website at Ford-ESP.com. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: alternative transportation and coverage for towing and rental vehicles. Ford ESP service contracts are several Ford ESP plans available in various...
... and Canada, provided by purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). You may purchase Ford ESP from any Ford Motor Company dealer or visit our website at Ford-ESP.com. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: alternative transportation and coverage for towing and rental vehicles. Ford ESP service contracts are several Ford ESP plans available in various...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...321 Fuses 322 Changing a fuse ...322 Fuse specification chart ...323 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Hazard warning flashers ...Fuel cut-off switch ...Jump-starting the vehicle ...308 .308 .310 .310 .311 Customer Assistance 314 Reporting safety... defects (U.S. Load Carrying 284 Cargo net ...284 Roof racks and load carriers ...284 Vehicle loading ...285 Towing 293 Trailer towing...293 Wrecker towing ...301 Recreational towing ...302 Driving Hints 304...
...321 Fuses 322 Changing a fuse ...322 Fuse specification chart ...323 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) Hazard warning flashers ...Fuel cut-off switch ...Jump-starting the vehicle ...308 .308 .310 .310 .311 Customer Assistance 314 Reporting safety... defects (U.S. Load Carrying 284 Cargo net ...284 Roof racks and load carriers ...284 Vehicle loading ...285 Towing 293 Trailer towing...293 Wrecker towing ...301 Recreational towing ...302 Driving Hints 304...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...be properly restrained in this chapter. CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of your vehicle. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the... bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy will deploy the appropriate safety devices. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing...
...be properly restrained in this chapter. CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of your vehicle. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along the... bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy will deploy the appropriate safety devices. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter Note: You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle towed to have two previously programmed coded keys and the new unprogrammed key readily accessible. Only use integrated keyhead transmitters or standard... SecuriLock keys. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) After three seconds but within 20 seconds of switching...
...a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter Note: You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle towed to have two previously programmed coded keys and the new unprogrammed key readily accessible. Only use integrated keyhead transmitters or standard... SecuriLock keys. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) After three seconds but within 20 seconds of switching...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... Trailer Sway Menu Control Oil Life Reset Power Liftgate Remote Start On / Off Off or number of seconds On / Off DTE Calculation Normal / Towing Autolock On / Off Autounlock On / Off Remote All doors / Driver's door Unlocking Standard / Memory On (See Menu control later in this ...select different climate Rear Defrost Auto / Off control modes when the vehicle Driver Seat Auto / Off is started using the remote start Passenger Seat Auto / Off feature) Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes Quiet Start On / Off System Enable / Disable 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (...
... Trailer Sway Menu Control Oil Life Reset Power Liftgate Remote Start On / Off Off or number of seconds On / Off DTE Calculation Normal / Towing Autolock On / Off Autounlock On / Off Remote All doors / Driver's door Unlocking Standard / Memory On (See Menu control later in this ...select different climate Rear Defrost Auto / Off control modes when the vehicle Driver Seat Auto / Off is started using the remote start Passenger Seat Auto / Off feature) Duration 5 / 10 /15 minutes Quiet Start On / Off System Enable / Disable 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load...
... at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...; Do not drive faster than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded. Towing Trailer Brakes 299 WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle-trailer combination before starting on most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may not have traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers). 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus...
...; Do not drive faster than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded. Towing Trailer Brakes 299 WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle-trailer combination before starting on most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may not have traveled 50 miles (80 kilometers). 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... placed on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is 50 miles (80 kilometers). Recreational Towing Vehicles Equipped with the front wheels off the ground, such as towing your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) See Automatic transmission in recirculated air...
... placed on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is 50 miles (80 kilometers). Recreational Towing Vehicles Equipped with the front wheels off the ground, such as towing your vehicle. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012 USA (fus) See Automatic transmission in recirculated air...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... (56 kilometers) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within a 12... deliver up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. The service is available: • 24 hours a day, seven days a week • for any roadside services. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November...
... (56 kilometers) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within a 12... deliver up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. The service is available: • 24 hours a day, seven days a week • for any roadside services. 2013 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November...