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...vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you 'll be able to drive it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of travel with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This is because your ability to travel when weather conditions have .... You'll be able to travel unlike what you get to know and understand your vehicle and have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Familiarize yourself with this supplement for specific information and instructions for off-road operation. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up ...
...vehicle, particularly when loaded, may vary and you 'll be able to drive it slow and easy until you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of travel with a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This is because your ability to travel when weather conditions have .... You'll be able to travel unlike what you get to know and understand your vehicle and have made roads impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Familiarize yourself with this supplement for specific information and instructions for off-road operation. Your new 4WD or AWD vehicle opens up ...
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... appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Driving at any time to minimize the risk of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. For this reason, Ford urges you to read and understand the contents of this supplement... is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to power itself. This...
... appropriate restraints to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. Driving at any time to minimize the risk of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. For this reason, Ford urges you to read and understand the contents of this supplement... is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to power itself. This...
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You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. Normal characteristics • On some momentary clunk and ratcheting... 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. The automatic locking hubs may click ... hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle.
You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you to all four wheels through a transfer case. Normal characteristics • On some momentary clunk and ratcheting... 4WD models, if the vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to select 4WD when necessary. The automatic locking hubs may click ... hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. 4WD and AWD systems drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can be found in your vehicle.
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...You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow... down gradually before returning to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD...
...You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may damage the drivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of the pavement, slow... down gradually before returning to your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped with minor damage to the pavement. 4WD or AWD operation on the road 4WD OR AWD...
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... remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the...the way the vehicle responds to avoid the emergency. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Remember, ...
... remember to avoid "over-driving" your primary concern. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the...the way the vehicle responds to avoid the emergency. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Remember, ...
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Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles for additional information on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in the ... roads, turn the steering wheel in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Should you start to road conditions. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction of...
Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any other vehicles for additional information on slippery roads just like any faster, because as in the ... roads, turn the steering wheel in snow and on ice by providing increased driving traction. Should you start to road conditions. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. 4WD or AWD operation on the road Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction of...
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... vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual... transfer case in N (Neutral) position. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in gear. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the...
... vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with 4WD or AWD operation of the driveline. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual... transfer case in N (Neutral) position. On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in gear. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the...
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...tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Sand When driving over sand, try to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Even 4WD 10 Driving off-road with caution. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire ... that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. If you must be able to a lower gear and...
...tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Sand When driving over sand, try to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. Even 4WD 10 Driving off-road with caution. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Remember, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire ... that assistance may be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you proceed with 4WD or AWD Drive cautiously to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. If you must be able to a lower gear and...
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...the direction of the slide until you regain control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Ford joins the U.S. As when you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands... by "treading lightly." 11 Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and ...
...the direction of the slide until you regain control of land-use regulations and responsibilities in encouraging you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. Ford joins the U.S. As when you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands... by "treading lightly." 11 Driving off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and ...
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...accelerator. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Shift to travel 12 Once through water, determine the depth. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Avoid water...slide and swing around during braking. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the ...
...accelerator. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with 4WD or AWD Water Before driving through water, always try the brakes. Shift to travel 12 Once through water, determine the depth. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Avoid water...slide and swing around during braking. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the ...
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..., The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction...
..., The ...3 AWD Vehicle Operation ...6 Cargo, Hauling and Vehicle Handling ...18 Differences in Four-Wheel Drive ...5 Driving Off-Road with 4WD ...9 Driving Off-Road with AWD ...9 Emergency Maneuvers ...7 Four-by-Four Operation ...6 Four-Wheel Drive System, The ...3 Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling ...18 Hills, Driving on ...12 If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement ...6 Introduction...
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... will also illuminate for more information. Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is off. THEFT Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. Check gage Illuminates when the engine coolant ... charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to flash have the system serviced. 4WD LOW 9 Four wheel drive low (if equipped) This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is GAGE at or near empty. The light also illuminates when the battery...
... will also illuminate for more information. Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is off. THEFT Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. Check gage Illuminates when the engine coolant ... charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to flash have the system serviced. 4WD LOW 9 Four wheel drive low (if equipped) This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is GAGE at or near empty. The light also illuminates when the battery...
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... to flash have your vehicle serviced. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is in the Driving chapter. It turns off Illuminates when the ignition is turned to Air suspension system in the ON or START position and... any door is open. 4WD HIGH DOOR AJAR O/D off when the speed control OFF control is SPEED CONT 10 Instrumentation Four wheel drive high (if equipped) This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is OFF. For information...
... to flash have your vehicle serviced. The light also illuminates when the air suspension system requires servicing. Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is in the Driving chapter. It turns off Illuminates when the ignition is turned to Air suspension system in the ON or START position and... any door is open. 4WD HIGH DOOR AJAR O/D off when the speed control OFF control is SPEED CONT 10 Instrumentation Four wheel drive high (if equipped) This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is OFF. For information...
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... under off -road applications. Power is moving, the system will not engage and no damage will downshift to drive your current driving conditions. 152 Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not normally traveled by two...Doing so could result in a wide variety of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) When Four-wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to the 4WD system. Specific design characteristics give them capable of performing in ...
... under off -road applications. Power is moving, the system will not engage and no damage will downshift to drive your current driving conditions. 152 Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not normally traveled by two...Doing so could result in a wide variety of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) When Four-wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to the 4WD system. Specific design characteristics give them capable of performing in ...
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... snow and ice (where no dry or wet pavement remains uncovered), and shallow sand. 4x4 AUTO HIGH LOW • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with full power HIGH LOW AUTO delivered to the rear axle, and to the front axle as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow and gravel... of the water. 4x4 AUTO HIGH LOW The vehicle should not be operated in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides 4x4 four-wheel drive with full power to both axles and includes a lower gear ratio for increased traction. These modes are intended for severe winter or off -road applications ...
... snow and ice (where no dry or wet pavement remains uncovered), and shallow sand. 4x4 AUTO HIGH LOW • The 4WD LOW mode supplies four-wheel drive with full power HIGH LOW AUTO delivered to the rear axle, and to the front axle as dry road surfaces, wet pavement, snow and gravel... of the water. 4x4 AUTO HIGH LOW The vehicle should not be operated in three modes: • The 4WD AUTO mode provides 4x4 four-wheel drive with full power to both axles and includes a lower gear ratio for increased traction. These modes are intended for severe winter or off -road applications ...
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Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than...4WD AUTO and 4WD HIGH When you move the control to 4WD HIGH, the indicator light will turn off -road conditions. Driving If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of a different size than low-slung sports cars are...light will 4x4 illuminate in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to a stop or while driving at a stop . 2. Bring the vehicle to control. Either shift can be used. Such a tire could result in the instrument ...
Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than...4WD AUTO and 4WD HIGH When you move the control to 4WD HIGH, the indicator light will turn off -road conditions. Driving If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of a different size than low-slung sports cars are...light will 4x4 illuminate in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to a stop or while driving at a stop . 2. Bring the vehicle to control. Either shift can be used. Such a tire could result in the instrument ...
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... ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is supplied to all four wheels all the time with no need to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Driving on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. Avoid sudden applications of power and ...to Capacities and specifications chapter. Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you normally would. Resume speed with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. Power is equipped with accelerator pedal. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in snow and ice but can...
... ENGINES ONLY) Your vehicle is supplied to all four wheels all the time with no need to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Driving on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. Avoid sudden applications of power and ...to Capacities and specifications chapter. Automatic transmissions may drop considerably, especially if you normally would. Resume speed with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. Power is equipped with accelerator pedal. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in snow and ice but can...
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... lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles) of driving. • Flat terrain driving improves fuel economy over hilly roads. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the lower left corner of... represent the Range of Km/L (MPG) expected on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with steady pressure on the vehicle...
... lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles) of driving. • Flat terrain driving improves fuel economy over hilly roads. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the lower left corner of... represent the Range of Km/L (MPG) expected on the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with steady pressure on the vehicle...
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...25,26,27,28,29 rear seat controls ...30 Air suspension description ...145 warning light ...10 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...157 Armrests ...103 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...147,148,149, 150,151,152 Axle refill capacities ...233 Battery voltage gauge ...vehicle ...227 engine compartment ...228 exterior ...228,230 242 exterior lamps ...230 interior ...231 plastic parts ...230 washing ...227 waxing ...228 wheels ...229 windows ...232 wiper blades ...230 woodtone trim ...232 Compass, electronic ...90 calibration ...92 set zone adjustment ...91 Console ...101...
...25,26,27,28,29 rear seat controls ...30 Air suspension description ...145 warning light ...10 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...157 Armrests ...103 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...147,148,149, 150,151,152 Axle refill capacities ...233 Battery voltage gauge ...vehicle ...227 engine compartment ...228 exterior ...228,230 242 exterior lamps ...230 interior ...231 plastic parts ...230 washing ...227 waxing ...228 wheels ...229 windows ...232 wiper blades ...230 woodtone trim ...232 Compass, electronic ...90 calibration ...92 set zone adjustment ...91 Console ...101...
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Index Exhaust fumes ...142 Floor mats ...103 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...9,10,152 control trac ...152 description ...153,154,155 driving off road ...155,158 electronic shift ...32 Fuel choosing the right fuel ...214 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...220 detergent in fuel ...215 filling ...
Index Exhaust fumes ...142 Floor mats ...103 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...9,10,152 control trac ...152 description ...153,154,155 driving off road ...155,158 electronic shift ...32 Fuel choosing the right fuel ...214 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...220 detergent in fuel ...215 filling ...