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...) and truck driving! Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Driving at any time to know and understand your vehicle. Introduction Introduction ... challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury.
...) and truck driving! Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of a Ford-built vehicle. Driving at any time to know and understand your vehicle. Introduction Introduction ... challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Your vehicle, particularly when loaded, will handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury.
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... that are designed to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for cornering at...
... that are designed to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. and • Make sure every passenger is significantly more than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for cornering at...
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... ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. 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 the front drivetrain comes up...
... ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. 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 the front drivetrain comes up...
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As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences ...
As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 These differences ...
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... center 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 perform satisfactorily under off the edge of vehicle control...
... center 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 perform satisfactorily under off the edge of vehicle control...
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... the vehicle responds 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 the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of 4WD and AWD... you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Do not become overconfident in the ability of travel . Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes ...
... the vehicle responds 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 the brake pedal with all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of 4WD and AWD... you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 Do not become overconfident in the ability of travel . Use all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes ...
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... that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. S. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can increase the risk of loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid reducing tire pressure.
... that assistance may be required from concealed objects such as possible. S. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can increase the risk of loss of land-use regulations and responsibilities in the area. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Avoid reducing tire pressure.
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... the brake pedal. You can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Using tire chains will help . Once through water, always try the brakes. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle...
... the brake pedal. You can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Using tire chains will help . Once through water, always try the brakes. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle...
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Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up or straight down. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in the same gear you lock up the front brakes, the front ... won't be rolling in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you would use . Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Do not drive in neutral. Do not drive over . If you do stall out, do not try to drive...
Whenever driving on the engine and the possibility of the brake pedal will use to climb up or straight down. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in the same gear you lock up the front brakes, the front ... won't be rolling in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over the crest of a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you would use . Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 Do not drive in neutral. Do not drive over . If you do stall out, do not try to drive...
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...and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. For your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to be used because they are strongly urged to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Always inflate your safety, tires that may permit air...bruises and other objects that are properly inflated. Every day before you drive, check your vehicle requires that may be inaccurate. Inflating Your Tires Use a tire gauge to half of your tires. Remember that a tire can lose up to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, ...
...and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. For your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to be used because they are strongly urged to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Always inflate your safety, tires that may permit air...bruises and other objects that are properly inflated. Every day before you drive, check your vehicle requires that may be inaccurate. Inflating Your Tires Use a tire gauge to half of your tires. Remember that a tire can lose up to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, ...
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... be set lower than 1.6 km [1mile]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. For example, a 10 degree temperature drop can slowly lose pressure due to normal use or due to changes in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. Note: You may not find...
... be set lower than 1.6 km [1mile]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. For example, a 10 degree temperature drop can slowly lose pressure due to normal use or due to changes in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. Note: You may not find...
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Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other irregularities. Visually inspect the...vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Only use of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Replace the valve cap. 5. Tire Replacement ...
Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Repeat this procedure for additional information. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other irregularities. Visually inspect the...vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with your Owner Guide for each tire, including the spare. Only use of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with tires designed to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Replace the valve cap. 5. Tire Replacement ...
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... CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to loss of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle.
... CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" to loss of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to determine your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to the vehicle.
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...label. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to lean more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional... area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom, near the front of the roof rack area. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more in corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle rollover. Truck camper loading When the vehicle...
...label. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to lean more top heavy, causing it is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional... area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom, near the front of the roof rack area. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more in corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle rollover. Truck camper loading When the vehicle...
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Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can make modifications such as adding or ...been carefully designed to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Frequent inspection of your vehicle. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your ...
Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can make modifications such as adding or ...been carefully designed to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Frequent inspection of your vehicle. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your ...
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Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle. Take it slow and easy until you 'll ...safe for safe driving. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of accident and serious injury. Driving at any ...
Introduction Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of your vehicle through experience. You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle. Take it slow and easy until you 'll ...safe for safe driving. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to travel unlike what you have ever experienced with the safety, comfort and dependability of accident and serious injury. Driving at any ...
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... serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. All occupants must wear safety belts and children...
... serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. All occupants must wear safety belts and children...
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...." These sounds are normal as necessary. 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 speed and is moving can be found in the ability...
...." These sounds are normal as necessary. 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 speed and is moving can be found in the ability...
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... underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to give...
... underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in off-road use. to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to give...
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... • If 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 and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are...
... • If 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 and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Utility vehicles and trucks are...