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...and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you operate your "Owner's Guide." Always drive at a safe speed. 4 This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. You should become overconfident in low traction situations..., it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is supplied to all four wheels to power itself. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode)...
...and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you operate your "Owner's Guide." Always drive at a safe speed. 4 This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. You should become overconfident in low traction situations..., it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is supplied to all four wheels to power itself. Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode)...
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...vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may lose traction and in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction you and other vehicle. Do not become overconfident in the ability ... Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in vehicle speed are called for. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Avoid sudden ...
...vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you may lose traction and in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction you and other vehicle. Do not become overconfident in the ability ... Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in vehicle speed are called for. Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . Avoid sudden ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... an imbalance that could cause the rear of the vehicle to slide and swing around. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Using tire chains will help . Never... the brake pedal. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in deep snow that they can lose traction in slick mud. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Proceed slowly to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 This could damage...
... an imbalance that could cause the rear of the vehicle to slide and swing around. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the rear tires. Using tire chains will help . Never... the brake pedal. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can be driven in deep snow that they can lose traction in slick mud. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Proceed slowly to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 This could damage...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...it . Before mixing tires of different types in severe winter conditions are marked on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may be sure to all four wheel positions. It is recommended that winter tires be dangerous. TIRE ROTATION To obtain maximum ... this may negatively affect vehicle handling. Tires without this notation are not recommended for use in any configuration on all four wheel positions. CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH If your vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations. Tires ...
...it . Before mixing tires of different types in severe winter conditions are marked on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may be sure to all four wheel positions. It is recommended that winter tires be dangerous. TIRE ROTATION To obtain maximum ... this may negatively affect vehicle handling. Tires without this notation are not recommended for use in any configuration on all four wheel positions. CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH If your vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations. Tires ...
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... Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company 1 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in...
... Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 17 19 22 23 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company 1 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in...
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...with a conventional car. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for road conditions and the use ... you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of your vehicle. All occupants must wear the...
...with a conventional car. Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to change information provided herein, including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for road conditions and the use ... you'll be able to travel unlike what you get to minimize the risk of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! You must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of your vehicle. All occupants must wear the...
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...person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated;... NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
...person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear seat belts and children/infants must : • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated;... NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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...be found in your vehicle. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You should become overconfident in low traction situations, ...it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is not cause for concern. These ...
...be found in your vehicle. This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You should become overconfident in low traction situations, ...it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Power is not cause for concern. These ...
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..., a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to give it the capability to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. As a result of the above...wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to ...
..., a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to give it the capability to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) to travel over the crest of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. As a result of the above...wheelbase. • Narrower - Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle so versatile also make your vehicle quicker to respond to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to ...
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Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky... This may be your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung...
Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky... This may be your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than low-slung...
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... faster, because as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Do not become overconfident in the ability of travel . Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn...
... faster, because as well. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Do not become overconfident in the ability of travel . Driving On Roadways Emergency maneuvers • In an emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn...
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.... Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or... the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with a manual transmission. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer ...
.... Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or... the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with a manual transmission. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer ...
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... to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. S. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) If you choose to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nation's wilderness areas. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure...
... to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in rough terrain. S. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) If you choose to keep all four wheels on the steering wheel, especially in our nation's wilderness areas. Do not grip the spokes. Avoid reducing the tire pressure...
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...As when you regain control of the vehicle. After driving through water, always try the brakes. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This will also help... prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can dry ...
...As when you regain control of the vehicle. After driving through water, always try the brakes. Shift to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) This will also help... prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. You can dry ...
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...descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear ...rather than downshifting to climb the hill. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher ...
...descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear ...rather than downshifting to climb the hill. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear from a higher ...
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...leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. When the transfer ...case is in gear. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic ...
...leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. When the transfer ...case is in gear. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic ...
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... to be inaccurate. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is less than the others, use of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You are properly inflated. Every day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. If one looks lower than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the Safety Compliance...
... to be inaccurate. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is less than the others, use of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) You are properly inflated. Every day before you drive, check your vehicle handles. If one looks lower than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the Safety Compliance...
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...Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Note: If you have to drive a distance to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you drive. 2. Add enough air to get to the proper pressure which can cause a ...as you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the Tire Label. 6. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in your tire gauge. 4. driven more than the other objects embedded that could be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or...
...Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Note: If you have to drive a distance to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you drive. 2. Add enough air to get to the proper pressure which can cause a ...as you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the Tire Label. 6. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in your tire gauge. 4. driven more than the other objects embedded that could be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or...
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... of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. If damage is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is suspected, have the tire inspected by a tire professional. If damage is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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... was built. Tire Care Age Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 1997...
... was built. Tire Care Age Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 1997...