Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Power is supplied to all four wheels to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. These sounds are normal as necessary. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to power... transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is moving can be found in low...
... on shifting procedures and maintenance can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Power is supplied to all four wheels to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. These sounds are normal as necessary. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to power... transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up to 4WD while the vehicle is not cause for concern. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to speed and is moving can be found in low...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of the slide until you want to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction you regain control. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in snow and on the brake pedal with all four... as far as required to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy...
... road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of the slide until you want to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in the direction you regain control. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may steer in snow and on the brake pedal with all four... as far as required to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any faster, because as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on snowy...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... on the rear tires. Never drive with chains on the front tires of the vehicle. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to slide and swing around. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance...of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Once through water, determine the depth. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; You can lose traction in slick mud. This will...
... on the rear tires. Never drive with chains on the front tires of the vehicle. Driving on hills Operating your wheels. Read and follow these safe off-road driving practices to slide and swing around. Excess mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance...of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Once through water, determine the depth. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to avoid splashing; You can lose traction in slick mud. This will...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... a pictograph of different types in severe winter conditions are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Before mixing tires of a mountain with a snowflake on it is recommended that the same size and type of the ...vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for instructions on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are wearing unevenly, such as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may negatively affect vehicle handling. If your tires. Refer to rotate your...
... a pictograph of different types in severe winter conditions are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. Before mixing tires of a mountain with a snowflake on it is recommended that the same size and type of the ...vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for instructions on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are wearing unevenly, such as the ground tires and matching wheel, include it may negatively affect vehicle handling. If your tires. Refer to rotate your...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-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 © 2006 Ford Motor Company 1 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-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 © 2006 Ford Motor Company 1 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! All occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities...avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel unlike what you 'll be..., including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... the use appropriate restraints to Ford Motor Company's world of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! All occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must also learn and understand the capabilities...avoiding the possibility of a Ford-built vehicle. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for safe driving. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel unlike what you 'll be..., including specifications, design or testing procedures without incurring obligation. 2 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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... significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. To reduce the risk of serious injury... 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 ...
... significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. To reduce the risk of serious injury... 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 ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... speed and is not cause for concern. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability...
... speed and is not cause for concern. You should become overconfident in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 4 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Do not become thoroughly familiar with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode) has the ability...
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to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to give it handle differently than a vehicle ... and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. All other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. to give it handle differently than a vehicle ... and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to steering inputs than an ordinary passenger car. 5 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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... could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles...
... could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your primary concern. 6 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than vehicles...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... overconfident in the ability of the slide until you want to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with all four... remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... overconfident in the ability of the slide until you want to slide while cornering on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on the brake pedal with all four... remember to avoid "over two-wheel drive vehicles in vehicle speed are called for stopping. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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... vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in N (Neutral) position. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions ...your anti-lock brake system working. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Do...
... vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or vibration in N (Neutral) position. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions ...your anti-lock brake system working. Driving On Roadways • For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Do...
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Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in terrain can increase the risk of loss of your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Avoid ... and private lands by "treading lightly". Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work...
Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in terrain can increase the risk of loss of your vehicle with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Avoid ... and private lands by "treading lightly". Map out your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Driving on sand When driving over sand, try to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Avoid reducing tire pressure. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work...
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... loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles...
... loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also help prevent spinning the wheels while maintaining sufficient momentum to avoid splashing; Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles...
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...a steep slope or hill, start in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. The front wheels have to be able to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always... to turn around because you do stall out, do not try to climb the hill. Rapid pumping of stalling. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . A danger lies in reverse over a hill ...
...a steep slope or hill, start in order to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. The front wheels have to be able to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always... to turn around because you do stall out, do not try to climb the hill. Rapid pumping of stalling. Do not "pump" the brakes. 11 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you would use . A danger lies in reverse over a hill ...
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... rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in N (Neutral) position. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with... fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
... rest of the driveline. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in N (Neutral) position. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with... fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus)
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... Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Every day before you drive, check your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of...
... Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. 13 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Every day before you drive, check your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of...
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...Label. Replace the valve cap. 5. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in inflation pressure. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving and it is normal for description): Store and maintain at 60psi (4.15 bar). Add enough ...also change. To check the pressure in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. The tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Then recheck the pressure with your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air...
...Label. Replace the valve cap. 5. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section in inflation pressure. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving and it is normal for description): Store and maintain at 60psi (4.15 bar). Add enough ...also change. To check the pressure in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. The tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Then recheck the pressure with your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air...
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... Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear. If damage is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects...
... Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises and other signs of damage or excessive wear. If damage is also recommended. 15 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) Tire Care TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects...
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... that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to the aging of 2001. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading...
... that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to the aging of 2001. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading...
