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Tow Hitch Wiring
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1
Table of contents
Introduction Notice to 4X2 utility vehicle owners 4WD and AWD systems 4WD Or AWD operation on the road Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD Trailer towing Tires, replacement requirements Maintenance and modifications Hauling cargo and vehicle handling Index
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
... your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may require a trailer tow package), provided that the combined total weight of the brake pedal will... wheels have to be turning in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Trailer Towing
Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to steer...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 20
... Four-by-Four on the Road ...6 Parking ...9 Sand, Driving in ...10 Snow, Deep, Driving in ...12 Snow/Ice, Driving in ...8 Tires, Replacement Requirements ...15 Trailer Towing ...14 Water, Driving in ...12
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
... standards. BRAKE
MPH
km/h 120
THEFT
P
R N D 2 1
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O/D OFF
Check engine Your vehicle is started, one of fuel. (The engine may be drivable and will not require towing. The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The vehicle will usually be...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 139
... safing sensors. • a readiness light and tone. • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which include the inflators and air bags). • side air bags (if equipped). Routine maintenance of the ... and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
The system stays energized for any action by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. The air suspension shut-off switch is located in vehicle loads. This system maintains the vehicle height at a constant level if a load is ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162
... press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in the Trailer Towing chapter. (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control To return to normal overdrive...The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate on downgrades. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you tow in overdrive is not desired.
2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up or down steep ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 165
... time the vehicle is started, the transmission will downshift to provide maximum engine braking on the end of the gearshift lever with a heavy load. • towing a trailer up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (First) to the appropriate gear: fourth, third, second or first...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 177
...the driver's door pillar. • GCW (Gross Combined Weight): The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating... the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any additional equipment, refer to tow. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 178
... passengers, cargo and equipment being carried is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Subtract your type engine and rear axle ratio. 2. This is within the weight ... regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the following charts. Driving
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179
...miles). • Refer to the instructions included with your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle may stall. Wet brakes do not..., be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your vehicle for towing. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications.
179 For your safety and...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 180
...area of your vehicle load, refer to figure in this chapter. Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch.
180 Maximum trailer weights shown. Remember to Vehicle loading in the... when figuring the total weight. For definitions of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. For load specification terms found...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 181
..., refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. For definitions of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. Maximum trailer weights shown. Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch.
181 Driving
Trailer towing table (4x4 w/manual transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer weights Trailer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 183
...hitch. Trailer towing table (4x4 and AWD with automatic transmission) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Trailer Weight Rear Maximum Maximum Range-kg Engine axle GCWR-kg frontal area of the completed towing...082 0-2 150 4.64 3.55 (9 000) (0-4 740) (50) SOHC 183 Driving
Trailer towing table (4x2 w/automatic transmission) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 184
... exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on calculating your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.
Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. The combined weight of the trailer is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185
...most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may be required.
Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for assistance in fire. The braking system of the tow vehicle is equipped with an integral hitch and ...vehicle's taillamp circuits, because it may damage the electrical system resulting in proper trailer tow wiring installation. See your local Ford dealership for trailers over 1 590 kg (3 500 ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186
...trailer weight. • After you must park on a grade. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in P...optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up or down a ramp during...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187
... and causing internal transmission damage. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is removed from the water. Reconnect the wiring to tow your transmission is not damaged. • Place the transmission in water. See your dealer for more details. Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 188
... case or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles with automatic transmissions Regarding recreational towing or having your vehicle towed, 4x4 vehicles with the exception of moving it as far rearward as a...
Driving
Improper removal/installation of the cross-bar.
188 Adjustable tie down loops must be towed with any wheels on the ground (with electronic shift on both cross-bars are adjustable). ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 284
...) Luggage/cargo basket Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer 4.0L only) Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Running boards Soft luggage cover Speed control Track rider bars (for luggage rack) Trailer hitch (Class III) Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch mount bike carrier Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trailer lamp wiring Protection and appearance equipment Air...
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