If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not
“pump” the brakes.
Driving on snow and ice
4WD vehicles can skid like any other vehicle. If you start to skid while
driving on a snowy or icy road, turn the steering wheel in the direction
of the slide until you regain control. Although a 4WD vehicle may
accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t
stop any faster.
Don’t press hard on the accelerator or brake pedal or make quick
steering changes while on snow or ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop. If your vehicle is equipped with
ABS, apply the brake steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the
Brakessection of this chapter for additional information on the
operation of the anti-lock brake system. If your vehicle is not equipped
with ABS, use a “squeeze” braking technique. Push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yet
continue to roll so that you may steer in the direction you want to travel.
If you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze
technique.
Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also
putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and
swing around during braking.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ford strongly recommends that you do not add or remove steering or
suspension parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using
replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Do
not use aftermarket “lift kits” or other suspension modifications. These
could adversely affect the vehicle’s handling characteristics, which could
lead to loss of vehicle control or roll over and serious injury. Frequent
inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle
is subjected to heavy off-road usage.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of
the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited
and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake
and severely damage your engine.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle
slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do
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125
Clutch
operation while driving ..........117
recommended shift speeds ....118
Compass/temperature display ...52
Console ........................................41
floor ...........................................41
overhead ....................................42
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant
refill capacities ................185, 201
specifications ..................203, 205
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer Assistance ................135
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................172
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................160
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............164
Getting roadside
assistance ................................135
Getting the service
you need .................................158
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................165
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................161
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............164
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........203
Driving under special
conditions ..................116, 121, 124
sand .........................................123
snow and ice ...........................125
through water .........................125E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................152
Emergency Flashers .................136
Engine ........................................205
cleaning ...................................169
idle speed control ...................179
lubrication
specifications ..................203, 205
refill capacities ........................201
service points ..........................176
starting after a collision .........136
Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................200
refill capacities ........................201
specifications ..................203, 205
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................201
Foglamps .....................................31
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......119
description ..............................119
driving off road .......................120
electronic shift ........................120
indicator light .........................119
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................113
Fuel
capacity ...................................201
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................................188
filter, specifications ................200
fuel pump shut-off switch .....136
octane rating ...........................205
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......136
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USA English(fus)
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