2006 Mercury Mountaineer service

MANEJO A CAMPO TRAVIESA
ªTread Lightlyº (Transitar con
cuidado) es un programa
educacional diseÞado para
mejorar el conocimiento pìblico
de las leyes y responsabilidades
del uso de tierras en las µreas salvajes de nuestra naciân. Ford se
une al Servicio Forestal de EE.UU. (U.S. Forest Service)yala
Oficina de Administraciân de Tierras (Bureau of Land
Management) instµndolo a ayudar a preservar los bosques de
nuestra naciân y otros terrenos pìblicos y privados mediante
ªtreading lightly.º.
El manejo a campo traviesa requiere tener buen juicio para evitar las
lesiones personales y el daÞo al vehÛculo a partir de objetos ocultos como
rocas y µrboles. Conozca el terreno o examine mapas del µrea antes de
manejar a campo traviesa. Trace su ruta antes de manejar en el µrea.
Para mantener el control de la direcciân y el frenado de su vehÛculo,
debe tener todas las ruedas en el suelo rodando y no deslizµndose o
girando velozmente. Para evitar la p×rdida de control, mantenga bien
sujeto el volante de la direcciân, especialmente en terrenos irregulares.
Los cambios bruscos en el terreno pueden causar un movimiento
abrupto del volante de la direcciân. Para mantener un mejor
control y evitar las lesiones de manos o muÞecas, agarre el volante de
la direcciân desde fuera. No lo sujete de los rayos.
Manejo sobre arena
Al manejar sobre arena, intente mantener las cuatro ruedas en el µrea
mµs sâlida del trayecto. Evite bajar la presiân de las llantas. En su lugar,
ocupe un cambio mµs bajo y maneje en forma constante en el terreno.
Presione lentamente el acelerador y evite hacer patinar las ruedas.
Evite bajar la presiân de las llantas. Si hace funcionar su
vehÛculo con la presiân de las llantas bajo lo recomendado,
puede aumentar el riesgo de p×rdida de control del vehÛculo,
volcadura, lesiân personal o muerte. Si decide reducir la presiân de las
llantas para el funcionamiento a campo traviesa, asegìrese de volver a
inflarlas lo antes posible.
Evite el exceso de velocidad, porque el impulso que lleva el vehÛculo
puede jugarle en contra y hacer que el vehÛculo se atasque, al punto que
Manejo a campo traviesa
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DRIVING OFF-ROAD
ªTread Lightlyº is an educational
program designed to increase
public awareness of land-use
regulations and responsibilities in
our nations wilderness areas.
Ford joins the U. S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest
and other public and private lands by ªtreading lightlyº.
Driving off-road requires good judgment to avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Know
the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving off road. Map out
your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking
control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and
they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. To avoid loss of control,
maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, especially in rough terrain.
Sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel
motion. To maintain better control and avoid injury to your hand
or wrist, grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the
spokes.
Driving on sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid
area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, shift to a
lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator
slowly and avoid spinning the wheels.
Avoid reducing tire pressure. Operating your vehicle with below
the recommended tire pressure can increase the risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
choose to reduce the tire pressure for off-road operation, make sure
you re-inflate the tires as soon as possible.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you
and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may
be required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back
out the way you came if you proceed with caution.
Driving Off-Road
Driving Off-Road
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INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES
Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly
inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check
your tires. If one looks lower than
the others, use a tire gauge to check
pressure of all tires, and adjust if
required.
At least once a month and before long
trips, inspect each tire and check the
tire pressure with a tire gauge
(including spare). Inflate all tires to
the inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company.
Inspecting your tires
Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and
remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from
the tire and make necessary repairs.
Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If
internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and
inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety,
tires that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely
to blow out or fail. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so
inspection after off-road use is also recommended.
Inflating Your Tires
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare,
at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a
reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be
inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial type tire
pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure
even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found
on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on
the tire and loading information label or certification label attached to
the left front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow
tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle handles.
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
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MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS
The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been carefully
designed to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load
carrying capability. Do not make modifications such as adding or
removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement
parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these
modifications can affect the safety of your vehicle.
Do not use ªaftermarket lift kitsº or other suspension
modifications. ªAftermarket lift kitsº could adversely affect the
vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make
it easier to induce vehicle rollover. Ford recommends that you take extra
precautions, such as driving at lower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering
changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, for any vehicle
equipped with a high load (for example, roof racks).
Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase
your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities
and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of
vehicle chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the
vehicle is subjected to heavy off-road usage. Refer to the ªOwner's
Guideº and ªService Guideº for proper maintenance instructions and
schedules.
Maintenance and Modifications
Maintenance and Modifications
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