Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles
for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower
gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since
your vehicle is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS),
do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to theBrakessection of this chapter
for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system.
Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed
and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty
and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor
Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such
as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by
using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make
it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control.
Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle
equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder or luggage 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 components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to
off-highway usage.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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Driving
231
recommendations ...................278
refill capacities ........................303
specifications ..........................303
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................214
F
Fail safe cooling ........................285
Family entertainment system ....41
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................303
Foglamps .....................................75
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................226
Fuel ............................................286
calculating fuel
economy ............................99, 292
cap ...........................................289
capacity ...................................303
choosing the right fuel ...........290
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................294
detergent in fuel .....................291
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................286, 289, 292
filter, specifications ........286, 302
fuel pump shut-off switch .....234
improving fuel economy ........292
octane rating ...................290, 305
quality ......................................291
running out of fuel .................291
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................286
Fuses ..................................234–235
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............289Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................292
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................233
Head restraints .................128, 135
Headlamps ...................................74
aiming ........................................76
autolamp system .......................74
bulb specifications ....................79
daytime running lights .............75
flash to pass ..............................75
high beam .................................75
replacing bulbs .........................80
turning on and off ....................74
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................68, 70
Hood ..........................................272
How to get going ........................17
I
Ignition ...............................211, 305
Illuminated visor mirror .............87
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................171
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................297
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................268
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................76
J
Jack ............................................242
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USA(fus)
Index
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