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when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of
the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.
If the engine or transmission is submerged in water, their fluids should
be checked and changed, if necessary.
Driving through deep water may damage the engine or
transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant and
PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if
necessary.
After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts
and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an
imbalance that could damage drive components.
“Tread Lightly” is an educational
program designed to increase public
awareness of land-use regulations
and responsibilities in our nations
wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company 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 “treading lightly.”
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down.Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep
slopes or hills.A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand
the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse
over a hill without the aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround because you might roll over.
It is better to back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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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
heavy 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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
12 7.5A Delay accessories: Radio head
units, Moonroof, Lock switch
illumination, Electrochromatic
mirrors
13 7.5A Cluster, KAM-PCM, Analog clock,
Climate control head units,
Canister vent solenoid
14 15A Washer pump
15 20A Cigar lighter
16 15A Door lock actuator, Decklid lock
solenoid
17 20A Subwoofer
18 20A Radio head units, OBDII
connector
19 — Not used
20 7.5A Power mirrors
21 7.5A Stop lamps
22 7.5A Audio
23 7.5A Wiper relay coil, Cluster logic
24 7.5A OCS (Passenger’s seat), PAD
indicator
25 7.5A RCM
26 7.5A PATS Transceiver, Brake shift
interlock solenoid, Brake pedal
switch
27 7.5A Cluster, Climate control head
units
28 10A ABS/Traction Control, Heated
seats, Compass
C/B 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows, Delayed
accessory (SJB fuse12)
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checking the pressure ............152
inflating ...................................150
label .........................................162
replacing ..................................154
rotating ....................................156
safety practices .......................155
sidewall information ...............157
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .................................199
terminology .............................149
tire grades ...............................149
treadwear ........................148, 153
Towing .......................................168
recreational towing .................168
trailer towing ..........................168
wrecker ....................................210
Traction control ........................175
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................257
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................262
Transmission .............................177
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....177
fluid, refill capacities ..............266lubricant specifications ..........266
manual operation ....................182
Trunk ...........................................89
remote release ....................82, 92
Turn signal ..................................53
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................270
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........173
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................231
Water, Driving through .............189
Windows
power .........................................67
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................63
checking and adding fluid .....231
replacing wiper blades ...........231
Wrecker towing .........................210
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