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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.
If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTracwith RSC, press the
AdvanceTracwith RSC button (refer toAdvanceTracwith Roll
Stability Control (RSC) Stability Enhancement Systemin this
chapter) while driving in deep sand if you experience excessive engine
power reduction.
Mud and water
If you must drive through high
water, drive slowly. Traction or
brake capability may be limited.
When driving through water,
determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs
(if possible) and proceed slowly. If
the ignition system gets wet, the
vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the
vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving
your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you
are driving in mud. Even four–wheel drive vehicles can lose traction in
slick mud. As 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 transmission, transfer case, front axle or rear axle are submerged
in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.
Driving through deep water may damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should
be replaced.
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.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................261
Accessory delay ........................105
AdvanceTrac ..............................263
Air cleaner filter .......364–365, 367
Air suspension ...........................269
description ..............................269
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................186, 190, 192
and child safety seats ............188
description ..............186, 190, 192
disposal ....................................196
driver airbag ............188, 191, 193
indicator light .................190, 195
operation .................188, 191, 193
passenger airbag .....188, 191, 193
side airbag ...............................190
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................345
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................261
Anti-theft system ..............144, 151
arming the system ..................151
disarming a triggered
system .....................................153
Audio system (see Radio) .........30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................272
fluid, adding ............................364
fluid, checking ........................364
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
fluid, specification ..................368
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
Auxiliary power point ...............103
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........368refill capacities ........................368
B
Battery .......................................343
acid, treating emergencies .....343
jumping a disabled battery ....313
maintenance-free ....................343
replacement, specifications ...367
servicing ..................................343
Belt-Minder.............................182
Booster seats .............................211
Brakes ........................................260
anti-lock ...................................261
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................261
fluid, checking and adding ....364
fluid, refill capacities ..............368
fluid, specifications .................368
lubricant specifications ..........368
parking ....................................262
shift interlock ..........................271
Bulbs ............................................92
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....368
Car2U garage door opener .......119
Cargo cover ...............................129
Cargo management system ......129
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................303
Child safety seats ......................200
in front seat ............................201
in rear seat ..............................201
LATCH .....................................204
recommendations ...................198
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J
Jack ............................................303
positioning ...............................303
storage .....................................303
Jump-starting your vehicle ......313
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................133
keypad .....................................143
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................144
programming entry code .......143
Keys ...................................132, 146
positions of the ignition .........254
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................86
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............87
fog lamps ...................................87
headlamps .................................86
headlamps, flash to pass ..........87
interior lamps .....................90, 93
replacing bulbs .........................96
LATCH anchors .........................204
Liftgate ..............................125, 139
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........261
Load limits .................................237
Loading instructions .................244
Locks
autolock ...................................133
childproof ................................137
doors ........................................133Lubricant specifications ...........368
Lug nuts ....................................311
Lumbar support, seats .............157
M
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............25
system check button ................25
warning messages .....................26
Mirrors ...............................106–107
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................106
fold away .................................107
heated ......................................108
programmable memory ..........140
signal .......................................108
Moon roof ..................................113
Motorcraft parts ................334, 367
MyKey ........................................148
N
Navigation system .......................78
O
Octane rating ............................355
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................340
P
Parental MyKey programming..148
Parking brake ............................262
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....367
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
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