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•Front fenders with functional air extractors
•Seats with increased bolstering and unique covers
•Front and rear LED marker lamps
•Switch pack with “off-road mode” and “hill descent” buttons, and four
auxiliary switches
•Longer, cast aluminum lower control arms
•Longer, forged steel upper control arms
•Front coil springs and rear leaf springs
•Fox Racing 47 mm piston internal bypass front shocks
•Fox Racing 47 mm pistons, internal bypass, remote reservoir rear
shocks
•Micro-cellular urethane jounce bumpers (front and rear)
•Raptor navigation welcome screen
•17” cast aluminum wheels and 315/70-17 BFGoodrichall-terrain tires
•Full-size all-terrain spare tire
•Off-road specific calibrations for engine, transmission and
AdvanceTracsystem
•Instrument panel cluster graphics
•High line LCD cluster with unique SVT off-road screen
•Steering wheel - unique wrap with on-center marker, thumb pads, and
improved grip contour
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6.2L V8 ENGINE
1. Auxiliary switch circuit pass through circuits
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Auxiliary power distribution box
7. Air filter assembly
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Power distribution box
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Battery
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AdvanceTracmodes
The AdvanceTracsystem, when used with off-road mode, provides the
SVT Raptor with alternative AdvanceTraccalibrations which improve
off-road performance.
With off-road mode on, the following changes to AdvanceTracwill
occur:
•Pressing the stability control off button once–This places the
vehicle in the off-road sport mode with the ESC, TCS and ABS active.
TCS and ESC are altered to allow for more tire spin and vehicle slip. It
also puts the ABS in a unique off-road mode calibration. RSC is
disabled in this mode.
Note:Operating the vehicle in this mode does not guarantee that the
vehicle will not become stuck in sand, snow or mud, etc. It is the
driver’s responsibility to assess off-road situations and determine if the
terrain is passable.
•Pressing and holding the stability control off button–This places
the vehicle in the off-road sport mode with the ESC, RSC, and TCS
disabled. While in 4X4 Hi and Lo, the steering efforts will seem slightly
higher due to the addition of the Torsen Helical front differential.
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AdvanceTrac with RSC features when using Off-road mode
Off
-road
modeButton functions“Sliding
car” iconMessage center display
RSC ESC TCS ABS
AdvanceTrac Off-road mode
– Default at start-up Off Enabled Off On On On Street
Off Button pressed momentarily On Sport Off On Sport Sport Street
Off Button pressed and held for more
than 5 seconds while traveling
under 35 mph (56 km/h)Flashes, then
stays onDisabled Off Off Off Off* Street
Off Vehicle speed exceeds 35 mph
(56 km/h) while/after button is
pressed and held for more than
5 secondsOn Disabled Off On Sport On Street
On Button pressed momentarily
On Sport On Off Sport SportOff-
Road
On Button pressed and held for more
than 5 secondsFlashes, then
stays onDisabled On Off Off Off*Off-
Road
*While in 4X4 Hi and Lo, the steering efforts will seem slightly higher due to the addition of the Torsen Helical front
differential.
Note:When off-road mode is on, pressing the stability control off button will change the ABS to an
off-road specific calibration. The ABS off-road mode desensitizes the ABS. The ABS calibration in
off-road mode is optimized for performance on off-road surfaces. This helps on very rough
terrain/adverse driving conditions where the standard ABS calibration may become too active and
hinder the type of driving required in off-road conditions.
For more information on the AdvanceTracand its operation, refer toAdvanceTracwith Roll
Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement systemin theDrivingchapter of your
Owner’s Guide.
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•(1) Front bumper
•(2) Red zone
•(3) Yellow zone
•(4) Green zone
•(5) Active guidelines (will appear
in blue)
Active and fixed guidelines
The active guidelines show the path of intended forward motion of the
vehicle while in D (Drive). The fixed guidelines assist a driver to align
with an object in front of the vehicle.
To use active guidelines, turn the steering wheel and point the active
guidelines towards an intended path. If the steering wheel position is
changed, the vehicle might deviate from the original intended path.
The fixed and active guidelines will fade in and out depending on the
steering wheel position. When the steering wheel position is straight, the
active guidelines will be covered by the static guidelines and will not be
shown.
Always use caution while moving forward. Objects in the red zone (2)
are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone (4) are further
away. Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the
green zone (4) to the yellow (3) or red zones (2). Use your forward
vision to get better coverage of the front the vehicle.
Note:Adjusting the brightness and contrast of the screen may help the
image on the screen become more clear. These settings can be adjusted
by pressing theSettingsmenu when the front camera is active.
The camera lens is located on the front grille. Keep the lens clean so the
video image remains clear and undistorted. Clean with the front camera
washer system, or with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
Note:If the front off-road mode camera system image is not clear or
seems distorted, it may be covered with water droplets, snow, mud or
any other substance. If this occurs, clean the camera lens before using
the camera system.
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WARNING:Off-roading can be extremely dangerous and carries
inherent risks that may not be preventable even with the best
precautions. Ford strongly recommends driving within your ability and
taking every safety precaution, including those found here and at other
off-road driving organizations such as the Best in the Desert Racing
(www.bitd.com) and SCORE International Off-Road Racing.
Off-road screen
The real-time status of the Raptor’s off-road systems can be continuously
monitored using the first off-road screen found under the Truck Apps
menu in the message center.
SeeMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter of your Owner’s
Guide for more information.
Basic off-road driving techniques
•Grip the steering wheel with thumbs on the outside of the rim. This
will reduce the risk of injury due to abrupt steering wheel motions
that occur when negotiating rough terrain. Do not grip the steering
wheel with thumbs inside the rim.
•Throttle, brake and steering inputs should be made in a smooth and
controlled manner. Sudden inputs to the controls can cause loss of
traction or “upset” the vehicle, especially while on sloped terrain or
while crossing obstacles such as rocks or logs.
•Look ahead on your route noting upcoming obstacles, surface texture
or color changes or any other factors which may indicate a change in
available traction, and adjust the vehicle speed and route accordingly.
During pre-run, mark obstacles with GPS markers to ensure
appropriate speeds are used to avoid potential vehicle damage.
•When driving off-road, if the front or rear suspension is bottoming-out
and/or excessive contact with the skid-plates is encountered, reduce
vehicle speed to avoid potential damage to the vehicle.
•When running with other vehicles, it is recommended that
communication is used, and the lead vehicle notify other vehicles of
obstacles that could cause potential vehicle damage.
•Always keep available ground clearance in mind and pick a route that
minimizes the risk of catching the underside of the vehicle on an
obstacle.
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•When negotiating low speed obstacles, applying light brake pressure in
conjunction with the throttle will help prevent the vehicle from jerking
and will allow you to negotiate the obstacle in a more controlled
manner. Using 4L will also help with this.
•Use and equip supplemental safety equipment as discussed later in
this chapter.
•Please consult your local off-road group for other helpful tips.
•Off-roading requires a high degree of concentration. Even if your local
law does not prohibit alcohol use while driving off-road, Ford strongly
recommends against drinking if you plan to off-road.
Driving in mud
•Deep mud should be approached with caution especially if you are
driving in an unfamiliar area.
•If possible, test the depth of a mud hole before entering with the
vehicle.
•Keep in mind that obstacles and deep ruts may be hidden beneath the
surface of the mud.
•Proceed in a steady, controlled manner through deep mud while
maintaining momentum.
•If momentum is lost and you feel the vehicle becoming stuck, turning
the steering wheel back and forth (“sawing the wheel”)
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each direction may give the traction you need to clear the muddy
area.
•In higher speed areas with shallow mud, directional control will be
reduced in the muddy area much like on snow or ice. When
approaching such an area, be sure to slow to a speed which allows you
to maneuver as required by the conditions.
Driving in sand
WARNING:Tires must be returned to normal recommended tire
pressures before driving on pavement or hard surfaces. Failure
to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire
failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
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Soft sand and dunes present a very unique driving challenge. Before
going on such a drive, some research is advised regarding proven
techniques and pitfalls inherent in driving in deep sand. Some general
points to consider:
•It is very difficult and in many cases impossible to navigate deep sand
with tire pressures which are appropriate for on-road driving. If you
decide to “air down” your tires, be advised that the tire pressure
monitoring light will illuminate. The tires must be returned to normal
recommended tire pressures before driving on pavement or hard
surfaces.
•Lower tire pressures are more likely to cause a debeading of the tire
during cornering. Avoid sharp or abrupt turns when you have
extremely low tire pressures.
•To help prevent becoming stuck in deep sand, avoid spinning the tires
or making abrupt maneuvers. Proceed in a controlled manner while
maintaining vehicle momentum.
•Avoid stopping or parking on inclines as this makes it more difficult to
resume driving.
Driving in deep snow
•Maintain vehicle momentum.
•Apply the throttle very gently to avoid spinning the tires. Spinning the
tires will potentially dig the vehicle deeper into the snow.
•Drive in a controlled manner, avoiding aggressive steering wheel
movements, and keep braking to a minimum.
•Extremely deep snow may cause the vehicle tohigh centercausing
the vehicle to become stuck. Test the depth of the snow before trying
to drive through it.
Crossing obstacles
•Review the path ahead before attempting to cross any obstacle. It is
best if the obstacle is reviewed from outside the vehicle so that there
is a good understanding of terrain condition both in, front of, and
behind the obstacle.
•Approach obstacles slowly and slowly inch the vehicle over.
•If a large obstacle such as a rock cannot be avoided, choose a path
that places the rock directly under the tire rather than the
undercarriage of the vehicle. This will help prevent damage to the
vehicle.
•Ditches and washouts should be crossed at a 45 degree angle, allowing
each wheel to independently cross the obstacle.
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