Preparing to drive
WARNING:
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
WARNING:
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than
a person wearing a seat belt.
Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.
WARNING:
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks
are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure
to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING:
Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as driving
at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Over-loading or loading the vehicle
improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.
See also:
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC Stability Enhancement System
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides the following stability enhancement
features for certain driving situations:
• Traction control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin and ...
Using snow chains
WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index and speed rating
as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and performance ...
Information messages
See Information Messages later in this chapter for more information.
Information Display Controls (Type 2)
• Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through and highlight the options
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