Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers).
See also:
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)
For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you
continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to
resolve a factory-related vehicle s ...
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 ...
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 p ...