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9. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note: The message may not immediately
reset. If the message continues to appear
and a warning lamp illuminates, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Advertised Capacity

The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank after running out of fuel. Included in the
advertised capacity is an empty reserve. The
empty reserve is an unspecified amount of
fuel that remains in the fuel tank when the
fuel gauge indicates empty.

Note: The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.

Fuel Economy

Your vehicle calculates fuel economy figures
through the trip computer average fuel
function.  See General Information (page
112).

The first 1,000 mi (1,500 km) of driving is the
break-in period of the engine. A more
accurate measurement is obtained after
2,000 mi (3,000 km).

Impacting Fuel Economy

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Incorrect tire inflation pressures.

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Fully loading your vehicle.

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Carrying unnecessary weight.

•

Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbars
or light bars, running boards and ski
racks.

•

Using fuel blended with alcohol.  See
Fuel Quality (page 178).

•

Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures.

•

Fuel economy may decrease when
driving short distances.

•

You may get better fuel economy when
driving on flat terrain than when driving
on hilly terrain.

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EMISSION LAW

WARNING: Do not remove or alter

the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the vehicle
from the engine and exhaust system heat
and noise. On vehicles with no original
equipment floor covering insulation, do not
carry passengers in a manner that permits
prolonged skin contact with the metal floor.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in fire or personal injury.

U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components. Similar
federal or provincial laws may apply in
Canada. We do not approve of any vehicle
modification without first determining
applicable laws.

Tampering with emissions control
systems including related sensors
or the Diesel Exhaust Fluid system

can result in reduced engine power and the
illumination of the service engine soon light.

Tampering With a Noise Control
System

Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
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Removal or rendering inoperative by any
person other than for purposes of
maintenance.

•

Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is in use.

•

The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
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Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.

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Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.

If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive exhaust
smoke, check for the following:
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A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.

•

A plugged engine air filter element.

•

Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.

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A clogged fuel filter.

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Contaminated fuel.

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Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.

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An open or pinched sensor hose.

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Incorrect engine oil level.

•

Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.

•

Incorrect engine oil viscosity for climactic
conditions.

Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel filter
that is integrated with the fuel tank. Regular
maintenance or replacement is not needed.

Note: If these checks do not help you correct
the concern, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance

On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The
preceding statements concerning prohibited
tampering acts and maintenance, and the
noise warranty found in the Warranty Guide,
are applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

WARNING: Do not park, idle or drive

your vehicle on dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats
up the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING: The normal operating

temperature of the exhaust system is very
high. Never work around or attempt to
repair any part of the exhaust system until
it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short period
of engine operation and stays hot after the
engine is switched off.

WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result

in entry of harmful and potentially lethal
fumes into the passenger compartment. If
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.

Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable exhaust
emission standards.

To make sure that the catalytic converter and
other emission control components continue
to work properly:
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Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.

•

Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.

•

Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables.  See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 284).

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Use only the specified fuel listed.

•

Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.

•

Avoid running out of fuel.

•

Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.

Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

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The scheduled maintenance items listed in
scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of your
vehicle and to its emissions system.

If you use anything other than Lincoln,
Motorcraft or Lincoln-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service of
components affecting emission control, such
non-Lincoln parts should be equivalent to
genuine Lincoln Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.

Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system warning light or
the temperature warning light, fluid leaks,
strange odors, smoke or loss of engine
power could indicate that the emission
control system is not working properly.

An improperly operating or damaged exhaust
system may allow exhaust to enter the
vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly
operating exhaust system inspected and
repaired immediately.

Do not make any unauthorized changes to
your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle
owners and anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases, trades
vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are
not permitted to intentionally remove an
emission control device or prevent it from
working. Information about your vehicle’s
emission system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information Decal located on or near
the engine. This decal also lists engine
displacement.

Please consult your warranty information for
complete details.

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)

Your vehicle has a computer known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) that
monitors the engine’s emission control
system. The system protects the environment
by making sure that your vehicle continues
to meet government emission standards. The
OBD-II system also assists a service
technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

When the service engine soon
indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause the
service engine soon indicator to illuminate.
Examples are:

1. Your vehicle has run out of fuel—the

engine may misfire or run poorly.

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the

engine may misfire or run poorly.

3. The fuel fill inlet may not have closed

properly.  See Refueling (page 180).

4. Driving through deep water—the

electrical system may be wet.

You can correct these temporary
malfunctions by filling the fuel tank with good
quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inlet
or letting the electrical system dry out. After
three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the
service engine soon indicator should stay off
the next time you start the engine. A driving
cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city and highway driving.
No additional vehicle service is required.

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If the service engine soon indicator remains
on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity. Although some
malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may not
have symptoms that are apparent, continued
driving with the service engine soon indicator
on can result in increased emissions, lower
fuel economy, reduced engine and
transmission smoothness and lead to more
costly repairs.

Readiness for Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) Testing

Some state and provincial and local
governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to
inspect the emission control equipment on
your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection
could prevent you from getting a vehicle
registration.

If the service engine soon indicator
is on or the bulb does not work,
your vehicle may need service.

See On-Board Diagnostics.

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the
service engine soon indicator is on or not
working properly (bulb is burned out), or if
the OBD-II system has determined that some
of the emission control systems have not
been properly checked. In this case, the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing.

If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the vehicle
is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if
the vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the
ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds
without cranking the engine. If the service
engine soon indicator blinks eight times, it
means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing; if the service engine soon indicator
stays on solid, it means that your vehicle is
ready for I/M testing.

The OBD-II system checks the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days.

If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, you
can perform the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway driving:

1. 15 minutes of steady driving on an

expressway or highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods.

2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least eight

hours with the ignition off. Then, start the
vehicle and complete the above driving
cycle. The vehicle must warm up to its
normal operating temperature. Once
started, do not turn off the vehicle until
the above driving cycle is complete.

If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing,
you need to repeat the above driving cycle.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING: Always fully apply the

parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P). Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not apply the brake

pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury.

WARNING: When your vehicle is

stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property damage.

Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside the vehicle.

Push Button Shift Transmission

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
transmission. The shift buttons are located
near the middle of the instrument panel. The
gears are selected by pressing and releasing
the PRNDS buttons.

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Every time a gear is selected, the selected
button illuminates. You also see the gear
selected appear in the instrument cluster.

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Understanding the Positions of your
Electronic Transmission

Note: Always come to a complete stop
before putting your vehicle into and out of
park (P).

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1. Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Press and release the button on the

instrument panel of the gear you want to
select.

3. The gearshift button you select

illuminates and the selected gear
appears in the instrument cluster.

4. Release the brake pedal and your

transmission remains in the selected
gear.

Note: If you attempt to leave your vehicle
when it is in gear, your vehicle automatically
shifts into park (P). Seatbelt and door
monitors determine your intent and make
the shift for you. During this time, a message
appears in the information display screen
prompting you to make the shift to park (P).

Note: To put your vehicle in gear with the
door open, perform steps 1-4. See the
Automatic Return to Park section in this
chapter for more information on this feature.

Park (P)

With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle
locks the transmission and prevents the
wheels from turning. Always come to a
complete stop before putting your vehicle
into and out of park (P). An audible tone
sounds once you select park (P).

When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle
automatically shifts into park (P). If the ignition
is turned off when the vehicle is moving, it
first shifts into neutral (N) until a slow enough
speed is reached. The vehicle then shifts into
park (P) automatically.

The electric parking brake may apply when
you shift to park (P) without the brake pedal
fully pressed. The electric parking brake
applies when you shift to park (P) on large
slopes. The electric parking brake releases
with the drive away release function or
manually as described in the Releasing the
Electric Parking Brake section. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 201).

Automatic Return to Park

Note: This feature does not operate when
your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or
neutral tow.

Your vehicle has a feature that automatically
shifts your vehicle into park (P) when any of
the following conditions occur:

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You turn the ignition off

•

You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched

•

Your seatbelt is unlatched when the
driver door is open

If you turn the ignition off when your vehicle
is moving, your vehicle first shifts into neutral
(N) until it slows down enough to shift into
park (P) automatically.

Note: If you have waited an extended period
of time, 2-15 minutes before starting your
vehicle, unlatching your seatbelt causes this
feature to activate, even with the driver door
closed.

Note: This feature may not work properly if
the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If your
door ajar indicator does not illuminate when
you open the driver’s door or the indicator
illuminates with the driver’s door closed, see
your authorized dealer.

Reverse (R)

With the transmission in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to a
complete stop before shifting into and out
of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the transmission in neutral (N), you can
start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold
the brake pedal down when in this position.

Stay in Neutral Mode

Note: Stay in neutral mode is a temporary
vehicle state with the ignition off. Once in
this mode, the battery must maintain
sufficient voltage or your vehicle returns to
park.

Note: When entering an automatic car wash,
always shift to Neutral (N). If you are exiting
the vehicle before the car wash, Stay in
Neutral Mode is available.

Extended usage of Stay in Neutral mode may
result in a battery voltage reduction to a level
where the vehicle may no longer start.

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Failure to follow this instruction could result
in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty.

To enter Stay in Neutral mode, do the
following:

1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shift into neutral (N).

Note: A message appears in the information
display.

3. Press the neutral (N) button.

Note: A confirmation message appears in
the information display when your vehicle
has entered Stay in Neutral mode and the
neutral (N) button on the transmission
selector blinks slowly.

To exit Stay in Neutral mode, press the brake
pedal and shift into another gear.

Drive (D)

The normal driving position for the best fuel
economy.

Sport (S)

Putting the vehicle in sport (S):

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Provides additional engine braking and
extends lower gear operation to enhance
performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain
or mountainous areas. This increases
engine RPM during engine braking.

•

Provides additional lower gear operation
through the automatic transmission shift
strategy.

•

Provides gear selection more quickly and
at higher engine speeds.

SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission

Your SelectShift Automatic transmission
gives you the ability to change gears
manually.

Paddle Shifters

With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddle
shifters provide temporary manual control.
They allow you the ability to shift gears
quickly, without taking your hands off the
steering wheel.

You can achieve extensive manual control
by pressing the sport (S) button.

•

Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.

•

Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift.

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The system determines when temporary
manual control is no longer in use and
returns to automatic control.

Upshift to the recommended shift speeds
according to the following chart:

Upshifts When Accelerating - Recommended

for Best Fuel Economy

Shift from:

15 mph (24 km/h)

1 - 2

25 mph (40 km/h)

2 - 3

40 mph (64 km/h)

3 - 4

45 mph (72 km/h)

4 - 5

Upshifts When Accelerating - Recommended

for Best Fuel Economy

50 mph (80 km/h)

5 - 6

55 mph (88 km/h)

6 - 7

60 mph (97 km/h)

7 - 8

The instrument cluster displays your currently
selected gear.

The transmission automatically upshifts if
your engine speed is too high or downshift
if your engine speed is too low.

Note: The system stays in manual control
until you make another shift button selection.
For example, drive (D).

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Manual Park Release

WARNING: When doing this

procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate.

WARNING: If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle

until you verify that the stoplamps are
working.

Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in the
event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency.

Activating the Manual Park Release Cable

1. Apply the parking brake.   See Electric

Parking Brake (page 201).

Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake.

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2. Locate the manual park release cable

access cover under the dash, below the
steering wheel.

3. Using a tool, carefully remove the screw

from the access cover and open.

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Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver's seat.

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4. Once in the driver's seat, fully apply the

brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the orange tether outward towards
the driver seat.

5. Switch the ignition on, but do not start

your vehicle. Move the tether to the lower
right-hand corner to lock it into the
override position. If done correctly, a
message on the instrument cluster
displays Park Not Available, Transmission
Not In Park or Shift System Fault.

Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park (P)
position and is free to roll.

6. With your foot still fully applied on the

brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page
201).

7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for

emergency towing purposes.

8. Switch off the ignition.

9. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk

that your vehicle will roll, disconnect the
negative (black) battery cable from the
battery.

Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode

1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the

negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.

2. Apply the parking brake.   See Electric

Parking Brake (page 201).

Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake.

3. Fully apply the brake pedal and hold, do

not release. Pull the orange tether
outward towards the driver seat to
remove it from the override position.

4. Move the tether towards the left and

release to return it to the rest position.

5. Stow the manual park release cable

tether, install the access cover and
replace the screw.

6. With your foot fully applied on the brake

pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm that
your vehicle is in the park (P) position and
that the instrument cluster indicates park
(P).

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7. If the instrument cluster is not displaying

the park (P) position or there is a
message stating Park Not Available,
Transmission Not In Park or Shift System
Fault, apply the parking brake before
exiting your vehicle. Contact an
authorized dealer for service.

Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning

This feature increases durability and provides
consistent shift feel over the life of your
vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may
have firm or soft shifts. This operation does
not affect function or durability of your
transmission and is normal. Over time, the
adaptive learning process can fully updates
transmission operation. Additionally, the
strategy must be relearned whenever the
battery is disconnected or a new battery is
installed.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow

Note: Do not rock your vehicle if your engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to your transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to your transmission
and tires may occur, or your engine may
overheat.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, it
may be beneficial to disengage the
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
system when attempting to rock the vehicle.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you can help rock your vehicle out by shifting
between forward and reverse gears,
stopping between shifts in a steady pattern.
Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

All-wheel drive uses all four wheels to power
the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling
you to drive over terrain and road conditions
that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle
cannot. The AWD system turns on when
needed and does not require input from you.

Note: The AWD feature gives your vehicle
some limited off-road capabilities in which
driving surfaces are relatively level,
obstruction-free and otherwise similar to
normal on-road driving conditions. Operating
your vehicle under other than those
conditions could subject the vehicle to
excessive stress that might result in damage
that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Note: A warning message appears in the
information display when an AWD system
fault is present.  See Information Messages
(page 118).  An AWD system fault causes the
AWD system to default to front-wheel drive
only mode. When this warning message
displays, have your vehicle serviced at an
authorized dealer

Note: A warning message appears in the
information display if the AWD system has
overheated.  See Information Messages
(page 118).  This condition may occur if you
operate the vehicle in extreme conditions
with excessive wheel slip, such as deep
sand. To resume normal AWD function as
soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe
location and stop the engine for at least 10
minutes. After you restart the engine and the
AWD system adequately cools, the warning
message turns off and normal AWD function
returns.

Do not use a spare tire of a different size
other than the tire provided. If the mini-spare
tire is installed, the AWD system may disable
automatically and enter front-wheel drive
only mode to protect driveline components.
A warning in the information display appears,
indicating that the system is in front-wheel
drive only mode. See Information Messages
(page 118).  If there is a warning message in
the information display from using the spare
tire, this indicator should turn off after
reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal
road tire and cycling the ignition off and on.
We recommend that you reinstall the

repaired or replaced road tire as soon as
possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between
the front and rear axles could cause the AWD
system to stop functioning and default to
front-wheel drive or damage the AWD
system.

Driving in Special Conditions with All-
Wheel Drive (AWD)

AWD vehicles are ready to drive on sand,
snow, mud and rough roads and have
operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both on
and off the highway.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect overheating
of the engine.

Basic operating principles in special
conditions

•

Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.

•

Be extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.

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 (If Equipped)

If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the
Pavement

•

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the
pavement, slow down, but avoid severe
brake application, ease the vehicle back
onto the pavement only after reducing
your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply when returning to the
road surface.

•

It may be safer to stay on the apron or
shoulder of the road and slow down
gradually before returning to the
pavement. You may lose control if you
do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.

•

It often may be less risky to strike small
objects, such as highway reflectors, with
minor damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the pavement
which could cause the vehicle to slide
sideways out of control or rollover.
Remember, your safety and the safety of
others should be your primary concern.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

WARNING: Always set the parking

brake fully and make sure you shift the
gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the
ignition off and remove the key whenever
you leave your vehicle.

WARNING: If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels

at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a few minutes or damage to the transmission
and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you can rock it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

If your vehicle has AdvanceTrac™ with Roll
Stability Control™, it may be beneficial to
disengage the AdvanceTrac with Roll
Stability Control system when attempting to
rock the vehicle.

Emergency Maneuvers

•

In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be
made, remember to avoid "over-driving"
your vehicle, for example, turn the
steering wheel only as rapidly and as far
as required to avoid the emergency.
Excessive steering results in less vehicle
control, not more. Additionally, use
smooth variations of the accelerator and
brake pedal pressure if changes in
vehicle speed are necessary. Avoid

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abrupt steering, acceleration or braking
which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and personal injury. Use all available road
surface to return the vehicle to a safe
direction of travel.

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In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.

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If your vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another, for example, from
concrete to gravel, there may be a
change in the way the vehicle responds
to a maneuver, such as, steering,
acceleration or braking. Again, avoid
these abrupt inputs.

Sand

When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning the wheels.

Driving your AWD in deep sand may cause
the AWD system to overheat. After the
system cools down, normal AWD function
returns.

Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect overheating
of the engine.

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and cause
the vehicle to become stuck to the point that
you may need assistance from another
vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back
out the way you came if you proceed with
caution.

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 wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of
the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and proceed
slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the
vehicle may stall.

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Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying improves
when you move your vehicle slowly when
applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even AWD 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.

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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.

Note: Driving through deep water may
damage the transmission.

If the front or rear axle is submerged in water,
have the power transfer unit (PTU) or rear
axle serviced by an authorized dealer.

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“Tread Lightly” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities in
our nations wilderness areas. Our 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

Note:  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 want
to use.  Do not drive over the crest of a hill
without seeing what conditions are on the
other side.  Do not drive in reverse (R) over
a hill without the aid of an observer.

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.

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 turn around
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 causes the
tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.

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Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating. Do
not descend in neutral (N); instead,
disengage overdrive or manually shift to a
lower gear. When descending a steep hill,
avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose
control. The front wheels have to be turning
in order to steer the vehicle.

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