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Driving • 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. • 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. • 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") 1⁄4 turn in 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. 15 2011 F-150 (f12) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)

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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.
•
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.
•
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”)
1
±
4
turn in
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.
Driving
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2011 F-150
(f12)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)