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Driving Refer to chart below for the maximum allowable speeds when driving through water. Water Depth Maximum Allowable Vehicle Speed 6 inches (150 mm) 40 mph (65 kph) 8 inches (200 mm) 31 mph (50 kph) 10 inches (250 mm) 19 mph (30 kph) 12 inches (300 mm) 8 mph (12 kph) 18 to 30 inches (450 mm to 4 mph (7 kph) 760 mm) Reverse - up to 30 inches Less than 6 mph (10 kph) (760 mm) Note: Failure to follow the recommended speeds may result in vehicle damage. High speed off-roading The off-road driving discussed thus far has focused on the type of events typically encountered during slow speed off-road driving conditions. The F-150 SVT Raptor provides excellent performance in a full size pick-up truck during these slower speed conditions, but truly excels at higher speed "baja style" off-road driving. High speed off-roading presents a unique challenge, but extra care and caution should be taken before engaging in this type of driving. If you plan on using the truck for severe, high speed off-road use, the following is recommended: • Equip your truck with the safety equipment used for the Stock-Full Class as defined in the rule books for the Best in the Desert Racing (www.bitd.com) and SCORE International Off-Road Racing (www.score-international.com). • Use personal safety equipment including a SNELL SA certified helmet and approved neck restraint device. • Before venturing off-road in unfamiliar areas at high speeds, do a low speed reconnaissance run ("prerun") to become aware of any obstacles that you will encounter. Ford SVT has engineered your F-150 Raptor for off-road use beyond what is normal for a F-150. However, it can incur damage if driven beyond its capabilities. Skid plates, shock guards and running boards were designed to help limit damage to vital components and exterior finishes, but cannot prevent all damage if driven in extreme off-road conditions. Damage to skid plates, shock guards, running boards and exterior finishes as well as bent, cracked or broken body, frame and chassis components may not be covered by warranty. 23 2012 F-150 (f12) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)

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Refer to chart below for the maximum allowable speeds when driving
through water.
Water Depth
Maximum Allowable Vehicle Speed
6 inches (150 mm)
40 mph (65 kph)
8 inches (200 mm)
31 mph (50 kph)
10 inches (250 mm)
19 mph (30 kph)
12 inches (300 mm)
8 mph (12 kph)
18 to 30 inches (450 mm to
760 mm)
4 mph (7 kph)
Reverse – up to 30 inches
(760 mm)
Less than 6 mph (10 kph)
Note:
Failure to follow the recommended speeds may result in vehicle
damage.
High speed off-roading
The off-road driving discussed thus far has focused on the type of events
typically encountered during slow speed off-road driving conditions. The
F-150 SVT Raptor provides excellent performance in a full size pick-up
truck during these slower speed conditions, but truly excels at higher
speed “baja style” off-road driving. High speed off-roading presents a
unique challenge, but extra care and caution should be taken before
engaging in this type of driving. If you plan on using the truck for severe,
high speed off-road use, the following is recommended:
•
Equip your truck with the safety equipment used for the Stock-Full
Class as defined in the rule books for the Best in the Desert Racing
(www.bitd.com) and SCORE International Off-Road Racing
(www.score-international.com).
•
Use personal safety equipment including a SNELL SA certified helmet
and approved neck restraint device.
•
Before venturing off-road in unfamiliar areas at high speeds, do a low
speed reconnaissance run (“prerun”) to become aware of any
obstacles that you will encounter.
Ford SVT has engineered your F-150 Raptor for off-road use beyond
what is normal for a F-150. However, it can incur damage if driven
beyond its capabilities. Skid plates, shock guards and running boards
were designed to help limit damage to vital components and exterior
finishes, but cannot prevent all damage if driven in extreme off-road
conditions. Damage to skid plates, shock guards, running boards and
exterior finishes as well as bent, cracked or broken body, frame and
chassis components may not be covered by warranty.
Driving
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2012 F-150
(f12)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)