2014 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab F-150 Raptor Supplement Printing 1 - Page 17

Driving Hints OFF-ROAD DRIVING WARNING Off-roading can be extremely dangerous and carries inherent risks that may not be preventable even with the best precautions. Ford strongly recommends driving within your ability and taking every safety precaution, including those found here and at other off-road driving organizations such as the Best in the Desert Racing (www.bitd.com) and SCORE International Off-Road Racing. In addition to providing an excellent on-road driving experience, your vehicle excels at all types of off-road driving. The truck has been designed and equipped to allow you to explore those places where the road doesn't take you whether it's a forest trail or the open desert. Before going off-roading, consult with your local governmental agencies to determine designated off-road trails and recreation areas. Also, be sure to understand any off-road vehicle registration requirements for the area in which you plan on driving. Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nation's wilderness areas. Ford joins the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by treading lightly. Before taking your vehicle off-roading, a basic vehicle inspection should be done to make sure that the vehicle is in top working condition. It is always recommended that at least two vehicles are used while off-roading. The buddy system helps make sure that help is close at hand should a vehicle become stuck or damaged. It is also wise to take supplies such as a first aid kit, supply of water, tow strap, cell or satellite phone with you any time an off-road excursion is planned. Off-Road Mode Off road mode changes the calibrations of four systems on the vehicle to enhance off road performance: • Electronic locking differential (ELD)- Any speed thresholds for the ELD are lifted. The ELD will remain locked up to the maximum vehicle speed when engaged. • AdvanceTrac- When off-road mode is engaged, the AdvanceTrac settings are altered for optimized off-road performance. • Transmission shifting and response- The transmission shift schedule is altered for improved off road performance. Upshifts are delayed and occur less frequently. This will provide the best possible vehicle response and acceleration. • Engine throttle calibration- The engine throttle calibration is altered for improved off-road performance. Note: Operating the vehicle in this mode does not guarantee that the vehicle will not become stuck in sand, snow or mud or other debris. It is the driver's responsibility to assess off-road situations and determine if the terrain is passable. Note: Tow/haul mode will be disabled when off-road mode is active. If tow/haul mode is active, it will be disabled when off-road mode is active. 15 F150 (TF6)