2003 Lincoln Navigator Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
2003 Lincoln Navigator Manual
2003 Lincoln Navigator manual content summary:
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On The Road Driving Off-Road Trailer Towing Tires, Replacement Requirements Maintenance and Modifications Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling 2 3 4 6 9 12 system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 2
design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Familiarize yourself with your vehicle's operating characteristics. Study the "Owner's Guide" and this supplement for specific information and instructions for safe driving under various conditions. All occupants should always - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 3
Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners NOTICE TO 4X2 UTILITY VEHICLE OWNERS Although this supplement is primarily directed to 4WD or AWD vehicle operators, these principles of safe driving also apply to operators of two-wheel drive utility vehicles. Even though you did not select a 4WD or AWD option - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 4
can be found in your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and is not cause for concern. more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 5
Vehicle Characteristics How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and truck vehicles can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Your 4WD or AWD may be: • Higher - to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components, and to - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 6
models equipped with Auto 4WD or avoid severe brake application, to stay on center of gravity. Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 7
and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking. Use , because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not become overconfident as to road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient distance - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 8
1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9
wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all pressure for whatever reason in sand, make sure you reinflate the tires as soon as possible. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 10
light pressure on the brake pedal. Deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in deep snow that would stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Shift to a low gear and maintain steady pressure hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 11
started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. If brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 12
and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced. Refer to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for additional information. 12 - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 13
, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Do not use"aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications, whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 14
tire treads and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If internal damage to the tire is - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center or pickup box cover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce - 2003 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 16
Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle top heavy, causing it to lean more on corners and creating a greater possibility of vehicle roll over should you lose control of the vehicle. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available
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Introduction
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Notice To 4X2 Utility Vehicle Owners
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Vehicle Characteristics
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Operation On The Road
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Driving Off-Road
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Trailer Towing
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Tires, Replacement Requirements
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Maintenance and Modifications
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Hauling Cargo and Vehicle Handling
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