2006 Lincoln Navigator Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
2006 Lincoln Navigator Manual
2006 Lincoln Navigator manual content summary:
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On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 2
. This is because your vehicle has special design and equipment features for cargo-hauling or off-road operation. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features and instructions for safe driving. You must also learn and understand the capabilities and - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 3
under off-road conditions. Utility vehicles seat belt. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 4
you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. can be found in your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with . Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 5
greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 6
center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks 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 (except models equipped with Auto 4WD or AWD). This If you have the space, it may be - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 7
from one type of road surface to another (i.e., from concrete to gravel), there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds in steering, acceleration or braking. Again, avoid abrupt inputs steering or braking inputs. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will have advantages over two-wheel drive - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 8
operation of the anti-lock brake system. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9
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 changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion. To maintain better cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 10
wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. You can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 11
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. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can't roll and if they - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 12
Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is engaged in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 13
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 tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford front door lock facing or door latch - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 14
the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. The cold warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. Tires can slowly lose pressure due to normal use or due to changes air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are hot. 2. Remove the cap - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Add air to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 16
, including damage to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 17
rear axle. Do not allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be injured or killed in a collision. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the roof will tend to make your vehicle more - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 18
gravity should fall within the trucks's recommended center of gravity zone when installed. For more information refer to your truck camper loading label. Do not allow people to ride in a slide-in camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 19
a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 20
or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment because these modifications can affect the safety of your vehicle. Do not use "aftermarket lift kits" or other suspension modifications. "Aftermarket lift kits" could - 2006 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 21
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Introduction
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Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
3
Vehicle Characteristics
4
Driving On Roadways
6
Driving Off-Road
9
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
13
Tire Replacement Requirements
15
Loading Your Vehicle
16
Trailer Towing
19
Maintenance and Modifications
20
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