2007 Lincoln Navigator Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
2007 Lincoln Navigator Manual
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storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2006 Ford Motor Company 1 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 2
safe for road conditions and the use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of accident and serious injury. All occupants must wear the safety belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Ford Motor Company reserves - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 3
in the various driving conditions that are encountered on perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Utility vehicles have a • Drive at safe speeds for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Guide" and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 4
which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Power is and maintenance can be found in your "Owner's Guide." You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 5
equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. • Narrower - to provide greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. These differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 6
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp with Auto 4WD or AWD). This may damage the drivelines and axles. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down and avoid severe brake application or aggressive steering. Ease the vehicle back - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 7
braking. Again, avoid abrupt steering or braking inputs. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle aggressive driving maneuvers in poor road conditions. Make sure you allow sufficient the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 8
and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the 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 - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9
Ford joins the U. S. Forest 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 be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. 9 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 10
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 in that control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 11
crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do rollover. It is better to back down to a safe location. neutral. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 12
and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the 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 - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 13
Motor Company. Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 14
never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot air pressure when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove Owner's Guide for the Owner's Guide for description): air leak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
remove objects such as stones, nails or glass 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 one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 16
6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 17
ear protection For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft. away from the tire - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 18
tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company , or some component of the TPMS may be damaged. 18 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 19
accessories) the driver's door (vehicles exported axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Refer to your "Owner's Guide suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 20
over the floor of the cargo area, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Never allow people to ride in the cargo area of your vehicle. People who are not riding in the maximum load roof rack load allowed for the vehicle. 20 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 21
camper. People who are not riding in seats with their safety belts fastened are much more likely to be injured or killed in a collision. 21 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement USA (fus) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 22
that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle, additional trailer tow equipment, trailer "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized dealer for additional information. 22 2007 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 23
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 - 2007 Lincoln Navigator | Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 24
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Introduction
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Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
3
Vehicle Characteristics
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Driving On Roadways
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Driving Off-Road
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Inflating Your Tires
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Tire Care
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Tire Replacement Requirements
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Trailer Towing
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Maintenance and Modifications
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