1998 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99

Driving 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. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. 4WD operation is not recommended on dry pavement. Doing so could result in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. If these lights illuminate during normal driving, have your vehicle serviced. • 4x4-illuminates when the ignition is turned on or when 4H (4WD High) is selected. • LOW RANGE-illuminates when the ignition is turned on and 4L (4WD Low) is selected. Using lever-operated 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) - Power to rear axle only. 4x4 LOW RANGE 99