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Driving CROSSING OBSTACLES • Review the path ahead before attempting to cross any obstacle. It is best if the obstacle is reviewed from outside the vehicle so that there is a good understanding of terrain condition both in, front of, and behind the obstacle. • Approach obstacles slowly and slowly inch the vehicle over. • If a large obstacle such as a rock cannot be avoided, choose a path that places the rock directly under the tire rather than the undercarriage of the vehicle. This will help prevent damage to the vehicle. • Ditches and washouts should be crossed at a 45 degree angle, allowing each wheel to independently cross the obstacle. HILL CLIMBING WARNING: Extreme care should be used when steering the vehicle in reverse down a slope so as not to cause the vehicle to swerve out of control. • Always attempt to climb a steep hill along the fall line of the slope and not diagonally. • If the vehicle is unable to make it up the hill, DO NOT attempt to turn back down the slope. Place the vehicle in low range and slowly back down in reverse. Note that hill descent control is functional in reverse and should be used in this situation. • When descending a steep slope, select low gear and engage hill descent control. Use the throttle and brake pedals to control your descent speed as described earlier in this section using hill descent control. WATER WADING Your vehicle is designed to operate in water depths up to 30 inches (760 millimeters). However, as the water depth increases, vehicle speed must be reduced to avoid potential vehicle damage. • Always determine the depth before attempting a water crossing. • Proceed slowly and avoid splashing water any more than is necessary. • Be aware that obstacles and debris may be beneath the water's surface. • Keep the doors fully closed during the water crossing. • Upon completion of the water crossing, slowly drive a short distance and check the brakes for full effectiveness. 24 2013 F-150 (f12) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus)

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CROSSING OBSTACLES
•
Review the path ahead before attempting to cross any obstacle. It is
best if the obstacle is reviewed from outside the vehicle so that there
is a good understanding of terrain condition both in, front of, and
behind the obstacle.
•
Approach obstacles slowly and slowly inch the vehicle over.
•
If a large obstacle such as a rock cannot be avoided, choose a path that
places the rock directly under the tire rather than the undercarriage of
the vehicle. This will help prevent damage to the vehicle.
•
Ditches and washouts should be crossed at a 45 degree angle, allowing
each wheel to independently cross the obstacle.
HILL CLIMBING
WARNING:
Extreme care should be used when steering the
vehicle in reverse down a slope so as not to cause the vehicle to
swerve out of control.
•
Always attempt to climb a steep hill along the fall line of the slope and
not diagonally.
•
If the vehicle is unable to make it up the hill, DO NOT attempt to turn
back down the slope. Place the vehicle in low range and slowly back
down in reverse. Note that hill descent control is functional in reverse
and should be used in this situation.
•
When descending a steep slope, select low gear and engage hill descent
control. Use the throttle and brake pedals to control your descent speed
as described earlier in this section using hill descent control.
WATER WADING
Your vehicle is designed to operate in water depths up to 30 inches (760
millimeters). However, as the water depth increases, vehicle speed must
be reduced to avoid potential vehicle damage.
•
Always determine the depth before attempting a water crossing.
•
Proceed slowly and avoid splashing water any more than is necessary.
•
Be aware that obstacles and debris may be beneath the water’s surface.
•
Keep the doors fully closed during the water crossing.
•
Upon completion of the water crossing, slowly drive a short distance
and check the brakes for full effectiveness.
Driving
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2013 F-150
(f12)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)