Ford Cargo 2017, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
While driving
If you load your vehicle excessively, this
would increase the risk of turning over. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible axle
load. Maintain the center of gravity as low as
possible when you are loading your vehicle.
Materials that lower that the effect of braking,
such as sand or water mixed with oil, may
enter the brakes if you drive your vehicle on
muddy or swampy areas frequently. This may
cause excessive wear and a decrease in the
braking effect. A risk of not being able to use
the braking effect fully in emergency conditions
is present.
Test the brakes after any off-road drives. If the
braking effect is lowered or that rubbing noises
are present in this test, make sure that your
brake system is checked by a FORD OTOSAN
authorized dealership.
WARNING
Acceleration forces act on your body from all
directions due to the improper nature of the
ground. There is a risk of bouncing off the seat
and injuring yourself. Always fasten your safety
belt in the off-road drives, too.
Drive systems for off-road driving
Driving systems and equipment described
below allows you to drive your vehicle safely
off-road:
• Disengagement of the ASR.
• Differential locks.
WARNING
The steering wheel may strike back and
cause injuries on the thumbs of your hands
when driving over obstacles or the tracks
formed over the road. Hold the steering wheel
tightly with your both hands.
Consider the high forces occurring for a short
period of time while driving over the obstacles.
• Stop the vehicle and engage a lower gear
before driving off-road.
• Always drive the vehicle with the engine
running and a gear engaged while driving
off-road.
• Drive slowly and with a stable speed. Drive
with the crawling speed if required.
• Make sure that the wheels are always held
on the road.
• Activate the differential lock.
• Drive with extra care in an unknown or a
non-visible area. Get off the vehicle first, and
inspect the terrain for safety reasons.
• Check the depth of the water before driving
through the water.
• Observe the obstacles like rocks, holes,
trunks and trenches.
• Avoid skirts of the ground that the ground
may be torn.
Before driving off-road
• Engagement of the differential lock
• Disengagement of the anti-skid control
• Equipment specified below should be
available on the vehicle:
• Shovel
• Climbing hawser with bolted Y anchor .
After driving off-road
WARNING
Faults caused by off-road driving may
cause accidents or prevent some parts from
operating.
Clean and check your vehicle after driving
off-road. Have the fault repaired before next
operation of the vehicle.
• Disengage the differential lock
• Engage the anti-skid control (ASR)
• Clean the vehicle
• Check the vehicle for any damage.
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