Ford F-150 2010 Supplement Manual page 17

Hill climbing
• 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.
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.
• 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
• 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.
High speed off-roading
The off-road driving discussed thus far has focused on the type of events
typically encountered during slow speed off-road driving conditions. The
F-150 SVT Raptor provides excellent performance in a full size pick-up
truck during these slower speed conditions, but truly excels at higher
speed "baja style" off-road driving. High speed off-roading presents a
unique challenge, but extra care and caution should be taken before
engaging in this type of driving. If you plan on using the truck for severe,
high speed off-road use, the following is recommended:
• Equip your truck with the safety equipment used for the Stock-Full
Class as defined in the rule books for the Best in the Desert Racing
(www.bitd.com) and SCORE International Off Road Racing
(www.score-international.com).
• Use personal safety equipment including a SNELL SA certified helmet
and approved neck restraint device.
• Before venturing off-road in unfamiliar areas at high speeds, do a low
speed reconnaissance run ("prerun") to become aware of any
obstacles that you will encounter.
2010 F-150 (f12)
Supplement, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Driving
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