Ford 1999 Ranger Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 121)

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is

unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition

system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your

engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine.

If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the

hubs.

Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop

the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by

moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake

pedal.

Driving through deep water where the transmission is submerged

may allow water into the transmission and cause internal

transmission damage.

VEHICLE LOADING

Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:

• Base Curb Weight : Weight of the vehicle including any standard

equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or

aftermarket equipment.

• Payload : Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers

and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight

rating minus base curb weight.

• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) : Base curb weight plus payload

weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification.

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) : Maximum total weight of

the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The

GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety

Compliance Label on the driver’s door pillar.

• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) : Carrying capacity for each

axle system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the

Safety Compliance Label on the driver’s door pillar.

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Ford 1999 Ranger Manuel d'utilisateur Page 121