suspension FORD SUPER DUTY 2006 1.G Special Off-Road Package Supplement Manual

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DEACTIVATION IN 4WD
(IF EQUIPPED)
Refer to the label on the back of the sun visor mirror regarding Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) operation.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a feature that deactivates the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) when 4WD Low is engaged. The ABS
indicator (
ABS) illuminates, to indicate that ABS is deactivated, and
stays on as long as 4WD Low is engaged.
When 4WD Low is disengaged, the ABS light turns off and the system is
active again.
SUSPENSION UPGRADE PACKAGE
Your vehicle is equipped with a special suspension package that will
enhance the vehicle's off-road performance. The vehicle will handle
differently, both on and off-road, from a factory-equipped passenger car
or truck.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. 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, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
Dual action remote control suspension
To operate the system:
1. Push the red button to pressurize the system for a firmer ride.
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2. Push the black buttons on the bleed valves for a softer ride. Separate
bleed valves allow independent adjustment of front and rear shocks.
Note:Do not operate the compressor for more than 30 seconds at a
time. Allow the compressor to cool down for one minute between
operations.
Note:Stop compressor operation when the arrow on the gauge reaches
maximum. Continuing to supply pressure will not make the shocks any
firmer and damage to the system will occur.
The following table is an example of typical settings for the suspension.
Setting Front Rear
High-speed firm ride 8 6
Slow-speed soft ride 2 2
Towing 5 8
LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL
General information
Your vehicle may be equipped with a locking rear differential; vehicles
equipped with this differential should be identified by a ªCautionº label
mounted on the instrument panel. Vehicle handling characteristcs will be
different than a conventional differential. Examples of this would be:
²When turning a corner, the sound of component disengagement and
re-engagement may be audible, and the transfer of driving torque from
both wheels to one wheel may be noticeable.
²When going from drive (acceleration) to coast (deceleration) in a
turn, a ªmetallicº sound may be heard as torque flow is reversed
(inside wheel engaged during acceleration; outside wheel engaged
during deceleration).
²When negotiating a turn (outside wheel disengaged), the inside wheel
under conditions of poor traction may receive excessive torque, which
could cause it to break traction momentarily until its speed is equal to
the outside wheel. This will result in re-engagement of the outside
wheel thus allowing both wheels to be driven. This condition is most
noticeable with lightly loaded axles.
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