snow chains FORD FIESTA 2012 Owners Manual

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
WARNING:Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit
failure.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
The tires on your vehicle may have all-weather treads to provide traction
in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the
law requires them.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use SAE Class S chains with 195/65R15 or 215/55R16 tires only; do
not use tire chains with any other size tires.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
VEHICLE LOADING
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle to keep
your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings from the
vehicle’s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label:
Base Curb Weight– is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.
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2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above,do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
3.Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
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Servicing your vehicle ..............294
Setting the clock .............20, 24, 29
Side air curtain .........................182
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............185
Spark plugs,
specifications .............324, 327–328
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................325
Speed control ............................126
Starting your
vehicle ........................233–234, 236
jump starting ..........................274
push button start system .......236
Steering
speed sensitive .......................247
Steering wheel
controls ....................................128
tilting .......................................121
SYNCAppLink™ ......................74
SYNCcustomer support ...........93
SYNC..........................................42
SYNCServices ...........................66
T
Text messaging ...........................58
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .........58, 60
Tilt steering wheel ....................121
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....220
Tires ...........................205–206, 268
alignment ................................214
care ..........................................209
changing ..........................268, 270checking the pressure ............209
inflating ...................................207
label .........................................219
replacing ..................................211
rotating ....................................214
safety practices .......................213
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............224
spare tire .................................268
terminology .............................206
tire grades ...............................206
treadwear ........................205, 210
Towing .......................................230
recreational towing .................230
trailer towing ..........................230
wrecker ....................................277
Traffic, Directions and
Information ..................................66
Transmission
automatic operation ...............249
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....247
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................319
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................320
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
lubricant specifications ..........325
manual operation ....................252
Trunk
remote release ........................140
Turn signal ................................108
U
USB port ......................................35
Using privacy mode ....................52
V
Vehicle health report ..................72
Index
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