snow chains FORD ASPIRE 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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[MC43247(ALL)01/97]
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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[MC43248(ALL)08/96]
Snow Tires and Chains
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[MC43250(ALL)08/96]
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads
that provide traction in rain or snow. However,
during the winter months in some climates, you
may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.
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[MC43252(ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and
grade as the tires you currently have on
your vehicle.
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[MC43254(ALL)01/96]
Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or
if the law requires them where you live. If you
choose to use chains on your vehicle's tires, be
aware of the following:
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[MC43256(ALL)01/96]
q
Local regulations may prohibit or restrict the
use of tire chains. Investigate the laws and
regulations in your area before installing
chains.
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[MC43258(ALL)01/96]
q
Tire chains may scratch or chip aluminum
wheels. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TIRE
CHAINS ARE INSTALLED ON STEEL
WHEELS ONLY. Be sure to remove wheel
covers (if equipped) from steel rims before
using tire chains to avoid scratches or
damage.
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256 Index
Servicing your vehicle.......... 145
precautions when servicing...... 146
servicing when you tow........ 143
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....111, 115
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 63,65
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 65
Side mirrors............... 51
adjusting................ 52
Snow tires and chains.......... 173
Spare tire................ 130
changing the tire.........130, 133
conventional spare.......... 132
finding the spare........... 132
removing the spare tire........ 132
storing the flat tire........132, 136
temporary spare........... 130
Spark plugs, specifications........ 199
Speedometer............... 18
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 93
starting a cold engine.......... 95
starting after a collision........ 100
starting a warm engine......... 95
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 138
Steering wheel, locking........... 44
Storage compartments........... 54
map pockets.............. 54
Storing your vehicle........... 195
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 69
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 184
cleaning............... 193
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 33
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 87
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Index 257
Tires.................. 167
changing............... 130
checking the pressure.......167±168
cleaning............... 193
inspection and maintenance....167, 169
replacing............... 170
rotating............... 169
snow tires and chains......... 173
spare tire.............. 132
storing your vehicle.......... 198
tire grades............170±171
treadwear............170±171
wear bands............. 170
wheel and tire matching........ 171
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 119
Towing your vehicle.......... 143
using wheel dollies.......... 143
with a tow truck........... 143
Trailer towing............. 119
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 119
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 111
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 161
Transaxle control switch......... 112
Transmission, automatic operation.... 111
Transmission control switch....... 112
Trip odometer.............. 18
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 183
Turn signal................ 45
indicator lights............. 48
lever............... 45,48
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