snow chains FORD E SERIES 2013 4.G Owners Manual

Wheels and Tires 242
Tirecare ...........................................244
Using snow chains....................................261
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................262
Changing a road wheel.................................269
Technical specifications.................................276
Wheel lug nut torque..................................276
Capacities and Specifications 278
Engine specifications..................................278
Engine drivebelt......................................279
Part numbers........................................285
Vehicle identification number............................286
Vehicle certification label...............................287
Transmission code designation............................288
Accessories 289
Accessories.........................................289
Ford Extended Service Plan 291
Scheduled Maintenance 294
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................299
SYNC310
Pairing your phone for the first time.......................315
911 Assist™.........................................329
Vehicle Health Report..................................332
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•Dual rear wheel (DRW) vehicles
– Six tire rotation
If your vehicle is equipped with dual
rear wheels it is recommended that
the front and rear tires (in pairs) be
rotated only side to side. We do not
recommend splitting up the dual
rear wheels. Rotate them side to
side as a set/pair. After tire rotation,
inflation pressures must be adjusted
for the tires new positions in
accordance with vehicle
requirements.
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW 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.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
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.
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Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Use only SAE Class S chains.
•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.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
WARNING:The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a
substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure
should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge.
SeeInflating Your Tiresin this chapter. Failure to properly maintain
your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control,
vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling
and stopping ability.
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as a spare tire or
wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires
and wheels and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire
size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
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 and wheel assembly,
do not:
•exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•use more than one dissimilar spare tire and wheel at a time.
•use commercial car washing equipment.
•use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire and wheel.
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Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................27
Safety seats for children ......19, 24
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................287
Satellite Radio ...........................376
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............299
SD card ......................................389
Seats
child safety seats ................19, 24
front seats .......................104, 106
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................63
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........341
Setting a destination ................389
Setting the clock ...................91–92
SIRIUSsatellite radio .....373, 389
SIRIUS satellite radio
voice commands .......................375
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................385
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .............278–279, 285
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................280
Stability system .........................141
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......116
Starting your vehicle ........115–116
jump starting ..........................181Status bars ................................359
Steering wheel ............................66
tilting .........................................66
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
SYNCAppLink™ ....................336
SYNCcustomer support .........311
SYNCServices .........................334
System overview .......................356
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .........99–100
Text messaging .........................322
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....322, 324
Tilt steering wheel ......................66
Tires ...........................244–245, 269
alignment ................................259
care ..........................................244
changing ..........................269, 271
checking the pressure ............254
inflating ...................................252
label .........................................251
replacing ..........................257, 274
rotating ....................................260
safety practices .......................259
sidewall information ...............247
snow tires and chains ............261
spare tire .................................269
terminology .............................245
tire grades ...............................245
treadwear ........................244, 256
Towing ...............................159, 170
recreational towing .................171
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............164
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