snow chains FORD E SERIES 2015 4.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Care 201
Cleaning products.....................................201
Cleaning the exterior..................................201
Waxing.............................................203
Repairing minor paint damage............................203
Cleaning the engine...................................204
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................204
Cleaning the interior...................................205
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......206
Cleaning leather seats..................................207
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................208
Vehiclestorage.......................................208
Wheels and Tires 211
Tire care...........................................213
Using snow chains....................................232
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................232
Changing a road wheel.................................239
Technical specifications.................................246
Wheel lug nut torque..................................246
Capacities and Specifications 248
Engine specifications..................................248
Engine drivebelt......................................249
Part numbers........................................255
Vehicle identification number............................256
Vehicle certification label...............................257
Transmission code designation............................257
Accessories 258
Accessories.........................................258
Upfitter controls......................................259
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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, transfer case or 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.
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.
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Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly, then it is intended
for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire and wheel assembly that is
the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally
provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it
should be replaced rather than repaired.
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.
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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
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.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly 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)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,
additional caution should be given to:
•towing a trailer.
•driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
•driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel,
and seek service as soon as possible.
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Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....288, 290
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tires ...........................213–214, 239
alignment ................................230
care ..........................................213
changing ..........................239, 242
checking the pressure ............223
inflating ...................................221
label .........................................221
replacing ..........................227, 244
rotating ....................................230
safety practices .......................229
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............232
spare tire .........................239–240
terminology .............................214
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................213, 226
Towing ...............................126, 137
recreational towing .................138
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............131
trailer towing ..........................126
wrecker ....................................137
Traction control ........................115
Traction-lok rear axle ...............112
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................300
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................131
Transmission .............................108
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....110
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................177fluid, refill capacities ..............250
lubricant specifications ..........250
Turn signal ..................................62
U
Upfitter controls .......................259
USB port ....................................273
Using privacy mode ..................284
V
Vehicle health report ................298
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................256
Vehicle loading ..........................119
Ventilating your vehicle .............96
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................306
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................282
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......70
Washer fluid ..............................186
Water, Driving through .............142
Windows
power .........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....186
replacing wiper blades ...........190
Wrecker towing .........................137
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