snow chains FORD F250 2001 Owners Manual

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or larger
size tires.
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose
control and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
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.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•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 re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
Maintenance and care
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belt minder .............................103
cleaning the safety
belts .................................106, 248
extension assembly ................102
for adults .............................94–97
for children .....................116–117
lap belt ....................................101
warning light and
chime .....................12, 14–15, 102
Safety seats for children ..........118
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................93
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................118
cleaning ...................................248
Servicing your vehicle ..............197
Snowplowing .................4, 163–165
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................249, 256
Special notice ............................3, 5
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............3
four-wheel drive vehicles .......166
utility-type vehicles ....................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................253, 256
Speed control ..............................72
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........126, 128
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................77
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tailgate ........................................88Tires ...........................179, 222–224
changing ..........................179, 181
checking the pressure ............224
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................224
snow tires and chains ............226
tire grades ...............................223
treadwear ................................223
Towing .......................................157
trailer towing ..........................157
wrecker ....................................196
Traction-lok rear axle ...............134
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................217
Transmission .............................136
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................214
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............249
lubricant specifications ..253, 256
manual operation ....................139
Transmission control indicator
light ..............................................12
Trip odometer .............................18
Turn signal ............................13, 72
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................256
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................154
Ventilating your vehicle ...........130
W
Warning chimes .....................14–15
Index
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