snow chains FORD FIESTA 2011 6.G 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.
The original equipment tires on your vehicle have an all-weather tread
design to provide traction, handling and braking performance in
year-round driving. You may install snow tires for improved traction
when driving in areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving
conditions.
If you choose to install snow tires on your vehicle, they must be the
same size, construction, and load range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be installed on all four wheels. Mixing tires of
different size or construction on your vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle’s handling and braking, and may lead to loss of vehicle control.
WARNING:Do not use snow chains or cables on this vehicle as
they may cause damage to your vehicle which may lead to loss
of vehicle control.
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.
Vehicle Curb Weight– is the weight of your new vehicle when you
picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket
equipment.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/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
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
Roadside Emergencies
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replacing ..................................205
rotating ....................................207
safety practices .......................206
sidewall information ...............208
snow tires and chains ............219
spare tire .................................260
terminology .............................200
tire grades ...............................200
treadwear ........................199, 204
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................225
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................270
Traffic, Directions and
Information ..................................62
Transmission
automatic operation ...............242
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....240
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................313
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................314
fluid, refill capacities ..............318
lubricant specifications ..........318
manual operation ....................246
Trunk
remote release ........................139
Turn signal ................................108
Turning Bluetooth on/off ............73
Turning prompts on/off ........74, 86
U
USB port ......................................33
Using privacy mode ....................53
Using SYNC
’s play menu ..........87Using the Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ......................................81
Using the media settings ............82
Using the play all feature ...........89
Using voice commands with
SYNC
..........................................43
Using your media menu .............79
V
Vehicle health report ..................68
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................323
Vehicle loading ..........................219
Ventilating your vehicle ...........232
Voice commands in media
mode ............................................76
Voice commands in phone
mode ............................................47
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................291
Water, Driving through .............249
What is SYNC
? ..........................39
What’s playing? ...........................79
Windows
power .......................................122
rear wiper/washer ...................120
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....291
operation .................................120
replacing wiper blades ...........291
Wrecker towing .........................270
Index
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