weight FORD FOCUS 2018 Owner's Manual

Information Contained on theTire Sidewall
Both U.S. and Canada Federalregulations require tiremanufacturers to placestandardized information on thesidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies anddescribes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and alsoprovides a U.S. DOT TireIdentification Number for safetystandard certification and in caseof a recall.
Information on P Type Tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example ofa tire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.)
A.P: Indicates a tire, designatedby the Tire and Rim Association,that may be used for service oncars, sport utility vehicles,minivans and light trucks.Note: Ifyour tire size does not begin witha letter, this may mean it isdesignated by either the EuropeanTire and Rim TechnicalOrganization or the Japan TireManufacturing Association.
B.215: Indicates the nominalwidth of the tire in millimetersfrom sidewall edge to sidewalledge. In general, the larger thenumber, the wider the tire.
C.65: Indicates the aspect ratiowhich gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width.
D.R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.15: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you will have topurchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter.
F.95: Indicates the tire's loadindex. It is an index that relates tohow much weight a tire can carry.You may find this information inyour owner’s manual. If not,contact a local tire dealer.
Note:You may not find thisinformation on all tires because itis not required by federal law.
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WARNINGS
Make sure there is no grease or oil onthe threads or the surface betweenthe wheel lugs and nuts. This cancause the lug nuts to loosen while driving.
When one of the front wheels is offthe ground, the transmission alonewill not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
To help prevent your vehicle frommoving when changing a wheel, shiftthe transmission into park (P), setthe parking brake and use an appropriateblock or wheel chock to secure the wheeldiagonally opposite to the wheel beingchanged. For example, when changing thefront left wheel, place an appropriate blockor wheel chock on the right rear wheel.
Do not attempt to change a tire onthe side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off theroad to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided asoriginal equipment with your vehicle.If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If youare unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
Make sure all passengers are out ofyour vehicle.
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Place the transmission in park (P)(automatic transmission) or neutral(N) (manual transmission) and turnthe engine off.
3.Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
4.Remove the spare tire bolt securing thespare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.
5.Remove the spare tire from the sparetire compartment
6.Remove the retaining bolt securing thejack by turning it counterclockwise.
7.Remove the jack.
8.Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
9.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.
10.The vehicle jacking points are shownhere, and are depicted on the warninglabel on the jack.Note: Jack at thespecified locations to avoid damageto the vehicle.
11.Indentations in the sills show thelocation of the jacking points.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number islocated on the left-hand side of theinstrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicle identificationnumber.
The Vehicle Identification Number containsthe following information:
World manufacturer identifierA
Brake system, Gross VehicleWeight Rating, Restraint Devicesand their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytypeC
Engine typeD
Check digitE
Model yearF
Assembly plantG
Production sequence numberH
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Footnote
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessorymanufacturer designs, develops andtherefore warrants Ford LicensedAccessories, and does not design or testthese accessories to Ford MotorCompany engineering requirements.Contact an authorized Ford dealer for themanufacturer's limited warranty details,and request a copy of the Ford LicensedAccessories product limited warrantyfrom the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to your vehicle:
•Do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification label). Consult anauthorized dealer for specific weightinformation.
•The Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and CanadianRadio TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC) regulate the useof radio transmitter-equipped mobilecommunications systems, for example,two-way radios, telephones and theftalarms. Any such equipment shouldcomply with the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)and Canadian RadioTelecommunications Commission(CRTC) regulations, and an authorizeddealer should install this equipment.
•An authorized dealer should installmobile communications systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized dealer add anynon-Ford electrical or electronicaccessories or components to yourvehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
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