snow chains FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC 2013 3.G Owners Manual

SNOW TIRES
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.
Snow chains have not been approved for use on your vehicle.
SUMMER TIRES (IF EQUIPPED)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction
rating on the tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, Ford does not
recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to
approximately 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on tire wear and
environmental conditions) or in snow/ice conditions. Like any tire,
summer tire performance is affected by tire wear and environmental
conditions. If you must drive in those conditions, Ford recommends
using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or Snow tires.
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 full fluids
and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.
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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
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
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push button start system .......256
Steering wheel
controls ....................................149
tilting .......................................141
Supported media file types ........77
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ..................................77
SYNCServices ...........................87
System settings .........................100
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......109, 123
Temporary mobility kit .............293
Text messaging ...........................83
Tilt steering wheel ....................141
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....244
Tires ...........................228–229, 291
alignment ................................237
care ..........................................233
changing ..................................291
checking the pressure ............233
inflating ...................................230
label .........................................243
replacing ..................................235
rotating ....................................238
safety practices .......................237
sidewall information ...............238
snow tires and chains ............248
spare tire .................................291
Temporary mobility kit ..........293
terminology .............................229
tire grades ...............................229
treadwear ........................228, 233Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................109
Towing .......................................254
recreational towing .................254
trailer towing ..........................254
wrecker ....................................306
Traffic preferences ...................116
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....265
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................340
fluid, refill capacities ..............343
lubricant specifications ..........343
Trunk .........................................151
remote release ........................164
Turn signal ................................133
U
USB port ................................40, 74
V
Vehicle health report ..................96
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................344
Vehicle loading ..........................248
Voice recognition ........................54
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......16
Washer fluid ..............................327
Water, Driving through .............277
Wi-Fi ..........................................106
Windows
power .......................................142
rear wiper/washer ...................140
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