snow chains FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use only SAE classScables or equivalent on the front axle for
P205/60R16 equipped vehicles. SAE class “S” chains or other
conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicles wheel
house and/or body.
•Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on the
rear tires. This could cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house or
body.
•Do not use tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices with
optional P225/50R17 tires.
•Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the cables. If this does not work, remove
the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire cables 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.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle.
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•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
For vehicles equipped with 4WD, it is not recommended that the vehicle
be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. If
4WD operation is necessary, do not operate above speeds of 10 mph
(16 km/h) or for distances above 50 miles (80 km).
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
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel 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
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Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ..........93, 97–101
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ............93, 97–101
belt minder .............................102
extension assembly ................106
for adults ...........................98–100
for children .............................123
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
safety belt maintenance .........106
warning light and chime ........101
Safety seats for children ..........127
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................248
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............93
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................127
front seats ...........................88–89
heated ........................................31
Servicing your vehicle ..............206
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................17
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................22
Spark plugs,
specifications .............242, 246–247
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................245–246
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your
vehicle ........................156–157, 159
jump starting ..........................185
Steering
speed sensitive .......................163
Steering wheel
controls ......................................58tilting .........................................50
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Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tires ...........................135–136, 179
alignment ................................142
care ..........................................139
changing ..........................179, 181
checking the pressure ............139
inspecting and inflating .........137
label .........................................148
replacing ..................................141
rotating ....................................142
safety practices .......................141
sidewall information ...............143
snow tires and chains ............149
spare tire .................................179
terminology .............................136
tire grades ...............................136
treadwear ........................135, 140
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................190
Traction control ........................162
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................235, 237
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................240
Transmission .............................163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
lubricant specifications ..245–246
manual operation ....................168
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ....................68, 76
Turn signal ..................................39
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Vehicle dimensions ...................247
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