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tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location
where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the
recommended inflation pressure.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
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 installsnowtires for improved traction
when driving in areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving
conditions.
WARNING: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.
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Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
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
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•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
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
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
Stopping and securing the vehicle
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard
flashers.
2. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn the engine off.
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Steering
speed sensitive .......................229
Steering wheel
controls ....................................100
tilting .........................................88
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................51
SYNC..........................................67
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....204
Tires ...........................189–190, 254
alignment ................................197
care ..........................................193
changing ..................................254
checking the pressure ............193
inflating ...................................191
label .........................................203
replacing ..................................195
rotating ....................................197
safety practices .......................196
sidewall information ...............198
snow tires and chains ............209
spare tire .................................255
terminology .............................190
tire grades ...............................190
treadwear ........................189, 194
Towing .......................................215
recreational towing .................215
trailer towing ..........................215
wrecker ....................................264
Transmission .............................231brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....229
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................307
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Trunk .........................................119
remote release ................109, 123
Turn signal ..................................81
U
Universal garage door opener ..102
USB port ......................................61
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................314
Vehicle loading ..........................209
Ventilating your vehicle ...........220
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................285
Water, Driving through .............243
Windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................95, 122
power .........................................94
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................87
checking and adding fluid .....285
replacing wiper blades ...........285
Wrecker towing .........................264
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