snow chains FORD MUSTANG 2002 4.G Owners Manual

Failure to follow these precautions may
adversely affect the handling of the vehicle
and make it easier for the driver to lose control
and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's
original tires may also affect the accuracy of your
speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving
at very high speeds for extended periods of time
may result in damage to vehicle components.
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. Use chains on the tires only in an emergency
or if the law requires them.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and
chains:
²Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
²Use only Cable Type chains with size P225/55R16
or 245/45ZR17 tires. Use of SAE Class S chains
may damage your vehicle.
²SAE Class S chains may be used on P205/65R15
tires.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do
not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
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²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or
bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the
chains. If this does not work, remove the chains
to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer
needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help
prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these
components from your vehicle when using snow
tires and chains.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.8L OHV V6
engine4.6L SOHC V8
engine
Air filter element FA-1611 FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-986 FG-986B
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-400S FL-820S
PCV valve EV-152 EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-42EE** AWSF-32P
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
**If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must
be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug
needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the
same service part number suffix letter as shown on
the engine decal.
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Starting your
vehicle ...... 136±137, 139
jump starting ........ 174
Steering wheel
controls .............. 82, 85
tilting ....................... 82
T
Tachometer ............... 19
Tires ......... 170, 241±243
changing ........ 170±171
checking the
pressure ................. 243
replacing ................ 244
rotating .................. 243
snow tires and
chains .................... 245
tire grades ............. 242
treadwear .............. 242
Towing ..................... 161
recreational
towing .................... 161
trailer towing ........ 161
wrecker .................. 179
Traction control ...... 145
active light .............. 14
Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 147
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 148
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 238
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 240
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 247lubricant
specifications. 249, 251
manual operation .. 154
Trip odometer ........... 19
Trunk ......................... 94
remote release .. 90, 98
Turn signal .......... 10, 74
V
Vehicle dimensions . 251
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 253
Vehicle loading ........ 158
Ventilating your
vehicle ...................... 141
W
Warning chimes ......... 15
Warning lights
(see Lights) ............... 10
Washer fluid ............ 206
Water, Driving
through .................... 158
Windows
power ....................... 83
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and
adding fluid ........... 206
checking and
leaning ..................... 81
operation ................. 81
replacing wiper
blades ...................... 82
Wrecker towing ....... 179
Index
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