snow chains FORD MUSTANG 2006 5.G Owners Manual

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:
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use only SAE Class S chains with P215/65R16 tires on the rear of the
vehicle only.
•Do not use tire chains with size P235/55R17 or 235/50R18 tires. Use of
SAE Class S chains or other chain types may damage your vehicle.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive 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.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains 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.
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating
capability, with or without a trailer. 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, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s
Safety Compliance Certification Label:
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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
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
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Safety seats for children ..........112
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................236
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................82
Seats ............................................76
child safety seats ....................112
front seats .................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............196
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................24
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................228, 234
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................232, 234
Speed control ..............................47
Starting your
vehicle ........................146–147, 149
jump starting ..........................176
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................43
Tires ...........................122–123, 171
alignment ................................129
care ..........................................126
changing ..........................171, 173
checking the pressure ............126
inspecting and inflating .........124
label .........................................135
replacing ..................................128
rotating ....................................129
safety practices .......................128
sidewall information ...............130
snow tires and chains ............136spare tire .................................171
terminology .............................123
tire grades ...............................123
treadwear ........................122, 127
Towing .......................................142
recreational towing .................145
trailer towing ..........................142
wrecker ....................................181
Traction control ........................152
Traction-lok rear axle ...............154
Transmission
automatic operation ...............154
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....154
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................226
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
lubricant specifications ..232, 234
manual operation ....................159
Trunk ...........................................65
remote release ..........................68
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................235
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................237
Vehicle loading ..........................136
Ventilating your vehicle ...........150
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............161
Windows
power .........................................44
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