snow chains FORD MUSTANG 2014 5.G Owners Manual

USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: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.
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, transfer case or power transfer unit failure.
The tires on your vehicle may 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.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use only SAE Class S chains with P225/60R17 tires on the rear of the
vehicle only.
•Do not use tire chains with any other size tires. Use of SAE Class S
chains or other chain types on tires other than a P225/60R17 will
damage the 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 retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
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A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as a spare tire 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
•All-wheel driving capability
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.
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T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......131, 133
Temporary mobility kit .............295
Text messaging .........................346
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....347–348
Tilt steering wheel ......................75
Tires ...................................269, 289
alignment ................................282
care ..........................................269
changing ..........................289, 291
checking the pressure ............278
inflating ...................................276
label .........................................275
replacing ..................................280
rotating ....................................283
safety practices .......................282
sidewall information ...............271
snow tires and chains ............284
spare tire .................................289
Temporary mobility kit ..........295
terminology .............................270
tire grades ...............................270
treadwear ........................269, 278
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................412
Towing .......................201, 205–206
recreational towing .................206
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................205
Traction control ........................181
Traction-lok rear axle ...............176Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................357
Transmission
automatic operation ...............169
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....171
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............306
lubricant specifications ..........306
Troubleshooting ........................438
Trunk ...........................................69
remote release ....................66, 68
Turn signal ..................................84
U
USB port ............................127, 362
Using privacy mode ..................344
V
Vehicle health report ................355
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................310
Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........157
Visor storage system ..................91
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................363
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................342
Voice recognition ......................385
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