snow chains FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR SEDAN 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround because you might roll over.
It is better to back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to
avoid excessive brake application and
brake overheating. Do not descend in
neutral; instead, disengage overdrive
or manually shift to a lower gear.
When descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. The front wheels have to
be turning in order to steer the
vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Do
not “pump” the brakes.
Driving on snow and ice
WARNING:If you are driving in slippery conditions that require
tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously.
Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle
slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you
regain control of the vehicle.
Note:Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
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 or transfer case/power transfer unit failure.
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 cables . If you need to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
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.
•For police sedan, 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.
•For police utility, use only SAE Class S snow chains, snow cables or
equivalent on the front axle for 245/55R18 equipped vehicles. The use
of snow chains, snow cables or other traction assist devices that are
larger than SAE Class S may cause damage to your vehicle’s wheel
house, suspension 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.
•Install cable chains securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your vehicle.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the cables. If this does not work, remove
the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire cables on dry roads.
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Spark plugs,
specifications .....................287, 292
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................288
Stability system .........................154
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......129
Starting your vehicle ........128–129
jump starting ..........................190
Steering wheel ............................73
controls ......................................73
tilting .........................................73
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
SYNCcustomer support .........318
SYNCServices .........................341
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............115
Text messaging .........................329
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....329, 331
Tilt steering wheel ......................73
Tires ...........................255–256, 278
alignment ................................269
care ..........................................255
changing ..........................278–279
checking the pressure ............265
inflating ...................................263
label .........................................262
police vehicles ........................271
replacing ..................................267
rotating ....................................269
safety practices .......................268sidewall information ...............258
snow tires and chains ............272
terminology .............................257
tire grades ...............................256
treadwear ........................255, 265
Towing .......................178, 182–183
recreational towing .................183
trailer towing ..........................178
wrecker ....................................182
Traction control ........................152
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................341
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............288
lubricant specifications ..........288
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................223
Trunk .....................................69, 71
remote release ..........................68
Turn signal ..................................83
U
USB port ....................................114
Using privacy mode ..................325
V
Vehicle health report ................339
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................293
Vehicle loading ..........................170
Ventilating your vehicle ...........130
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................345
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................323
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