1997 FORD WINDSTAR snow chains

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[MC20400(ALL)01/96]
Traction A B C
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[MC20500(ALL)01/96]
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,
and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests
and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
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[MC20600(ALL)01/96]
Temperature A B C
[MC20700(ALL)01/96]
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level
of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stadard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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[MC20800(ALL)01/96
]
Snow Tires and Chains
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[MC20900(ALL)03/96]
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide
traction in rain or snow. However, during the winter months in
some climates, you may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.
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Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 279
servicing when you tow............... 278
Shift-lock system................... 229
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 228
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 170
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 170
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 129
heated....................... 131
Snow tires and chains................. 308
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 259
conventional spare................. 259
Spark plugs, specifications............... 333
Special driving conditions............... 242
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 335
Speed control
resetting...................... 113
tap up/tap down.................. 113
when towing a trailer................ 239
Speedometer.................... 22,30
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 217
starting a cold engine................ 218
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 272
Steering, power.................... 228
Steering wheel
horn........................ 108
locking....................... 100
tilting....................... 109
Storage compartments................. 167
cargo net...................... 134
center console................... 131
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Index
Storing your vehicle.................. 336
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 17
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 180
T
Tachometer....................... 32
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................324, 328
cleaning...................... 331
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 81
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 211
Tilt steering wheel................... 109
Tires
changing...................... 259
checking the pressure................ 303
cleaning...................... 332
inspection and maintenance............. 303
replacing...................... 305
rotating...................... 304
snow tires and chains................ 308
storing your vehicle................. 338
tire grades...................305, 307
treadwear...................305, 307
wear bands..................... 305
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 246
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 278
with a tow truck.................. 278
Traction control.................... 227
Trailer towing
tips........................ 239
trailer lamps.................... 238
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Update:Thu Aug 1 08:57:39 1996