Additional information contained on the tire
sidewall for“LT”type tires
“LT”type tires have
some additional
information than those
of“P”type tires; these
differences are
described below:
1.LT:Indicates a tire,
designated by the Tire
and Rim Association
(T&RA), that is
intended for service on
light trucks.
2.Load Range/Load Inflation Limits:Indicates
the tires load-carrying capabilities and its inflation
limits.
3.Maximum Load Dual kg (lbs.) at kPa (psi)
cold:Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure
when the tire is used as a dual; a dual is defined as
when four tires are put on the rear axle (a total of
six or more tires on the vehicle).
4.Maximum Load Single kg (lbs.) at kPa (psi)
cold:Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure
when the tire is used as a single; a single is defined
as when two tires (total) are put on the rear axle.
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Information on“T”type tires
T145/80D16 is an
example of a tire size.
Note:The temporary
tire size for your
vehicle may be
different than this
example.
1.T:Indicates a type
of tire, designated by
the Tire and Rim
Association (T&RA),
that is intended for
temporary service on
cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks.
2.145:Indicates the nominal width of the tire in
millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In
general, the larger the number, the wider the tire.
3.80:Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the
tires ratio of height to width. Numbers of 70 or
lower indicate a short sidewall.
4.D:Indicates a“diagonal”type tire.
R:Indicates a“radial”type tire.
5.16:Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches.
If you change your wheel size, you will have to
purchase new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
Location of the tire label
You will find a tire label containing tire inflation
pressure by tire size and other important
information located on the B-Pillar or the driver’s
door.
TIRE CARE
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can
also cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some
of the important maintenance items
SPARETIRE
TEMPORARYUSEONLYINFLATETO60P.S.I.T
T145/80D16105M
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Grille inserts
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLS)
Splash guards
Wheels
Interior style
Cell phone holders
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior
mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Engine block heaters and blankets
Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the
following information in mind when adding
accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers
and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the
total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front
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A
Air bag supplemental
restraint system .. 79–80
and child safety
seats ......................... 81
description .............. 80
disposal .................... 84
driver air bag .......... 82
indicator light ......... 83
operation ................. 82
passenger air bag ... 82
Air cleaner filter ..... 215
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ...... 174
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .... 104–105
Audio system
(see Radio) .... 18, 20, 25
Automatic
transmission ............ 108
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 111
fluid, adding .......... 196
fluid, checking ...... 196
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
fluid,
specification .......... 221
Auxiliary power
point ........................... 45
Axle
lubricant
specifications. 218, 221
refill capacities ...... 215
traction lok ............ 108
B
Battery ..................... 171acid, treating
emergencies .......... 171
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 136
maintenance-free .. 171
replacement,
specifications ........ 215
servicing ................ 171
BeltMinder ................. 74
Brakes .............. 104–105
anti-lock ......... 104–105
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ......... 104
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 196
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
fluid,
specifications. 218, 221
lubricant
specifications 218, 221
parking .................. 106
shift interlock ........ 108
Bulbs .......................... 38
C
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 215
Cargo net ................... 44
Cassette tape
player ................... 18, 25
CD-single premium ... 20
Cell phone use .......... 49
Child safety
restraints ................... 85
child safety belts .... 85
Child safety seats ...... 88
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 136
Emergency Flashers 124
Emission control
system ...................... 191
Engine ...................... 221
cleaning ................. 155
coolant ................... 174
idle speed control . 171
lubrication
specifications. 218, 221
refill capacities ...... 215
service
points ............. 164–166
Engine block
heater ....................... 103
Engine oil ................ 167
checking and
adding .................... 167
dipstick .................. 167
filter,
specifications. 170, 215
recommendations . 170
refill capacities ...... 215
specifications. 218, 221
Exhaust fumes ........ 103
F
Floor mats ................. 50
Fluid capacities ....... 215
Foglamps ................... 35
Fuel .......................... 182
calculating fuel
economy ................ 187
cap ......................... 184
capacity ................. 215choosing the
right fuel ................ 185
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 191
detergent in fuel ... 187
filling your vehicle
with fuel. 182, 184, 188
filter,
specifications. 187, 215
improving fuel
economy ................ 187
octane
rating ..... 185–186, 221
quality .................... 186
running out of fuel 187
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 182
Fuses ................ 125–126
G
Gas cap (see
Fuel cap) ................. 184
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 187
Gauges ....................... 14
H
Hazard flashers ....... 124
Head restraints ......... 64
Headlamps ................. 35
aiming ...................... 37
bulb specifications .. 39
daytime running
lights ........................ 35
flash to pass ............ 36
high beam ............... 36
replacing bulbs ....... 40
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turning on and off .. 35
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system.33
Hood ........................ 162
I
Ignition ............... 99, 221
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) ............. 88
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 193
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 157
cluster ...................... 10
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 36
J
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 136
K
Keys
positions of the
ignition .................... 99
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ........................ 39
daytime running
light .......................... 35
fog lamps ................. 35
headlamps ......... 35, 40headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 36
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 36
interior lamps ... 38–39
replacing
bulbs ............ 38, 40–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 38
Lights, warning and
indicator .................... 10
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .................... 104
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 108
Load limits ............... 117
Locks
doors ........................ 54
Lubricant
specifications ... 218, 221
Lug nuts, anti-theft . 134
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 65
M
Manual transmission. 114
fluid capacities ...... 215
lubricant
specifications ........ 221
reverse ................... 115
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 46
Motorcraft
parts ................. 187, 215
O
Octane rating .. 185–186
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Oil (see
Engine oil) ............... 167
Overdrive ................. 109
P
Parking brake .......... 106
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ....................... 215
Power distribution box
(see Fuses)
............. 128
Power door locks
...... 54
Power mirrors
........... 46
Power point
............... 45
Power steering
........ 106
fluid, checking and
adding
.................... 194
fluid, refill
capacity
................. 215
fluid,
specifications. 218, 221
Power Windows
......... 45
R
Radio
.............. 18, 20, 25
Relays
...................... 125
Remote entry
system
........................ 57
illuminated entry
.... 60
locking/unlocking
doors
........................ 54
opening the trunk
... 57
Roadside
assistance
................ 122S
Safety Belt
Maintenance .............. 78
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 68–72
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 152
Safety restraints .. 68–72
belt minder ............. 74
extension
assembly .................. 78
for adults ........... 69–72
for children ....... 84–85
safety belt
maintenance ............ 78
warning light and
chime ................. 73–74
Safety seats for
children ...................... 88
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 68
Seats .......................... 64
child safety seats .... 88
front seats ............... 64
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 161
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash
6 CD ......................... 30
MACH MP3
system ..................... 23
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) . 130
Spark plugs,
specifications ... 215, 221
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 218, 221
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Speed control ............ 46
Starting your
vehicle ........ 99–100, 103jump starting ........ 136
Steering wheel tilting ....................... 44
T
Tilt steering wheel .... 44
Tires ................. 200–201 changing 130–132, 135
snow tires and
chains .................... 214
tire grades ............. 201
treadwear .............. 201
Towing ..................... 120 recreational
towing .................... 120
trailer towing ........ 120
wrecker .................. 141
Traction control ...... 107
Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 108
Transmission automatic
operation ............... 108
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ...................... 108
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 196
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 199 fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
lubricant
specifications. 218, 221
manual operation .. 114
Trunk ......................... 54 remote release .. 50, 57
Turn signal ................ 38
V
Vehicle dimensions . 221
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 222
Vehicle loading ........ 117
Ventilating your
vehicle ...................... 104
W
Warning lights
(see Lights) ............... 10
Washer fluid ............ 167
Water, Driving
through .................... 116
Windows power ....................... 45
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers ........ 43 checking and
adding fluid ........... 167
replacing wiper
blades ...................... 43
Wrecker towing ....... 141
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