2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA snow chains

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
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.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Either cable type chains or SAE class S chains can be used.
•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
Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label:
Base Curb Weight– is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight– is the weight of your new vehicle when you
picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket
equipment.
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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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Relays ................................186, 194
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........86
opening the trunk .....................86
panic alarm ...............................87
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
replacing the batteries .............87
Roadside assistance ..................183
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........112
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......103, 107–111
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety restraints ........103, 107–111
belt minder .............................113
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108–111
for children .............................130
lap belt ....................................109
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................105
safety belt maintenance .........112
warning light and chime ........113
Safety seats for children ..........134
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................258
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............103
Seats ............................................98
child safety seats ....................134
front seats .................................98
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 96
Servicing your vehicle ..............221Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................252, 257
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................255, 257
Speed control ..............................65
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......169
Starting your vehicle ........167–169
jump starting ..........................201
Steering
speed sensitive .......................176
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................51
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................51
Tires ...........................142–143, 195
alignment ................................149
care ..........................................146
changing ..........................195, 197
checking the pressure ............146
inflating ...................................144
label .........................................155
replacing ..................................148
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .........................195, 197
terminology .............................143
tire grades ...............................143
treadwear ........................142, 147
Towing .......................................162
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