2007 FORD ECONOLINE 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. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use only SAE Class S chains.
•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.
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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
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
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for adults .............................70–71
for children .........................87–88
lap belt ......................................73
safety belt maintenance ...........78
warning light and chime ....73–74
Safety seats for children ............92
Seats ............................................62
child safety seats ......................92
front seats .................................62
Servicing your vehicle ..............209
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........22, 27
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........180
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................242, 250
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................244
Speed control ..............................51
Starting your vehicle ........143–145
jump starting ..........................188
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........31, 33
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tires ...................................106–107
alignment ................................116
care ..........................................112
changing ..........................180–181checking the pressure ............111
inflating ...................................108
label .........................................123
replacing ..........................114, 183
rotating ....................................116
safety practices .......................115
sidewall information ...............118
snow tires and chains ............124
spare tire .........................178, 180
terminology .............................107
tire grades ...............................107
treadwear ........................106, 113
Towing .......................................130
recreational towing .................142
trailer towing ..........................130
wrecker ....................................193
Traction-lok rear axle ...............152
Transmission .............................154
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....154
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................237
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
lubricant specifications ..........244
Turn signal ..................................38
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................251
Vehicle loading ..........................124
Ventilating your vehicle ...........146
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................212
Water, Driving through .............165
Windows
power .........................................49
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