2012 FORD B MAX wheel size

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
A decal with tyre pressure data is locatedin the driver’s door opening.
Check and set the tyre pressure at theambient temperature in which you areintending to drive your vehicle and whenthe tyres are cold.
Note:Check your tyre pressures regularlyto optimise fuel economy.
Note:Use only approved wheel and tyresizes. Using other sizes could damage yourvehicle and will make the National TypeApproval invalid.
Note:If you change the diameter of thetyres from that fitted at the factory, thespeedometer may not display the correctspeed. Take your vehicle to an authoriseddealer to have the engine managementsystem reprogrammed.
Note:If you intend to change the size of thewheels from that fitted at the factory, checkthe suitability with an authorised dealer.
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre.Therefore you will have an emergency kitwhich will only repair one flat tyre.
The kit is located in the spare wheel well.
General Information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent oftyre damage, some tyres can only bepartially sealed or not sealed at all.Loss of tyre pressure can affect vehiclehandling, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use the kit on a previouslydamaged tyre, for example when ithas been driven under inflated.
WARNINGS
Do not use the kit on run flat tyre.
Do not try to seal damage other thanthat located within the visible treadof the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to thetyre’s sidewall.
The kit seals most tyre punctures [with adiameter of up to 1/4 inch (sixmillimetres)] to temporarily restoremobility.
Observe the following rules when using thekit:
•Drive with caution and avoid makingsudden steering or driving manoeuvres,especially if your vehicle is heavilyloaded or you are towing a trailer.
•The kit will provide you with anemergency temporary repair, enablingyou to continue your journey to the nextvehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive amaximum distance of 125 miles(200 kilometres).
•Do not exceed a maximum speed of50 mph (80 km/h).
•Keep the kit out of the reach ofchildren.
•Only use the kit when the ambienttemperature is between -22°F (–30°C)and +158°F (+70°C).
Using the Kit
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as anexplosive or propellant.
Never leave the kit unattended whilein use.
Do not keep the compressoroperating for more than 10 minutes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Apart from a too low tyre pressure or adamaged tyre, the following situations canaffect the rolling circumference:
•Vehicle load is uneven.
•When using a trailer or travelling up anddown an incline.
•Using snow chains.
•Driving on soft surfaces such as snowor mud.
Note:The system will still functioncorrectly, but there may be an increaseddetection time.
System Reset
Note:Do not reset the system when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:You should reset the systemfollowing any adjustment to the tyrepressures or any changing of tyres.
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Using the information display control,navigate to Menu > Vehicle settings> Deflation detection.
3.Press and hold the OK button untilconfirmation appears.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
Wheel Nuts
You can obtain a replacement lockingwheel nut key and replacement lockingwheel nuts from your dealer using thereference number certificate.
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
If the spare wheel is exactly the same typeand size as the other fitted road wheels,you can replace the existing road wheelwith the spare wheel and continue to drivein the normal manner.
If the spare wheel is different to the otherroad wheels, it will carry a yellow label withthe appropriate speed limit.
Refer to the following information beforechanging the road wheel.
WARNINGS
Drive the shortest possible distances.
Do not fit more than one spare wheelon your vehicle at any one time.
Do not carry out any tyre repairs ona spare wheel.
Do not drive through an automaticcar wash.
If you are unsure what type of sparewheel you have do not exceed 80km/h (50 mph).
Only fit snow chains to specifiedtyres. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
The ground clearance of your vehiclemay be reduced. Take care whenparking next to a kerb.
Note:Your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Vehicle Jack
WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied with yourvehicle should only be used whenchanging a wheel in emergencysituations.
Before using the vehicle jack, checkthat it is not damaged or deformedand that the thread is lubricated andfree from foreign matter.
Never place anything between thejack and the ground, or the jack andyour vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Make sure that you pull the wheeltrim remover at right angles to the trim.
Removing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such a positionthat neither the traffic nor you arehindered or endangered.
Set up a warning triangle.
Make sure that your vehicle is on firm,level ground with the wheels pointingstraight ahead.
Switch the ignition off and apply theparking brake.
If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, move the selector leverto first or reverse gear. If it has anautomatic transmission, move the selectorlever to position (P).
Have the passengers leave yourvehicle.
Secure the diagonally oppositewheel with an appropriate block orwheel chock.
Make sure that the arrows ondirectional tyres point in the directionof rotation when your vehicle ismoving forward. If you have to fit a sparewheel with the arrows pointing in theopposite direction, have the tyre refittedin the correct direction by an authoriseddealer.
Do not work underneath your vehiclewhen it is supported only by a jack.
Make sure that the jack is vertical tothe jacking point and the base is flaton the ground.
Note:Do not lay alloy wheels face downon the ground, this will damage the paint.
Note:The spare wheel is located under thefloor cover in the luggage compartment.
1.Install the locking wheel nut key.
2.Slacken the wheel nuts.
3.Jack up your vehicle until the tyre isclear of the ground.
4.Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.
Installing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel and tyresizes. Using other sizes coulddamage your vehicle and will makethe National Type Approval invalid. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 164).
Do not fit run flat tyres on vehiclesthat were not originally fitted withthem. Contact an authorised dealerfor more details about compatibility.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tyre Pressures (Cold Tyres)
Up to 50 mph (80 km/h)
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)
61 (4.2)61 (4.2)61 (4.2)61 (4.2)125/80 R15
Temporary sparewheel when itdiffers from theother fitted wheels
Up to 100mph (160 km/h)
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)29 (2)33 (2.3)185/60 R15*All engines
46 (3.2)36 (2.5)29 (2)32 (2.2)195/60 R15All engines
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)29 (2)32 (2.2)195/55 R16All engines
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)29 (2)33 (2.3)205/45 R17All engines
*Only fit snow chains to specified tyres.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Continuous Speed in Excess of 100mph (160 km/h)
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)
46 (3.2)38 (2.6)31 (2.1)35 (2.4)185/60 R15*All engines
46 (3.2)36 (2.5)31 (2.1)32 (2.2)195/60 R15All engines
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)32 (2.2)32 (2.2)195/55 R16All engines
41 (2.8)38 (2.6)31 (2.1)35 (2.4)205/45 R17All engines
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