2012 FORD EXPEDITION snow chains

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
WARNING:Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit
failure.
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.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford as an accessory
or equivalent. Other conventional link type chains may contact and
cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house and/or body.
•Do not install chains on the front wheels as this may interfere with
suspension components.
•Chains are not recommended for use on the P275/55R20 tire.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire chains on your vehicle.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
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2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
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
•All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)
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
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climate control ........................145
heated ......................................154
memory seat ...................125, 143
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................128
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............129, 131
Servicing your vehicle ..............322
Setting the clock .........................40
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............179
Spark plugs,
specifications .............357, 363–364
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................358
Speed control ..............................94
Stability system .........................246
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......239
Starting your
vehicle ........................236–237, 239
jump starting ..........................300
Steering wheel
controls ......................................96
tilting .........................................82
SYNC..........................................57
T
Third-row power fold seat .......156
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................274
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217Warning Displays ..........12, 24, 34
Tires ...........................202–203, 290
alignment ................................210
care ..........................................206
changing ..........................290, 294
checking the pressure ............206
inflating ...................................204
label .........................................216
replacing ..................................208
rotating ....................................211
safety practices .......................210
sidewall information ...............212
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................................290
terminology .............................203
tire grades ...............................203
treadwear ........................202, 207
Towing .......................................229
recreational towing .................235
trailer towing ..........................229
wrecker ....................................304
Transmission .............................256
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................253, 255
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................352
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
lubricant specifications ..........358
Turn signal ..................................72
U
Universal garage door opener ....98
USB port ......................................48
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................365
Vehicle loading ..........................222
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