2013 FORD FIESTA snow chains

USING SNOW 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.
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.
The tires on your vehicle may have all-weather treads to provide traction
in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the
law requires them.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use SAE Class S chains with 195/65R15 or 215/55R16 tires only; do
not use tire chains with any other size tires.
•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 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 and wheel assembly,
do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire and wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire and wheel
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly can lead
to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
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T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............113
Text messaging .........................293
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....293, 295
Tilt steering wheel ......................72
Tires ...........................228–229, 248
alignment ................................242
care ..........................................228
changing ..................................248
checking the pressure ............238
inflating ...................................236
label .........................................235
replacing ..................................240
rotating ....................................242
safety practices .......................241
sidewall information ...............231
snow tires and chains ............243
spare tire .................................248
terminology .............................229
tire grades ...............................229
treadwear ........................228, 238
Towing .......................................167
recreational towing .................168
trailer towing ..........................167
wrecker ....................................167
Traction control ........................154
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................305
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................202
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................203
fluid, refill capacities ..............255lubricant specifications ..........255
Trunk .....................................67–68
remote release ..........................63
Turn signal ..................................78
U
USB port ....................................109
Using privacy mode ..................290
V
Vehicle health report ................303
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................259
Vehicle loading ..........................161
Ventilating your vehicle ...........132
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................311
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................287
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......87
Washer fluid ..............................204
reservoir ..................................199
Water, Driving through .............172
Windows
power .........................................81
rear wiper/washer .....................76
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....204
replacing wiper blades ...........207
Wrecker towing .........................167
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