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Safety Practices
WARNING:If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do
not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and
cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five
seconds.
WARNING:Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your
vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your
vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be
out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.
Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear
suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels.
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•Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if the
tire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed.
•Read the information in theTips for use of the temporary mobility
kitsection to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and
your vehicle.
Tips for use of the Temporary Mobility Kit
Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporary
mobility kit:
•Before operating the temporary mobility kit, make sure your vehicle is
safely off the road and away from moving traffic. Turn on the hazard
lights.
•Always set the parking brake to ensure the vehicle doesn’t move
unexpectedly.
•Do not remove any foreign objects, such as nails or screws, from the
tire.
•When using the temporary mobility kit, leave the motor running so the
compressor doesn’t drain the vehicle’s battery.
•Do not allow the compressor to operate continuously for more than
15 minutes; this will help prevent the compressor from overheating.
•Never leave the temporary mobility kit unattended when it is
operating.
•Sealant compound contains latex. Make sure that you use the
non-latex gloves provided to avoid an allergic reaction.
•Keep the temporary mobility kit away from children.
•Only use the temporary mobility kit when the ambient temperature is
between -22°F (–30°C) and 158°F (70°C).
•Only use the sealing compound before the use by date. The use by
date is on the lower right hand corner of the label located on the
sealant canister (bottle).Note:Check the use by date regularly and
replace the canister after four years.
•Do not store the temporary mobility kit unsecured inside the
passenger compartment of the vehicle as it may cause injury during a
sudden stop or collision. Always store the kit in its original location.
•After sealant use, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must
be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
•When inflating a tire or other objects, use the black air hose only. Do
not use the transparent hose which is designed for sealant application
only.
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push button start system .......256
Steering wheel
controls ....................................149
tilting .......................................141
Supported media file types ........77
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ..................................77
SYNCServices ...........................87
System settings .........................100
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......109, 123
Temporary mobility kit .............293
Text messaging ...........................83
Tilt steering wheel ....................141
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....244
Tires ...........................228–229, 291
alignment ................................237
care ..........................................233
changing ..................................291
checking the pressure ............233
inflating ...................................230
label .........................................243
replacing ..................................235
rotating ....................................238
safety practices .......................237
sidewall information ...............238
snow tires and chains ............248
spare tire .................................291
Temporary mobility kit ..........293
terminology .............................229
tire grades ...............................229
treadwear ........................228, 233Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................109
Towing .......................................254
recreational towing .................254
trailer towing ..........................254
wrecker ....................................306
Traffic preferences ...................116
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....265
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................340
fluid, refill capacities ..............343
lubricant specifications ..........343
Trunk .........................................151
remote release ........................164
Turn signal ................................133
U
USB port ................................40, 74
V
Vehicle health report ..................96
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................344
Vehicle loading ..........................248
Voice recognition ........................54
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......16
Washer fluid ..............................327
Water, Driving through .............277
Wi-Fi ..........................................106
Windows
power .......................................142
rear wiper/washer ...................140
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