2013 FORD TAURUS tire type

USING SUMMER TIRES
Your Taurus SHO may be equipped with summer tires to provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not have the Mud
and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or
Snow tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 40°F (5°C) or below (depending on
tire wear and environmental conditions) or in snow/ice conditions. Like
any tire, summer tire performance is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you must drive in those conditions, Ford
recommends using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or Snow tires.
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.
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. 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 SAE Class S cables or equivalent on P235/60R17 or
P235/55R18 tires on the front tires only. SAE Class S chains or other
conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel
house and/or body. Use of optional spike spider type traction devices
or equivalent is also acceptable.
•
Do not install tire chains, cables or optional traction devices on the rear
tires. This could cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house or body.
•Do not use tire chains, cables or optional traction devices with
optional P255/45R19 or 245/45R20 tires.
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CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem on
the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
WARNING:Refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
in this chapter for important information. If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors, refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
earlier in the chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the
authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly , then it is
intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire and wheel
assembly that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that
were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is
damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as a spare tire or
wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires
and wheels and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 77
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 420
Sending new text messages ..... 477
Setting a destination ................ 504
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 505
Setting the clock ............... 130, 492
Setting your wallpaper ............. 492
Side air curtain ........................... 51
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 51
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 130, 458
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 460
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 485
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 486
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 44
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 354, 360
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 356
Stability system ......................... 209
Starting your vehicle ................ 179
jump starting .......................... 259
push button start system ....... 177
Steering wheel ............................ 81
controls ...................................... 83
tilting ......................................... 81
Sunshade ................................... 100
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 45Supported media file types ...... 471
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 471
SYNCcustomer support ......... 390
SYNCServices ................. 413, 481
System settings ......................... 494
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...... 142, 144,
146, 148, 501
Temporary mobility kit ............. 345
Text messaging ................. 401, 477
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 401, 403
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 81
Tires ........................... 318–319, 339
alignment ................................ 332
care .......................................... 318
changing .......................... 339, 341
checking the pressure ............ 328
inflating ................................... 326
label ......................................... 325
replacing .................................. 330
rotating .................................... 333
safety practices ....................... 332
sidewall information ............... 321
snow tires and chains ............ 334
spare tire ................................. 339
Temporary mobility kit .......... 345
terminology ............................. 319
tire grades ............................... 319
treadwear ........................ 318, 328
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 501
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