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WARNING:Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the
same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric
versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally
provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on
either the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver’s seating position), or the Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door. If this information is
not found on these labels then you should contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible. 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. If you have questions regarding tire replacement,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING:When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you
should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the
sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions
listed below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure
indicated, re-lubricate and try again.
When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)
greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect the person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel
assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional
should do the mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire
wheel assembly.
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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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Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 46
safety belt maintenance ........... 40
seat belt maintenance .............. 40
warning light and chime .......... 37
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 26
Safety seats for children ...... 18, 23
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 322
Satellite Radio ................... 123, 372
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 335
SD card ...................... 124, 379, 418
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 33
Seats
child safety seats ................ 18, 23
climate control ........................ 137
easy access/easyout feature .. 136
front seats ....................... 132, 136
heated ...................................... 139
memory seat ..................... 58, 135
SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 72
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 76
Sending new text messages ..... 391
Setting a destination ................ 418
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 419
Setting the clock ............... 123, 406
Setting your wallpaper ............. 406
Side air curtain ........................... 51
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 51SIRIUSsatellite radio ............. 372
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 374
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 399
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 400
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 43
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 316, 321
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 317
Stability system ......................... 178
Starting your vehicle ................ 150
jump starting .......................... 236
push button start system ....... 149
Steering wheel ............................ 79
controls ...................................... 80
tilting ......................................... 79
Sunshade ..................................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 44
Supported media file types ...... 385
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 385
SYNCServices ......................... 395
System settings ......................... 408
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ....... 125, 415
Text messaging ......................... 391
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 79
Tires ................................... 289, 309
alignment ................................ 303
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