2014 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC wheel alignment

Safety Practices
WARNING:If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, 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 is 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 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 are 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 may require alignment of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.
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Tire Rotation
Note:If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical
problem involved before tire rotation.
Note:Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire and
wheel assembly. A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as
a spare tire and wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from
the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel
assembly, it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used
in a tire rotation.
Note:After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
scheduled maintenance information) will help your tires wear more
evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life.
•Front-wheel drive vehicles (front
tires at left of diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the 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, transfer case or power transfer unit failure.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. Snow chains have not been approved for use on your
vehicle.
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T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............352
Temporary mobility kit .............256
Text messaging .........................315
Tilt steering wheel ......................75
Tires ...................................236–237
alignment ................................250
care ..........................................236
checking the pressure ............246
inflating ...................................244
label .........................................243
replacing ..................................248
rotating ....................................251
safety practices .......................250
sidewall information ...............239
snow tires and chains ............251
Temporary mobility kit ..........256
terminology .............................238
tire grades ...............................237
treadwear ........................237, 246
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................352
Towing .......................................177
recreational towing .................178
trailer towing ..........................177
wrecker ....................................177
Traction control ........................156
Traffic preferences ...................360
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....150fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................215
fluid, refill capacities ..............265
lubricant specifications ..........265
Trunk ...........................................72
remote release ..........................68
U
USB port ............................278, 305
V
Vehicle health report ................339
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................267
Vehicle loading ..........................170
Voice recognition ......................287
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......97
Washer fluid ..............................215
Water, Driving through .............179
Windows
power .........................................89
rear wiper/washer .....................79
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....215
replacing wiper blades ...218–219
Wrecker towing .........................177
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