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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 the 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 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.
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 or 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 your
scheduled maintenance information) will help your tires wear more
evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life.
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•Front-wheel drive /All-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.
WARNING:Do not use snow chains or cables on this vehicle as
they may cause damage to your vehicle which may lead to loss of
vehicle control.
The original equipment tires on your vehicle have an all-weather tread
design to provide traction, handling and braking performance in
year-round driving. You may install snow tires for improved traction
when driving in areas with sustained periods of snow or icy driving
conditions.
If you choose to install snow tires on your vehicle, they must be the
same size, construction, and load range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be installed on all four wheels. Mixing tires of
different size or construction on your vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle’s handling and braking, and may lead to loss of vehicle control.
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End user license agreement ....419
Engine ........................................323
cleaning ...................................289
coolant .....................................267
fail-safe cooling .......................271
idle speed control ...................278
lubrication specifications .......324
refill capacities ........................324
service points ..........................265
Engine block heater .................152
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............266
dipstick ....................................266
filter, specifications ................328
refill capacities ........................324
specifications ..........................324
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................151
F
Fail safe cooling ........................271
Fleet MyKey programming ........64
Floor mats .................................238
Fluid capacities .........................324
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................183
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................170
Fuel
cap ...........................................158
capacity ...................................324
choosing the right fuel ...........155
filler funnel .............................156
filling your vehicle with fuel ..158
filter, specifications ........277, 328
fuel pump shut-off ..................241
octane rating ...................156, 323quality ......................................155
running out of fuel .................156
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................154
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle (FFV)...155
Fuses ..................................253–254
G
Garage door opener ..................140
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............158
Gauges .......................................102
H
Hazard flashers .........................241
HD Radio™ ...............................354
Headlamps
aiming ......................................282
bulb specifications ..................286
flash to pass ..............................87
high beam ...........................87, 89
Head restraints .........................129
Heated steering wheel ..............404
Heating ......................................123
Help ............................................403
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................140
Hood ..........................................263
How to use voice commands ...348
I
Ignition .......................................323
Illuminated visor mirror .......98–99
Information displays .................108
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