2015 FORD FLEX tire type

Tire Replacement Requirements
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, transfer case or power transfer unit failure. If you have questions
regarding tire replacement, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
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CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNING:The use of tire sealant may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the Ford Tire Mobility Kit
sealant should be used. The tire pressure monitoring system sensor and
valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized dealer after
use of the sealant.
WARNING:SeeTire Pressure Monitoring Systemin this
chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitoring
sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light will illuminate
when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full function of the
monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on this 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 system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring Systemearlier in
this 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 tire pressure monitoring system 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 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 and
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 ..........................................82
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........423
Sending new text messages .....479
Setting a destination ................510
Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................511
Settings ......................................495
Setting the clock ...............376, 495
Side air curtain ...........................59
Side-curtain airbags system .......59
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....376, 462
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................464
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................487
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................488
SOS Post Crash Alert .................51
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........355
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................361, 366
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................362
Stability system .........................215
Starting your vehicle ................183
jump starting ..........................273
push button start system .......182
Steering wheel ............................90
controls ......................................92
tilting ...................................90–91
Sun visor ....................................110Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................52
Supported media file types ......472
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................472
SYNC® customer support ........393
SYNC® Services ................417, 483
System settings .........................498
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ..............138,
140, 142, 507
Text messaging .................404, 479
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....405, 407
Third-row power fold seat .......167
Tilt steering wheel ................90–91
Tires ...........................332–333, 353
alignment ................................346
care ..........................................332
changing ..........................353, 355
checking the pressure ............342
inflating ...................................340
label .........................................339
replacing ..................................344
rotating ....................................347
safety practices .......................346
sidewall information ...............335
snow tires and chains ............347
spare tire .................................353
terminology .............................333
tire grades ...............................333
treadwear ........................332, 342
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................507
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