2018 FORD FUSION four wheel drive

the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and
year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean
the 31st week of 1997. After 2000
the numbers go to four digits. For
example, 2501 means the 25th
week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes
used for traceability. This
information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires
a recall.
I.
M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT:
All Terrain, or
AS:
All Season.
J. Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used:
Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. Refer to 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), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades: *
Treadwear: The treadwear
grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified
government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as
well on the government course as
a tire graded 100.
*
Traction: The traction grades,
from highest to lowest are AA, A,
B, and C. The grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
*
Temperature: The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
M. Maximum Inflation
Pressure:
Indicates the tire
manufacturers' maximum
permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation
pressure which can be found on
the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
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door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver
’s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be
set lower than the recommended
pressure on the vehicle label.
The tire suppliers may have
additional markings, notes or
warnings such as standard load,
radial tubeless, etc.
Additional Information
Contained on the Tire Sidewall
for LT Type Tires
Note: Tire Quality Grades do not
apply to this type of tire. LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P
type tires; these differences are
described below.
A.
LT: Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that is intended for service on light
trucks.
B. Load Range and Load
Inflation Limits:
Indicates the
tire's load-carrying capabilities
and its inflation limits.
C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg)
at psi (kPa) cold:
Indicates the
maximum load and tire pressure
when the tire is used as a dual;
defined as four tires on the rear
axle (a total of six or more tires on
the vehicle).
D. Maximum Load Single lb
(kg) at psi (kPa) cold:
Indicates
the maximum load and tire
pressure when the tire is used as
a single; defined as two tires
(total) on the rear axle.
Information on T Type Tires
T145/80D16 is an example of a
tire size.
Note: The temporary tire size for
your vehicle may be different from
this example. Tire Quality Grades
do not apply to this type of tire.
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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’re
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 (if
equipped) 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
wheel and tire assembly. A
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is
different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels. If you have a dissimilar
spare wheel and tire 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 chapter) will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................239
Tire Care..........................................................284
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 286
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 284
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 287
Temperature A B C............................................ 285
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 285
Treadwear............................................................ 285
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........300 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 301
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 301
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 284
Towing a Trailer.............................................223 Load Placement................................................. 223
Towing Points................................................236 Installing the Recovery Hook........................ 236
Recovery Hook Location................................. 236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................227
Emergency Towing............................................. 227
Recreational Towing.......................................... 227
Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L Engines.............................................................. 227
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L Engine........227
Towing..............................................................223
Traction Control............................................180 Principle of Operation...................................... 180
Transmission Code Designation.............321
Transmission..................................................165
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................235
Type Approvals..............................................521
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................... 521
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................256
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................257
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L
...................258 Under Hood Overview - 2.7L
EcoBoost™.................................................259
Unique Driving Characteristics
................152
Universal Garage Door Opener...............139
HomeLink Wireless Control System............139
USB Port
.........................................................354
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................197 Automatic Cancellation................................. 200
Blocked Sensor................................................... 202
Canceling the Set Speed............................... 200
Changing the Set Speed................................ 200
Detection Issues................................................. 201
Following a Vehicle............................................ 198
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop.................................................................... 199
Hilly Condition Usage...................................... 200
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 200
Park Brake Application................................... 200
Resuming the Set Speed............................... 200
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............198
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................... 198
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 199
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 200
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
197
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........203
System Not Available...................................... 202
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................170 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 170
Using Cruise Control...................................196 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 196
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 196
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................59
Using Snow Chains.....................................299
Using Stability Control................................182
Using Summer Tires
...................................299
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................376
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............380
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 382
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 376
Media Menu Features....................................... 379
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