T type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below: A. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for temporary service on cars,
sport utility vehicles, minivans and light
trucks.
B.
145: Indicates the nominal width of
the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short
sidewall.
D.
D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E.
16: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase
new tires to match the new wheel
diameter. Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Label containing tire
inflation pressure by tire size and other
important information located on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’
s door.
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehicle requires
that your tires are properly inflated.
Remember that a tire can lose up to half
of its air pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check your
tires. If one looks lower than the others,
use a tire gauge to check pressure of all
tires and adjust if required.
At least once a month and before long
trips, inspect each tire and check the tire
pressure with a tire gauge (including
spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended by Ford
Motor Company.
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Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Inspect all your tires,
including the spare, frequently, and
replace them if one or more of the
following conditions exist:
Tire Wear When the tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 millimeters), tires
must be replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning.
Built-in treadwear indicators, or wear
bars, which look like narrow strips of
smooth rubber across the tread will
appear on the tire when the tread is
worn down to one sixteenth of an inch
(2 millimeters).
When the tire tread wears down to the
same height as these wear bars, the tire
is worn out and must be replaced.
Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads and
sidewalls for damage (such as bulges in
the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the
tread groove and separation in the tread
or sidewall). If damage is observed or
suspected have the tire inspected by a
tire professional. Tires can be damaged
during off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also recommended.
Age WARNING: Tires degrade over
time depending on many factors such
as weather, storage conditions, and
conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure) the tires experience
throughout their lives. WARNING:
In general, tires
should be replaced after six years
regardless of tread wear or even if
they have not been used. However,
heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high-load conditions can
accelerate the aging process and may
require you to replace tires more
frequently. WARNING:
You should replace
your spare tire when you replace the
road tires or after six years due to
aging even if it has not been used.
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Running Out of Fuel.....................................182
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................182
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................182
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................55
Safety Precautions........................................180
Satellite Radio................................................413
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)...................................................................414
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................413
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................414
Troubleshooting...................................................415
Scheduled Maintenance Record
..............540
Scheduled Maintenance............................528
Seatbelt Extension.........................................46
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................42
Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43 Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts
...........................................................37
Principle of Operation..........................................37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................42
Conditions of operation......................................43
Seats.................................................................150
Security..............................................................83 Settings...........................................................485
911 Assist...............................................................493
Ambient Lighting................................................502
Bluetooth..............................................................488
Clock......................................................................487
Display..................................................................504
General.................................................................499
Media Player........................................................486
Mobile Apps.........................................................498
Navigation............................................................495
Phone....................................................................488
Radio......................................................................494
SiriusXM................................................................495
Sound....................................................................485
Valet Mode...........................................................505
Vehicle..................................................................502
Voice Control.......................................................504
Wi-Fi & Hotspot..................................................500
Side Airbags.....................................................53
Side Sensing System...................................218 Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................218
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................356
Soft Closing Door
............................................79
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel.........................363 Special Notices
................................................15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector...........................................................15
Special Instructions...............................................15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................537
Exceptions............................................................539
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................234
Stability Control
.............................................213
Principle of Operation........................................213
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.........................176
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................177
Failure to Start......................................................176
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................178
Important Ventilating Information....................178
Starting Y
our Vehicle..........................................176
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving...............................................................178
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................177
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............175 General Information............................................175
Steering..........................................................256 Adaptive Steering...............................................257
Electric Power Steering....................................256
Steering Wheel................................................86
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