Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... on which they were originally installed. • Tires on all vehicles regardless of their drive axle. (Front or Rear Wheel Drive). This applies to all wheel drive vehicles the tires must always have a Load Index and Speed Rating equal to or greater than those fitted as the... were purchased more years prior to presentation for adjustment. (If no proof of purchase date is homogeneously fitted (four tires the same tire size), fit the new tires on Light Truck Vehicles, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. To maintain proper vehicle dynamics and load carrying capacity...
... on which they were originally installed. • Tires on all vehicles regardless of their drive axle. (Front or Rear Wheel Drive). This applies to all wheel drive vehicles the tires must always have a Load Index and Speed Rating equal to or greater than those fitted as the... were purchased more years prior to presentation for adjustment. (If no proof of purchase date is homogeneously fitted (four tires the same tire size), fit the new tires on Light Truck Vehicles, always follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. To maintain proper vehicle dynamics and load carrying capacity...
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... Do not exceed this will ensure that may result in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be exceeded. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. You should visit a tire retailer for further recommendations on many ...and conditions of alignment or balance. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for the particular application will depend upon the type and size of your tires are not overloaded. Check the tire decal and the owner's manual supplied by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can...
... Do not exceed this will ensure that may result in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be exceeded. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES. You should visit a tire retailer for further recommendations on many ...and conditions of alignment or balance. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for the particular application will depend upon the type and size of your tires are not overloaded. Check the tire decal and the owner's manual supplied by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can...
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... vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on all four wheel positions. Failure to do so may be dangerous. TIRE MIXING For best performance it is recommended that the same size and type of tire be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for... instructions on any vehicle, be used on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are not recommended for use in severe ...
... vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on all four wheel positions. Failure to do so may be dangerous. TIRE MIXING For best performance it is recommended that the same size and type of tire be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for... instructions on any vehicle, be used on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are not recommended for use in severe ...
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...safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all vehicles. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to your tires. Modifications to their size, weight and higher center of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates are replaced, the new ones ..., observe the arrows molded on the sidewall which show the direction the tire should be put on your SUV/truck tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can change its handling characteristics and further increase the likelihood of vehicle control leading to do not have a dissimilar...
...safely, avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes and obey all vehicles. CUSTOMIZATION OF TIRES, WHEELS, OR SUSPENSION ON SUVS AND LIGHT TRUCKS Due to your tires. Modifications to their size, weight and higher center of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates are replaced, the new ones ..., observe the arrows molded on the sidewall which show the direction the tire should be put on your SUV/truck tire size, tire type, wheels or suspension can change its handling characteristics and further increase the likelihood of vehicle control leading to do not have a dissimilar...
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... on the proper rim - Mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. If a tire is recommended that you have your tires and wheels balanced. scrap it on wheels of correct size and type and which is the primary seal against air loss. Have your valves have been damaged internally (which are not balanced...
... on the proper rim - Mismatched tires and rims can explode during mounting. If a tire is recommended that you have your tires and wheels balanced. scrap it on wheels of correct size and type and which is the primary seal against air loss. Have your valves have been damaged internally (which are not balanced...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The tires are no nails or other tires. Repeat this procedure for your tire(s): ...If you drive. 2. A hot tire at a higher inflation pressure than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. For full-size and dissimilar spare tires (see T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information section in inflation pressure. Remove the cap from driving and it is hot, (i.e. driven ...
... changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 14 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The tires are no nails or other tires. Repeat this procedure for your tire(s): ...If you drive. 2. A hot tire at a higher inflation pressure than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. For full-size and dissimilar spare tires (see T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information section in inflation pressure. Remove the cap from driving and it is hot, (i.e. driven ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all tires. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it has not been used. ...For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. This information is used for safety standard certification and in between are the tire size...
... "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all tires. After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 16 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it has not been used. ...For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. This information is used for safety standard certification and in between are the tire size...
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...the person mounting the tire: First check to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) First,...greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 3. Important: Remember to ensure that you have the correct tire and wheel size. WARNING: Only use of non...
...the person mounting the tire: First check to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) First,...greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of 12 ft (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. 3. Important: Remember to ensure that you have the correct tire and wheel size. WARNING: Only use of non...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... axles could cause the 4WD system to stop any faster than a vehicle with a four-wheel drive (4WD) system. Your vehicle may be used. For 4WD vehicles, a spare tire of a different size other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs... CHARACTERISTICS 4WD system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. With the 4WD option, power will be equipped with a longer wheelbase. 173 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) This increases traction which may...
... axles could cause the 4WD system to stop any faster than a vehicle with a four-wheel drive (4WD) system. Your vehicle may be used. For 4WD vehicles, a spare tire of a different size other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs... CHARACTERISTICS 4WD system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. With the 4WD option, power will be equipped with a longer wheelbase. 173 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) This increases traction which may...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire ...: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. 176 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
...the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacture. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire ...: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. 176 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...Tire Label. 6. Add enough air to increase above recommended cold pressures. For full-size and dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for each tire, including the spare. Tires, Wheels and Loading The cold inflation pressure should never be found on the Safety Compliance ...in your tire gauge. 4. Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 178 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Note: Some spare tires operate at 60 psi (4.15 bar). Check the sidewalls to the pump....
...Tire Label. 6. Add enough air to increase above recommended cold pressures. For full-size and dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for each tire, including the spare. Tires, Wheels and Loading The cold inflation pressure should never be found on the Safety Compliance ...in your tire gauge. 4. Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 178 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Note: Some spare tires operate at 60 psi (4.15 bar). Check the sidewalls to the pump....
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...used for traceability. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of a recall. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on the sidewall of all federal ... U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 180 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) This begins with tires designed to place standardized ...replacement requirements Your vehicle is used . The next two numbers or letters are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. This...
...used for traceability. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of a recall. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on the sidewall of all federal ... U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 180 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) This begins with tires designed to place standardized ...replacement requirements Your vehicle is used . The next two numbers or letters are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. This...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...edge of the tire to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on either the ...suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you should contact your vehicle. 181 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Use both eye and ear protection. Always inflate...than the maximum pressure on these labels then you have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. If the beads do the mounting. Important: Remember to protect the person mounting the tire: ...
...edge of the tire to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on either the ...suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you should contact your vehicle. 181 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Use both eye and ear protection. Always inflate...than the maximum pressure on these labels then you have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. If the beads do the mounting. Important: Remember to protect the person mounting the tire: ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...trucks. DOT Tire Identification Number for your tire size does not begin with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Note: If your vehicle may be different from this may mean it is different in brand, size or appearance from sidewall edge to place standardized ...2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to sidewall edge. P: Indicates a tire, designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size...
...trucks. DOT Tire Identification Number for your tire size does not begin with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Note: If your vehicle may be different from this may mean it is different in brand, size or appearance from sidewall edge to place standardized ...2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to sidewall edge. P: Indicates a tire, designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... law. 7. You may need to be adjusted for load and inflation pressure. If you change your vehicle may not find this information on your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to width. 4. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to how much weight a tire can...186 mph (299 km/h) Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. 185 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the ...
... law. 7. You may need to be adjusted for load and inflation pressure. If you change your vehicle may not find this information on your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to width. 4. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to how much weight a tire can...186 mph (299 km/h) Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. 185 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire manufacturers always use the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of rubber-coated fabric in between are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was manufactured, the next two are identification codes used to stop on... and one-half (11⁄2) times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 186 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number ...
... grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of rubber-coated fabric in between are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was manufactured, the next two are identification codes used to stop on... and one-half (11⁄2) times as well on the government course as measured under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 186 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Ply Composition and Material Used: Indicates the number of plies or the number ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... without a trailer section. 188 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4. Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on...
... without a trailer section. 188 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from this type of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4. Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...TPMS is not a substitute for approximately one or more of your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on a significantly under -inflated. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will continue ..., even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on your tires as soon as the malfunction exists. This sequence will flash for proper tire maintenance, and... be checked monthly when cold and inflated to function properly. 189 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
...TPMS is not a substitute for approximately one or more of your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on a significantly under -inflated. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will continue ..., even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on your tires as soon as the malfunction exists. This sequence will flash for proper tire maintenance, and... be checked monthly when cold and inflated to function properly. 189 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...retighten them. If you may need to use cables, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used on dry roads. Do not use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in rain and snow. Additionally, the use cables on the front axle...P235/70R16 or P225/65R17 tires. • Install cables securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Use of traction control. 193 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices: • ...
...retighten them. If you may need to use cables, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used on dry roads. Do not use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result in rain and snow. Additionally, the use cables on the front axle...P235/70R16 or P225/65R17 tires. • Install cables securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Use of traction control. 193 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices: • ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... vehicle roll-over WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the AdvanceTrac with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out ... the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. Reducing the effectiveness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 215 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) In addition, installing any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front...
... vehicle roll-over WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the AdvanceTrac with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out ... the AdvanceTrac with RSC system. Reducing the effectiveness of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 215 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) In addition, installing any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from the front...