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...tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 217 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Temperature A B C The temperature...and climate. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of heat and its ability to the generation of the...tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to variations in driving habits, service practices, and ...Safety Standard No. 139. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.
...tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 217 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Temperature A B C The temperature...and climate. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of heat and its ability to the generation of the...tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to variations in driving habits, service practices, and ...Safety Standard No. 139. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S.
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... soon as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the tire to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional ... the beads do the mounting. Make sure that are replaced on the sidewall of your vehicle. 223 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Stand at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate ...replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as possible...
... soon as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of the tire to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional ... the beads do the mounting. Make sure that are replaced on the sidewall of your vehicle. 223 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Stand at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate ...replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as possible...
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...P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be used in brand, size or appearance from sidewall edge to width. 226 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Note... and also provides a U.S. Note: Your vehicle may be used for temporary use only and should not be checked and adjusted to check for safety standard certification and in millimeters from the road tires and wheels. Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. If you have a dissimilar...
...P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. Note: After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be used in brand, size or appearance from sidewall edge to width. 226 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Note... and also provides a U.S. Note: Your vehicle may be used for temporary use only and should not be checked and adjusted to check for safety standard certification and in millimeters from the road tires and wheels. Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. If you have a dissimilar...
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... Traction: The traction grades, from highest to stop on wet pavement as well on the wear rate of 1997. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄... of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 228 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week...edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for traceability. U.S. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11. DOT Tire Identification Number...
... Traction: The traction grades, from highest to stop on wet pavement as well on the wear rate of 1997. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄... of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 228 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the 25th week...edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for traceability. U.S. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 11. DOT Tire Identification Number...
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...CABLES/CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of...Do not use of the same size and specifications) be the same size, load index, speed rating as cables may chip aluminum wheels. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains... bang against your vehicle. • Use only SAE Class S cables or equivalent on dry roads. 236 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these components from your vehicle. • Remove...
...CABLES/CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of...Do not use of the same size and specifications) be the same size, load index, speed rating as cables may chip aluminum wheels. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains... bang against your vehicle. • Use only SAE Class S cables or equivalent on dry roads. 236 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these components from your vehicle. • Remove...
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...loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - Tires, Wheels and Loading ... your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of vehicle design performance. Properly loading your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 237 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA...
...loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight - Tires, Wheels and Loading ... your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of vehicle design performance. Properly loading your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 237 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA...
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is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 240 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The total load on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Note: For trailer towing ... Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The GVWR is the maximum allowable...
is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 240 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The total load on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Note: For trailer towing ... Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The GVWR is the maximum allowable...
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Tires, Wheels and Loading • Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 241 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading • Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 241 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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..., no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of the towing vehicle. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 242 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the weight of the ... lb. [68 kg]). The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle...
..., no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of the towing vehicle. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 242 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the weight of the ... lb. [68 kg]). The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle...
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...vehicle laws for towing. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on the certification label. 244 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to figure in this...ensure safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of your vehicle's load limits. • Use... calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle's ...
...vehicle laws for towing. TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on the certification label. 244 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to figure in this...ensure safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of your vehicle's load limits. • Use... calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Thoroughly prepare your vehicle's ...
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... allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 246 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not attach safety chains to any position where the rear bumper of the front fender is rated for turning corners. Your vehicle may cause unpredictable handling, and... repeat Steps 3-6. Tires, Wheels and Loading 3. The braking system of the vehicle hitch. Attach the trailer to you. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if...
... allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 246 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not attach safety chains to any position where the rear bumper of the front fender is rated for turning corners. Your vehicle may cause unpredictable handling, and... repeat Steps 3-6. Tires, Wheels and Loading 3. The braking system of the vehicle hitch. Attach the trailer to you. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if...
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... dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire •...driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 299 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one ...
... dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire •...driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) 299 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one ...
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... with fuel ...356, 358, 362 414 filter, specifications ...356, 378 fuel pump shut-off ...289 improving fuel economy ...362 octane rating ...360, 383 quality ...360 running out of fuel ...314, 361 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...356 Fuses ...290 G Garage door opener ...109 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...358 Gas mileage... off ...81 Head restraints ...152, 154 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...68, 71, 74 Homelink wireless control system ...109 Hood ...338 I Ignition ...250, 383 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... with fuel ...356, 358, 362 414 filter, specifications ...356, 378 fuel pump shut-off ...289 improving fuel economy ...362 octane rating ...360, 383 quality ...360 running out of fuel ...314, 361 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...356 Fuses ...290 G Garage door opener ...109 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...358 Gas mileage... off ...81 Head restraints ...152, 154 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...68, 71, 74 Homelink wireless control system ...109 Hood ...338 I Ignition ...250, 383 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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Index Illuminated visor mirror ...93 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...199 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...367 Instrument panel cleaning ...332 cluster ...12 lighting up panel and interior ...83 J Jack ...297 positioning ...297 storage ...297 Jump-... heated ...74, 103 programmable memory ...131 side view mirrors (power) ...103 Moon roof ...108 Motorcraft parts ...336, 378 MyKey ...120 N Navigation system ...67 O Octane rating ...360 Oil (see Engine oil) ...343 Overdrive ...266 415 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Index Illuminated visor mirror ...93 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...199 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...367 Instrument panel cleaning ...332 cluster ...12 lighting up panel and interior ...83 J Jack ...297 positioning ...297 storage ...297 Jump-... heated ...74, 103 programmable memory ...131 side view mirrors (power) ...103 Moon roof ...108 Motorcraft parts ...336, 378 MyKey ...120 N Navigation system ...67 O Octane rating ...360 Oil (see Engine oil) ...343 Overdrive ...266 415 2011 Flex (471) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...recommended for emergency use the fuel funnel which contains more detail and limitations. 2011 However, if it knocks heavily while you to lock or unlock the doors without using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any residual fuel to enter your Owner...lamps will flash once if all the doors. Refrigerator (if equipped) November 2010 Second Printing Quick Reference Guide FORD Flex Litho in USA Your vehicle may also be used for safety information, more of your vehicle, as well as you to record CDs, listen to your Owner's Guide for...
...recommended for emergency use the fuel funnel which contains more detail and limitations. 2011 However, if it knocks heavily while you to lock or unlock the doors without using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any residual fuel to enter your Owner...lamps will flash once if all the doors. Refrigerator (if equipped) November 2010 Second Printing Quick Reference Guide FORD Flex Litho in USA Your vehicle may also be used for safety information, more of your vehicle, as well as you to record CDs, listen to your Owner's Guide for...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... as a minimum. Therefore when the tire 53 These inflation pressures must be provided by approximately 4 psi. SAFETY WARNING DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.... For replacement tires, the correct inflation pressure will increase by your tire retailer; However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated...
... as a minimum. Therefore when the tire 53 These inflation pressures must be provided by approximately 4 psi. SAFETY WARNING DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.... For replacement tires, the correct inflation pressure will increase by your tire retailer; However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated...
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...gross axle weight rating for the particular application will depend upon the type and size of trailer and hitch utilized, but in sudden tire destruction. You should replace your tires is molded on the tire sidewall. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM ...your spare tire when you should be replaced more frequently. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their maximum allowable loads for any axle on your vehicle may...
...gross axle weight rating for the particular application will depend upon the type and size of trailer and hitch utilized, but in sudden tire destruction. You should replace your tires is molded on the tire sidewall. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM ...your spare tire when you should be replaced more frequently. DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS DANGEROUS The maximum load rating of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their maximum allowable loads for any axle on your vehicle may...