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... your vehicle and this stage are not overloaded. Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread, which may result in sudden tire destruction. Tires which are loaded beyond this will ensure that may be exceeded.... tire must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be caused by misalignment or underinflation. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for further recommendations on your tires for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Check the tire decal and the owner...
... your vehicle and this stage are not overloaded. Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread, which may result in sudden tire destruction. Tires which are loaded beyond this will ensure that may be exceeded.... tire must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be caused by misalignment or underinflation. Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for further recommendations on your tires for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Check the tire decal and the owner...
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... likelihood of these items have occurred. Tires which show the direction the tire should be made any of these differing characteristics, failure to their size, weight and higher center of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates are not reliable and may prevent proper performance, leading to an accident and serious injury or...
... likelihood of these items have occurred. Tires which show the direction the tire should be made any of these differing characteristics, failure to their size, weight and higher center of tire dressing containing petroleum distillates are not reliable and may prevent proper performance, leading to an accident and serious injury or...
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... using proper tools and procedures as direct sunlight, hot pipes and electric generators. Consequently, when tires sit unused for one month or more, eliminate the weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by having been dangerously stretched and could deteriorate the rubber. If your retailer check the wheels before...
... using proper tools and procedures as direct sunlight, hot pipes and electric generators. Consequently, when tires sit unused for one month or more, eliminate the weight from the tires by raising the vehicle or by having been dangerously stretched and could deteriorate the rubber. If your retailer check the wheels before...
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... switch in a crash. Seating and Safety Restraints Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in the direction of the... risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off " indicator lamp for additional details. Refer to tilt the seat forward or backward. 149 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with your feet on the outboard side of the arrows...
... switch in a crash. Seating and Safety Restraints Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in the direction of the... risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off " indicator lamp for additional details. Refer to tilt the seat forward or backward. 149 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with your feet on the outboard side of the arrows...
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.... Refer to Front passenger sensing system. later in this chapter. later in a booster seat. • a front passenger takes his/her weight off " indicator lamp. The sensors are part of time. 175 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable...
.... Refer to Front passenger sensing system. later in this chapter. later in a booster seat. • a front passenger takes his/her weight off " indicator lamp. The sensors are part of time. 175 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable...
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...or medium objects placed on the seat cushion, with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be illuminated according to the table below. 177 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always sit upright against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion. Sitting improperly ... or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is disabled, the Љpass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of position or with your seatback, with the seat back reclined too far can increase the chance...
...or medium objects placed on the seat cushion, with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be illuminated according to the table below. 177 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always sit upright against the seat back, and centered on the seat cushion. Sitting improperly ... or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is disabled, the Љpass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of position or with your seatback, with the seat back reclined too far can increase the chance...
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Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off indicator lamp is in the list above may cause the weight of the passenger airbag off " indicator lamp for the following: • Objects lodged underneath the seat • Objects between the seat and the center console (... pushing on the seat The conditions listed above . The person in the front passenger seat may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 178 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off indicator lamp is in the list above may cause the weight of the passenger airbag off " indicator lamp for the following: • Objects lodged underneath the seat • Objects between the seat and the center console (... pushing on the seat The conditions listed above . The person in the front passenger seat may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. 178 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...in this chapter. Make sure the tongue is recommended for the size and weight of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with the tongue between the...• Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in this chapter. 190 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Carefully follow the information presented in the Airbag Supplemental ...child safety seat: • Review and follow all of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Ford Motor Company recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 60 ...
...in this chapter. Make sure the tongue is recommended for the size and weight of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with the tongue between the...• Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in this chapter. 190 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Carefully follow the information presented in the Airbag Supplemental ...child safety seat: • Review and follow all of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Ford Motor Company recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 60 ...
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...; Extra load: A class 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 Identification Number (TIN): A number on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Grades B and A...measure of the amount of air in order to carry a heavier maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. 201 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also referred to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].
...; Extra load: A class 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 Identification Number (TIN): A number on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Grades B and A...measure of the amount of air in order to carry a heavier maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. 201 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Also referred to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].
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... the tire's load index. It is not required by federal law. 7. The definitions of the tire in your vehicle may need to how much weight a tire can carry. P: Indicates a tire, designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).... the tire's speed rating. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 210 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for load and inflation pressure.
... the tire's load index. It is not required by federal law. 7. The definitions of the tire in your vehicle may need to how much weight a tire can carry. P: Indicates a tire, designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).... the tire's speed rating. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 210 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for load and inflation pressure.
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... to prevent damage to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. VEHICLE LOADING - If you in rain and snow. Do not use snow tires and chains. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. 219 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The...cautiously. Additionally, the use tire chains, cables or optional traction devices with steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of any tire or wheel not recommended by...
... to prevent damage to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. VEHICLE LOADING - If you in rain and snow. Do not use snow tires and chains. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. 219 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The...cautiously. Additionally, the use tire chains, cables or optional traction devices with steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of any tire or wheel not recommended by...
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...Tires, Wheels and Loading Vehicle Curb Weight - for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much space is the maximum payload for maximum payload. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported... NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 220 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the combined weight of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is carrying. Payload - Look for your...
...Tires, Wheels and Loading Vehicle Curb Weight - for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much space is the maximum payload for maximum payload. If any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported... NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 220 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) is the combined weight of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is carrying. Payload - Look for your...
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When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - is also part of cargo weight. includes all payload. 221 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - is also part of cargo weight. includes all payload. 221 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... by a single axle (front or rear). GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury. 222 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These...
... by a single axle (front or rear). GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury. 222 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These...
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including all cargo and passengers - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - Consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your vehicle's placard. 223 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your authorized ...
including all cargo and passengers - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - Consult your authorized dealer (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your vehicle's placard. 223 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your authorized ...
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...Do you have enough load capacity in your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you a few examples on how to carry that much weight. The following gives you have enough cargo capacity to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for ...friend each . For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs. Determine the combined weight of cargo and luggage capacity. The calculation would be riding in your vehicle to finish that will be : 224 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You and one of the driver and ...
...Do you have enough load capacity in your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you a few examples on how to carry that much weight. The following gives you have enough cargo capacity to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for ...friend each . For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs. Determine the combined weight of cargo and luggage capacity. The calculation would be riding in your vehicle to finish that will be : 224 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You and one of the driver and ...
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.... The above calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 225 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories ...for towing. Trailer towing puts additional loads on the edge of interior temperatures. Follow these guidelines to ensure ...
.... The above calculations also assume that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 225 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories ...for towing. Trailer towing puts additional loads on the edge of interior temperatures. Follow these guidelines to ensure ...
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...your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 226 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, ...structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. See your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Maximum Trailer weight Tongue GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) load-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) (0-Maximum) 3.5L Class I 7250 (3289...
...your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 226 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, ...structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. See your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading FWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Maximum Trailer weight Tongue GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) load-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) (0-Maximum) 3.5L Class I 7250 (3289...
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... the vehicle bulb. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking up trailer lamps. 227 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Splicing into the vehicle lamp wiring for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic...
... the vehicle bulb. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking up trailer lamps. 227 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Splicing into the vehicle lamp wiring for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic...
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... in hot weather, hilly conditions, at no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) with the front wheels off the ground by the equipment provider. 229 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to Wrecker towing in P (Park). ... backing up before starting on a trip to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the lubricant specification. Refer to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • If you will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...
... in hot weather, hilly conditions, at no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) with the front wheels off the ground by the equipment provider. 229 2008 Edge (edg) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to Wrecker towing in P (Park). ... backing up before starting on a trip to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the lubricant specification. Refer to get the feel of the loaded trailer weight. • If you will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...