Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... percentage of the useable tread worn by failing to follow the recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving...
... percentage of the useable tread worn by failing to follow the recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... What Is Not Covered By The Warranty? • P-Metric tires used on commercial vehicles or used as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during servicing.
... What Is Not Covered By The Warranty? • P-Metric tires used on commercial vehicles or used as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. • Tires damaged by fire, chemical corrosion, vandalism, wrecks, chains, theft, run while flat, underinflated, overinflated, or abused during servicing.
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... not remount it on wheels of the tires and sudden tire failure. Mismatched tires and rims can be dangerous and must only be mounted on the road. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result in damage to store tires in accordance with these instructions could result in good, ...ozone and weather checking. Single or dual assemblies must be completely deflated before mounting new tires. Your tires should always be mounted on the proper rim - The inside of the tire. FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS Tire changing can explode during mounting. scrap it in a cool, dry, clean,...
... not remount it on wheels of the tires and sudden tire failure. Mismatched tires and rims can be dangerous and must only be mounted on the road. Also, mismatched tires and rims can result in damage to store tires in accordance with these instructions could result in good, ...ozone and weather checking. Single or dual assemblies must be completely deflated before mounting new tires. Your tires should always be mounted on the proper rim - The inside of the tire. FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING RECOMMENDATIONS Tire changing can explode during mounting. scrap it in a cool, dry, clean,...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 189 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. For example, a tire graded 150 would ...use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of Transportation ...has set. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to stop on wet pavement as the government has written it. ...
...winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 189 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. For example, a tire graded 150 would ...use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of Transportation ...has set. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to stop on wet pavement as the government has written it. ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...an hour or more and prior to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 191 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out... before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to the rim. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. PSI...
...an hour or more and prior to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 191 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out... before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to the rim. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. PSI...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... tire rotation. Note: After having your vehicle may be used for your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to width. 199 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates...: If your tire size does not begin with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. 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 the tire in brand, size or appearance from sidewall...
... tire rotation. Note: After having your vehicle may be used for your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to width. 199 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates...: If your tire size does not begin with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. 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 the tire in brand, size or appearance from sidewall...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 7. Letter rating Speed rating - R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph ... 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. 200 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Note: You may not find this information on your vehicle ...
...on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 7. Letter rating Speed rating - R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph ... 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. 200 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Note: You may not find this information on your vehicle ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of the driver's door. Additional information contained on the rear axle. 202 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when ..., radial tubeless, etc. Tires, Wheels and Loading Label or Tire Label which is located on light trucks. 2. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for "LT" type tires "LT" type tires have additional markings, notes or warnings such as a single;
Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of the driver's door. Additional information contained on the rear axle. 202 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Load Dual lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when ..., radial tubeless, etc. Tires, Wheels and Loading Label or Tire Label which is located on light trucks. 2. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for "LT" type tires "LT" type tires have additional markings, notes or warnings such as a single;
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...height to match the new wheel diameter. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio... new tires to width. Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this example. Numbers of a tire size. with and without a trailer section. 203 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your wheel size, you will...
...height to match the new wheel diameter. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio... new tires to width. Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this example. Numbers of a tire size. with and without a trailer section. 203 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your wheel size, you will...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...should be taken when changing the tire to the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure. Once the light is NOT a substitute for additional information. 205 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The pressure sensor is significantly low. Understanding your vehicle. Failure to properly maintain your...an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to the inside rim of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. The Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is located ...
...should be taken when changing the tire to the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure. Once the light is NOT a substitute for additional information. 205 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The pressure sensor is significantly low. Understanding your vehicle. Failure to properly maintain your...an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to the inside rim of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. The Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is located ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and/or personal injury. Remember, you may be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 239 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drying can work against you to another vehicle. When driving at slow speeds in...the wheels. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance may be required from another (i.e., from one type of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly. Mud and water If you proceed with caution. Traction or brake capability may be limited. Once through...
... and/or personal injury. Remember, you may be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 239 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drying can work against you to another vehicle. When driving at slow speeds in...the wheels. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance may be required from another (i.e., from one type of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly. Mud and water If you proceed with caution. Traction or brake capability may be limited. Once through...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...very slowly especially when the depth is subjected to the original factory equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 242 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never drive ...through deep water where the transmission vent tube is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for trucks). Driving through water that caution be limited. Wet...
...very slowly especially when the depth is subjected to the original factory equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 242 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never drive ...through deep water where the transmission vent tube is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for trucks). Driving through water that caution be limited. Wet...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 276 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. use Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC... or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with a sponge. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are...
... WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 276 2008 Taurus (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. use Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC... or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with a sponge. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are...