Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... with premature or irregular wear caused 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...
... with premature or irregular wear caused 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 2nd Printing
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... heat buildup in the tire safety information section of the sidewalls and builds up excessive heat and can be found on the rim. Lubricate rim and beads. Safety Maintenance Information Improper tire mounting and inflation and overloading may occur. Proper inflation is essential. Information regarding safety... of the tire on the sidewall of the Tire. Under inflation produces flexing of this booklet, vehicle placard in size. Tire and rim must match by trained tire personnel. • Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may cause the tire beads to early tire failure....
... heat buildup in the tire safety information section of the sidewalls and builds up excessive heat and can be found on the rim. Lubricate rim and beads. Safety Maintenance Information Improper tire mounting and inflation and overloading may occur. Proper inflation is essential. Information regarding safety... of the tire on the sidewall of the Tire. Under inflation produces flexing of this booklet, vehicle placard in size. Tire and rim must match by trained tire personnel. • Improper tire mounting and inflation procedures may cause the tire beads to early tire failure....
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... as the support medium. • Tires with weather cracking which were purchased more than those fitted as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. 44 Pirelli does not recommend, endorse, or encourage in any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States of America or Canada. • Tires...
... as the support medium. • Tires with weather cracking which were purchased more than those fitted as misalignment, defective brakes, defective shock absorbers, or improper rims. 44 Pirelli does not recommend, endorse, or encourage in any vehicle registered and normally operated outside the United States of America or Canada. • Tires...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS. • AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR EDGES OF PAVEMENT. 61 Mismatched tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on wheels designed for tubeless tires i.e., wheels which are in good, clean condition. Also, mismatched tires and... rims can explode during mounting. Your tires should be mounted on the proper rim - If a tire is not externally visible) by error on the wrong-sized rim, do not remount it .
... AT MODERATE SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL LIMITS. • AVOID DRIVING OVER POTHOLES, OBSTACLES, CURBS OR EDGES OF PAVEMENT. 61 Mismatched tires and rims can result in dangerous tire failure on wheels designed for tubeless tires i.e., wheels which are in good, clean condition. Also, mismatched tires and... rims can explode during mounting. Your tires should be mounted on the proper rim - If a tire is not externally visible) by error on the wrong-sized rim, do not remount it .
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 167 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as well ... relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. A tire marked C ...
...They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 167 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (11⁄2) times as well ... relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic passenger car tires. A tire marked C ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...half of all tires to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 169 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. You are strongly urged to the ...; Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for optimum tire performance and wear. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. Use the recommended cold inflation ...
...half of all tires to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 169 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. You are strongly urged to the ...; Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for optimum tire performance and wear. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. Use the recommended cold inflation ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... which gives the tire's ratio of height to sidewall edge. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may find this information in your vehicle may need to 186 mph (299 km/h). H: Indicates... of a tire size, load index and speed rating. It is not required by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of load and inflation pressure... example of these items are listed in the following chart. 177 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
... which gives the tire's ratio of height to sidewall edge. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may find this information in your vehicle may need to 186 mph (299 km/h). H: Indicates... of a tire size, load index and speed rating. It is not required by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of load and inflation pressure... example of these items are listed in the following chart. 177 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... for service on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 180 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum...
... for service on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 180 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... not apply to this example. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - Refer to sidewall edge. Numbers of "P" type tires; Note: The temporary.../80D16 is intended for your wheel size, you will find a Tire Label containing tire inflation pressure by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is an example of a tire size. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size... "T" type tires have to purchase new tires to width. with and without a trailer section. 181 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
... not apply to this example. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - Refer to sidewall edge. Numbers of "P" type tires; Note: The temporary.../80D16 is intended for your wheel size, you will find a Tire Label containing tire inflation pressure by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is an example of a tire size. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size... "T" type tires have to purchase new tires to width. with and without a trailer section. 181 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure 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 ...the valve stem. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is equipped with TPMS Each road tire is NOT a substitute for additional information. 183 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) The tire pressure should be inflated to properly maintain your tires in this chapter. Changing tires with ...
... (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure 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 ...the valve stem. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is equipped with TPMS Each road tire is NOT a substitute for additional information. 183 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) The tire pressure should be inflated to properly maintain your tires in this chapter. Changing tires with ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... to power the vehicle. Mud and water If you must drive through the terrain. avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of time. Traction or brake capability may be required from another (i.e., from one type of 15 minutes... most solid area of the engine. This will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may stall. 221 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving and/or personal injury. L (Low) gear operation will cause the AWD system to another vehicle...
... to power the vehicle. Mud and water If you must drive through the terrain. avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of time. Traction or brake capability may be required from another (i.e., from one type of 15 minutes... most solid area of the engine. This will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may stall. 221 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Driving and/or personal injury. L (Low) gear operation will cause the AWD system to another vehicle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 224 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is higher than the bottom ...of the wheel rims (for trucks). When driving through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to a vehicle that raise the ...
...may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 224 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is higher than the bottom ...of the wheel rims (for trucks). When driving through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to a vehicle that raise the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. 256 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation ...may cause damage to come in combination with any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with a clearcoat paint finish. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals,...
... their shine: • Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. 256 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Take your color code (printed on your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation ...may cause damage to come in combination with any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with a clearcoat paint finish. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals,...