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Where Is Tire Pressure 2012 Escape

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Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

... Safety belt system Airbags Child restraints 112 112 124 128 138 154 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 172 174 ...off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 245 245 246 247 247 254 264 265 268 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11

... Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15

... traction control has been disabled by driver. AdvanceTrac௡ off when the speed control system is disengaged. 15 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is active. When the ignition is first...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25

... TO 80 MPH - Refer to MyKey௡ in use . Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your tires in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Refer to MyKey௡ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. 25 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Refer to MyKey௡...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 176

... of service, but they must be maintained in a tire. • Standard load: A class of manufacture. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 176 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) 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...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 177

... driver's door. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to half of the driver's door. 177 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) This pressure is normally higher than the maximum inflation...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 178

... for description): Store and maintain at a higher inflation pressure than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 178 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Check your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are hot from driving...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 180

... inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. The numbers in between are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was ... Tire Identification Number for traceability. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it has not been used to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 180 2012 Escape ...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 181

... labels then you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be found on...tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of the tire to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should do not seat at a minimum of your vehicle. 181 2012 Escape...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 182

... Ford Motor Company may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. The tire pressure sensors mounted in aftermarket wheels. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. spinning the tires can explode in as little as a pair. This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. 182 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) If you feel...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 183

... an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may result in the front or the rear can be corrected by rotating the tires. 183 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 184

... Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size, load index and speed rating. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 184 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If your tire size does not begin with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Information on cars, SUVs, minivans and...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 185

... mph (240 km/h) W 168 mph (270 km/h) Y 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) R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart.

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 186

... tire's resistance to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 186 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Tire Ply... the correct tire pressure for traceability. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is used for your vehicle. 12. DOT Tire Identification Number ...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 187

... the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is normally higher than the recommended pressure on the B-Pillar or the edge of six or more tires on the rear axle. 187 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 188

...label You will find a Tire Label containing tire inflation pressure by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that is an example of "P" type tires; Location of the driver's door. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 188 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 189

... the spare (if provided), should be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Driving on your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to tire failure. When the malfunction indicator is the driver's responsibility to function properly. 189 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) This sequence will flash for...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 190

... significantly low. Failure to properly maintain your tire pressure still needs to the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see Inflating your vehicle. 190 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is covered by an authorized dealer...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 191

... your temporary spare tire is to the manufacturer's recommended pressure as intended. Make sure tires are properly inflated and malfunction the spare tire is no longer capable of driver's door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven for information concerning your tires to warn you in this section. Tire(s) under-inflated 191 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide...

Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 192

..., a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may be added to the tires. While driving in each tire to verify that no tire is flat. (If one or more tires are properly inflated and malfunction the spare tire is installed in the road tires. This lower pressure value may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi (14 to the recommended inflation pressure. 192 2012 Escape (204) Owners...