Owner's Manual
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... and regulations may require additional equipment for additional vehicle data. The label also contains Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and information codes for the way you intend to determine the 6 For further information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained...
... and regulations may require additional equipment for additional vehicle data. The label also contains Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and information codes for the way you intend to determine the 6 For further information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained...
Owner's Manual
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High water Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are still stuck after a minute or two of the spot. The tires may have an automatic transaxle and your vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or snow), you may gain enough momentum to move out of ... distance because your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your vehicle moves slowly. This may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires.
High water Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are still stuck after a minute or two of the spot. The tires may have an automatic transaxle and your vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or snow), you may gain enough momentum to move out of ... distance because your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your vehicle moves slowly. This may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires.
Owner's Manual
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... never be more than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Driving With a Heavy Load There are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Towing Behind Another Vehicle - Recreational Vehicle Towing an automatic transaxle (ATX) equipped vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a Recreational... front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The total weight of your vehicle can find your Aspire for the respective axle.
... never be more than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Driving With a Heavy Load There are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Towing Behind Another Vehicle - Recreational Vehicle Towing an automatic transaxle (ATX) equipped vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a Recreational... front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The total weight of your vehicle can find your Aspire for the respective axle.
Owner's Manual
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... brake, and turn on the side of the disabled vehicle. Removing jumper cables 1. Park on the engine or frame of the road. Changing a Tire If you get a flat tire while you need to use a battery charger to let the battery recharge. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the metallic...
... brake, and turn on the side of the disabled vehicle. Removing jumper cables 1. Park on the engine or frame of the road. Changing a Tire If you get a flat tire while you need to use a battery charger to let the battery recharge. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the metallic...
Owner's Manual
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...tire chains on the tire decal. Because the temporary spare tire is heavier than a conventional tire, it reduces the ground clearance. This spare tire is designed for any circumstances. When you drive with this tire. the maximum vehicle load rating listed on this tire. The Temporary Spare Tire You may get a flat tire... and replace it as soon as you can easily identify it. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and is marked with...
...tire chains on the tire decal. Because the temporary spare tire is heavier than a conventional tire, it reduces the ground clearance. This spare tire is designed for any circumstances. When you drive with this tire. the maximum vehicle load rating listed on this tire. The Temporary Spare Tire You may get a flat tire... and replace it as soon as you can easily identify it. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and is marked with...
Owner's Manual
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Spare Tire Location The spare tire and tools are stored in the spare tire compartment 143 The location of the temporary spare tire and jacking equipment The tool kit in the rear luggage compartment, under the carpet and floorboard.
Spare Tire Location The spare tire and tools are stored in the spare tire compartment 143 The location of the temporary spare tire and jacking equipment The tool kit in the rear luggage compartment, under the carpet and floorboard.
Owner's Manual
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...the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). If you change one of the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving when you have a manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1 (...First). Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is diagonally opposite to Change the Tire 1. Blocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being changed When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not move or roll. Make sure...
...the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). If you change one of the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving when you have a manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1 (...First). Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is diagonally opposite to Change the Tire 1. Blocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being changed When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not move or roll. Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... the tool kit. 3. This will hold the tire in its place. Get out the spare tire and jack. Insert the handle of a wheel nut wrench. Remove any chrome nuts or plastic caps covering the wheel lug bolts. Remove the top lug bolt and insert the tire retaining tool in place when the other... lug bolts are removed. 4. 145 To remove the tire, turn the jack hold -down bolt counterclockwise. To remove the jack, turn the hold -down bolt counterclockwise...
... the tool kit. 3. This will hold the tire in its place. Get out the spare tire and jack. Insert the handle of a wheel nut wrench. Remove any chrome nuts or plastic caps covering the wheel lug bolts. Remove the top lug bolt and insert the tire retaining tool in place when the other... lug bolts are removed. 4. 145 To remove the tire, turn the jack hold -down bolt counterclockwise. To remove the jack, turn the hold -down bolt counterclockwise...
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Tire retaining tool NOTE: Be sure to thread the retaining tool until you raise the tire off the ground. 146 Do not remove the wheel lug bolts until no threads on the retaining tool are visible. 5. Loosen the wheel lug bolts by turning the handle of the wrench one half turn counterclockwise.
Tire retaining tool NOTE: Be sure to thread the retaining tool until you raise the tire off the ground. 146 Do not remove the wheel lug bolts until no threads on the retaining tool are visible. 5. Loosen the wheel lug bolts by turning the handle of the wrench one half turn counterclockwise.
Owner's Manual
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... the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of the jack clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. Keep the retaining tool in place. 3. 147 The jack is on the jack. See the illustration following Step 1 Preparing to Change the... not sure where to find the wheel bolts. Find the jack location near the door of the tire that you are changing. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Position the jack and turn the handle of your vehicle is only meant for changing the...
... the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of the jack clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. Keep the retaining tool in place. 3. 147 The jack is on the jack. See the illustration following Step 1 Preparing to Change the... not sure where to find the wheel bolts. Find the jack location near the door of the tire that you are changing. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Position the jack and turn the handle of your vehicle is only meant for changing the...
Owner's Manual
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... to the hub. Replace the wheel lug bolts, but do , you lower the car. Your vehicle is built with the final lug bolt. 5. Positioning spare tire 4. If you do not fully tighten them until you could force the car off the jack. Damaged lug bolts may result in wheel separation and...
... to the hub. Replace the wheel lug bolts, but do , you lower the car. Your vehicle is built with the final lug bolt. 5. Positioning spare tire 4. If you do not fully tighten them until you could force the car off the jack. Damaged lug bolts may result in wheel separation and...
Owner's Manual
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... a device that stops the fuel pump when your roadside assistance center. Suggested towing options include wheel lift towing or flat bed towing. 149 Put the tire, jack, retaining tool and wrench away. 6. 7. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Starting After a Collision If the engine cranks but does ... you need to check and reset the fuel pump shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. Secure the conventional tire where the spare was stored with the bolt provided. 8. 9. 10. Remove the jack and fully tighten the wheel lug bolts in the order shown...
... a device that stops the fuel pump when your roadside assistance center. Suggested towing options include wheel lift towing or flat bed towing. 149 Put the tire, jack, retaining tool and wrench away. 6. 7. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Starting After a Collision If the engine cranks but does ... you need to check and reset the fuel pump shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. Secure the conventional tire where the spare was stored with the bolt provided. 8. 9. 10. Remove the jack and fully tighten the wheel lug bolts in the order shown...
Owner's Manual
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Always use your vehicle from the rear (with the rear wheels off the ground), a dolly must be placed under the front tires to secure the wheels in the Index for towing service. Do not use a steering wheel clamping device designed for information on towing behind an RV. 152 If it is necessary to tow your vehicle's steering column lock to prevent transaxle damage. Refer to Towing behind another vehicle - recreational vehicle in a straight-ahead position.
Always use your vehicle from the rear (with the rear wheels off the ground), a dolly must be placed under the front tires to secure the wheels in the Index for towing service. Do not use a steering wheel clamping device designed for information on towing behind an RV. 152 If it is necessary to tow your vehicle's steering column lock to prevent transaxle damage. Refer to Towing behind another vehicle - recreational vehicle in a straight-ahead position.
Owner's Manual
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... accidents or getting stuck in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact your battery if it is dead. u Jump-start your... your vehicle. Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the help you need if you experience a problem with your spare if you have a flat tire. This complimentary service is unavailable in ...
... accidents or getting stuck in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact your battery if it is dead. u Jump-start your... your vehicle. Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the help you need if you experience a problem with your spare if you have a flat tire. This complimentary service is unavailable in ...
Owner's Manual
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... control in the fuel system and may deteriorate due to oxidation. NOTE: During extended periods of variables which can damage rubber and other accessories u Underinflated tires u Heavy loads u Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC...
... control in the fuel system and may deteriorate due to oxidation. NOTE: During extended periods of variables which can damage rubber and other accessories u Underinflated tires u Heavy loads u Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC...
Owner's Manual
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... the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 200 u Make sure the weight of your load is evenly u Drive at least one tire looks lower than 3 miles (5 km). Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. At least once a month, check the pressure in damage to the recommended pressures.... If you fill your fuel tank. You can find proper cold pressure and load limits of them. Tires Look at your tires each time you do...
... the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 200 u Make sure the weight of your load is evenly u Drive at least one tire looks lower than 3 miles (5 km). Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. At least once a month, check the pressure in damage to the recommended pressures.... If you fill your fuel tank. You can find proper cold pressure and load limits of them. Tires Look at your tires each time you do...
Owner's Manual
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... as part of vehicle control. You may be wedged in the tread grooves. Do not include the spare tire as indicated in loss of your rotation. For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet. Check for cuts, bruises and other objects that may... nails, glass or other damage. Inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts that may need to leak from the tire, and make sure your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. RWARNING Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,...
... as part of vehicle control. You may be wedged in the tread grooves. Do not include the spare tire as indicated in loss of your rotation. For tire rotation intervals, see the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet. Check for cuts, bruises and other objects that may... nails, glass or other damage. Inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts that may need to leak from the tire, and make sure your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different jobs, they often wear differently. RWARNING Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,...
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Rotating the tires Replacing the Tires We recommend you use all weather tires when you may wear unevenly, you replace your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. Some spots wear more heavily than others. 202 A worn-out tire Because your vehicle's tires may need to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire tread. When your tires. Replace any tires that show wear bands.
Rotating the tires Replacing the Tires We recommend you use all weather tires when you may wear unevenly, you replace your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. Some spots wear more heavily than others. 202 A worn-out tire Because your vehicle's tires may need to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire tread. When your tires. Replace any tires that show wear bands.
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... mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Tires that are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire sizes that all tires are larger or smaller than your speedometer. Wheel and Tire Matching See an authorized tire dealer for use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of your vehicle...
... mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Tires that are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire sizes that all tires are larger or smaller than your speedometer. Wheel and Tire Matching See an authorized tire dealer for use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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U.S. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation requires Ford to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Department of their use, however, and may... have poor traction performance. Traction A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to give you the following information about tire grades exactly ...
U.S. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of Transportation requires Ford to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Department of their use, however, and may... have poor traction performance. Traction A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to give you the following information about tire grades exactly ...