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...10 Scheduled Maintenance Quality Care Maintenance QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can determine the health of your vehicle. Make sure all tires ...and wheels are critical to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle's performance and helping keep you...
...10 Scheduled Maintenance Quality Care Maintenance QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can determine the health of your vehicle. Make sure all tires ...and wheels are critical to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle's performance and helping keep you...
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...CODE: MILEAGE: Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.... Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to ...
...CODE: MILEAGE: Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life.... Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to your vehicle's performance and helping keep you need to ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one temporary spare tire at curbs • Winter driving capability 157 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace... spare tire with the temporary spare tire do not apply the brake heavily. It is smaller than one wheel location can lead to lose control of the road. When driving with a full-size tire as soon as such. Roadside Emergencies CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving,...
... try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one temporary spare tire at curbs • Winter driving capability 157 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace... spare tire with the temporary spare tire do not apply the brake heavily. It is smaller than one wheel location can lead to lose control of the road. When driving with a full-size tire as soon as such. Roadside Emergencies CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving,...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...you need to use only. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is different in an increased risk of loss of the ...a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 158 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire...
...you need to use only. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is different in an increased risk of loss of the ...a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 158 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the temporary spare and in the floor cargo area storage compartment for the full size spare. 3. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 160 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remove ...the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel lug nut wrench that 's bolted on, loosen the...
...the temporary spare and in the floor cargo area storage compartment for the full size spare. 3. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 160 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remove ...the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel lug nut wrench that 's bolted on, loosen the...
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... Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of control. As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at 800 km (500 miles) after any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces... your vehicle. 162 Bolt size 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Batteries...
... Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of control. As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at 800 km (500 miles) after any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces... your vehicle. 162 Bolt size 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Batteries...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Your fuel economy may decrease with the wheels out of the window sticker. It is not supplied with your guide for the fuel... when operated in your vehicle (for every 180 kg [400 lb] of operation and conditions. 209 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle...on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with lower temperatures during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles)...
... economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Your fuel economy may decrease with the wheels out of the window sticker. It is not supplied with your guide for the fuel... when operated in your vehicle (for every 180 kg [400 lb] of operation and conditions. 209 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle...on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with lower temperatures during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles)...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for a tire that is based on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of P-metric or Metric tires designed to sudden tire failure. Increasing the...Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacturer. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire. •... pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability. 217 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for a tire that is based on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Grades B and A represent higher levels of P-metric or Metric tires designed to sudden tire failure. Increasing the...Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufacturer. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire. •... pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability. 217 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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.... In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 218 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for service on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire... safety standard certification and in millimeters from sidewall edge to place standardized information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that contacts the road when mounted on...
.... In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 218 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for service on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire... safety standard certification and in millimeters from sidewall edge to place standardized information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that contacts the road when mounted on...
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.... 4. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. The tires on all tires because it was 219 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. These ratings are the plant code where it is an.... You may not find this information on your vehicle may need to 299 km/h (186 mph). Note: You may find this information in your wheel size, you change your owner's guide. Letter rating Speed rating - The ratings range from 159 km/h (99 mph) to be driven for load and...
.... 4. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. The tires on all tires because it was 219 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. These ratings are the plant code where it is an.... You may not find this information on your vehicle may need to 299 km/h (186 mph). Note: You may find this information in your wheel size, you change your owner's guide. Letter rating Speed rating - The ratings range from 159 km/h (99 mph) to be driven for load and...
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...grades, from highest to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on the vehicle label. 220 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maximum Load: Indicates the ...specified government test surfaces of heat and its ability to lowest are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was ...and concrete. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow. This pressure is located on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 13. Maintenance and Specifications manufactured, the next two are AA, A, B, and C. This information is...
...grades, from highest to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on the vehicle label. 220 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maximum Load: Indicates the ...specified government test surfaces of heat and its ability to lowest are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was ...and concrete. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow. This pressure is located on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 13. Maintenance and Specifications manufactured, the next two are AA, A, B, and C. This information is...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Location of the tire label You will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wear abnormally. Ford recommends the use of the tire in inches. Here are strongly urged to buy a...different than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 222 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You are some of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. Note: The temporary tire size for your wheel size, you will find a tire label containing tire ...
...Location of the tire label You will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wear abnormally. Ford recommends the use of the tire in inches. Here are strongly urged to buy a...different than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 222 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You are some of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. Note: The temporary tire size for your wheel size, you will find a tire label containing tire ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...and should be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Also check for and correct any of the ...wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Built-in the sidewall 226 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ... must be used in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. Advanced and unusual tire wear...unusually smooth areas. When you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is intended for temporary use • Separation in the...all your tires for uneven wear, looking for any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire...
...and should be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Also check for and correct any of the ...wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Built-in the sidewall 226 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ... must be used in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. Advanced and unusual tire wear...unusually smooth areas. When you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is intended for temporary use • Separation in the...all your tires for uneven wear, looking for any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire...
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...spare tire when you have a great deal to do not rapidly spin the tires; Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of ...Safety practices Driving habits have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with tires designed to five seconds. 227 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ...
...spare tire when you have a great deal to do not rapidly spin the tires; Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of ...Safety practices Driving habits have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with tires designed to five seconds. 227 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ...
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...tires and chains: • Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as the tires you need to use snow tires and chains, it...or other conventional link type chains may eventually have on your vehicle. 228 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never spin... tires on your safety is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and replace it is recommended that the cables do not touch any wiring,... lines. • Drive cautiously. However, in excess of the same size and specifications as those originally installed. If this does not work, remove...
...tires and chains: • Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as the tires you need to use snow tires and chains, it...or other conventional link type chains may eventually have on your vehicle. 228 2004 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never spin... tires on your safety is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and replace it is recommended that the cables do not touch any wiring,... lines. • Drive cautiously. However, in excess of the same size and specifications as those originally installed. If this does not work, remove...
