Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... pad/lining replacements will be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair 14 Some examples include: • Loss of your vehicle is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period...
... pad/lining replacements will be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair 14 Some examples include: • Loss of your vehicle is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... 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 such as tire spinning...
... 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 such as tire spinning...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... designed for tires that are worn more than 50%. The T-type temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used with a new, comparable tire at 60 psi while stored or in materials and/or workmanship during the...
... designed for tires that are worn more than 50%. The T-type temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be used with a new, comparable tire at 60 psi while stored or in materials and/or workmanship during the...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... service. T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - Vehicle Restriction - The T-type temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be checked monthly and maintained at no charge including mounting charge. Road hazards such as a result of usable treadwear...
... service. T-TYPE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES Air Pressure - Vehicle Restriction - The T-type temporary spare tire should not be used with other wheels, nor should standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers, or trim rings be checked monthly and maintained at no charge including mounting charge. Road hazards such as a result of usable treadwear...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by braking, or Tires involved in accidents. • Tire alterations such as, but not limited to, bead or sidewall...
... abuse (such as spinning), improper mounting or dismounting, vehicle mechanical problems (such as faulty, worn or malfunctioning brakes and/or suspension), damaged wheels, tire truing, snow/ice chain usage, flat spots caused by braking, or Tires involved in accidents. • Tire alterations such as, but not limited to, bead or sidewall...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... tire that has lost traction to a safe stop. 54 For Example Only: Gauge reading of 4 psi greater than at a lower speed. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in excess of hot tire 30 + 4 psi = 34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa) Therefore: add 2 psi ...(15...
... tire that has lost traction to a safe stop. 54 For Example Only: Gauge reading of 4 psi greater than at a lower speed. When in mud, sand, snow, ice or other slippery conditions, do not engage in excess of hot tire 30 + 4 psi = 34 psi (205 + 30 = 235 kPa) Therefore: add 2 psi ...(15...
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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... only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. It is recommended that winter tires be used on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this may negatively affect vehicle handling. It is...
... only shorten the life of your tires but adversely affect the handling characteristics of your vehicle, which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of snow tires are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. It is recommended that winter tires be used on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this may negatively affect vehicle handling. It is...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Other files will only play the structure as possible. 41 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Sample MP3 structure If you are several factors that can affect satellite radio ...reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other than mp3), only files with a satellite radio antenna located on your work computer...
...unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Other files will only play the structure as possible. 41 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Entertainment Systems Sample MP3 structure If you are several factors that can affect satellite radio ...reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other than mp3), only files with a satellite radio antenna located on your work computer...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is more economical and efficient. This re-cooling of the windshield. 46 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the vehicle, when used with the (recirculated air) engaged ...; Remove any airflow mode except Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the airflow in any snow, ice or leaves from entering the vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off or with • Do not put objects under the front seats...
...mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is more economical and efficient. This re-cooling of the windshield. 46 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the vehicle, when used with the (recirculated air) engaged ...; Remove any airflow mode except Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the airflow in any snow, ice or leaves from entering the vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off or with • Do not put objects under the front seats...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of the Navigation Supplement for automatic transmissions) to continue to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the (recirculated air... up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." • A small amount of air may also help reduce undesirable odors from your A/C system. 53 • 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of the Navigation Supplement for automatic transmissions) to continue to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the (recirculated air... up or until the vehicle has been "aired out." • A small amount of air may also help reduce undesirable odors from your A/C system. 53 • 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...the windshield to decrease the speed of the wipers. or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off before entering a car wash. 74 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) rotate towards you to increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain-sensitive wipers will ... automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. Speed dependent wipers (if equipped): When the wiper control is detected on vehicles with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. Keep the outside of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings.
...the windshield to decrease the speed of the wipers. or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off before entering a car wash. 74 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) rotate towards you to increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain-sensitive wipers will ... automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. Speed dependent wipers (if equipped): When the wiper control is detected on vehicles with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. Keep the outside of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... admin key can be muted whenever Belt-Minder is activated until MyKey is enabled the user can use system check in snow, mud or sand. 99 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The audio system will remain restricted until the safety belts are referred to create a MyKey...
... admin key can be muted whenever Belt-Minder is activated until MyKey is enabled the user can use system check in snow, mud or sand. 99 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The audio system will remain restricted until the safety belts are referred to create a MyKey...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set. The traction grades, from the norm due to ... tire grades exactly as the government has written it. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 182 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of...
Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to lowest are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set. The traction grades, from the norm due to ... tire grades exactly as the government has written it. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 182 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...indicated, re-lubricate and try again. The tire pressure sensors mounted in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; Make sure that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to five seconds. 189 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The use of wheels... or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in as little as a pair. spinning the tires can explode in ...
...indicated, re-lubricate and try again. The tire pressure sensors mounted in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; Make sure that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be taken to five seconds. 189 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The use of wheels... or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be used in as little as a pair. spinning the tires can explode in ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 13. This pressure is a comparative rating based on a specified government test course. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum permissible pressure and/or...the driver's door. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 194 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold...
... specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 13. This pressure is a comparative rating based on a specified government test course. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All Season. 10. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum permissible pressure and/or...the driver's door. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 194 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...damage to provide traction in rain and snow. Follow these components from your vehicle have all-weather treads to the vehicles wheel house and/or body. • Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on dry roads. 201 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing ... traction devices with tire cables on the front axle for P205/60R16 equipped vehicles. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, stop and retighten the cables.
...damage to provide traction in rain and snow. Follow these components from your vehicle have all-weather treads to the vehicles wheel house and/or body. • Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on dry roads. 201 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing ... traction devices with tire cables on the front axle for P205/60R16 equipped vehicles. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be used, as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, stop and retighten the cables.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... wheels from a gravel road, or vice versa Switching off traction control If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off and restarting the engine. 220 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Anti-lock braking and electronic stability control (ESC) will enhance...
... wheels from a gravel road, or vice versa Switching off traction control If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off and restarting the engine. 220 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Anti-lock braking and electronic stability control (ESC) will enhance...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.../h) 2-3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3-4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4-5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each gear. Press the clutch pedal to the transmission... damage to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in mud or snow Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is held without shifting. Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the desired gear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 231 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the parking ...
.../h) 2-3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3-4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4-5 45 mph (72 km/h) 5-6 50 mph (80 km/h) If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in each gear. Press the clutch pedal to the transmission... damage to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in mud or snow Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is held without shifting. Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the desired gear; 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 231 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Make sure the parking ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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When the obstacle is on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the ... inaccurate measurement of the tone increases. While receiving a warning the radio volume will return to the obstacle, the rate of obstacles or false alarms. 235 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is less...
When the obstacle is on the rear bumper/fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the ... inaccurate measurement of the tone increases. While receiving a warning the radio volume will return to the obstacle, the rate of obstacles or false alarms. 235 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is less...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... system is not clear or seems distorted, it is hit or damaged, then check with water droplets, snow, mud or any other substance. WARNING: Objects that still requires the driver to either of the camera system...to get a clear image in the dark. WARNING: Back up as slow as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. WARNING: Do not use it in conjunction with the rear view mirror and the side mirrors for ... not in R (Reverse), have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 237 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep the lens clean so that both reverse lamps are replaced...
... system is not clear or seems distorted, it is hit or damaged, then check with water droplets, snow, mud or any other substance. WARNING: Objects that still requires the driver to either of the camera system...to get a clear image in the dark. WARNING: Back up as slow as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. WARNING: Do not use it in conjunction with the rear view mirror and the side mirrors for ... not in R (Reverse), have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 237 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep the lens clean so that both reverse lamps are replaced...