Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 1 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Table of Contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inflating Your Tires Tire Care Tire...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications... or off-road operation. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and understand your vehicle...
...must use of safety belts are the best means of avoiding the possibility of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and truck driving! Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to Ford Motor Company's world of accident and serious injury. Driving at any time to change information provided herein, including specifications... or off-road operation. Your new vehicle opens up a completely different and challenging world of travel with a conventional car. Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to know and understand your vehicle...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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.... WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off... higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four...
.... WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are designed to perform satisfactorily under off... higher rollover rate than other crash you must use appropriate restraints to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for safe driving and additional precautions to minimize the risk of an accident or serious injury. 3 2012 Four...
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...inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components.... • Shorter - All other vehicles in off-road use. These differences that make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to give it the capability to ...
...inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUVs and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components.... • Shorter - All other vehicles in off-road use. These differences that make your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may be: • Higher - to give it the capability to ...
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... risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your speed. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the pavement. Ease... crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
... risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your vehicle goes off -road conditions. Remember, your speed. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to the pavement. Ease... crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Driving On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD).
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... loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of ... weight of gravity zone when installed. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading label. For more likely to be injured or killed in camper...
... loading When the vehicle is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of ... weight of gravity zone when installed. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the truck's recommended center of all the passengers and cargo in your truck camper loading label. For more likely to be injured or killed in camper...
Roadside Assistance Card Printing 1
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...-warranty Towing • Collision Towing • Battery Jump-start date and lasts for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Coach-Net Motor Club Inc., except in excess of the 35 miles. If traveling in your Roadside Assistance Card. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE... 1-800-241-3673 Available: 24 hours, 7 days a week Ford Motor Company gives you peace of mind with the complimentary Roadside Assistance Program with services available from the warranty start • Fuel Delivery ...
...-warranty Towing • Collision Towing • Battery Jump-start date and lasts for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Coach-Net Motor Club Inc., except in excess of the 35 miles. If traveling in your Roadside Assistance Card. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE... 1-800-241-3673 Available: 24 hours, 7 days a week Ford Motor Company gives you peace of mind with the complimentary Roadside Assistance Program with services available from the warranty start • Fuel Delivery ...
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...flat tire, but it 's free. Not to Roadside Assistance benefits. Tire change your tire for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Coach-Net Motor Club Inc., except in Canada, please call and we 'll be there to $200 per event. Those kids "...vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Coach-Net Motor Club Inc., except in U.S.A. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to have a useable spare tire. For further details, call 1-800-665-2006. * ...
...flat tire, but it 's free. Not to Roadside Assistance benefits. Tire change your tire for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Coach-Net Motor Club Inc., except in Canada, please call and we 'll be there to $200 per event. Those kids "...vehicle requires towing while hauling a trailer, Roadside Assistance provides coverage for E-Series and F-350 Series and larger medium/heavy trucks provided by Coach-Net Motor Club Inc., except in U.S.A. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to have a useable spare tire. For further details, call 1-800-665-2006. * ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... on a pro rata adjustment basis for parts. (See the reimbursement schedule below). You have the option of the charges to Ford with the vehicle unless the same brand and 2 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If you go to a tire service center for wear... labor costs and on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the following mileage-based Reimbursement Schedule: MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR FORD AND MERCURY PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30% MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF ...
... on a pro rata adjustment basis for parts. (See the reimbursement schedule below). You have the option of the charges to Ford with the vehicle unless the same brand and 2 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If you go to a tire service center for wear... labor costs and on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the following mileage-based Reimbursement Schedule: MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF PARTS COVERED BY FORD FOR FORD AND MERCURY PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS 1 - 12,000 -100% 12,001 - 24,000 - 60% 24,001 - 36,000 - 30% MILES DRIVEN PERCENT OF ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...) and within the manufacturer's control will be replaced with Run-Flat Technology ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by petroleum products or other chemicals, fire or other externally generated heat, or water ..., worn suspension components, improper tire mounting or demounting, tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or inflation. 4 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
...) and within the manufacturer's control will be replaced with Run-Flat Technology ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty covers BRIDGESTONE and FIRESTONE brand passenger and light truck tires, including RFT and temporary spare tires, originally installed by petroleum products or other chemicals, fire or other externally generated heat, or water ..., worn suspension components, improper tire mounting or demounting, tire/wheel assembly imbalance, or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or inflation. 4 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...proof of used tread wear is in this manual. Improper repair voids this Limited Warranty will be adjusted at a predetermined "Adjustment Price." 5 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) This Limited Warranty is multiplied by the tire manufacturer. 6. without ...price after 4 years from the date of tire manufacture. 4. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. REPLACEMENT PRICE Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this Limited Warranty. Tires used outside the United States and Canada. 8. During the free replacement period, mounting and ...
...proof of used tread wear is in this manual. Improper repair voids this Limited Warranty will be adjusted at a predetermined "Adjustment Price." 5 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) This Limited Warranty is multiplied by the tire manufacturer. 6. without ...price after 4 years from the date of tire manufacture. 4. Rapid tread wear or wear-out. REPLACEMENT PRICE Radial passenger and light truck tires adjusted under this Limited Warranty. Tires used outside the United States and Canada. 8. During the free replacement period, mounting and ...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... on the vehicle. • The Bridgestone and Firestone Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual (for original equipment passenger and light truck tires) CONTACT US For a copy of the Bridgestone Firestone tire manual and for other conditions resulting from use as a result ...Service Department 1-800-267-1318 In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. 8 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE LIMITED WARRANTY TIRE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INFORMATION Any tire,...
... on the vehicle. • The Bridgestone and Firestone Tire Maintenance, Safety and Warranty Manual (for original equipment passenger and light truck tires) CONTACT US For a copy of the Bridgestone Firestone tire manual and for other conditions resulting from use as a result ...Service Department 1-800-267-1318 In addition, we recommend periodic inspection and maintenance, if necessary, by a qualified tire service professional. 8 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE LIMITED WARRANTY TIRE MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INFORMATION Any tire,...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining. BFGOODRICH TIRES ABOUT THIS WARRANTY As the original purchaser of a BFGoodrich brand passenger or light truck tire, you are encouraged to read this booklet since it provides essential safety and maintenance information. At that you own. Date of ...Rated) 60,000 miles Rugged Terrain 50,000 miles Commercial T/A* 50,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S H and V 35,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S Z No Mileage Warranty *1 time only warranty. If no proof of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS COVERED...
...an inch (1.6 mm) of tread remaining. BFGOODRICH TIRES ABOUT THIS WARRANTY As the original purchaser of a BFGoodrich brand passenger or light truck tire, you are encouraged to read this booklet since it provides essential safety and maintenance information. At that you own. Date of ...Rated) 60,000 miles Rugged Terrain 50,000 miles Commercial T/A* 50,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S H and V 35,000 miles gForce Super Sport A/S Z No Mileage Warranty *1 time only warranty. If no proof of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS COVERED...
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...• Ozone or weather checking. You pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich_ brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis. The retailer/authorized dealer will be replaced with a comparable new BFGoodrich...the charge by multiplying the percentage of the tire. HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED Passenger and Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials A tire which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel ...any other service charges and applicable taxes. 11 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
...• Ozone or weather checking. You pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich_ brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a pro rata basis. The retailer/authorized dealer will be replaced with a comparable new BFGoodrich...the charge by multiplying the percentage of the tire. HOW REPLACEMENT CHARGES ARE CALCULATED Passenger and Light Truck Tires Workmanship/Materials A tire which is caused by mechanical irregularity in the vehicle such as wheel ...any other service charges and applicable taxes. 11 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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...purchase. Tire(s) on which contains important Limited Warranty and Policy information. LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY IS NOT A WARRANTY THAT YOUR TIRE WILL NOT FAIL OR BECOME ...CANADA, INC. Continental Tire recommends that are excluded from the date of new Continental/General Tire brand passenger and light truck (LT) tires that you to proceed from there. 14 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
...purchase. Tire(s) on which contains important Limited Warranty and Policy information. LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY IS NOT A WARRANTY THAT YOUR TIRE WILL NOT FAIL OR BECOME ...CANADA, INC. Continental Tire recommends that are excluded from the date of new Continental/General Tire brand passenger and light truck (LT) tires that you to proceed from there. 14 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus)
Tire Warranty Printing 2
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... FREE OF CHARGE, including mounting and balancing. CONTINENTAL TIRE Free Replacement Period: If an eligible Continental/General Tire brand passenger or light truck tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those listed in Section 3, during the first 12 months or first 2/32nds of an ...inch (1.6 mm) of treadwear (whichever comes first) it will be determined by multiplying the percentage of tread remaining.) 15 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Owner pays all applicable taxes (including F.E.T.in normal service, used on...
... FREE OF CHARGE, including mounting and balancing. CONTINENTAL TIRE Free Replacement Period: If an eligible Continental/General Tire brand passenger or light truck tire becomes unserviceable from a condition other than those listed in Section 3, during the first 12 months or first 2/32nds of an ...inch (1.6 mm) of treadwear (whichever comes first) it will be determined by multiplying the percentage of tread remaining.) 15 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Owner pays all applicable taxes (including F.E.T.in normal service, used on...
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... originally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer or Goodyear's recommendations • Your tires were purchased on or after September 1, 2012 Light truck tires are defined as all tires identified with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. (...purchase, whichever comes first, will be replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. 21 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) You are eligible for the benefits of this policy, removed from ...
... originally installed according to the vehicle manufacturer or Goodyear's recommendations • Your tires were purchased on or after September 1, 2012 Light truck tires are defined as all tires identified with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. (...purchase, whichever comes first, will be replaced with a comparable new Goodyear or Dunlop tire at no charge, including mounting and balancing. 21 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) You are eligible for the benefits of this policy, removed from ...
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... (worn to determine eligibility. LIMITATIONS This limited warranty is applicable only in special applications such as police pursuit service. • Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires 23 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?
... (worn to determine eligibility. LIMITATIONS This limited warranty is applicable only in special applications such as police pursuit service. • Goodyear Unisteel Commercial Radial Light Truck Tires 23 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY?
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...than 50%. 29 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) B. HANKOOK TEMPORARY TIRE A. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES A. Free replacement If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as ...the percentage of usable treadwear, the tire will be fully worn out. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY TIRE) 1. No adjustment will be returned to have your standard tire repaired or replaced. To conserve ...
...than 50%. 29 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) B. HANKOOK TEMPORARY TIRE A. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES A. Free replacement If Hankook Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as ...the percentage of usable treadwear, the tire will be fully worn out. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (INCLUDING TEMPORARY TIRE) 1. No adjustment will be returned to have your standard tire repaired or replaced. To conserve ...
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...of purchase, whichever comes first. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. Free replacement If Kumho Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as a result of defect in material and/or workmanship within the first 1.6mm (2/32) of tread wear or 1 year from ... mounting and balancing charges. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Kumho warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 33 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) KUMHO TIRE - No adjustment will be made on the vehicle ...
...of purchase, whichever comes first. A Temporary tire weighs less and provides more than a conventional tire. Free replacement If Kumho Radial Passenger & Light Truck Tires fail as a result of defect in material and/or workmanship within the first 1.6mm (2/32) of tread wear or 1 year from ... mounting and balancing charges. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Kumho warrants that are worn more trunk storage space than 50%. 33 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) KUMHO TIRE - No adjustment will be made on the vehicle ...