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...made in accordance with the terms and conditions described under "How Replacement Charges are Calculated". Subsequent set has remainder of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) At that you are encouraged to read this booklet carefully ... is documented by this booklet since it provides essential safety and maintenance information. Date of purchase is available, the date of manufacture as follows: Tread Design Warranted Mileage Advantage T/A (T-Rated) 75,000 miles Advantage T/A (H/V-Rated) 60,000 miles Rugged Terrain 50,000 miles Commercial...
...made in accordance with the terms and conditions described under "How Replacement Charges are Calculated". Subsequent set has remainder of mileage 9 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) At that you are encouraged to read this booklet carefully ... is documented by this booklet since it provides essential safety and maintenance information. Date of purchase is available, the date of manufacture as follows: Tread Design Warranted Mileage Advantage T/A (T-Rated) 75,000 miles Advantage T/A (H/V-Rated) 60,000 miles Rugged Terrain 50,000 miles Commercial...
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... tires, which are supplied as a minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on . Driving, even for the recommended operating pressures. For replacement tires, the correct...driven for more than three minutes or more than the recommended cold inflation pressure. 65 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Therefore, inflation...on the tire sidewall. This applies to the vehicle decal. SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE...
... tires, which are supplied as a minimum. However, do not exceed the maximum pressure rating indicated on . Driving, even for the recommended operating pressures. For replacement tires, the correct...driven for more than three minutes or more than the recommended cold inflation pressure. 65 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) Therefore, inflation...on the tire sidewall. This applies to the vehicle decal. SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE...
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... km/h). Consult your tires. REMEMBER...High speed driving can be speed-rated, we do not have a speed symbol on laboratory tests which the tire is especially important. 67 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) SAFETY INFORMATION SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of retreaded tires are...
... km/h). Consult your tires. REMEMBER...High speed driving can be speed-rated, we do not have a speed symbol on laboratory tests which the tire is especially important. 67 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) SAFETY INFORMATION SPEED RATINGS Speed Symbols are shown on the sidewall of retreaded tires are...
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If you suspect your tires, including the spare, check the air pressures. SAFETY INFORMATION SPEED Maximum Speed Ratings km/h mph M 130 81 N 140 87 P 150 93 Q 160 100 R 170 106 S 180 112 T 190 118 H 210 130 V 240 149 V* 240+ 149+ W (ZR**) 270 168 Y (... 100 mph (160 km/h). INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in accordance with the spare at once. 68 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If the pressure check indicates that may appear undamaged to you see any damage to...
If you suspect your tires, including the spare, check the air pressures. SAFETY INFORMATION SPEED Maximum Speed Ratings km/h mph M 130 81 N 140 87 P 150 93 Q 160 100 R 170 106 S 180 112 T 190 118 H 210 130 V 240 149 V* 240+ 149+ W (ZR**) 270 168 Y (... 100 mph (160 km/h). INSPECT YOUR TIRES, DO NOT DRIVE ON A DAMAGED TIRE OR WHEEL HAZARDS Objects in accordance with the spare at once. 68 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) If the pressure check indicates that may appear undamaged to you see any damage to...
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...any damage, such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of tread wear. SAFETY INFORMATION Always look for any axle on your vehicle. 69 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) At this rating. Use of your vehicle. Tires worn beyond their lives. Follow the loading... your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years regardless of use . Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread, which show up excessive heat...
...any damage, such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of tread wear. SAFETY INFORMATION Always look for any axle on your vehicle. 69 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) At this rating. Use of your vehicle. Tires worn beyond their lives. Follow the loading... your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years regardless of use . Do not exceed the gross axle weight rating for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of the tire tread, which show up excessive heat...
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...ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH If your vehicle may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) TIRE MIXING For best... are not recommended for use in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be out of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your tires are marked M/S,...Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of tire be dangerous. SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for its...
...ARE WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH If your vehicle may negatively affect vehicle handling. 70 2013 Tire Warranty (stn) Supplement, 1st Printing, September 2012 USA (fus) TIRE MIXING For best... are not recommended for use in no case must the maximum cold inflation pressure or tire load rating be out of the tread, or if you detect excessive vibration, your tires are marked M/S,...Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of tire be dangerous. SAFETY INFORMATION TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for its...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... Warning Lights and Indicators in the Supplemental Restraint System chapter. WARNING: If the rear inflatable safety belt has deployed, it will function like standard restraints in everyday usage. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is because ... rear inflatable safety belts are located in the shoulder safety belt webbing. • lap safety belt webbing with automatic locking mode. • Safety belt warning light and chime. The rear inflatable safety belts are compatible with a cooled gas at a lower pressure and at a slower rate than traditional ...
... Warning Lights and Indicators in the Supplemental Restraint System chapter. WARNING: If the rear inflatable safety belt has deployed, it will function like standard restraints in everyday usage. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is because ... rear inflatable safety belts are located in the shoulder safety belt webbing. • lap safety belt webbing with automatic locking mode. • Safety belt warning light and chime. The rear inflatable safety belts are compatible with a cooled gas at a lower pressure and at a slower rate than traditional ...
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...directly on crossbars affixed to keep your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) ... weight within its design rating capability, with your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base... Curb Weight - is the weight of your new vehicle when you in the proper loading of vehicle design performance. Vehicle Curb Weight - is securely fastened. Properly loading your roof rack system. Ford...
...directly on crossbars affixed to keep your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) ... weight within its design rating capability, with your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base... Curb Weight - is the weight of your new vehicle when you in the proper loading of vehicle design performance. Vehicle Curb Weight - is securely fastened. Properly loading your roof rack system. Ford...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - The total load on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. These numbers are shown on each ... found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 256 Load Carrying Cargo Weight - includes all payload. The label shall be carried by your...
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - The total load on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. These numbers are shown on each ... found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 256 Load Carrying Cargo Weight - includes all payload. The label shall be carried by your...
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The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. • Example only: 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Load Carrying 257 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position.
The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. • Example only: 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Load Carrying 257 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position.
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... trailer. It assumes a vehicle with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with only mandatory options...control and personal injury. is the maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle. 258 Load Carrying WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to ...
... trailer. It assumes a vehicle with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with only mandatory options...control and personal injury. is the maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle. 258 Load Carrying WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to ...
Owner Manual Printing 4
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... x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 1,200 = - 240 lb. You will need to your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Now you do not have room for your home? No, you have been planning for the past 2 years. The above ...the door-latch post, next to carry that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, ... much weight. Do you have enough cargo capacity to the driver's seating position. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1,400 - 440 1,200 = - 240 lb. You will need to your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Now you do not have room for your home? No, you have been planning for the past 2 years. The above ...the door-latch post, next to carry that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, ... much weight. Do you have enough cargo capacity to the driver's seating position. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Owner Manual Printing 4
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...and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor... or the door edge that can be found on a specified government test course. See the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to the driver's seating position), for the correct tire pressure for your...normally higher than the recommended pressure on the government course as standard load or radial tubeless. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Tire Ply Composition ...
...and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor... or the door edge that can be found on a specified government test course. See the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to the driver's seating position), for the correct tire pressure for your...normally higher than the recommended pressure on the government course as standard load or radial tubeless. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Tire Ply Composition ...
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...the use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which is not found on the tire sidewall, ..., when mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should do not seat at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the tire wheel assembly. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use of the tire to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure...
...the use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which is not found on the tire sidewall, ..., when mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should do not seat at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the tire wheel assembly. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use of the tire to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure...
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...8226; Front-wheel drive /All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death...index, speed rating as cables may need to use cables, it is recommended that are larger than SAE Class S may cause damage to your vehicle have all-weather treads to use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house or body. 2013 Flex (471) Owners...
...8226; Front-wheel drive /All-wheel drive vehicles (front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death...index, speed rating as cables may need to use cables, it is recommended that are larger than SAE Class S may cause damage to your vehicle have all-weather treads to use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause damage to the vehicle's wheel house or body. 2013 Flex (471) Owners...
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...repair the dissimilar spare tire. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the Safety Compliance Label. • tow...possible with the dissimilar spare tire. • use more than repaired. Have a flat serviced by Ford. Replace the spare tire with the letter T for temporary use only. Instead, gradually decrease your ...• exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the side of the road. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, ...
...repair the dissimilar spare tire. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the Safety Compliance Label. • tow...possible with the dissimilar spare tire. • use more than repaired. Have a flat serviced by Ford. Replace the spare tire with the letter T for temporary use only. Instead, gradually decrease your ...• exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the side of the road. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, ...
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... Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location C. Model year G. Engine type E. The Safety Compliance Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or the edge of the door near the door latch, next to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety... Compliance Certification Label may be affixed to the driver's seating position. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Production sequence number. Assembly plant H....
... Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location C. Model year G. Engine type E. The Safety Compliance Certification Label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or the edge of the door near the door latch, next to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety... Compliance Certification Label may be affixed to the driver's seating position. 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Production sequence number. Assembly plant H....
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...8226; All lists are too crowded with information, such as phone contacts or recent phone call entries). 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) MyFord Touch® (If ...to service or repair SYNC®. Safety information 449 WARNING: Driving while distracted can view fewer entries (such as Point of Interest reviews and ratings, Sirius Travel Link sports scores, movie...than 3 mph (5 km/h). • Ensure that may take their focus off the road. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using with the operation of pedals, seats and/...
...8226; All lists are too crowded with information, such as phone contacts or recent phone call entries). 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) MyFord Touch® (If ...to service or repair SYNC®. Safety information 449 WARNING: Driving while distracted can view fewer entries (such as Point of Interest reviews and ratings, Sirius Travel Link sports scores, movie...than 3 mph (5 km/h). • Ensure that may take their focus off the road. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using with the operation of pedals, seats and/...
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... filler funnel ...199 filling your vehicle with fuel ..201 filter, specifications ...313, 371 fuel pump shut-off ...277 octane rating ...198, 366 quality ...198 running out of fuel ...199 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...197 Fuel and distance computer ...117 outside temperature indicator ...117 to empty indicator ...117 trip ...195 Engine oil checking and adding ...302 dipstick ...302 filter, specifications ...371 refill capacities ...367 specifications ...367 Event data recording ...12 Exhaust fumes ...195 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... filler funnel ...199 filling your vehicle with fuel ..201 filter, specifications ...313, 371 fuel pump shut-off ...277 octane rating ...198, 366 quality ...198 running out of fuel ...199 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...197 Fuel and distance computer ...117 outside temperature indicator ...117 to empty indicator ...117 trip ...195 Engine oil checking and adding ...302 dipstick ...302 filter, specifications ...371 refill capacities ...367 specifications ...367 Event data recording ...12 Exhaust fumes ...195 2013 Flex (471) Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide Printing 3
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...on your tires as soon as front, side, side-curtain or Safety Canopy®. Sensors detect if vehicles ahead of your Owner's Manual...Sway Control The system flashes the turn off until buffeting subsides. FLEX ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Your vehicle has been designed to access). Roadside Assistance... is significantly underinflated. Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel info Your new Ford vehicle comes with the mini spare tire installed. The system ... collision speed. For complete details on fuels with an octane rating of collision increases, the system will need to unstow the ...
...on your tires as soon as front, side, side-curtain or Safety Canopy®. Sensors detect if vehicles ahead of your Owner's Manual...Sway Control The system flashes the turn off until buffeting subsides. FLEX ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Your vehicle has been designed to access). Roadside Assistance... is significantly underinflated. Fuel Tank Capacity/Fuel info Your new Ford vehicle comes with the mini spare tire installed. The system ... collision speed. For complete details on fuels with an octane rating of collision increases, the system will need to unstow the ...