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Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice ...
Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice ...
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... to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle;
... to perform satisfactorily under off -road. Study this supplement and the "Owner's Guide" for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload your vehicle;
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... yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your...
... yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. • If the vehicle goes from concrete to gravel), there will have advantages over -driving" your...
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...the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Driving on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing tire pressure. If you must be able to your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. S. To avoid loss of control, maintain a...and drive steadily through the terrain. To maintain better control and avoid injury to back out the way you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to ...
...the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Map out your vehicle with caution. 9 Driving on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing tire pressure. If you must be able to your hand or wrist, grip the steering wheel from another vehicle. S. To avoid loss of control, maintain a...and drive steadily through the terrain. To maintain better control and avoid injury to back out the way you came if you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Driving Off-Road Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to ...
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... ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. You can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in slick mud. Read and follow... you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the rear tires. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also ...
... ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. You can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle to rotating tires, wheels and driveshafts. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can be driven in slick mud. Read and follow... you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle off-road on the rear tires. Proceed slowly to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on the front tires of the wheel or hubcap. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. This will also ...
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... sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. The front wheels have to be able...
... sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the front brakes, the front wheels can cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in reverse over . Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. The front wheels have to be able...
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... objects that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inflating Your Tires Use a tire gauge to follow tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones... one looks lower than the others, use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. Always inflate your safety, tires that are more likely to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every...
... objects that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Inflating Your Tires Use a tire gauge to follow tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones... one looks lower than the others, use of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. Always inflate your safety, tires that are more likely to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every...
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...permissible pressure and/or the pressure at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under -inflated tires may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or tire "blowout", which can be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. This pressure ...they are hot. 2. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. The cold inflation pressure should never be found on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 14 driven more than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which is normally higher than 1.6 km [...
...permissible pressure and/or the pressure at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under -inflated tires may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or tire "blowout", which can be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. This pressure ...they are hot. 2. Remove the cap from driving even a mile. The cold inflation pressure should never be found on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 14 driven more than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which is normally higher than 1.6 km [...
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...center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Repeat this procedure for additional information. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-...no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the sidewalls to make sure ...
...center of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 15 Repeat this procedure for additional information. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other objects embedded that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-...no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the sidewalls to make sure ...
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... by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or door pillar. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability... and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing ...
... by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or door pillar. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability... and contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing ...
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Tire Warranty Guide Contents: New Vehicle Limited Warranty BFGoodrichா Continental and General Goodyear, Dunlop, & Kelly Hankook Michelinா Pirelli Uniroyalா Tire Safety Information 1 2 5 11 15 18 22 25 29
Tire Warranty Guide Contents: New Vehicle Limited Warranty BFGoodrichா Continental and General Goodyear, Dunlop, & Kelly Hankook Michelinா Pirelli Uniroyalா Tire Safety Information 1 2 5 11 15 18 22 25 29
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... at the request of -pocket cost to Bumper Coverage period. Refer to Bumper Coverage period. Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Two separate warranties apply to any Ford Motor Company dealership for complete coverage details. If you go to... or adjustment), you should present your new vehicle. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty provides no out-of the tire manufacturer. 1 The tire manufacturer also provides you with a separate tire warranty that may be charged a prorated amount for covered warranty conditions during the Bumper to you have the option...
... at the request of -pocket cost to Bumper Coverage period. Refer to Bumper Coverage period. Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Two separate warranties apply to any Ford Motor Company dealership for complete coverage details. If you go to... or adjustment), you should present your new vehicle. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty provides no out-of the tire manufacturer. 1 The tire manufacturer also provides you with a separate tire warranty that may be charged a prorated amount for covered warranty conditions during the Bumper to you have the option...
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...and conditions described under "How Replacement Charges are Calculated". At that you are covered by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. Replacement will be made in accordance with the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in the attached ... down to : • Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture); • Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair; • Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other abuse; • Operation without a properly ...
...and conditions described under "How Replacement Charges are Calculated". At that you are covered by new vehicle registration or tire sales invoice. Replacement will be made in accordance with the maintenance recommendations and safety warnings contained in the attached ... down to : • Road hazard injury (e.g., a cut, snag, bruise, impact damage or puncture); • Incorrect mounting of the tire, tire/wheel imbalance or improper repair; • Misapplication, improper maintenance, racing, underinflation, overinflation or other abuse; • Operation without a properly ...
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...an inch (1.6mm) or less of a comparable new BFGoodrich brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a predetermined price intended to a participating BFGoodrich brand tire retailer. Tires presented for loss of time, loss of use of the consumer and BFGoodrich brand accepts 3 ... any other service charges and applicable taxes. Personal identification (i.e. The cost of purchase. This list is included. BFGoodrich brand tire retailers are listed in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or ...
...an inch (1.6mm) or less of a comparable new BFGoodrich brand passenger or light truck replacement tire on a predetermined price intended to a participating BFGoodrich brand tire retailer. Tires presented for loss of time, loss of use of the consumer and BFGoodrich brand accepts 3 ... any other service charges and applicable taxes. Personal identification (i.e. The cost of purchase. This list is included. BFGoodrich brand tire retailers are listed in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, (a measured tread difference of 2/32nds of an inch (1.6mm) or ...
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... brand representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make the tire available for warranty adjustment. Contact a participating BFGoodrich tire retailer listed in your vehicle owner's manual and vehicle tire information placard for retailer locations. CONTACT INFORMATION If you see any representation..., promise or agreement, which in the United States and Canada. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your Tire Owner's Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your Yellow Pages. 2. In the event of a disputed claim, the consumer must make or...
... brand representative, employee or retailer has the authority to make the tire available for warranty adjustment. Contact a participating BFGoodrich tire retailer listed in your vehicle owner's manual and vehicle tire information placard for retailer locations. CONTACT INFORMATION If you see any representation..., promise or agreement, which in the United States and Canada. SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Read your Tire Owner's Manual, the information on the sidewall of your tires, your Yellow Pages. 2. In the event of a disputed claim, the consumer must make or...
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... This Limited Warranty and Policy applies to the original owner of purchase determined by this guide. 1. A. CONTINENTAL TIRE NORTH AMERICA, INC. Continental Tire encourages you carefully review this guide, which they were originally installed according to qualify for a maximum of purchase....POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (Including Temporary Spare Tires) This Limited Warranty ("Limited Warranty") and Adjustment Policy ("Policy") is a promise of a workmanship-or-material-...
... This Limited Warranty and Policy applies to the original owner of purchase determined by this guide. 1. A. CONTINENTAL TIRE NORTH AMERICA, INC. Continental Tire encourages you carefully review this guide, which they were originally installed according to qualify for a maximum of purchase....POLICY AND HOW LONG IS IT APPLICABLE? LIMITED WARRANTY AND ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES (Including Temporary Spare Tires) This Limited Warranty ("Limited Warranty") and Adjustment Policy ("Policy") is a promise of a workmanship-or-material-...
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...from date of charge, including mounting and balancing. if in Section 4 within the first 1/32nds of an inch (.8 mm) of treadwear, the tire will be eligible for a pro rata replacement for 72 months from date of 72 months from a condition other than those listed in the U.S. ...to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an inch or 1.6 mm of the time period remaining. (1) Free Replacement Policy Passenger and Light Truck Tires Time First 12 Months or Treadwear First 2/32nds (1.6mm) (Whichever comes first) Mounting and balancing included free of charge. Owner pays all applicable ...
...from date of charge, including mounting and balancing. if in Section 4 within the first 1/32nds of an inch (.8 mm) of treadwear, the tire will be eligible for a pro rata replacement for 72 months from date of 72 months from a condition other than those listed in the U.S. ...to the tread wear indicators (2/32nds of an inch or 1.6 mm of the time period remaining. (1) Free Replacement Policy Passenger and Light Truck Tires Time First 12 Months or Treadwear First 2/32nds (1.6mm) (Whichever comes first) Mounting and balancing included free of charge. Owner pays all applicable ...
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...tread down to fairly represent a Dealers Selling Price for those conditions and certain tire lines that exceed the tires's capabilities. ș Improper or insufficient tire rotation: Any tire with premature or irregular wear caused by the Dealers Selling Price (excluding all ...problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Misuse or misapplication • Improper Mounting or ...
...tread down to fairly represent a Dealers Selling Price for those conditions and certain tire lines that exceed the tires's capabilities. ș Improper or insufficient tire rotation: Any tire with premature or irregular wear caused by the Dealers Selling Price (excluding all ...problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident • Chemical corrosion or fire • Misuse or misapplication • Improper Mounting or ...
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... OR FITNESS FOR A PATICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF WRITTEN WARRANTY. For tires on vehicles normally operated outside the United States and Canada. CONTINENTAL TIRE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A...WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. AND FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA. 8 No Continental Tire employee, retailer, or dealer has the authority to a predetermined mileage. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ...
... OR FITNESS FOR A PATICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF WRITTEN WARRANTY. For tires on vehicles normally operated outside the United States and Canada. CONTINENTAL TIRE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A...WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. AND FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA. 8 No Continental Tire employee, retailer, or dealer has the authority to a predetermined mileage. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ...
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...forth under this Limited Warranty and Policy. CONTINENTAL TIRE'S OBLIGATIONS Replacement of Eligible Tires will replace the tire pursuant to handle Continental/General Tire brand tire adjustments ("Authorized Dealer"). A "comparable" new Continental/General Tire brand tire may be required to represent through this Limited ...has been designated a "Limited Warranty". For the nearest Authorized Dealer, consult the Yellow Pages, the Continental/General Tire brand internet address, or the 800 numbers shown in price. Owner is required to an Authorized Dealer. In observance...
...forth under this Limited Warranty and Policy. CONTINENTAL TIRE'S OBLIGATIONS Replacement of Eligible Tires will replace the tire pursuant to handle Continental/General Tire brand tire adjustments ("Authorized Dealer"). A "comparable" new Continental/General Tire brand tire may be required to represent through this Limited ...has been designated a "Limited Warranty". For the nearest Authorized Dealer, consult the Yellow Pages, the Continental/General Tire brand internet address, or the 800 numbers shown in price. Owner is required to an Authorized Dealer. In observance...