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    							is affected by tire wear and
    environmental conditions. If you
    must drive in those conditions,
    Ford recommends using Mud and
    Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
    Snow tires.
    USING SUMMER TIRES
    Summer tires provide superior
    performance on wet and dry roads.
    Summer tires do not have the Mud and
    Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
    the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
    not have the same traction performance
    as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
    recommend using summer tires when
    temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
    (7°C) or below (depending on tire wear
    and environmental conditions) or in snow
    and ice conditions. Like any tire, summer
    tire performance is affected by tire wear
    and environmental conditions. If you must
    drive in those conditions, we recommend
    using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S),
    All-season or Snow tires.
    Always store your summer tires indoors at
    temperatures above 20ºF (-7ºC). The
    rubber compounds used in these tires lose
    flexibility and may develop surface cracks
    in the tread area at temperatures below
    20ºF (-7ºC). If the tires have been
    subjected to 20ºF (-7ºC) or less, warm
    them in a heated space to at least 40ºF
    (5ºC) for at least 24 hours before installing
    them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle
    with the tires installed, or checking tire
    inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
    or heating devices used to warm the room
    where the tires are stored. Do not apply
    heat or blow heated air directly on the tires.
    Always inspect the tires after storage
    periods and before use. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING
    Snow tires must be the same size,
    load index, speed rating as those
    originally provided by Ford. Use of
    any tire or wheel not recommended 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. Additionally, the use of
    non-recommended tires and wheels could
    cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
    case or power transfer unit failure. The tires on your vehicle may have
    all-weather treads to provide traction in
    rain and snow. However, in some climates,
    you may need to use snow tires and cables.
    If you need to use cables, it is
    recommended that steel wheels (of the
    same size and specifications) be used, as
    cables may chip aluminum wheels.
    Follow these guidelines when using snow
    tires and traction devices
    •
    If possible, avoid fully loading your
    vehicle
    • Purchase chains or cables from a
    manufacturer that clearly labels body
    to tire dimension restrictions.
    • Use no larger than 15 mm cables or
    chains ONLY on front axle with
    215/60R16 tires. Do not use chains or
    cables on any other size tires.
    • The snow chains or cables must be
    mounted in pairs on the front axle.
    • When driving with tire cables do not
    exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
    maximum speed recommended by the
    chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
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    							•
    Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
    rub or bang against the vehicle, stop
    and retighten them. If this does not
    work, remove the cables to prevent
    vehicle damage.
    • Remove the cables when they are no
    longer needed. Do not use cables on
    dry roads.
    If you have any questions regarding snow
    chains or cables, please contact your
    authorized dealer.
    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
    SYSTEM WARNING
    The tire pressure monitoring system
    is not a substitute for manually
    checking tire pressure. The tire
    pressure should be checked periodically
    (at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see
    Inflating your tires in this chapter. Failure
    to properly maintain your tire pressure
    could increase the risk of tire failure, loss
    of control, vehicle rollover and personal
    injury. Each tire, including the spare (if
    provided), should be checked
    monthly when cold and inflated
    to the inflation pressure recommended by
    the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
    placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
    your vehicle has tires of a different size
    than the size indicated on the vehicle
    placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
    should determine the proper tire inflation
    pressure for those tires.)
    As an added safety feature, your vehicle
    has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
    Monitoring System (TPMS) that
    illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
    when one or more of your tires is
    significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
    illuminates, you should stop and check
    your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
    them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
    significantly under-inflated tire causes the
    tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
    Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
    and tire tread life, and may affect the
    vehicle
    ’s handling and stopping ability.
    Please note that the TPMS is not a
    substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
    it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
    correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
    has not reached the level to trigger
    illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
    telltale.
    Your vehicle has also been equipped with
    a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
    when the system is not operating properly.
    The TPMS malfunction indicator is
    combined with the low tire pressure
    telltale. When the system detects a
    malfunction, the telltale will flash for
    approximately one minute and then remain
    continuously illuminated. This sequence
    will continue upon subsequent vehicle
    start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
    When the malfunction indicator is
    illuminated, the system may not be able
    to detect or signal low tire pressure as
    intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
    for a variety of reasons, including the
    installation of replacement or alternate
    tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
    the TPMS from functioning properly.
    Always check the TPMS malfunction
    telltale after replacing one or more tires or
    wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
    replacement or alternate tires and wheels
    allow the TPMS to continue to function
    properly.
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    							The tire pressure monitoring system
    complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
    with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
    Operation is subject to the following two
    conditions: (1) This device may not cause
    harmful interference, and (2) This device
    must accept any interference received,
    including interference that may cause
    undesired operation.
    Changing Tires With a Tire
    Pressure Monitoring System
    Note:
    Each road tire is equipped with a tire
    pressure sensor located inside the wheel
    and tire assembly cavity. The pressure
    sensor is attached to the valve stem. The
    pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is
    not visible unless the tire is removed. Take
    care when changing the tire to avoid
    damaging the sensor
    You should always have your tires serviced
    by an authorized dealer.
    Check the tire pressure periodically (at
    least monthly) using an accurate tire
    gauge. See Inflating Your Tires in this
    chapter. Understanding Your Tire Pressure
    Monitoring System
    The tire pressure monitoring system
    measures pressure in your four road tires
    and sends the tire pressure readings to
    your vehicle. The low tire pressure warning
    light will turn on if the tire pressure is
    significantly low. Once the light is
    illuminated, your tires are under-inflated
    and need to be inflated to the
    manufacturer
    ’s recommended tire
    pressure. Even if the light turns on and a
    short time later turns off, your tire pressure
    still needs to be checked.
    When Your Temporary Spare Tire is
    Installed
    When one of your road tires needs to be
    replaced with the temporary spare, the
    system will continue to identify an issue to
    remind you that the damaged road wheel
    and tire assembly needs to be repaired and
    put back on your vehicle.
    To restore the full function of the tire
    pressure monitoring system, have the
    damaged road wheel and tire assembly
    repaired and remounted on your vehicle.
    When You Believe Your System is Not
    Operating Properly
    The main function of the tire pressure
    monitoring system is to warn you when
    your tires need air. It can also warn you in
    the event the system is no longer capable
    of functioning as intended. See the
    following chart for information concerning
    your tire pressure monitoring system:
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    							Customer action required
    Possible cause
    Low tire pressure
    warning light
    Make sure tires are at the proper pres-
    sure. See Inflating your tires in this
    chapter. After inflating your tires to the
    manufacturer’s recommended pressure
    as shown on the Tire Label (located on
    the edge of driver ’s door or the B-Pillar),
    the vehicle must be driven for at least
    two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)
    before the light turns off.
    Tire(s) under-inflated
    Solid warning light
    Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
    assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
    to restore system function. For a
    description on how the system functions,
    see When your temporary spare tire
    is installed in this section.
    Spare tire in use
    If the tires are properly inflated and the
    spare tire is not in use but the light
    remains on, contact your authorized
    dealer as soon as possible.
    TPMS malfunction
    Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
    assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
    to restore system function. For a
    description on how the system functions,
    see 
    When your temporary spare tire
    is installed in this section.
    Spare tire in use
    Flashing warning
    light
    If the tires are properly inflated and the
    spare tire is not in use but the light
    remains on, contact your authorized
    dealer as soon as possible.
    TPMS malfunction
    When Inflating Your Tires
    When putting air into your tires (such as at
    a gas station or in your garage), the tire
    pressure monitoring system may not
    respond immediately to the air added to
    your tires. It may take up to two minutes of driving
    over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn
    off after you have filled your tires to the
    recommended inflation pressure
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    							How Temperature Affects Your Tire
    Pressure
    The tire pressure monitoring system
    monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
    tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
    typical passenger tire inflation pressure
    may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
    kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
    vehicle is stationary overnight with the
    outside temperature significantly lower
    than the daytime temperature, the tire
    pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
    kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
    temperature. This lower pressure value
    may be detected by the tire pressure
    monitoring system as being significantly
    lower than the recommended inflation
    pressure and activate the system warning
    light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
    pressure warning light is on, visually check
    each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one
    or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
    Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
    any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive
    the vehicle to the nearest location where
    air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the
    tires to the recommended inflation
    pressure.
    CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
    WARNINGS
    The use of tire sealant may damage
    your tire pressure monitoring system
    and should only be used in roadside
    emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
    Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be
    used. The tire pressure monitoring system
    sensor and valve stem on the wheel must
    be replaced by an authorized dealer after
    use of the sealant. If the tire pressure monitor sensor
    becomes damaged, it will no longer
    function. See Tire Pressure
    Monitoring System (page 309). Note:
    The tire pressure monitoring system
    indicator light will illuminate when the spare
    tire is in use. To restore the full function of
    the monitoring system, all road wheels
    equipped with tire pressure monitoring
    sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
    If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
    apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
    decrease your speed. Hold the steering
    wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
    place on the side of the road.
    Have a flat serviced by an authorized
    dealer in order to prevent damage to the
    tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
    See 
    Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    (page 309).  Replace the spare tire with a
    road tire as soon as possible. During
    repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
    an authorized dealer inspect the tire
    pressure monitoring system sensor for
    damage.
    Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
    Assembly Information WARNING
    Failure to follow these guidelines
    could result in an increased risk of
    loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
    If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
    tire, then it is intended for temporary use
    only. This means that if you need to use it,
    you should replace it as soon as possible
    with a road wheel and tire assembly that
    is the same size and type as the road tires
    and wheels that were originally provided
    by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
    is damaged, it should be replaced rather
    than repaired.
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    							Important Use of Spare Wheel
    A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
    is defined as a spare wheel and tire
    assembly that is different in brand, size or
    appearance from the road tires and wheels
    and can be one of three types:
    1. T-type mini-spare.
    *
    2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel. **
    3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label
    on wheel.
    * This spare tire begins with the letter T for
    tire size and may have Temporary Use Only
    molded in the sidewall.
    **  This spare tire has a label on the wheel
    that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIRE
    ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
    Driving with a T-type Mini-spare or Full-
    size Dissimilar Spare With Label on Wheel
    Do not:
    • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
    • Load the vehicle beyond maximum
    vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
    Compliance Label.
    • Tow a trailer.
    • Use snow chains on the end of the
    vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
    • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
    at a time.
    • Use commercial car washing
    equipment.
    • Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
    Use of the above dissimilar spare wheel at
    any one wheel location can lead to
    impairment of the following:
    • Handling, stability and braking
    performance.
    • Comfort and noise.
    • Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
    • Winter weather driving capability. •
    Wet weather driving capability.
    • All-wheel driving capability (if
    applicable).
    Driving With a Full-size Dissimilar Spare
    Wheel and Tire Assembly
    Do not:
    • Exceed 
    70 mph (113 km/h).
    • Use more than one dissimilar spare
    wheel and tire assembly at a time.
    • Use commercial car washing
    equipment.
    • Use snow chains on the end of the
    vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
    and tire assembly.
    Use of the above dissimilar spare wheel at
    any one wheel location can lead to
    impairment of the following:
    • Handling, stability and braking
    performance.
    • Comfort and noise.
    • Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
    • Winter weather driving capability.
    • Wet weather driving capability.
    • All-wheel driving capability.
    Give additional caution to the following
    when driving with the full-size dissimilar
    spare wheel and tire assembly:
    • Towing a trailer.
    • Driving vehicles equipped with a
    camper body.
    • Driving vehicles with a load on the
    cargo rack.
    Drive cautiously when using a full-size
    dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
    and seek service as soon as possible.
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    							Changing a Road Wheel Procedure
    (If Equipped)
    WARNINGS
    When one of the front wheels is off
    the ground, the transmission alone
    will not prevent the vehicle from
    moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
    transmission is in park (P). To help prevent your vehicle from
    moving when you change a tire, be
    sure to place the transmission in park
    (P), set the parking brake and block (in
    both directions) the wheel that is
    diagonally opposite (other side and end of
    the vehicle) to the tire being changed. Never get underneath a vehicle that
    is supported only by a jack. If your
    vehicle slips off the jack, you or
    someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on
    the side of the vehicle close to
    moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
    road to avoid the danger of being hit when
    operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as
    original equipment with your vehicle.
    If using a jack other than the one
    provided as original equipment with your
    vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
    adequate for the vehicle weight, including
    any vehicle cargo or modifications. Note:
    Passengers should not remain in your
    vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
    1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
    brake and activate the hazard flashers.
    2. Place the transmission in park (P) and
    turn the engine off. For vehicles with a
    manual transmission, place the
    transmission in reverse ®) after the
    engine is turned off. 3. Block both the front and rear of the
    wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.
    For example, if the left front tire is flat,
    block the right rear wheel.
    4. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
    5. Remove the spare tire bolt securing the
    spare tire by turning it
    counterclockwise.
    6. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire compartment. 7. Remove the lug wrench and jack from
    the spare tire compartment.
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    							8. To remove the wrench from the jack,
    turn the hex nut on the jack
    counterclockwise. This will lower the
    jack and loosen the mechanical lock. 9.
    If your vehicle has a wheel trim, use the
    tool supplied to remove it and access
    the lug nuts.
    10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
    remove them until the wheel is raised
    off the ground. 11.
    The vehicle jacking points are shown
    here, and can be identified by the
    triangle markings on the molding. The
    triangle marking may be located on
    the side or the underside of the
    molding. The jacking points are
    identified on vehicles without
    moldings by a pair of arrows on the
    metal flange pointing to the jacking
    point between them. Details are
    depicted on the warning label on the
    jack. 12. Place the jack at the jacking point
    next to the tire you are changing. Turn
    the jack handle clockwise until the
    wheel is completely off the ground.
    13. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
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    							14. Replace the flat tire with the spare
    tire, making sure the valve stem is
    facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
    until the wheel is snug against the
    hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
    until the wheel has been lowered. If
    you are using the temporary tire, the
    lug nut washers will not appear to be
    flush with the rim. This is normal only
    when using the temporary spare tire.
    15. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 16.
    Remove the jack and fully tighten the
    lug nuts in the order shown.  See
    Technical Specifications (page
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    							17. To store the folded wrench on the
    jack, engage the bracket of the jack
    base on the wrench feature as shown.
    Swing the wrench upward and adjust
    the height of the jack until the pin
    engages the hole. Tighten the hex nut
    clockwise by hand until secure.
    18. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened
    securely before you drive.
    19. Unblock the wheel.
    Stowing the Flat Tire You can temporarily stow the full-size road
    wheel in the spare tire compartment.
    1. Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an
    angle to access the spare tire
    compartment.
    2. Place the wheel in the spare tire well with the valve stem facing down. 3. Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to
    the jack bolt-down bracket through the
    centre of the wheel. Finally, wind the
    wheel retainer down to secure the
    wheel in place.
    4. Place the jack and tools back into the spare tire compartment.
    5. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
    Stowing the Flat Tire Using the
    Retainer Strap (If Equipped)
    You can temporarily stow the full-size road
    wheel in the spare tire compartment.
    1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked inside the jack channel. 2. Locate the jack bolt-down bracket.
    Push the retainer strap through the jack
    bolt-down bracket.
    3. Put the jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened so it
    does not rattle when you drive.
    4. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo area.
    5. Weave the retainer strap through the wheel openings.
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