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Sometimes irregular tire wear can

USING SNOW CHAINS

be corrected by rotating the tires.

USING SUMMER TIRES

Summer tires provide superior

WARNING: Snow tires must be

the same size, load index and 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 control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death. Additionally, the use of

non-recommended tires and wheels can

cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer

case or power transfer unit failure.

Follow the Ford recommended tire

inflation pressure found on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label (on the

door hinge pillar, door latch post or the

door edge that meets the door latch

post, next to the driver seat), or Tire

Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the

driver door. Failure to follow the tire

pressure recommendations can cause

uneven treadwear patterns and

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 about 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 19°F (-7°C). The

rubber compounds used in these tires lose

flexibility and may develop surface cracks

in the tread area at temperatures below

19°F (-7°C). If the tires have been

adversely affect the way your vehicle

handles.

subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or less, warm

them in a heated space to at least 41°F

(5°C) 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.

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Wheels and Tires

The tires on your vehicle may have

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Remove the chains or cables when they

all-weather treads to provide traction in

rain and snow. However, in some climates

you may need to use snow chains. If you

need to use chains, it is recommended that

steel wheels (of the same size and

are no longer needed. Do not use the

chains or cables on dry roads.

If a temporary spare tire is mounted on

your vehicle, do not use snow chains

on the axle with the temporary spare

tire.

specification) be used, as chains may chip

aluminum wheels. Follow these guidelines

when using traction devices:

If you have any questions regarding snow

tires or snow chains, please contact your

authorized dealer.

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Use 0.3937 in (10 mm) or less in

dimension as measured on the sidewall

of your tire with 205/60 R16 92H or

205/50 R17 93H XL. Not all S-class

snow chains meet these restrictions.

Chains of this size restriction will

include a tensioning device. (Any

Lincoln or Ford passenger vehicle).

TIREPRESSUREMONITORING

SYSTEM

WARNING: The tire pressure

monitoring system is not a substitute for

manually checking tire pressures. You

should periodically check tire pressures

using a pressure gauge. Failure to

correctly maintain tire pressures could

increase the risk of tire failure, loss of

control, vehicle rollover and personal

injury.

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The snow chains or cables must be

mounted in pairs on only on the front

axle.

Purchase chains or cables from a

manufacturer that clearly labels body

to tire dimension restrictions.

When installing tire chains or cables,

make sure they are the proper size for

the tires on your vehicle and are

installed according to the chain

manufacturer’s suggestions.

Install cables securely, verifying that

the cables do not extend beyond the

wheel or touch the wheel, any wiring,

brake lining.

Note: You should only use tire sealants in

roadside emergencies as they could cause

damage to the tire pressure monitoring

system sensor.

Note: If the tire pressure monitoring system

sensor becomes damaged, it will not

function.

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If possible, avoid fully loading your

vehicle.

Each tire, including the spare (if

When driving with snow chains or

cables, do not exceed 30 mph

(48 km/h) or the maximum speed

recommended by the chain

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).

manufacturer; whichever is less.

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Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains

or cables rub or bang against the

vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this

does not work, remove the chains or

cables and prevent vehicle damage.

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