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Wheels and Tires
15. After driving between 3–10 km
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Regularly check the tire pressure until
(2–6 mi), stop your vehicle and
recheck the tire pressure. See Tire
Pressures (page 457).
the sealed tire is repaired or replaced
by a tire specialist. Before the tire is
removed from the rim, you must inform
the tire specialist that the tire contains
sealant.
Note: If the tire pressure has dropped to
1.8 bar (26 psi) or below, the tire could be
damaged beyond a temporary repair. Have
your vehicle immediately checked. Do not
drive your vehicle.
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Take the kit to an authorized dealer to
have the sealant bottle and the tire
inflation pipe replaced.
Note: If the tire pressure has dropped but
is still above 1.8 bar (26 psi), use the kit to
inflate the tire again.
TIRE CARE
Note: Front tires shown on the left side of
After Using the Tire Sealant and
Inflator Kit
the diagram.
Non-directional tires
WARNING: If you experience heavy
vibrations, unsteady steering behavior or
noises while driving, reduce your speed
gradually and stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. Recheck the tire and
its pressure. If the tire pressure is less
than 1.3 bar (18.9 psi) or if there are any
cracks, bumps or similar damage visible,
do not continue driving with this tire. This
could cause loss of vehicle control.
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The kit only provides temporary mobility.
Regulations concerning tire repair or
replacement after using the kit could differ
from country to country. We recommend
you consult a tire specialist.
Directional tires
After using the kit:
•
Do not drive your vehicle more than
200 km (124 mi) before repairing or
replacing the punctured tire.
•
Inform all other users of your vehicle
that a tire was sealed using the kit.
Make them aware of the special driving
conditions that must be observed.
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Wheels and Tires
To make sure the front and rear tires of
We recommend that you use winter or
all-season tires carrying this symbol when
the temperature is 7°C (45°F) or lower, or
in snow and ice conditions.
Inflate the winter tires to the same tire
pressures as those listed in the tire
pressures table. See Tire Pressures (page
457).
your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,
we recommend that you swap the tires
from front to rear and vice versa at regular
intervals between 5,000 km (3,000 mi)
and 10,000 km (6,000 mi).
WARNING: Do not scrub the
sidewalls of the tires when you are
parking.
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
If you have to mount a curb, do so slowly
and approach it with the wheels at
right-angles to the curb.
Examine the tires regularly for cuts, foreign
objects and uneven wear of the tread.
Uneven wear could mean that the wheel
alignment is outside specification.
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) when cold, every two weeks.
USING SUMMER TIRES
The original equipment tires on your vehicle
are designed to optimize its performance
in dry or wet summer road conditions.
They are not designed for winter use. Do
not use the summer tires with snow chains.
USING WINTER TIRES
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.
USING SNOW CHAINS -
EXCLUDING: ACTIVE/ST
WARNING:Do not exceed 50 km/h
(30 mph). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
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