Forde Edge II owners manual page 318

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Wheels and Tires USING SUMMER TIRES USING SNOW CHAINS Summer tires provide superior WARNING performance on wet and dry roads. Snow tires must be the same size, Summer tires do not have the Mud and load index, speed rating as those Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on originally provided by Ford. Use of the tire side wall. Since summer tires do any tire or wheel not recommended by not have the same traction performance Ford can affect the safety and as All-season or Snow tires, we do not performance of your vehicle, which could recommend using summer tires when result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle temperatures drop to about 45°F (7°C) or control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and below (depending on tire wear and death. Additionally, the use of environmental conditions) or in snow and non-recommended tires and wheels could ice conditions. Like any tire, summer tire cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer performance is affected by tire wear and case or power transfer unit failure. environmental conditions. If you must drive in those conditions, we recommend using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or The tires on your vehicle may have Snow tires. all-weather treads to provide traction in Always store your summer tires indoors at rain and snow. However, in some climates, temperatures above 19°F (-7°C). The you may need to use snow tires and cables. rubber compounds used in these tires lose Your vehicle may not be compatible with flexibility and may develop surface cracks snow chain or cable usage with the in the tread area at temperatures below factory-fitted wheels and tires. 19°F (-7°C). If the tires have been Follow these guidelines when using snow subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or less, warm tires and traction device: them in a heated space to at least 41°F • If possible, avoid fully loading your (5°C) for at least 24 hours before installing vehicle. them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle • Purchase chains or cables from a with the tires installed, or checking tire manufacturer that clearly labels body inflation. Do not place tires near heaters to tire dimension restrictions. or heating devices used to warm the room • Use no larger than 10 mm cables or where the tires are stored. Do not apply chains ONLY on the front axle with heat or blow heated air directly on the tires. 235/60R18 tires. Do not use chains or Always inspect the tires after storage cables on any other size tires. periods and before use. • 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. 315 Edge/Galaxy/S-MAX (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing

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