Ford 2013 Focus v.3 User Manual download pdf (Page 289)

on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door

hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch

post, next to the driver’s seating position), or Tire Label which is located

on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The cold inflation

pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on

the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label.

When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also

change. A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop

of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire pressures

frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found

on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label.

To check the pressure in your tire(s):

1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from driving

even a mile.

Note: If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot (for

example, driven more than 1 mile [1.6 kilometers]), never bleed or

reduce air pressure. The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for

pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. A hot tire at

or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly

under-inflated.

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check

and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure

when you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the air

pressure inside to go up as you drive.

2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire

gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure.

3. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure.

Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pressing on the metal stem in

the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.

5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare.

Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the

other tires. For T-type mini-spare tires, see the Dissimilar Spare Tire

and Wheel Assembly Information section. Store and maintain at 60 psi

(4.15 bar). For full-size and dissimilar spare tires, see the Dissimilar

Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information section. Store and

maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown

on the Tire Label.

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