Ford 2013 Focus v.3 User Manual download pdf (Page 292)

Tire Replacement Requirements

WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the

same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric

versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally

provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on

either 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 the Tire Label which is

located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door. If this information is not

found on these labels, then you should contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible. 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. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, when mounting

replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the

maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads

without additional precautions listed below. If the beads do not seat at

the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and try again.

When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar)

greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following

precautions must be taken to protect the person mounting the tire:

1. Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.

2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again.

3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the tire

wheel assembly.

4. Use both eye and ear protection.

For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the

maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional

should do the mounting.

Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person

inflating standing at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters) away from the

tire wheel assembly.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and

handling capability.

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